Vacancy: Sampler
Blantyre City Council is inviting applications for the position of Sampler;
Ref : BCC/VACS/ADC/125/2023/4
Position : Sampler
Reporting to : Sanitation Engineer
Grade : M11/S6
Salary : In line with Terms and Conditions of Services for Blantyre City Council
Qualifications:
A full Malawi Schools Certificate of Education with strong credit passes in Chemistry/Physical Science and Mathematics. Those with any relevant qualification /certificates in a related field will have an added advantage.
Experience
Performs skilled tasks by independently collecting and organizing product samples for testing and analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Travels to and work on sampling sites (indoors and outdoors)
- Prepares and collects samples from worksite
- Observes, tracks, and records sample characteristics (including color, texture, shape, size, smell, density, weight, temperature, etc.)
- Compares sample to standard model to quickly assess basic quality of sample
- Tests samples and confirms that they conform to industry standards
- Transports samples to a specialized laboratory for testing if necessary
- Ensures sampling machinery and tools are clean and in a workable condition, making any necessary repairs
- Monitors and oversees machines that work automatically (auto-counters, sifters, etc.)
- Counts, measures, weighs and labels samples as needed
- Records sample data and enters it into a document or spreadsheet
- Creates and presents detailed reports on sample findings
- Reports any irregular findings to superiors
- Maintains all sample reports and ensures that they are accurate and up to date
- Works according to state and nationally enforced standards
Applications with copies of certificates should be sent to
The Secretary
Appointments and Disciplinary Committee
Blantyre City Council
Private Bag 67
Blantyre
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 30th June 2023