PWWS397-2026 SCIENTIST TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Scientific Services

Location: Rietvlei Dam

Reference number

PWWS397-2026

Position

SCIENTIST TECHNICIAN

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R464 760,00 – R645 492,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R623 487,00 – R853 525,00 per annum

Job purpose

To monitor all relevant water sources, including purification plants, fountains, boreholes, dam water and river water, and all potable water storage facilities to ensure sufficient quality control on all sources used and treated for drinking water

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Microbiology, Laboratory Management or any other study field related to the position   

Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions as a Professional Scientist or Certificated Scientist

At least three years’ relevant working experience in a water or waste water    laboratory environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Must have intimate knowledge of laboratory services practices; good working knowledge of laboratory instruments as well as applicable legislation; verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills; accountability and ethical conduct skills; problem-solving and analysis skills

Primary functions

Perform microbiology analysis and support the functions in the microbiology laboratory

Develop new methods that cover a wide range of water microbiology as required by SANS 241

Liaise with plant managers where there are failures and attend to consumer complaints

SAP

S70006890

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

J Kutu (012 358 6206), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)