Rand Water invites unemployed graduates who meet all the necessary criteria to apply for Experiential Internship Training Programme
Rand Water are offering experiential training with positions available for: Chemistry (x3), Microbiology (x4) and Hydrobiology (x2)
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants with a matric and have successfully completed the two years theoretical training as required for a National Diploma in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Sciences or Chemistry.
- Applicants must be South African Citizens and have a valid SA ID Document.
- Applicants must be under the age of 35 in line with the NSDS.
- Applicants must not have participated in previous experiential learning programmes and must require the experience to fulfill the requirements of a National Diploma in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Environmental Sciences or Chemistry.\
- Application must contain the following documents (incomplete applications will not be considered).
- Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae.
- Recommendation letter from the Tertiary training institute verifying that you must only complete the one year training in the workplace environment.
- Certified copies of your ID Document.
- Certified copies of your training record including the academic transcript.
Primary Duties
- Application of basic principles of ISO 17025.
- Collecting samples for water quality monitoring.
- Preparation of media, chemicals, reagents and samples received, for the area of work.
- Performing analytical analysis on samples received.
- The documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
- Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
- Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, biological cultures and test kits and ensure that they are correctly maintained.
- The adherence of SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work
Knowledge
Sound theoretical knowledge of Biotechnology/Microbiology/
Environmental Science/Chemistry.
Skills
- Effective writing and verbal
communication skills - Computer literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan
Attitude
- Self-motivated quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine work.
- Ability to interact with staff and customers.
- Team worker but can work independently.
- Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
- Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for the Rand Water Experiential Internship Training Programme