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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender, creed and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
 
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE 
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
(SCIENTIFIC SERVICES - BACTERIOLOGICAL)
POSITION CODE: 210125
TASK Grade 12 (R408 432 – R567 852 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
In compliance with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified African female applicants.
 
 
Qualifications and experience required: 
·         A relevant Tertiary Qualification.
·         Computer Literacy – MS Office applications.
·         A valid Code EB Driver’s License.
·         Three to four years’ relevant experience. 
 
Key attributes and competencies: 
·        Analytical and technical skills in assessing, understanding and delivering business requirements.
·        Ability to observe, identify faults, prepare reports and implementing resolutions within the scope of practice
·       A team player, able to communicate well with subordinates and superiors
·       Being focused with a high level of attention to detail
Special conditions attached to this position: 
·    The nature of the position requires the incumbent to be physically fit and able bodied.
·      The incumbent will be required to undergo a medical examination at the NMBM Wellness Centre.
 
 
Job purpose
Coordinates and controls the functions associated with the Water and Sewerage Laboratory through the chemical analysing of all samples in accordance with laid down testing procedures, checking, processing and inputting analytical results unto the database, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, investigating/ reviewing present and new analytical methods, preparing reports and investigating/ reviewing present and new analytical methods, preparing reports and investigating/ advising on technical problems and ensuring compliance with ISO 17025. 
 
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, a medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment. 
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Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits. 
 


SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
Kindly note that all applications for employment should be completed and submitted online on this municipal website on the VACANCIES Module. The completed application form must be submitted electronically from this site, accompanied by certified and scanned copies of academic qualifications and a CV. 
 
Please complete one employment application form per vacancy.
 
Enquiries: Tel. 041 506 3259 
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2021 BEFORE 14H00.