Rand Water Job Vacancy as Senior Lab Assistant 2022 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is looking for a candidate who will be able to strengthen the Section’s capacity in assisting the Scientific Assistants / Water Treatment Technologist and Station Chemist in carrying out their task to maintain Rand Waters quality targets set by SANS.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass RW K53 assessment
- Three years with an analytical laboratory and preferably experience in Water Industry
- It will be an added advantage if applicants are studying towards a qualification in the water sector.
Primary Duties
- Perform field determinations.
- To monitor new and existing on line instrumentation to ensure correctness for the reliability of on line instrumentation. in the production of drinking water.
- Collection of all require samples in the distribution network
- Provide a transfer service of samples to the Vereeniging laboratories within agreed time frames. (Driving skills)
- Perform checks on instrumentation and make reagents for on line analyses instrumentation at different on line quality control venues.
- Completion off SHE checklists and the adherence to SHE practices in the areas of work.
- Liase with operations/districts regarding the appropriate determinations analysis
- Treatment of reservoirs and pipelines with disinfectant under the guidance of a supervisor.
- Promote the section as a centre of excellence in water quality maintenance.
Knowledge
- Driving skills
- Knowledge of laboratory practices.
- Knowledge of drinking water quality guidelines
- Knowledge of OHSA and ISO 9000 2001
- Knowledge of the disinfection practice of water
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to priorities, organise and plan
- Proven skills in driving and performance of Grade 12 level chemistry and mathematics
Attitude
- Quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine work
- Ability to interact with staff and customers
- Team worker but must be able to work independently
- Conscientious and pays attention to details
- Must be prepared to work alternative weekends
Job Title :Senior Lab Assistant
Portfolio : Bulk Water Services - Operations
Job Type Classification : Permanent
Location - Country : South Africa
Location - Province :Gauteng
Location - Town / City : Johannesburg South
Location - Site : Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Reference Number : RAN211112-1
Closing Date : 2021/11/26