Biochemistry jobs

Job Purpose:

Execute effective activities in monitoring potable water, industrial effluent discharge and income, waste and environmental water quality and pollution as developed by management to ensure compliance with policies, by-laws, procedures and relevant legislation. Interact with laboratory on sampling and analysis results.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Natural Science (Analytical Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Water Care/ Water Quality) or NQF7 water related qualification
• Computer literacy
• Applicable valid driver's license
• 1 year experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections and take samples at industries, businesses, environmental points and potable water sample points.
• Evaluate storm water pollution and advise/assist with resolving such matters.
• Evaluate analysis results, identify possible deviation and apply problem solving skills and advise on corrective actions.
• Assess water quality to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Identify and investigate new industrial effluent contributors and update the industrial effluent list.
• Perform laboratory duties, prepare and standardize solutions and calibrate instruments.
• Enforce compliance with applicable legislation.
• Liaise with industrial effluent contributors, the public, other departments, section and regions regarding water quality.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act, safety procedures and policies.
• Perform administrative duties for the water quality office.
• Issue and evaluate industrial effluent discharge permit applications.
• Control general consumable and chemical stock and take responsibility of assets.
• Handle consumer complaints and adhere to Batho Pele principles.
• Supervise and assess General workers performance.
• Record and evaluate industrial effluent meter readings.
• Calculate industrial effluent charges and processing thereof

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.