Analyst Industrial Effluent – REF: ANALYST JW384EX/2023 at Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE

• To supervise and control activities of the industrial effluent control inspectorate, to assist the Industrial Effluent Manager in the regulation of the discharge of industrial effluent and processing of industrial effluent charges

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan appropriate work schedules such as sampling rosters (monthly),
• Prepare worksheets and labels, weekly, so as to ensure continuity of sampling activities,
• Do random checks of inspectors’ vehicles to ensure the availability of safety equipment and sampling tools at all times,
• Check six monthly sub-meter reading data returned by inspectors and also check all captured data,
• Do inspection and then take samples from industrial premises,
• Arrange for completion of consent documents when required by telephone or email,
• Visit premises where inspectorate cannot solve problems and when clients request a meeting,
• Verify sampling points in consultation with company management by filling the necessary documents and sign,
• Communicate policies and procedures to inspectors,
• Inform the City of Johannesburg concerning storm-water pollution incidents.
• Use Geographical Information System (GIS) to locate various areas for ease of traceability, Log, record field data and receive routine industrial effluent samples using (LIMS) laboratory Information Management System, ensure results and reports for special samples are available within due dates, ensure compliance with Water Services By-law by preparing and serve notices where contraventions are encountered.
• Conduct one formal training session per week to discuss job detail with inspectors, Arrange and attend site visits with inspectors to various industries for training. 
• Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• On-going in-service training – accompany each inspector at least once per month e.g. on a sampling round.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• National Diploma in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry (NQF 6)
• 3 years in a SANAS Accredited Water / Chemical Laboratory as an Analyst
  Working knowledge of ISO 17025
• Code B