CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (GRADE A): WATER TESTING LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Job Overview

The Department seeks a Control Scientific Technician (Grade A): Water Testing Laboratory Supervisor at Head Office in Pretoria. The role involves managing day-to-day laboratory operations, water quality testing, quality management systems, safety compliance, and personnel supervision. Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Water Care Science or related qualification, possess at least 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience, maintain compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist, and hold a valid driver's licence. Applications must be emailed to the provided address.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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 (added advantage).
• 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 (added advantage).
• Competencies: 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Water Testing Laboratory.
• Manage and oversee water quality testing and analytical services.
• Implement and maintain laboratory quality management systems.
• Manage laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents and consumables.
• Ensure laboratory health, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage laboratory data, records and technical reporting.
• Supervise, mentor and develop laboratory personnel.
• Provide technical support and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage and coordinate laboratory planning and technical governance.
• Manage the procurement and availability of laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment.

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