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HEAD CHEMISTRY

Closing Date
2025/08/25
Reference Number
RAN250811-2
Job Title HEAD CHEMISTRY
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be the management and strategic direction of all aspects of the chemistry laboratory’s, ensuring availability of adequate resources, applying cutting edge technology and developing appropriate analytical techniques to produce water quality data and information that ensure water quality monitoring ad compliance meet national and international standards in-line with the strategic objectives of Rand Water.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education:

• NQF 8 BSc (Hons.) Degree in Chemistry or Natural Sciences or Innovation & Technology
• NQF 7 in Management
• Registration with a recognized professional body

Desired Education:

• NQF 9 Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Natural Sciences or Innovation Technology
• NQF 8 in Management

Minimum Experience:

• Eight years’ experience, with at least five years’ experience in laboratory management (human, financial, and infrastructure resources).
• Eight years’ experience in the application of laboratory and environmental quality assurance (QA), good laboratory practice (GLP) and management systems including laboratory safety practices.
• Five years’ experience in providing a consultancy service related to Chemical and environmental sciences and Chemistry of drinking water quality.
• More than five years’ experience in the development, implementation and management of multi- disciplinary research programmes and /or special problem-solving investigations.
• Good scientific publication and report producing record

Primary Duties

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Chemistry Section that would result in competent accredited laboratories with the necessary resources, that will enable the laboratory to provide chemical data and information.
• Responsible for the selection of analytical infrastructure, applicable methodology or instrumentation and skill to effectively apply the financial resources and systems to ensure the development, optimisation, safe implementation and conduction of analytical testing procedures and processes
• Accountable for the procurement of laboratory goods and services to meet resource requirements as well as compliance requirements as stipulated in the Rand Water SCM policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the management of human resources to ensure an effective work force that deliver on the Section’s responsibility to Rand water, its customers and partners
• Accountable for the timeous delivery the analytical data and associated information that meets national (SANS 241, Blue Drop and Green Drop) and international standards using best fit technology.
• Conduct the necessary investigations and solve customer complaints and enquiries related to chemical aspects of water value chain (source to drinking to catchment)
• Accountable for the management of all quality and safety aspects of the chemistry laboratories (Inorganic and Organic Chemistry) to ensure a comprehensive and competitive service that meets applicable standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001) is delivered or rendered at all times even in the midst of a pandemic (e.g. COVID-19)
• Responsible for the provision of a consultancy service and technical support related to all aspects of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry to the various departments in Rand Water, its external customers and partners.
• Initiate and manage innovative water related multi-disciplinary research or special investigations in the Inorganic and Organic Chemistry fields that would support the strategic objectives of Rand Water.

Knowledge

• Desired best practices and trends for the Chemical testing of water and QMS implementation.
• Sound knowledge of the application of audit functions as required by ISO 17025.
• Sound knowledge and application of national and international trends in Chemical monitoring, testing, and quality assurance of water throughout the water cycle.
• Knowledge of the Blue Drop, Green Drop and SANS 241 water quality requirements in contest of Water Safety Plans and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental health and health.
• Knowledge of water treatment and sanitation systems.
• Hands-on experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management) systems.

Skills

• Project management experience
• Experience in the strategic planning as required for accredited analytical water laboratory to meet customer requirements and company objectives.
• Strategic research planning to ensure continuous improvement as required by ISO 17025 and to proactively identify and mitigate possible Chemical water quality treatment problems.
• Verbal and written communication skills on corporate and senior management level
• Skilled in the application of water analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques
• Skilled in the application of a LIMS system (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Management of a laboratory and its staff to ensure optimal utilisation of all resources and meeting of set targets
• Budget compilation, appropriate allocation and utilisation within budgetary guidelines
• Effective report writing and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications

Attitude

• Self-motivated, quality driven output person who can handle pressure and complex problems.
• Ability to foster collaborative interactions internally and external customers.
• Cross-disciplinary team worker with strong ability to work independently.
• Conscientious and pays attention to detail
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.

