Job Description

Chemistry (x3), Microbiology (x3), Hydrobiology (1) and Quality (1)
Minimum Requirements

• Applicants with a matric and have successfully completed the two years theoretical training as required for a National Diploma in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Sciences or Analytical Chemistry.
• Applicants must be South African Citizens and have a valid SA ID Document.
• Applicants must be under the age of 35 in line with the NSDS.
• Applicants must not have participated in previous experiential learning programmes and must require the experience to fulfill the requirements of a National Diploma in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Sciences or Analytical Chemistry.
• Application must contain the following documents (incomplete applications will not be considered).

o Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae.
o Recommendation letter from the Tertiary training institute verifying that you must only complete the one year training in the workplace environment.
o Certified copies of your ID Document.
oCertified copies of your training record including the academic transcript.
Primary Duties

• Application of basic principles of ISO 17025.
• Collecting samples for water quality monitoring.
• Preparation of media, chemicals, reagents and samples received, for the area of work.
• Performing analytical analysis on samples received.
• The documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
• Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
• Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, biological cultures and test kits and ensure that they are correctly maintained.
• The adherence of SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work.

Knowledge

• Sound theoretical knowledge of Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Environmental Science/Analytical Chemistry.

Skills

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan

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