Chemist at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• NQF6: ND Analytical Chemistry, preferably B-Tech Analytical Chemistry or BSc Chemistry
• Three to four years of working experience in Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
• Working Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation system.
• Working knowledge of the following analytical instruments discrete analysers, auto titrators and ICPOES.

Primary Duties

• Performing routine and non-routine analytical analysis as well as specialised field analytical test.
• Trouble shooting of Field-testing methodologies and sample points challenges.
• The documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
• Performance of, and documentation of, all quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
• Checking, Identification, documentation, and reporting of non-conforming results.
• Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and ensure that they are correctly maintained
• Preparation of chemicals, reagents and samples received, for the area of work.
• The adherence to SHERQ practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
• Performed analytical testing in laboratory.
• Understanding analytical analysis using different analytical instruments like ICPOES, Autotitrators and discrete analysers.
• Understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures.
• Ability to follow procedures in a routine laboratory.

Skills

• Computer literacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan
• Ability to perform the basic functions on the Information Management System (LIMS).

Attitude

• Quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine work.
• Ability to interact with staff and customers.
• Team worker but can work independently.
• Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.