Project Administrator (5 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Closing Date
2025/08/22
Reference Number
RAN250811-1
Job Title Project Administrator (5 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Reporting to the Programme Manager: Zuikerbosch System, the incumbent will be responsible for undertaking project administration services on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques, plus to provide support to the Project Managers to successfully implement projects in the Capital Execution Department.

Minimum Requirements
Tertiary Administrative Diploma or equivalent.
Project Management Certificate will be an advantage.
5 years’ experience in project administration.
Computer Literate – SAP Project System, Investment Management (Costing), Materials Management,CATS, Cost Centre Expenditure, Profit Centre Expenditure, MS Office.
Proven communication, strong influencing, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
Primary Duties
Assist Project Managers in the implementation of projects in the Section,
Undertake the creation of requisitions, contract payments, and receipt of goods in compliance with Rand Water’s policies
General project administrative functions, including SAP projects status updates plus PPM,
Assist Programme Manager in collation CAPEX information (budgets, forecasts & tracking),
Assist Programme Manager with OPEX and supplementary budget matters,
Compiling and maintaining the Assets Register for the Section,
Coordination and minute taking for Section and Station projects progress meetings,
Produce various reports including Job Creation status, .
Assist the Project Managers in updating electronic project files.
General project administrative functions, including SAP & PPM projects reports & status updates.
Knowledge
Project management principles
Project Accounting
Procurement procedures
Administrative functions
MS Office Suite
Skills
Report writing
Analytical thinking
Minute taking
Good communication skills (written and oral)
Co-ordination skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Attitude
Confident
Self-Starter
Performance Driven
Target – Driven & Goals Orientated
Honest
Innovative
Customer Service Orientated

Project Manager

Closing Date
2025/08/22
Reference Number
RAN250808-5
Job Title Project Manager
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Reporting to the Programme Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of the multi-projects and multidisciplinary projects to both internal and external customers in line with Rand Water’s strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements
•Formal engineering qualifications (BTech, BSc/BEng degree).
•5 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects.
•Minimum 5 years experience in the engineering field, mainly in water industry).
•Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA.
•Project Management Qualification/Professional Certification (Diploma, Degree or Project Management Professional-PMP) will be an advantage.
•Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 will be an advantage.
•Advanced Management Programme will be an advantage.

Primary Duties
•Responsible for managing all aspects (time, costs, quality, objectives/deliverables, minimise negative environment impacts and maximise Preferential Procurement participation and development) of Multi-disciplinary and multiprojects.
•Wider influence and accountability on Capital programme.
•Manage the scheduling of resources and assessment of the Divisions ability to effectively execute its responsibilities for both internal and external projects.

Knowledge
•Project Management software (Advanced Level of SAP Project Systems, Enterprise Project Management Tools and MS Excel)
•Project and programme management principles and procedures
•Contract management
•Project monitoring
•Project risk management
•Pertinent legislation in water industry and knowledge of CIDB regulation

Skills
•Effective decision making
•Contract management
•Financial management
•Good Monitoring and evaluation
•Report writing
•Co-ordination skills.
•Interpersonal skills.
•Analytical skills
•Communication
•Leadership skills
•Conflict resolution and negotiations Skills

Attitude
•Attention to detail.
•Accuracy.
•Customer service orientated and service excellence
•Deadline orientated.
•Performance driven
•Professionalism

Senior District Aide- Artisan Assistant Libanon

Closing Date
2025/08/25
Reference Number
RAN250808-4
Job Title Senior District Aide- Artisan Assistant Libanon
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is looking for a candidate to assist in general pipeline patrol, valves, meter repairs and maitenance.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or N3
Driver’s license
1 year experience in a similar environment
Primary Duties
Pipeline patrols
Meter readings
Maintenance of pipes and valves
Ground maintenance
Standby duties
Upkeeping grounds, cleaning of buildings and offices
Knowledge
Good communication
General maintenance
Safety knowledge
Skills
Communication skillsi
Ability to rede a bicycle
Attitude
Performance drive
High motivation

