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POST 09/181 : LABORATORY CLEANER

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION ๐Ÿ“ Roodeplaat (RQIS) โณ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 09/181 # Ref: 270326/14 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Resource Quality Information Services

Key details

Salary
R163 680 โ€ข per annum
Centre
Roodeplaat (RQIS)
Reference
270326/14 (X2 POSTS) Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Resource Quality Information Services
Closing date
27 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join our team to keep the laboratory clean, safe, and well-stocked, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Requirements

A relevant NQF level 2.

Cleaning experience in the laboratory will serve as an added advantage.

Basic knowledge of cleaning principles.

Basic knowledge of 124 chemical use e.g., dilution/mixing.

Understanding of cleaning equipment used.

Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Knowledge of record keeping.

Basic understanding and applying laboratory safety rules.

Basic understanding of applying or using chemicals correctly.

Good communication and interpersonal relations.


Duties

Clean laboratory and equipment.

Remove all laboratory waste according to procedures.

Clean glass and plastic ware according to procedures.

Remove and connect gas cylinders.

Complete relevant forms to ensure traceability of laboratory activities.

Stock taking of cleaning materials.

Requesting cleaning materials as and when needed.

Clean storerooms.

Emptying waste bins.

Keep stock of chemicals.

Refill deionized water containers.

Report hazards, damaged equipment, machines, or unsafe conditions to supervisors.

Switching on and off laboratory air compressor.


How to apply

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