LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

BA-PHALABORWA MUNICIPALITY

BA-PHALABORWA MUNICIPALITY WITH ITS SEAT IN PHALABORWA, INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY, EXPERIENCED AND DYNAMIC INDIVIDUALS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS.

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
SENIOR MANAGER: TECHNICAL SERVICES

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R894 447 (MINIMUM); R 1 022 226
(MID-POINT) R1 133 463 (MAXIMUM) PER ANNUM (CONTRACTUAL)
The Contract of employment is in line with Section 57 (6) (a) of the Municipal Systems Act which does not exceed a period ending one year after the election of the next council of the Municipality
The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract and Performance Agreement, must disclose financial interests and undergo security vetting.

Note: Candidates applying for senior manager positions must disclose their academic qualifications, proven experience and competencies as well as contact references. Application for this position must be submitted on an official application form which could be downloaded from Ba-Phalaborwa website: www.baphalaborwa.gov.za or collected from Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae. The same should be forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, Private Bag X01020, Phalaborwa 1390.

Closing Date: 24/08/2020

NB. No application for the Senior Manager: Technical Services’ position will be considered if not submitted on the official application form. Email and fax applications are acceptable at mokoenas@ba-phalaborwa.gov.za or fax no. 015-781 0726 Enquiries on this position should be directed to Ms Mokoena SS @ 015 780 6335/6326

5.4. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN- POST LEVEL 04
REF NO TS4/ 20/05/04
BASIC SALARY: R404 996,91 –R415 182,83

REQUIRMENTS
 Grade 12
 3-year National Diploma in Biotechnology/Environmental
laboratory technology/quality
control/Biology/Chemistry/microbiology or relevant
qualifications
 Code EB driver’s license
 4 years’ relevant experience in water quality
 Preparedness to be subject to security clearance

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Support laboratory operations, perform maintenance
functions and complete non- technical routine lab tests and
procedures under the direction of professional staff
 Operate sewer and Storm Sewer system
 Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation
of media and basic preparation of slides and smears
 Conduct non-technical routine laboratory tests and
procedures.
 Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with
standard laboratory practice and procedure
 Operate water Systems
 Plan and control resources, prioritize and schedule water
and sanitation services projects and maintenance work, by
communicating with the immediate supervisor and establish
technical details /specifications and requirements for
specific project and related maintenance work
 Co-ordinate and controls task / conduct associated with
controlling personnel performance, productivity and
discipline by monitoring attendance /conduct and output
and addressing deviations from agreed performance
indicators through meetings /counselling and/or other
approved methods designed to improve and motivate
personnel.
 Establish the adequacy and availability of personnel against
agreed out comes and motivating to the immediate superior
for additional resources.

Applications should be directed to the Municipal Manager, Ba-Phalaborwa
Municipality, Private Bag X01020, PHALABORWA, 1390.

Please Note
 Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify any application

Candidate who canvasses to any Councilor or Senior Official for preference will immediately be disqualified from selection process or from any appointment

• Short-listed applicants will
be screened for criminal records and/or any pending cases

• Applicants who are not invited
for interviews within thirty (30) working days should regard their applications as having been unsuccessful.

Enquiries on these positions should be directed to Ms Mahlabela A @ 015 780 6482 or Mabokela DKA @ (015) 780 6313. Email and fax applications are acceptable at makwalas@baphalaborwa.gov.za or fax no. 015-781 0726
BA-PHALABORWA MUNICIPALITY HAS A RIGHT NOT TO MAKE APPOINTMENT.

We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 24 August 2020

MI MOAKAMELA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER