Description

Salary: R573 552 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (total to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Water Care Science or relevant qualification. A minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification technical/scientific experience in water quality testing, water and wastewater treatment practices and technology. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. A valid driver’s licence. Experience in the supervision or management of a water quality testing laboratory, including laboratory quality assurance and quality control, analytical methods, water and wastewater sampling and testing, laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, data management and technical reporting, will be an added advantage. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of water and wastewater quality testing principles, analytical methodologies, sampling and sample handling procedures, laboratory quality assurance and quality control systems, laboratory health and safety, scientific methodologies, applicable legislation and regulatory requirements, laboratory equipment and instrumentation, data analysis and interpretation, technical report writing and computer-aided scientific applications. Knowledge of programme and project management, financial and resource management, people management and performance development will be an added advantage. The following competencies are required: Strategic capability and leadership; technical and analytical skills; professional judgement; decision- making; problem-solving; planning and organising; communication; computer literacy; people management; conflict management; change management; customer focus and responsiveness; and attention to detail.