PWWS398-2026 LABORATORY ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)
Date: 6 Mar 2026
Location: TDK Building and Rietvlei Labo, TDK Building and Rietvlei Laboratory, ZA, TDK Buildi
Company: City of Tshwane
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DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT |
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Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services |
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Section: Scientific Services |
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Location: TDK Building and Rietvlei Laboratory |
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Reference number |
PWWS398-2026 |
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Position |
LABORATORY ASSISTANT (2 POSTS) |
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To be advertised |
Internal |
External |
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This position seeks to attract |
African female |
African male |
Coloured female |
Coloured male |
Indian female |
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Indian male |
White female |
White male |
Person with disability |
All categories |
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Job level |
T6 |
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Scale |
R235 476,00 – R327 048,00 per annum |
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Estimated remuneration package |
R331 651,00 – R448 205,00 per annum |
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Job purpose |
To assist with conducting laboratory analysis and monitoring of waste water and other water sources to ensure compliance with legislation |
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Appointment requirements |
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science At least six months’ relevant working experience in a laboratory environment A valid Code B driving licence will be an added advantage 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 |
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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 |
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Primary functions |
Collect samples in water networks Collect samples at swimming pools, rivers and power stations as well as industrial effluent and ad hoc samples Assist with meteorological, water meter reading and flow data Perform laboratory cleaning duties Carry out basic laboratory functions Take care of store room Take part in micro laboratory analysis |
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SAP |
S70006914; S70006934 |
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New/natural attrition |
New |
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Enquiries |
J Kutu (012 358 6206), M Chiloane (012 358 0707), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or D Nkhuna (012 358 3821) |
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