Laboratory Attendant

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa EThekwini Municipality Full time R104 000 - R156 000 per year
Closing Date
2025/11/14

Reference Number
ETH

Job Number

Job Title
Laboratory Attendant

Job Type
Permanent

Job Grade
T06

Division
Biology

Department
0093 Scientific Services

Branch
Scientific Services

Vacancy Group
SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

Reporting To
Scientist

Location - Town / City
DURBAN

Location - Province
KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country
South Africa

Special Conditions

N/A

Job Purpose

To support the analytical staff by ensuring that non-technical functions of the laboratory operate smoothly.

Key Responsibility Areas

Prepares bottles for sampling to ensure that the correct equipment is always available.
Assists with the collection of samples for the laboratory.
Cleans and prepares the laboratory apparatus and work area.
Assists with the preparation of routine work of a technical nature and ad hoc samples for
analysis.
Performs related tasks and assignment in the laboratory.
Guides and assists new Laboratory Assistant appointees.
Undertakes related assignments.

Competencies

Written communication.
Planning and organising.
Raw material inventory.
Interpersonal relationships.
Communication.
Action orientation and outcome orientation.
Cognitive ability.
Team orientation.

Essential Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics or Natural Science.
1 Year relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with Mathematics or Natural Science.
1 Year relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.

Housing Subsidy
Yes

Leave
Yes

Medical Aid
Yes

Other Allowances
N/A

Pension Fund
Yes

Remuneration
R R PA

13th Cheque
Yes

Contact Name
Human Capital

Contact Telephone

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