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POST 09/179 : ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION πŸ“ Roodeplaat, Resource Quality Information Services ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/179 # Ref: 270326/10 Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Resource Quality Information Services

Key details

Salary
R228 321 β€’ per annum
Centre
Roodeplaat, Resource Quality Information Services
Reference
270326/10 Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Resource Quality Information Services
Closing date
27 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join the Department of Water and Sanitation to support laboratory operations by preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards.

Requirements

A relevant NQF Level 4 with mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science).

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (OHS).

Computer Literacy.

The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Basic knowledge in handling laboratory equipment.

Basic Problem Solving.

Good communication skills.

Willingness to acquire new skills.

Knowledge of ISO 17025 will serve as a recommendation.


Duties

Receive samples with specific tests requests.

Preparation of samples according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Maintenance and monitoring of laboratory equipment and environment.

Removal and sterilisation of hazardous laboratory waste.

Cleaning of glass and plasticware.

Changing and handling of gas cylinders.

In-house training of personnel, graduates and interns on activities related to the work.

Capture monthly water- related data.

Maintain and verification of laboratory glassware, thermometer, balance, dispensettes and micropipette.

Stock taking laboratory consumables.

Verification of laboratory glassware.

Record data and information according to quality management system (forms).


How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

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