GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME – Catchment X1

Closing Date: 2025/09/05
Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa (Scientific Services)
Company: Rand Water

Water quality monitoring and hydrological modelling within the Vaal Dam and Vaal Barrage catchment areas to ensure protection of raw water quality.

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field (Honours or Master’s degree advantageous).
Valid South African driver’s license (Code B) – field travel may be required.
Willingness to work in remote areas and conduct fieldwork under varying weather conditions.
Good report writing and communication skills in English (other South African languages advantageous).
Familiarity with GIS applications (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).

Conduct fieldwork for surface and/or groundwater quality sampling in catchment areas.
Monitor water quality parameters using manual and automated methods.
Assist in the setup, calibration, and validation of hydrological and water quality models.
Collect, clean, analyse, and interpret hydrological and water quality data using GIS and statistical tools.
Conduct catchment delineation and land use impact assessments.
Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
Identify pollution sources and assess water quality trends.
Stay updated with national legislation (e.g., NWA, NEMA), DWS water quality standards, and relevant modelling frameworks.

Basic understanding of hydrological processes and catchment dynamics.
Exposure to hydrological and/or water quality modelling software.
Competency in data analysis using Excel.
Knowledge of South African water legislation and catchment management frameworks.

Attention to detail and commitment to scientific integrity.
Team player with ability to work independently when needed.
Enthusiasm for environmental protection and water sustainability.
Community engagement or stakeholder interaction.
Basic knowledge of water quality indicators (e.g., TDS, pH, Nutrients, E. coli).