Assistant Technical Officer at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• An NQF level 4 qualification (with Mathematics/ Mathematics Literacy/ Physical Science). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment.
• Computer literacy. Good organising skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good organising skills. Good communication skills. Basic problem-solving skills. Willingness to acquire new skills. Travel extensively as and when required.

Duties

• Collection of data from data points. Route planning for data points. Light maintenance of gauging weir / data monitoring site. Clearing of vegetation, cleaning of gauge plate, cleaning of cabinet and clear weir of obstructions.
• Collect water samples. Take gauge plate and groundwater level reading. Download data from data logger. Collect water quality field readings. Maintenance of boats and outboard motors.
• Data processing. Capturing field readings. Perform laboratory sample logging and preparation. Receive samples with specific test requests. Preparation of laboratory samples and materials.
• Capturing of sample information on the data system. Render administrative support. Managing maintenance supplies and equipment. Provide progress reports. Conduct stock taking on laboratory consumables. Record data and information according to quality management systems.