Quality Officer
Quality Officer
Salary package CTC: R576 329 – R779 740 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Planning & Development Division
Based at Nahoon Dam
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Quality Management/Chemistry, Microbiology or Biochemistry
Minimum Experience:
- 5 years as a Laboratory Technician / Technologist in a water / wastewater environment
- 5 years ISO 17025 experience
- 2 years working experience in a Quality Management System and Client Service environment
- Supervisory experience of at least 3 years
- Trained in internal auditing and statistical quality control methods
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Scientific Services Manager the appointee will:
- Control the ISO 17025 quality management system to ensure that the Laboratory outputs are in accordance with the requirements of standard and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices
- Assume final authority on all matters relating to the QMS with only Manager: Scientific Services having vetoing powers, as per ISO 17025
- Develop the quality management strategy and plans to ensure integration with the organisation’s annual business plan and long-term strategy
- Ensure that the laboratory processes and ISO 17025 quality management systems is aligned with the overall objectives of Amatola Water’s IMS
- Manage existing and new customers to ensure that AW Scientific Services remains the preferred lab for conducting water testing around the Eastern Cape.
- Ensure that routine testing samples are scheduled, and resampling is conducted within required turnaround times
- Conduct quarterly plant visits to assist plant supervisor and operators with instrument calibrations and verifications for sampling and quality management purposes
- Monitor the use of vehicles allocated to the Sampling Officers to prevent and minimise the misuse thereof
- Review costs of services in conjunction with Manager and update price list and inform clients
- Provide client support concerning the appropriate processes/procedures of any requests regarding sampling, login, reporting and billing activities
- Attend to the training needs and skills development for all laboratory staff with regards to ISO 17025 requirements in conjunction with the Training Department
- Identify activities and requirements of the section to assist with multi-skilling
Other requirements:
- Statistical Quality Control competency
- Computer Literacy, i.e. MS Office and Integrated Laboratory Software System
- Valid unendorsed drivers licence
Preferences:
- Working knowledge of a Quality Management System
- LABWARE LIMS
- SACNASP registration
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or fax (043)7073701 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 15 September 2020
