Water Quality Technician

About this role

The City of Ekurhuleni is looking for a Water Quality Technician for its South/West areas. The role supports the city’s work on monitoring water quality, industrial effluent discharges and waste management, and making sure these follow the relevant by-laws and legislation.

What you’ll do

• Monitor the safe and efficient running of industrial and commercial wastewater discharges and treatment plants.
• Check and interpret water test results, and work with the laboratory when results look wrong or unclear.
• Supervise the laboratory work of external service providers under their service level agreements.
• Help solve water quality problems by giving advice and taking practical action.
• Take part in committee meetings on behalf of the Metro.
• Help with industrial effluent accounts before final approval, and supervise water quality staff.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• National Diploma in Natural Sciences or a related field.
• Registered as a Candidate Professional Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.).
• At least three years of relevant experience in water quality monitoring, environmental management or a related field.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone with a science diploma, several years of water or environmental work behind them, and some experience supervising staff. You should be comfortable with lab results, reporting and legal compliance.

Tips before you apply

• Have certified copies of your matric certificate, diploma and proof of NQF level ready, as you may be asked for them.
• Show your three years of relevant experience clearly on your CV, with dates, employers and the type of water or effluent work you did.
• Note your Pr.Sci.Nat. registration status and any supervision experience, and list your driver’s licence details.