Scientist Chemistry
Scientist Chemistry
Scientific Services Division
Based at Nahoon Dam
Salary Negotiable
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.Sc./BTech in Chemistry, Water Care or Equivalent
Preferred Educational level:
• B.Sc. (Hons) majoring in Chemistry
Minimum Experience:
• At least 7 years laboratory experience (as a Senior Laboratory Technician / Technologist), of which 4 years in a
water environment
• ISO17025 Laboratory Systems Course
• Knowledge of LIMS
• Trained and experienced in the following instruments: ICP-OES, TOC, Aquakem, Titration Systems
• Knowledge of water standards and guidelines
• Statistical Quality Control techniques
• Supervisory Experience – 5 years
KEY OUTPUTS
Reporting to the Manager: Scientific Services, the appointee will:
• Provide technical oversight and co-ordination of the chemistry laboratory
• Analyse laboratory results to initiate problem solving and corrective action routines and timeously provide services
according to agreed service levels to clients
• Research co-ordination and method development
• Co-ordinate research activities in the laboratory
• Assist with Compiling & Controlling the Scientific Services Budget to minimise operating costs and provide value for
money service to the end consumer
• Determine cost structure in conjunction with Scientific Services Manager
• Manage and develop staff
• Communicate designated staff responsibilities, authority and personal performance measurement criteria
• Compile reports and action departmental findings
• Review scientific files/records and prepare review notes, to resolve scientific development matters that were not
completely addressed by Senior Technicians
Other Requirements:
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy, i.e. MS Office and Integrated Laboratory Software System
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license
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, certified ID copy and Valid unendorsed driver’s license 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: 09 December 2019
