DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN- CHEMISTRY (REF. NO. HRM/01/22)
Minimum job requirements
LOCATION: EBENEZER SCHEME – SCIENTIFIC SERVICES UNIT
MINIMUM SALARY: R304 880,16 per annum on a C-Lower Paterson Broadband plus medical aid, housing subsidy/allowance and pension/provident funds benefits
Minimum Job Requirements: A 3-year National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Degree in Chemistry with at least 2 years working experience of analysis in a SANAS accredited water or chemical laboratory conducting WET Chemistry analysis. A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite. Registration with relevant professional body will be advantageous.
Competencies
The incumbent must be computer literate * Ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment * Proven experience in analytical chemistry * Knowledge of analyzing waste * Report writing skills; * Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Key responsibility
Reporting to the Senior Laboratory Technician, the incumbent will be responsible for: ¨ Implementation of laboratory quality system as per ISO 17025 requirements * Calibration of laboratory and trouble-shooting of measuring instruments to ensure accuracy * Preparation of laboratory reagents/ solutions to ensure accuracy of results * Providing an accurate and in time analytical services and quality control requirements * Compilation of analysis reports as per the submission dates * Ensuring accurate water quality data capturing and compiling analytical reports * Ensuring good filling system practice * Analysis of routine and non-routine samples * Analysis of samples from customers on water quality queries and complaints * Conducting root-cause-analysis on non-conforming work * Participation in Proficiency Testing Scheme * Reporting deficiencies to the Laboratory Superintendent * Adherence to all delegated laboratory services aspects as specified in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Ensures compliance with all LNW’s policies and procedures, code of ethics and confidentiality.
CLOSING DATE: 12 AUGUST 2022
An application letter together with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and a drivers’ license must be addressed to: Human Resource Manager, Lepelle Northern Water, Private Bag X9522, Polokwane, 0700. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at No.1 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.
IMPORTANT: Appointment will be made in accordance with Lepelle Northern Water’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Recommended candidate will be subjected to the following checks: qualifications, criminal, credit records and employment history. Lepelle Northern Water reserves the right not to make appointment to the post advertised.