Manager: Analytical Services – REF: JW397EX/2025 at Johannesburg Water

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan future functioning of the laboratories including staffing requirements, workloads and resources. Coordinate the planning of operational and Capex budgets annually.
• Plan for the analysis of samples from the effluent water quality monitoring programmes. Manage the performance of five Laboratories located at Cydna, Northern and Goudkoppies Wastewater Treatment Works. Manage the accreditation of all laboratories to be maintained and extended. Ensure that the good quality of water is being received from supplier and that there is no deterioration in this quality throughout the whole distribution area of Johannesburg.
• Ensure provision of analytical service to Johannesburg Water department and City of Johannesburg’s Departments. Monitor that there is optimum collaboration between the laboratories and ensure the proper distribution of work minimize the turn-around time. Prepare the annual budgets. Compile monthly variance report.
• Attend bid committee meeting when required. Compile Performance Management contracts. Manage the recruitment and selection of staff. Mentor and coach subordinated in accordance to succession plan.
• Assist in the management and growth of organizations business. Keep abreast of legislation and latest developments in the analytical field and ensure the implementation of new techniques and methods. Address consumer complaints accordingly to procedure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Microbiology or MTech
• Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology or Biotechnology or Water Care or Quality Management or Quality Management System (NQF 8)
• Postgraduate qualification in Management (NQF 8)
• Professional Registration as Scientist/Technologist
• Minimum 7 years chemical or microbiological analysis experience laboratory preferably in water (& sanitation) analysis.
• Minimum of 3 years managerial or supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of water related legislation (e.g. Accreditation Act, National Water Act).
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 and Research & Development is an advantage
• Code B Drivers’ License