Job Roles at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

• NQF 6 N.Dip. in Chemistry or Natural Sciences
• Registration as a Candidate in a Professional registration

Desired Education:

• NQF 7 BSc / BTech. / Chemistry, Water Care and Chemical Engineering)
• Two years’ experience in the drinking water treatment laboratory.
• Code B driver’s license with the driving skills to pass Rand Water’s driver competency test.

Primary Duties

•  Perform specialized or complex analytical analysis on water samples and solid samples
•  Chemical and physical analyses for routine, ad-hoc, short-term and long-term projects.
• Planning and execution of the technical evaluation of water treatment chemicals following established procedures
• Compiling chemical evaluation reports
• Assisting with feasibility studies for new research projects
•  Implementation and management of the quality systems in the laboratory
•  Identification, investigation, documentation, and reporting of non-conforming results.
• Approval of results on the identified databases.
•  Preparation of chemicals in accordance with the procedures.
•  Maintenance /calibration of the lab of equipment and instrumentation
•  Training of staff to ensure competency on methods
•  Updating of the laboratory methods in accordance with the QMS requirements
•  Validation and/ verification of laboratory methods and instruments
•  Implementation of the ISO 17025 accreditation system
• Adherence to legal and Rand Water safety, health environment and quality standards relating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of drinking water or wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of drinking water analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 19001, and 14OO1
• Knowledge of LIMS
• Familiarity with a water-related research and development environment.
• Working Knowledge of Statistics
• Good knowledge of laboratory

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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

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)
• 3years relevant driving experience 
• Valid code EB drivers license with ability to pass Rand waters K53 test
• Must be in possession of Public Drivers Permit

Primary Duties

• To collect and deliver items/equipment’s safely.
• Ensure that petty cash is used for what is required.
• When transporting staff, ensure that staff arrive on time.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and in good working condition at all times. Defects/incidents must be reported immediately.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of OHS Act.
• Communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Knowledge of road traffic rules.