SENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT REF NO: 3/3/1/86/2026
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Western Cape: Stellenbosch
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. A Minimum of 3
years relevant experience in Laboratory and Horticulture. Job Related
Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public Service and Departmental prescripts
/policies. Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990, Liquor Products Act
60 of 1989.
Job Related Skills: Knowledge and application of the Laboratory
quality systems. Knowledge of work-related policies and procedures.
Laboratory techniques and safety. Problem solving techniques. Effective
communication. Provisioning administrative system (chemicals, equipment
etc). Data processing. Applicable relevant analytical techniques. Efficient
managing of stores and ordering of miscellaneous stores. Use of relevant
laboratory and office equipment.
Manual dexterity. Communication capabilities.
Insight capabilities in the application of quality assurance documentation.
Accuracy, thoroughness and timeous Ness. Computer skills, application/usage
of computer software. Alert and troubleshooting skills. Administrative and
organisational skills Language capabilities with regard to the understanding of
quality system documentation. Planning and organising abilities. Self
developmentally inclined. Team building. Trainings skills/give guidance.
Extended working hours. Handling of hazardous chemicals. Valid driver’s
license and the ability to drive.
DUTIES : Prepare samples and perform routine analysis for the determination of i.e.
chemical resides / dairy / processed food/liquor products composition
components (quality control) which would, inter alia, entail the following;
Labelling of samples. Collecting/taking samples for preparation (i.e. fruit,
vegetables, grain and or other agricultural products / processed foods bread,
dried fruit, fruit juice, honey vinegar).
Preparation of sample material by e.g.
weighing, drying, cutting etc. Preparation of media (eliza kits). Preparation and
staining of smears. Preparation of stains, buffers and reagents. Visual
inspection and collection of infected material if applicable. Perform extractions
and basic analyses of samples. Record analyses results. Storage of samples.
Packing and/or transport samples. Assist in decontamination and disposal of
used samples. Removal of waste. Perform basic maintenance on selected
equipment and instrumentation. Report all faulty equipment and
instrumentation. Perform verification and calibration on selected equipment
and instrumentation.
Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean / sterilise
glassware and equipment. Clean laboratory facilities. Clean glassware and
laboratory equipment. Perform administrative and related functions which
would inter alia, entail the following: Inventory control of equipment and
consumable for equipment. Recordkeeping and updating of the identified
register (i.e. Register book, sample referral, sample received, record of results,
inventory of standards, reagents and chemicals, waste removal). Assist with
invoicing of analyses. Comply with health and safety regulations.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T. Pongolo Tel No: (021) 809 1640.
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SLArecruit86@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Males and Females and persons with disability