Programme Manager

Closing Date
2025/08/22
Reference Number
RAN250808-3
Job Title Programme Manager
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing programmes and multidisciplinary projects to enhance interdependencies to meet their objectives, stakeholder management in line with Rand Water’s strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements
Formal engineering qualifications (BTech, BSc/BEng degree).
10 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level
projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing
matrix structures, multi-disciplinary projects
10 years’ experience in the engineering field, mainly in water industry.
Project Management Qualification/Professional Certification (Diploma, Degree or Project
Management Professional-PMP).
Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA.
Professional Registration with SACPCMP
Primary Duties
Programme management per site which entails project master plan, stakeholder management, project governance and providing leadership.
Accountable and responsible for Capex with unlimited budget and authorised vote. This involves signing the payment certificates and variation orders to the value of the contract including contingencies. Revision of the contract value will be authorised by the authorising body
Decision Limits (Accountability) : In line with delegated authority, for authorisation of work and procurement of goods and services. Have authority over Project Managers to ensure targets are met (strong matrix)
Directly accountable for Capital Budget per site.
Responsible for managing all aspects (time, costs, quality, objectives/deliverables, minimise negative environment impacts and maximise Preferential Procurement participation and development) of multi-disciplinary and multi-projects.
Knowledge
Project Management software (Advanced Level
of SAP Project Systems, Enterprise Project Management Tools and MS Excel)
Project and programme management principles and procedures
Contract management
Project risk management
Pertinent legislation in water industry
Knowledge of CIDB regulation
Skills
Proven management, communication and leadership skills, strong influencing skills (negotiations), conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility (people management skills)
Programme management principles
Strategic Management Skills
Attitude
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Customer service orientated and service excellence
Deadline orientated
Performance driven
Professionalism

LEGAL ADVISOR

Closing Date
2025/08/21
Reference Number
RAN250808-2
Job Title LEGAL ADVISOR
Portfolio Legal and Risk
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Mulberton
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
To provide support to Group Legal Services with the effective and efficient provision of legal advice to the Rand Water Group in various spheres of law relevant to Rand Water.

Minimum Requirements
Matric / Grade 12.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) / BProc.
Admission as an Attorney is highly recommended.
Postgraduate qualification is recommended.
Must have a minimum of 3 (three) to 8 (eight) years of experience in an in-house role of a leading organization dealing with the duties outlined above
Valid driver’s license.
Desirable:

Must have strong litigation experience and is able to assist Rand Water with litigation management and management of external stakeholders such as external law firms.
Must have experience advising on transaction on construction matters, cross-border transactions, and financial sector regulatory framework, conducting due diligence exercise, negotiation, drafting and execution of documents forming part of the transactions.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Public-Private Partnerships.
Must have experience of providing advice on public sector procurement law, specifically advising on areas such as PPPFA, PFMA etc.
Must be able to negotiable, draft and vet contracts in the areas of general contract, cross-border transactions, preparations of particular conditions of contracts for FIDIC contracts e.t.c
Primary Duties
Manage and execute on all legal instructions allocated as and when required.
Provide strategic legal support, advice, guidance and provide direction to the Rand Water Group
Management of litigation/arbitration for and on behalf of Rand Water and liaise with internal stakeholders and be able to assist with development of best litigation strategies to be adopted for each matter and being able to formulate legal strategies in resolving litigation
Develop and implement legal strategies in support of Rand Water’s strategy and growth pillars.
Assessment of business needs and provide operational advice regarding contracting, projects implementation and assistance with operational support for the entire Rand Water Group.
Provide legal support to different committees which may be constituted subject to business needs such as providing support to Bid Committees, etc.
Preparing of memoranda, contracts, opinions, and other legal documents.
Ability to liaise external stakeholder such as appointed law firms in handling of litigation.
Ability to advise the organisation on prospects of success of each litigation, negotiate settlement of matters and advise on the best settlement terms as and when required.
Prepare instructions to external attorneys promptly and accurately and ensure that instructions are timeously given to the external law firms.
Conduct legal research and advise the organisation on the best and available legal strategies in line with the new, relevant, and correct legal principles.
Provide legal training to different business units on applicable legal issues which is relevant for a particular business unit;
Review and provide comments on bills, draft regulations, instruction notes and any other legal instruments which may have an impact on Rand Water Group.
Any other instruction of commercial and non-commercial nature based on Rand Water’s business needs.
Knowledge
Litigation
Public-Private Partnerships
Cross-border transactions.
Construction & Engineering Law focusing on FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC as well as CIDB legislation
Strong knowledge of public sector procurement laws such as PFMA, PPPFA and relevant instruction, practice notes as well as case law;
Strong understanding of Constitutional, Administrative Law, PAJA, PAIA & POPIA;
Understanding of Tax Laws, i.e VAT & Income Tax;
Litigation Management;
Intellectual Property Law
Computer literacy in MS PowerPoint, Office, Outlook and Excel
Customer and stakeholder management;
Ability to represent the organisation at different forums such as internal committees i.e bid committees,
Decision making,
Planning and organising, Effective communication
People management,
Self-management, Conceptual thought and well developed analytical and coordinating skills,
Problem-solving
Leadership.
Skills
Good listening skills
Planning and Organising skills
Communication Skills (verbal and written)
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Business Awareness
Analytical
Negotiation and drafting skills
Attention to detail.
Technical legal expertise.
Customer focus
Willingness to work extended hours
Team player
Relationship management
Strong commercial focus
Project management oversight ability.
Attitude
Must be able to work under pressure
Innovative
Ability to deal with people at all levels
Work independently
Practice confidentiality
Attention to detail
Deadline driven

Human Resources Manager

Closing Date
2025/08/21
Reference Number
RAN250808-1
Job Title Human Resources Manager
Portfolio Strategic Human Capital
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Alberton
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
To manage an innovative, continuously improving Human Resources (HR) Section that provides technical expertise and advice to Bulk Water Distribution (BWD) employees in all functional areas of Human Resources, including the implementation of Strategic Human Capital (SHC) initiatives and advocating HR best practices to ensure alignment with Rand Water strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Degree in Social Sciences, HR, Commerce or equivalent (NQF Level 7) qualification.
• A Post-graduate qualification in Management (NQF Level 8) is desirable.
  •5-7 years proven track record of excellence and experience in human resource (either as a generalist or involved in a multiple range of specialised functional roles).
  •3 years experience in a supervisory/ management role is desirable.

Primary Duties

• Effective implementation of Rand Water HR strategies and policies in order to support the organization in achieving its operational and strategic objectives.
• Interpreting, promoting and monitoring the implementation of Rand Water’s HR strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Develop, maintain & revise appropriate guidelines for BWD to ensure alignment and implementation of SHC strategies and policies.
• Develop and oversee the execution of the BWD-HR Business Plan.
• Empowering line managers to discharge their overall responsibility and associate accountability for people management
• Effective implementation of talent management initiatives and performance management systems to promote a high performance culture.
• Develop and implement appropriate initiatives to enhance staff morale, motivation and productivity.
• Implement effective, integrated HR Information system and administrative support that enables appropriate management decision making.
• Manage and guide a team of HR professionals on site.
• Establish processes and systems to track the performance progress of the BWD-HR team, in line with SHC initiatives to support critical the Key Performance Indicators critical to the Balance Scorecard for Rand Water, the Operations Divisions, as well as the Site.
• Ensure that the talent acquisition initiatives and placement of employees respond to changing stakeholder demands and expectations.
• Oversee the compilation of monthly statistical reports on HR information to influence decision making and improvement of best practices at the Site.
• Oversee the compilation of the Workplace Skills Plan and the eventual Training Implementation Reports by monitoring compliance towards achieving the set Site targets and the overall Corporate targets.
• Promote proactive and reactive health and wellness programmes in conjunction with the Corporate Wellness Team.
• Oversee the grievance and disciplinary management of cases at the Site in line with the Corporate ER processes and procedures.
• Establish, update and implement an effective communication strategy for Site activities, as well as promoting an effective stakeholder management.
• Remaining abreast of developments in the external environment with regard to national HR trends, legalization and macro industry-related issues.
• Manage the budget for the BWD-HR and any other functional responsibilities such as asset control in accordance with Rand Water policies and procedures.
• Oversee the effective dissemination of all HR information to staff and also interface with the Corporate Communications team.

Knowledge
•Mandatory HR Legislation.
•Extensive knowledge of Human Resources policies and practices.
•Budget management
•SAP HR
•Benefits Management (HR related).
•Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO requirements)
•HR Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures.
•Project management principles

Skills
•HR strategy alignment and implementation.
•Interpretation and correct application of policies and broader HR legislation.
•Research and benchmarking
•SAP HR
•Strong leadership and Management skills.
•Stakeholder Relations and Relationship Building.
•Ability to manage competing priorities
•Results/ Solution orientated
•Change management
•Conflict Management
•Managing diversity
•Analytical skills
•Systems thinking
•Problem solving

Attitude
•Innovative and self-driven.
•Results/ solution orientated.
•Able to work independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.
•Able to work under pressure.
•Able to interact effectively with people at all levels.
•Discreet and able to uphold confidentiality.
•Attention to detail.
•Decisiveness.
•Flexibility.
•Resilience.
•Hands-on approach.

Artisan- AutoElectrician

Closing Date
2025/08/21
Reference Number
RAN250807-1
Job Title Artisan- AutoElectrician
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is looking for a candidate to repair and maintain electrical system and componets on vehicles, plant and equipments

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or N3
Recognised Auto Electrician Trade Test Certificate
C1 Driver’s license
Two- years experience in a similar environment
Primary Duties
To repair and maintain electrical systems and components on vehicles, plant and equipments
To complete job cards and time sheets for further completion by Workshop Supervisor
To attend Green Area Meetings to answer, listen and discuss technical problems experienced by other Artisan
To attend breakdowns after hours and over weekends
To repairs all faults
To perform field services to execute repairs
To escort duties when extraheavy loads are moved
Knowledge
Basic relavant SHEQ knowledge
Conversant with latest testing equioment
Skills
Communication skills
Diesel injection system
Attitude
Attention to details
Customer Services Orientated

Brush Hand

Closing Date
2025/08/16
Reference Number
RAN250805-4
Job Title Brush Hand
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Alberton
Location – Site Zwartkopjes
Job Advert Summary
To perform paintings duties as delegated

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Experience in painting environment will serve as an advantage

Primary Duties

• To provide materials at place of work.
• Preparation of job.
• Provide assistance to painter.
• Remove tools when job is complete.
• General Cleaning

Knowledge
•Application of paint using rollers
•Safety

Skills
Ability to communicate well with others

Attitude
•Self-motivated
•Team player
•Cooperative
•Positive attitude
•Safety conscious

Project Manager

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RAN250805-3
Job Title Project Manager
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Glenvista
Location – Site Rietvlei
Job Advert Summary
Reporting to the Programme Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of the multi-projects and multidisciplinary projects to both internal and external customers in line with Rand Water’s strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements
•Formal engineering qualifications (BTech, BSc/BEng degree).
•5 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects.
•Minimum 5 years experience in the engineering field, mainly in water industry).
•Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA.
•Project Management Qualification/Professional Certification (Diploma, Degree or Project Management Professional-PMP) will be an advantage.
•Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 will be an advantage.
•Advanced Management Programme will be an advantage.

Primary Duties
•Responsible for managing all aspects (time, costs, quality, objectives/deliverables, minimise negative environment impacts and maximise Preferential Procurement participation and development) of Multi-disciplinary and multiprojects.
•Wider influence and accountability on Capital programme.
•Manage the scheduling of resources and assessment of the Divisions ability to effectively execute its responsibilities for both internal and external projects.

Knowledge
•Project Management software (Advanced Level of SAP Project Systems, Enterprise Project Management Tools and MS Excel)
•Project and programme management principles and procedures
•Contract management
•Project monitoring
•Project risk management
•Pertinent legislation in water industry and knowledge of CIDB regulation

Skills
•Effective decision making
•Contract management
•Financial management
•Good Monitoring and evaluation
•Report writing
•Co-ordination skills.
•Interpersonal skills.
•Analytical skills
•Communication
•Leadership skills
•Conflict resolution and negotiations Skills

Attitude
•Attention to detail.
•Accuracy.
•Customer service orientated and service excellence
•Deadline orientated.
•Performance driven
•Professionalism

Analyst Programmer – LIMS Developer

Closing Date
2025/08/19
Reference Number
RAN250805-2
Job Title Analyst Programmer – LIMS Developer
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibilities of the successful candidate in this position are to ensure that the maintenance of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and new solutions are addressed proactively, available, stable and satisfy business needs to assist Management in decision making. Furthermore, ensure that all LIMS systems comply with all regulatory and audit requirements.

