WATER QUALITY ANALYST (x9 positions) (SERVICE CENTERS) – Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations. If you are a highflyer and a Botswana citizen who wishes to join an employer of choice and meets the profile, apply to be considered for the below positions.

1. VACANCY: WATER QUALITY ANALYST X9 (SERVICE CENTERS)

Position Purpose

This role is responsible for implementation of the Corporation sampling program in order to provide expert advice to the production and distribution of safer water to the public and monitor wastewater quality to ensure safe environmental disposal while meeting regulatory requirements and customer satisfaction. The role focuses primarily on water and wastewater quality assurance and compliance by testing and monitoring of all water and wastewater samples to ensure optimal operation of treatment facilities.

Key Responsibilities
• Planning and Operating regulatory compliance activities

• Laboratory testing; Financial Management; Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
• Optimisation of treatment plants and Recommendations; Quality Control; Monitoring; Water Quality Data Management • Laboratory Equipment and Systems Optimisation; Water Quality Data Management; Trade Effluent Agreement (TEA)
• Water Quality and Wastewater Quality Assurance; Laboratory Quality Management System
• Public Water Quality Monitoring (Pollution Prevention); Distribution System Water Quality Investigation

Outputs and Measures
• Sampling and testing programs; Effective water quality testing and treatment methods • Resolution of Distribution system water quality investigations; Effective Laboratory Technologies; Tests Reports

• Social impact of water quality programs; Resolution of water quality queries; Customer satisfaction
• Laboratory Accreditation; Sampling Compliance Report; Regulatory Water Quality Compliance Reports

Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree/Baccalareus Technologiae also Bachelor of Technology in (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) or related field.

• Two (2) years’ laboratory experience performing wet chemistry testing, microbiology testing and advanced analysis on potable water and/or wastewater.
• Professional experience related to water supply and treatment/distribution system operation and interacting directly with regulatory agencies to resolve compliance or non-regulatory water and wastewater quality issues.
• Beginner level skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• ISO/IEC 17025 is an added advantage

Competencies
• Laboratory Testing; Quality Control and Quality Management System

• Water quality assurance and Water Quality Testing and treatment methods
• Laboratory system monitoring and improvement; and Laboratory Equipment and System Optimisation
• Public Monitoring (Pollution Prevention) and Projects Implementation
• Laboratory Accreditation

Remuneration
Salary : An attractive Salary Package Commensurate to the market Leave : 25 working days per annum Pension: A Contributory Pension Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee)

Other Benefits
Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage) 50% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid