Research Administrator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Main purpose of the job:

  • To collect wastewater samples from defined points in Gauteng Province according to a predefined schedule, to complete monitoring and evaluation records, and to ensure good stakeholder relations and communication with water service authorities

Location:

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NICD Sandringham
Johannesburg
Key performance areas:

  • To develop and adhere to a weekly schedule to ensure regular and consistent collection of wastewater samples from defined points in Gauteng Province
  • To collect and transport wastewater samples from field locations according to standard operating procedures
  • To collect, document and record quality measurements regarding sample collection, transport and processing
  • To keep NICD wastewater team informed regarding collection of samples and any quality issues that may arise
  • To assist NICD wastewater team with sample preprocessing and processing where appropriate and where requested to do so
  • To assist with NICD wastewater team sample storage
  • To address queries regarding sample collection, sample metadata, sample processing and storage
  • Communicate with the programme office to address any data quality issues which may arise
  • To train new employees, colleagues and relief staff on all duties associated with sample collection
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective selfmanagement
  • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Required minimum education and training:

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Matric:

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_Valid unendorsed driver's license essential_

Required minimum work experience:

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Previous work experience in a research, educational or corporate institution

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook and Excel)
  • Must be proactive and adaptable
  • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
  • Selfmotivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience working in a research environment would be advantageous
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._

  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

Please note:

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Our Client, WHC
VIDA, maintains mandatory Covid19 requirements, and as such only Covid19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions:

  • WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.


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