City of Harare

Chemist (2 Positions)

Applied Sciences, Aviation Jobs
Salary
500 - 100000

Job Description

City of Harare is inviting suitable applicants for vacant positions that have arisen in its various Departments.

POSITION: CHEMIST (4-1) (2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 8
REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL CHEMIST
LOCATION: CLEVELAND HOUSE
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancies in the Quality Assurance division of Harare Water Department.

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the monitoring and supervising operations at the water treatment works relating to water quality and process control including control of water treatment chemicals.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS
• Analysis of water, wastewater and trade effluent in line with established protocols/procedures
• Checks quality of treatment chemicals delivered to the works and notifies immediate superiors of any anomalies if any observed.
• Carries out investigative tests whenever required.
• Prepares and standardises all stock analytical reagents required in the laboratory and calibration of equipment.
• Implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System.
• Supervision and performance management.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Chemistry degree or equivalent
• At least two (2) years’ experience in the analysis of potable water and wastewater.
• Local government experience is an added advantage
• A clean class 4 Drivers licence.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills

How to Apply

Compensation and Benefits A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.

NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Written applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant certificates should be submitted to: The Acting Human Capital Director P.O. Box 1680 Rowan Martin Building HARARE OR hand-delivered to Records Office, Basement, Room B32, Rowan Martin Building, Harare, not later than 22nd September 2021.

CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS