DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER.
CLOSING DATE: 21 June 2019
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION: ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a signed and dated Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of qualifications and Identity document. No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Preference will be given to previously disadvantage groups. Successful applicants will be required to undergo standard Government security clearance procedures including verification of qualifications.
Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation from South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). “All SMS shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools” People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the posts. People who are not employed by the Public Service Departments are welcomed to apply for posts. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
APPLICATIONS : East London: Please forward your applications quoting the relevant reference number to Private bag X 7485, King Williams Town, 5600 or hand deliver at the No. 2 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town 5600. For attention: Ms. T Solwandle 043 604 5476
POST : ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER (SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT)
REF NO: 210619/11
BRANCH : CHIEF OPERATIONS
OFFICE: EASTERN CAPE, DIV: WATER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SALARY : R 173 703 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : East London
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate with mathematics/Mathematics Literacy. Two (2) years’ experience in water quality sampling techniques will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence. (Attach certified copy). Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety. Understanding of Water Quality Management functions. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Computer literacy, records keeping and data management skills. Willingness to travel (off-road as well as gravel) and work irregular hours.
DUTIES : Collection of water samples from major river catchments and associated water uses managed by East London Water Quality Management Office. Ensure safe dispatching of samples to the laboratory following proper procedures. Ensure ongoing data capturing / releasing of water quality results on Water Management System (WMS) and Excel. Provide water quality data to supporting staff on request. Provide administration support to the Unit. Ensure availability of sampling equipment and related resources required by the Unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mampane, Tel: 043 701 0376.