Minimum Requirements
•NQF 7: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or equivalent.
•5 years relevant experience covering the following areas:
•LIMS and Microsoft SQL environment.
•Application and Report development at both tactical (LIMS Management & Analysis reports.
•Data flow and information analysis.
•Information dissemination \ publication.
•Functional and Technical system and report design \ specification.
•System analysis, design, development, implement, maintain applications and integration.
•Developing test scenarios and carry out unit, integration and user acceptance testing.
•Writing detailed functional and technical specifications, system documentation or manuals.
•Compiling system and training documentation.
•System maintenance and end-user support.
•Data Extraction and 3rd party product integration.
•Application change management principles, procedures and controls.
•Version control or software configuration control procedures.
•Investigation and proposing of solutions to business problems.
•Laboratory Instrument Interfacing with LIMS.
•Data quality management (Data ownership and custodianship).
•Providing end-user training
•3 years Water Quality Laboratory Environment
•3 years project Management experience.
•2 years cloud computing experience.

Primary Duties
•Identifying, gathering / extracting, analyzing and documenting business information requirements and problems reported, from business representatives. LIMS solutions to meet Business Process / Data Owner expectations by following SDLC methodology.
•Analyse issues that have been raised and implement fixes for the issues.
•Database data integrity and basic database administration.
•Project administration and management.
•Support and participate in the disaster recovery and redundancy protocols of the LIMS system and database.
•Conduct technology research to stay abreast of developments in LIMS and database management.
•Mentoring and development of Scientific Services (SS) application users.
•Development of training programmes for SS application users
•Fulfil a role within the SHEQ systems e.g., Fire Fighter, First Aider, SHE Rep when required to do so following an engagement and an agreement with the employer as outlined in the act.

Knowledge
•Knowledge of software implementation methodologies and a working knowledge of LabWare LIMS.
•Knowledge of ISO 17025.
•Experience in Networks and Network Connectivity.
•Microsoft Windows Server Exposure.
•Project Management and SDLC methodology.
•Working Knowledge of Crystal Reports/Enterprise or Business Objects.
•Data / information Architecture, data / information flow analysis and data definition languages.
•Business and system analysis techniques and tools.
•Software testing and quality control.

Skills
•Good communication and negotiation skills with the he ability to communicate and interact with business process owners and super users at all levels.
•Good business writing skills.
•Supervisory, planning and organisational skills.
•Coaching.
•Problem-solving.
•Presentation skills.
•Strong commitment to quality and integrity.
•Systems thinking.
•Judgement.
•Decisiveness.
•Initiative.
•Persistence.
•Persuasion/Influence.
•Organisational awareness.
•Stress mastery.
•Develop and implement a strategy and action plans.
•Practice effective teamwork.
•Apply accounting principles and procedures in the preparation of reports and decision making.

Attitude
•Ability to chair meetings and record minutes.
•Building Trust & Relationships.
•Customer Focus.
•Decision Making
•Energy / Tenacity / Stress
•Formal Presentation / Communication.
•Managing work / Conflict.
•Planning and Organising.
•Quality Orientation.
•Technical / Professional Knowledge.
•Work Standards.

Chemist

Closing Date
2025/08/19
Reference Number
RAN250805-1
Job Title Chemist
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform basic Laboratory analyses and sample preparation for the Inorganic Laboratory within the Chemistry Section.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum :NQF6: ND Analytical Chemistry
• Desired: NQF 7 Higher Diploma
• Candidate Natural Scientist registration.
• One year of working experience in Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
• Working Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation system.
• Working knowledge of the following analytical instruments, discrete analysers, auto titrators and ICP’s.

