CHIEF ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER

POST 35/63 : CHIEF ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER REF NO: 131023/21
Branch: Water Resource Management
Dir: Resource Quality Information Services
SD: Analytical Services
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Roodeplaat Dam

REQUIREMENTS

A National Senior Certificate or Grade 12 Certificate (with Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy). Six (6) to Ten (10) years of experience in a laboratory
environment. Computer Literacy. Knowledge of OHS. Knowledge of ISO 17025.

DUTIES

Preparation, supply, and coordination of transport for sampling material that is to be sent to various water Monitors. Must be able to do material checks and
ensure that routing of material is done on time and that all printing of tags and schedules for each monitor are up to date and correct. Assist in management
of client requests for sampling material and its routing. Must be able to create worksheets ensuring that all logged samples are batched as per different
analyzing groups. Must be able to log samples on Water Management System (WMS). Must be able to handle problem sample queries and resolving them
by doing logs and re-checks on WMS and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Prepare filter papers and fill Lugol and ethanol
to glass bottles and will also be expected to pack Petri dishes. The seniority of the post requires the incumbent to lead in stock taking. Assist in Quality
Controls that are part of SANAS accreditation standards, thus basic understanding of ISO 17025 is important.

ENQUIRIES : Ms V Sigonyela at (081) 316 0338
APPLICATIONS : Pretoria (Head Office): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag
X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria. 0001.
FOR ATTENTION : Planning, Recruitment & Selection Unit

CLOSING DATE : 13 October 2023

NOTE:

Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the
newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under
vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training,
qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related
documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as
such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to
applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as
compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to
complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate
must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be
considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must
provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity
employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment
Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be
taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this
advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. The department
reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE
Targets.