About The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is the primary custodian of South Africa’s water resources. As of 2026, it is responsible for formulating and implementing national policy to ensure all citizens have access to clean water and dignified sanitation.

Minimum Requirements :

1. A National Diploma in Natural Science. Compulsory registration with South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certificated Natural Scientist.
2. Three (3) years post qualification technical (scientific) indepth experience in standard water-related analysis using of the following techniques or instruments: Discrete analysers, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Flow Injection analysis (FIA), Auto-titrator, Turbidity meter, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emissions Spectrometry (ICPOES) instrument. Exposure to Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
3. Exposure to laboratory processes and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
4. Knowledge in statistical analysis. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and safety principles. Knowledge in computer literacy and ability to use various soft

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for executing a wide variety of tasks in relation to the analysis of water samples including the following: Organize, prioritize, prepare and analyse water samples in the laboratory.
• Filter and digest water samples with methods and procedures. Prepare standards and reagents for analysis of samples.
• Maintain analytical instruments. Ensure quality assurance on all analysed data and results as per RQIS quality system.
• Operate Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintain and improve the RQIS quality system. Participate in proficiency testing exercises.
• Participate in the investigation of non-conforming work through Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Plan training activities and perform Planned Job Observations (PJO’s) on all methods and procedures to be declared competent in terms of the RQIS quality system and thereafter be assessed by SANAS as a technical signatory.
• Supervise and train laboratory personnel to have a highly motivated and effective team. Responsible for the quality assurance and tasks related to providing technical and scientific support.