Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Laboratory Technician: Chemistry to be based at Ebenezer Scheme, Polokwane.
Position: Senior Laboratory Technician: Chemistry
Ref No: HRM/07/24
Location: Ebenezer Scheme
Minimum Salaty: R688 796.25 per annum on a C-Upper Paterson Broadband (All inclusive)
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with at least 4 years’ experience in Laboratory environment of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.
A valid driver’s license is a prerequisite.
Previous experience as a Technical Signatory in SANAS accredited laboratory and registration with relevant professional body will be advantageous.
Competencies Required:
Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
Proven experience in analytical 4 chemistry
Knowledge of analyzing waste
Report writing skills
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Laboratory Superintendent, the Senior Laboratory
Technician will be responsible for: Adherence to Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with ISO 17025
Compile, implement and validate new methods
Provide timeous results of routine and non-routine samples received
Serve as Technical Signatory and participate in Laboratory Proficiency Schemes
Monitor and evaluate the performance of laboratory in proficiency test scheme (SABS) and initiate corrective action
Conduct root cause-analysis on closing of non-conformances raised in internal and external audits
Maintains the laboratory accreditation and increase scope of accreditation with new methods
Maintains records on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), as per ISO 17025 requirements, compilation of reports and cross- check results
Responsible for closing of non conformances within the chemistry lab
Manages and controls stock of crucial reagents and chemicals
Prepares budget for laboratory chemicals, reagents and instrument
Responsible for daily and periodic calibration of instruments and react on outlier results
Ensure compliance with all LNW’s policies, procedures and code of ethics.
Closing date: 01 March 2024
An application letter together with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and a drivers’ license must be addressed to: Human Resource Manager, Lepelle Northern Water, Private Bag X9522, Polokwane, 0700. Alternatively, applications can be e-mailed at [email protected]. Failure to attach the above-mentioned required documents will disqualify your application.
IMPORTANT: Appointment will be made in accordance with Lepelle Northern Water’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Preference will be given to females, Indians, coloureds and persons with disabilities.
Recommended candidate will be subjected to the following checks: qualifications, criminal, credit records and employment history. Appointable candidates may be subjected to competency assessment.
Lepelle Northern Water reserves the right not to make appointment to the post advertised.
