Rand water General Workers
Closing Date
2026/06/10
Reference Number
RAN260522-1
Job Title Analytical Assistant x2
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Job Advert Summary
The usual accountability of the profitable candidate will be to operate the series of water and
effluent samples from catchment, production, distribution and reticulation structures the use of a number sampling
techniques as properly as performing exceptional analytical discipline analyses.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum Education: NQF 4 – Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
- Desired Education: NQF 6 – National Diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology or Natural Sciences
- Competent to gather water samples for analytical evaluation the usage of one-of-a-kind sampling techniques
- Ability to operate the primary features on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Understanding of widespread laboratory, water sampling, fine and SHERQ procedures
- Basic grasp of ISO 17025 as utilized in trying out laboratories
- Effective written and verbal verbal exchange skills
- Code eight driver’s license with two (2) years riding experience
- Experience working in an analytical laboratory environment
- Physically suit to work exterior and spend lengthy hours driving
Primary Duties
- Perform water sampling for quite a number evaluation (hydrobiology, microbiology, and chemistry) for the duration of the water cycle.
- Performing positive vital evaluation in the laboratory and on-site (e.g. chlorine, temperature and DO pattern preservation).
- Perform importing and downloading of handhelds devices.
- Performance and documentation of fundamental best manipulate tests of recognized analytical tests.
- Undertaking and documentation of primary upkeep of sampling equipment, pattern factors and instrumentation.
- Undertaking of precise cleansing project as required by means of the GLP and ISO methods.
- Undertaking and documentation of automobile maintenance
- Undertaking lengthy hours of driving.
- The adherence to SHE practices and exact housekeeping concepts in the place of work
Knowledge
- Understanding of primary water sampling techniques for distribution and uncooked water
- Knowledge of properly laboratory exercise (GLP)
- Knowledge of ISO17025 as utilized in trying out laboratories
Skills
- Basic Computer literacy
- Effective written and verbal conversation skills
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan
- Basic competencies on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Attitude
- Conscientious, potential to observe tactics in a hobbies laboratory
- Quality and output pushed man or woman who can manage strain and movements work
- Ability to engage with group of workers and customers
- Ability to work each independently and as section of a team
- Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays