Experimental Scientist at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

• NQF 9 MSc / M-Tec in Chemistry or Natural Sciences
• Registration with recognized professional body

Desired Education:

• NQF 10 PhD in Chemistry or Natural Sciences
• Minimum four(4) years’ experience in the water related research and development environment.
• Code B driver’s license with the driving skills to pass Rand Water’s driver competency test.

Primary Duties

• Plan and execute the evaluation water treatment chemicals and online instruments
•  Coordinate all the technical work in the laboratory and the pilot plant
•  Keep up to date with technical developments, to improve efficiency
•  Oversee, projects, reports and documentation
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of all laboratory handheld and pilot plant instruments
• Investigate, and or assist in water treatment process optimization and implementation initiatives
• Increase the knowledge base on water treatment chemicals by conducting and reporting on empirical research and projects
• Provide input for strategy and policy documents on water treatment practices
• Developing research proposals in conjunction with other research agencies and institutions
• Perform research in collaboration with external organisations.
• Assist with the training of staff.
• Ensure that work is performed in an environment that conforms to all aspects of the relevant SHE acts and that all systems comply in terms of ISO systems

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the water supply cycle and water purification processes
• Water quality data interpretation.
• A proper knowledge of business ethics relating to handling of confidential correspondence
• Proven record of successful applicable technical investigations
• Input on design of water purification plants
• Statistical analysis