Primary Duties

• Performing routine and non-routine analytical analysis on Discrete analysers, Autotitrators, Photometric and Ion Chromatography.
• The documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
• Performance of, and documentation of, all quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
• Checking, Identification, documentation, and reporting of non-conforming results.
• Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and ensure that they are correctly maintained
• Preparation of chemicals, reagents and samples received, for the area of work.
• The adherence to SHERQ practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
• Performed analytical testing in laboratory.
• Understanding analytical analysis using different analytical instruments like ICPOES, Autotitrators, Photometric and discrete analysers.
• Understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures. Ability to follow procedures in a routine laboratory

Skills

• Computer literacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan.
• Ability to perform the basic functions on the Information Management System (LIMS).

Attitude

• 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.

BENCH SUPERVISOR FIELD & CUSTOMER SERVICES

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RAN250804-5
Job Title RE-ADVERTISEMENT – BENCH SUPERVISOR FIELD & CUSTOMER SERVICES
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be for the daily management of field sampling and laboratory customer services operations, ensuring adequate availability of all resources (people, consumables, tools and equipment) aligned to sampling activities. All samples submitted timeously for analyses to enable production of water quality data and information as required by Rand Water to comply to national and international standards.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7: BSc Degree in Biology / Chemical or Natural Sciences
• NQF 6 in Management
• Registration with a recognized professional body
• At least 5 years practical experience working in an SANAS accredited analytical laboratory
• Completed the ISO 17025 Laboratory System course
• Application of audit functions as required by ISO 17025
• Knowledge of the Blue Drop, Green Drop and SANS 241 Water quality requirements in contest of Water Safety Plans and legal requirements
• Hands-on experience with LIMS systems
• Experience in the strategic planning as required for accredited analytical water laboratories to meet customer requirements and company objectives.
• Interpretation of analytical results and its data

Primary Duties

• Managing of sampling and customer services as well as its staff to ensure optimal utilisation of all resources (Finance, equipments, consumables etc.) to meet Laboratory Customer Services client requirements (i.e., water sampling programme).
• Production of field data and its associated quality control measures that comply with the ISO 17025 and the Blue/Green Drop Certification requirements.
• Design and implementation of production workflow structures (including LIMS application), and optimise allocation of resources for routine sampling, method development and special investigations.
• Initiate, plan and priorities scheduled work activities, and maintenance of equipment.
• Supervise all safety and quality (SHEQ) aspects of the laboratory processes and ensure compliance to applicable standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9000, ISO 18001, ISO 14001).
• Budget compilation, appropriate allocation and utilisation within budgetary guidelines.
• Compile reports for use by management in decision making and for external customers.
• Investigate, document all customer request and non-conformances.
• Always provide a transparent environment with a two-way communication that encourages individual / team performance, training, development and wellness.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
• Knowledge and understanding of water analytical testing methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of water sampling standards.
• Understanding water sampling processes for various water sources.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures.
• Management of customers’ requirements and expectations.

Skills

• Computer literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan.
• Ability to deal with stakeholders in a dynamic working environment.
• Ability to perform the functions on the Information Management System (LIMS.
• Adept at problem solving and innovations related to technologies, staff and operational systems.

Attitude

• 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.
• Resourceful and proactive.

Senior Chemist

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RAN250804-4
Job Title Senior Chemist
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Vereeniging
Location – Site Scientific Services
Job Advert Summary
The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be performing sampling and specialised analytical tests, including trouble shooting of the methodologies and associated training in accordance with applicable ISO Standards as well as approving some tests results as an approved SANAS technical signatory.

Minimum Requirements
•NQF 7: B. Tech or B.Sc. Natural Sciences
•Certificated Natural Scientist registration (i.e. SACNASP)
•Four years analytical laboratory experience
•Knowledge and application of ISO 17025 as required in test laboratories and Laboratory InformationManagement System (LIMS)
•Knowledge of method validation and uncertainty of measurement in sampling.
•Sound knowledge and application of water analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques.
•Working knowledge of statistics
•Computer literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications
•Basic knowledge of SANS 241 and other water quality guidelines
•Effective written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to prioritise, organise and plan
•Interpret results and perform required calculations.

