Technician Grade A/B/C (FEED LABORATORY - ANALYTICAL SERVICES)

What you will need

• An NQF Level 06 Diploma in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Act, Laboratory Quality Control, Analytical instrument calibration, Statistical analysis, ISO 17025 Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, EPMDS.
• Skills: Technical: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship.
• Generic: Decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, people management, planning and organising, conflict management, problem solving and analysis.

Experience

Experience: 3 years’ post qualification technical experience in analytical laboratories.

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.

Driver's licence

Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Skills: Technical: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Provide technical support and advice.
• Research and development.
• Human capital development.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mr. NJ Tembe
• Telephone: (033) 343 8032