Laboratory Assistant: Analytical Services: Soil and Water Laboratory – Western Cape Department of Agriculture

Laboratory Assistant: Analytical Services: Soil and Water Laboratory (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 53/2025 (WCG250721-3)
Closing Date
2025/09/08
Reference Number
WCG250721-3
Tracking Number AGR 53/2025
Job Title Laboratory Assistant: Analytical Services: Soil and Water Laboratory (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 53/2025
Department Agriculture
Salary level 4
Enquiries Annelene Swanepoel at (021) 808 5320
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Elsenburg

Job Purpose
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render a support service to technicians in the preparation of laboratory tests, as well as sample analyses.

Minimum Requirements
Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Prepare samples for analyses; Perform routine analysis of samples under mentorship/ supervision of senior personnel; Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment and instrumentation; Report all faulty equipment and instrumentation; Maintain tidiness of laboratories; Clean/ sterilize glassware and equipment; Perform basic maintenance and control functions of lab equipment and stock; Perform administrative and related functions including complying with health and safety regulations; Laboratory (soil, plants, water) analyses; Experience in the research environment.

Competencies
Knowledge of laboratory (soil, plants and water); Good analytical skills, attention to detail, technical accuracy; Computer literacy; Must be able to plan to and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work under pressure and follow methods.

Remuneration
R 193 359 – R 227 766 per annum (Salary level 4)

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Laboratory Assistant: Analytical Services: Soil and Water Laboratory
Western Cape Department of Agriculture
R 193 359
Elsenburg
8 September 2025