Primary Duties
•Performing and coordinating of sampling and specialised analytical tests.
•Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of specialised or complex analytical tests and theapproval of results on the identified databases.
•Development of sound quality control measures in-line with ISO 17025 and technically support all testing activities.
•The understanding of the technology in order to perform complex method and instrument related troubleshooting.
•Identification, investigation, documentation and reporting of non-conforming results.
•Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and ensure that they arecorrectly maintained.
•Assist with training and validation of methods as well as other general laboratory tasks.
•The adherence to SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge
•Knowledge and understandingof ISO 17025.
•Performed field analyticaltesting.
•Understanding analyticalmethods using differenttechniques.
•Understanding of quality andSHERQ procedures.
•Ability to follow procedures in aroutine laboratory.

Skills
•Computer literacy in Word Processingand Spreadsheet applications.
•Effective written and verbalcommunication skills.
•Ability to prioritise, organiseand plan.
•Ability to perform the basic functions onthe Information Management System(LIMS)

Attitude
•Quality and output driven personwho can handle pressure androutine work.
•Ability to interact with staff andcustomers.
•Team worker but can workindependently.
•Conscientious and payattention to detail.
•Willingness to work after hours,weekends and public holidays.

District Aide- Waterval

Closing Date
2025/08/19
Reference Number
RAN250804-3
Job Title District Aide- Waterval
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is looking for a candidate to assist in general pipelineline patrol,valves. meter repairs and maintenance

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or N3
Driver’s license
1 year experience in a similar environment
Desired: PDP and Computer literacy
Primary Duties
Pipeline patrols
Maintenance of pipeline
Standby duties
Upkeeping grounds, cleaning of building and office
Meter reading
Ground maintenance
Knowledge
Good communication
General maintenance
Safety and safe working procedures
Skills
Communication skills
ability to ride bicycle
Attitude
Performance drven
High motivation

Protective Services Officers

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RAN250804-2
Job Title Protective Services Officers
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is lookinf for a candidate to provide professional, quality protective service to Central Depot Station and its satellite pumping stations in compliance with the national Key point Ac t( Act No. 102 of 1980) company policies and localised site procedures.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
PSIRA Grade C
Driver’s license
Firearm compentency for business purposes( Rifle,handgun and shoytgun)
2 years experience in a similar environment
Desired: National Key point, Dog handling and tactical training
Primary Duties
To protect Randwater’s people, property and assets in accordance to current legislation.
Knowledge
National Key Point Act( Crical infrastructure) and other legislation
Public safety
Firarm knowledge
Good communication skills
Patrolling and guarding
Knowledge of and adherence to legislation and company policy
Skills
Communication skills( written andverbal)
Strong observation skills
Team work
Customer services
Conflict handling
Ability to work under pressure
Good interpersonal skills
Attitude
Attention to detail.
Results driven
Politeness

Senior Protective Services Officers

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RAN250804-1
Job Title Senior Protective Services Officers
Portfolio Bulk Water Services – Operations
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Johannesburg South
Location – Site Central Depot / Bulk Distribution
Job Advert Summary
Randwater is looking for a candidate to provide a professional, quality protective service to Bulk Water Distribution in compliance with Private Industry Regulation Authority( Act No.56 of 2001) company policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Grade B registration with PSIRA
National Key Point certificate
Computer literate
Driving license
Firearm competency certificate SAPS Registered( Pistol shotgun and Rifle)
3 years experience in a similar environment
Primary Duties
To seach vehicle, people and packages
To regulate and control traffic
Ensure all confisticated item are tagged and forwaded to the Supervisor
Respond to emergencies
Mobile patrol
Disciplinary handling
Posting of officers
Knowledge
Customer care
Communication skills
Conflict handling
Relevant legislations and policy procedure
Skills
Problem solving skills
Good communication skills
Administration skills
Good interpersonal skills
Supervisory skills
Analytical skills
Attitude
Customer Services orientated
Attention to detail

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