CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (GRADE A): WATER TESTING LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/341
Salary: R573 552 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (total to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Water Care Science or relevant qualification. A minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification technical/scientific experience in water quality testing, water and wastewater treatment practices and technology. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist. A valid driver’s licence. Experience in the supervision or management of a water quality testing laboratory, including laboratory quality assurance and quality control, analytical methods, water and wastewater sampling and testing, laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, data management and technical reporting, will be an added advantage. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of water and wastewater quality testing principles, analytical methodologies, sampling and sample handling procedures, laboratory quality assurance and quality control systems, laboratory health and safety, scientific methodologies, applicable legislation and regulatory requirements, laboratory equipment and instrumentation, data analysis and interpretation, technical report writing and computer-aided scientific applications. Knowledge of programme and project management, financial and resource management, people management and performance development will be an added advantage. The following competencies are required: Strategic capability and leadership; technical and analytical skills; professional judgement; decision-making; problem-solving; planning and organising; communication; computer literacy; people management; conflict management; change management; customer focus and responsiveness; and attention to detail.

Duties

Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Water Testing Laboratory. Manage and oversee water quality testing and analytical services. Implement and maintain laboratory quality management systems. Manage laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents and consumables. Ensure laboratory health, safety and regulatory compliance. Manage laboratory data, records and technical reporting. Supervise, mentor and develop laboratory personnel. Provide technical support and promote continuous improvement. Manage and coordinate laboratory planning and technical governance. Manage the procurement and availability of laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment.

Where to send your application

for the position of Control Scientific Technician (Grade a) must be emailed to: Recruitment26-76@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr TM Moloi Tel No: (012) 406 2099

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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