Assistant Technical Officer

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation

Reference number: 301026/40

Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Centre: Cradock

Requirements

An NQF level 4 qualification (with Mathematics/ Mathematics Literacy/ Physical Science).
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Basic Knowledge in handling laboratory equipment.
Computer literacy.
Good organising skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good organising skills.
Good communication skills.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Willingness to acquire new skills.
Travel extensively as and when required.

Duties

Collection of data from data points.
Route planning for data points.
Light maintenance of gauging weir / data monitoring site.
Clearing of vegetation, cleaning of gauge plate, cleaning of cabinet and clear weir of obstructions.
Collect water samples.
Take gauge plate and groundwater level reading.
Download data from data logger.
Collect water quality field readings.
Maintenance of boats and outboard motors.
Data processing.
Capturing field readings.
Perform laboratory sample logging and preparation.
Receive samples with specific test requests.
Preparation of laboratory samples and materials.
Capturing of sample information on the data system.
Render administrative support.
Managing maintenance supplies and equipment.
Provide progress reports.
Conduct stock taking on laboratory consumables.
Record data and information according to quality management systems.

Enquiries

Mr PDP Erasmus Tel No: (048) 801 1300

Applications

All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

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