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SENIOR LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Department of Agriculture · western cape

Salary band

R 237 453

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

3/3/1/61/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Agriculture

Directorate

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Location

Western Cape: Stellenbosch

Salary

R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate. Job Related Work

Duties

Prepare samples and perform routine analysis for the determination of chemical residues / liquor products composition components (quality control): Labelling of samples. Collecting/taking samples for preparation (fruits, vegetables and or other agricultural products). Preparations of sample material by weighing, drying, cutting etc. Preparation of stains, buffets and reagents. Visual inspection and collection of infected material if possible. Perform extractions and basic analyses of samples. Record analyses results. Storage of samples. Packing and / or transport samples. Assist in decontamination and disposal of used samples. Removal of waste. Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment and instrumentation. Report all faulty equipment and instrumentation. Perform verification and calibration on selected equipment and instrumentation. Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean/sterilize glassware and equipment. Clean laboratory facilities. Clean glassware and laboratory equipment. Perform administrative and related functions. Inventory control of equipment and consumables of equipment. Record keeping and updating of identified registers (registration book, samples referral, samples received, records of results, inventory of standards, reagents, chemicals, waste removal). Assist with invoicing of analyses. Comply with health and safety regulations, Mentoring of Laboratory Assistants.

Enquiries

Ms Xoliswa Tlali Tel No: (021) 809 1643

Notes

EE Target: African Males and Females and Persons with disability.

Closing Date

2026-08-07T16:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

·Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate
·Job Related Work

Key Duties

·Prepare samples and perform routine analysis for the determination of chemical residues / liquor products composition components (quality control): Labelling of samples
·Collecting/taking samples for preparation (fruits, vegetables and or other agricultural products)
·Preparations of sample material by weighing, drying, cutting etc
·Preparation of stains, buffets and reagents
·Visual inspection and collection of infected material if possible
·Perform extractions and basic analyses of samples
·Record analyses results
·Storage of samples
·Packing and / or transport samples
·Assist in decontamination and disposal of used samples

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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