Vacancy Details

Have a look at the job information outlined below, and if you would like to apply online for the position, select apply.

Job Summary

Post

Reference No.

Branch

Directorate

Salary

Center

Post level

Application Closing Date

Enquiries

Requirements and Expectations

Requirements

A National Diploma in Natural Science.  Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certificated Natural Scientist. Three (3) years of post-qualification technical (scientific) in-depth experience in standard water-related analysis using the following techniques or instruments: discrete analyzers, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), auto-titrator, turbidity meter, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emissions Spectrometry (ICP-OES) instrument.  Exposure to Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Exposure to laboratory processes and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.  Knowledge in statistical analysis. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safety principles. Knowledge in computer literacy and ability to use various software packages such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for executing a wide variety of tasks in relation to the analysis of water samples, including the following: Organize, prioritize, prepare, and analyze water samples in the laboratory. Filter and digest water samples with methods and procedures. Prepare standards and reagents for analysis of samples. Maintain analytical instruments. Ensure quality assurance on all analyzed data and results as per the RQIS quality system. Operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintain and improve the RQIS quality system. Participate in proficiency testing exercises. Participate in the investigation of non-conforming work through Corrective Action Requests (CARs). Plan training activities and perform Planned Job Observations (PJO’s) on all methods and procedures to be declared competent in terms of the RQIS quality system and thereafter be assessed by SANAS as a technical signatory. Supervise and train laboratory personnel to have a highly motivated and effective team. Responsible for the quality assurance and tasks related to providing technical and scientific support.