Department of Water and Sanitation: Assistant Technical Officer

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Position Title / Name: Assistant Technical Officer (Scientific Support)

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

Location: Roodeplaat Dam (Pretoria)

Salary: R202 233 per annum

Reference No: 190523/04

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and monitoring of laboratory equipment and environment.
• Preparation of samples according to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Removal and sterilization of waste.
• Cleaning of glass and plasticware.
• Changing and handling gas cylinders.
• In-house training of personnel, graduates, and interns on activities related to the work.
• Capture monthly water-related data.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory glassware, thermometer, balance, dispensettes, and micropipette.
• Stocktaking of laboratory consumables.
• Preparation of Stock Standards.

Requirements:

• A Senior / Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy.
• Computer Literacy.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. (OHS).
• Knowledge of ISO 17025.
• Experience in the laboratory will be an added advantage