Job Description

The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be the performing basic analytical
testing in the Inorganic Laboratory, Chemistry Section.
Minimum Requirements

• NQF 4: Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
• Five years' experience working in a laboratory.
• Basic understanding of ISO 17025.
• Performed analytical test in a laboratory.
• Competent to collect water samples for analytical analysis using different sampling devices.
• Ability to perform the basic functions on an Information Management System (LIMS).
• Basic computer literacy (Basic MS office).
• Understanding of general laboratory, quality and SHERQ procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Primary Duties

• Sample bottle preparation.
• Printing sample labels and sampling schedule using LIMS-Labware
• Collection of samples after being sampled, filter, distribute and dispose accordingly
• Scanning and receiving of sample bottles from cooler room, into laboratory.
• Preparation of sample bottles for sampling activities on different Inorganic chemical tests.
• Perform gravimetric analysis and other basic analytical tests (DO, MBAS,Turbidity, colour etc.)
• Cleaning of laboratory glassware and assist with laboratory cleaning
• Performance and documentation of basic quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
• Handling of gas bottles for different analysis and the disposal of hazardous chemicals from the laboratory.
• The adherence to SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge

• Knowledge of performing basic analytical tests.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic Knowledge of ISO 17025.

Skills

• Skilled in the application of basic analytical techniques.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan.
• Basic skills on Information Management System.

Attitude
Self-motivated quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine work.
Ability to interact with staff and customers
Team worker but can work independently.
Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.

Skills Required