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WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION (WRC)
Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, 2nd Floor, Bloukrans Building,
4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081
Private Bag X03, Gezina, 0031, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)12 761 9300 - Fax: +27 (0)12 331 2565
Email: info@wrc.org.za - Web: www.wrc.org.za
 
Supporting sustainable development through research funding, knowledge creation and dissemination
 
The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership and the support research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth, and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to required legislation is imperative to the organization’s strategy and values.
 
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced individuals for the Pretoria-based position of:
Technical Officer – Sanitation Unit (Ref TO: SU)
(16 Month Contract)
 
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This position calls for the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven individual to take on the role of Technical Officer. As the Technical Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive, professional, and responsive technical and project support to the Sanitation Unit of the Water Research Commission. The Incumbent will form part of the Innovation and Impact Branch and will report to the Programme Manager: Sanitation Unit.
 
The ideal candidate must be in possession of an Honour’s Degree in a related field / RPL Accredited Certification at NQF level 8.
 
At least 1 – 3 years’ experience in project/programme management as well as 2 years’ research and development experience is essential. Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar software as well as strong report writing skills is essential. Technical background in the water sector would be advantageous.

 
The Technical Officer will be responsible for providing technical and project support to the Project Sanitation Unit. This will include providing research and project management and implementation support, developing and updating relevant database to monitor the Non-Sewered Sanitation System (NSSS) industry development, and evaluating and analysing project reports linkages to other science technology and innovation areas. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for repackaging of knowledge and Knowledge Dissemination (science reports for stakeholders) and providing marketing and communication support for the programme and innovators.
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The appointment in this position, will be made in line with the WRC’s employment equity plan and applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged.
 
To apply please submit your CV to Human Resources, via e-mail to hr@wrc.org.za quoting clearly the reference number as a subject matter. Only CV’s received via e-mail will be considered. 
 
The closing date for all applications is 5 March 2021. 
 
Applicants who have not been contacted by 30 April 2021, should consider their application for this position as unsuccessful.