Job Description

To perform technical projects or investigations aimed at providing optimised water treatment methods, chemical technologies, laboratory Instruments evaluations and the selection of water treatment chemicals.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education:

• NQF 9 MSc in Chemistry or Natural Sciences
• Registration with a recognized professional body as a Professional Natural Scientist

Desired Education:

• NQF 10 PhD in Chemistry or Natural Sciences
• Minimum four(4) years' experience in the water related research and development environment.
• Working experience on specialized instruments such as ICP-MS, XRF, PAMAS and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
• Code B driver's license with the driving skills to pass Rand Water's driver competency test.

Primary Duties

• Plan and execute the evaluation water treatment chemicals and online instruments
• Coordinate all the technical work in the laboratory and the pilot plant
• Keep up to date with technical developments, to improve efficiency
• Oversee, projects, reports and documentation
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of all laboratory handheld and pilot plant instruments
• Oversee method development and operation of high-tech laboratory instruments such as ICP-MS, XRF, PAMAS and AAS UV-Vis spectrophotometer
• Investigate, and or assist in water treatment process optimization and implementation initiatives
• Increase the knowledge base on water treatment chemicals by conducting and reporting on empirical research and projects
• Provide input for strategy and policy documents on water treatment practices
• Developing research proposals in conjunction with other research agencies and institutions
• Perform research in collaboration with external organisations.
• Assist with the training of staff.
• Ensure that work is performed in an environment that conforms to all aspects of the relevant SHE acts and that all systems comply in terms of ISO systems

Knowledge

• Strong Chemistry background
• Thorough knowledge of the water supply cycle and water treatment processes.
• Knowledge of the underlying chemistry, biology, and microbiology in water treatment
• Strong knowledge of specialized analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, FTIR, XRF, PAMAS and UV Vis spectrophotometry
• Statistical analysis.
• Computer literacy
• Water quality data interpretation.
• Knowledge and application of relevant local and national legislation and standards

Skills

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Problem solving and project management
• Scientific data interpretation.
• Presentation
• Report Writing

Attitude

• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Innovative.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Professional.
• Customer service orientated.
• Performance driven