HIGH SCHOOL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Gauteng is seeking a High School Science Laboratory Technician to manage science labs, prepare reagents, and ensure compliance with safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have a suitable tertiary qualification and a commitment to supporting innovative teaching methods. A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Superior facilities

Wonderful working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing science laboratories according to health and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of proper storage of chemicals.
• Ability to assist in practical lessons and examinations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the science laboratories and chemical waste disposal.
• Prepare reagents and conduct laboratory analysis.
• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.

Skills

Innovative and creative approach

Proficient in preparing reagents

Strategic agility

Education

Suitable tertiary qualification

Job description

Dainfern College requires a High School Science Laboratory Technician with effect from 1 January 2026 to support teaching staff in the following subjects: IEB Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Natural Sciences.

HIGH SCHOOL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect.

We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an innovative, creative and professional scientist.
• Have a suitable tertiary qualification.
• Be proficient in accurately preparing reagents.
• Have strategic agility.

Key responsibilities would include:

• Management of the science laboratories in accordance with NOSA health and safety requirements including the management of chemical and biological waste disposal. Knowledge of proper storage of chemicals (compatibility/safety) would be required.
• Management of a laboratory assistant who would assist you in your work.
• Reagent preparation, standardisation and quality control.
• Approval of production samples/blends by conducting analytical/laboratory analysis against a set of specifications.
• Regular calibration, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Verification of manufacturing and expiry date on batch stickers for all chemicals and enzymes.
• Control and ordering of stock/samples for dissection and new equipment.
• Testing, set-up and take down of all laboratory practical work.
• Maintaining a file of all past experiments with equipment lists.
• Reviewing and updating laboratory work instructions.
• Assisting in the running of practical lessons and practical examinations where required.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

To apply, please email a full Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter and the names and contact numbers of three referees to [e-mail] for the attention of our High School Principal, Mr Andrew Baker. Use ‘Laboratory Technician’ as the subject line.

Closing Date: Friday 24 October 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 14 November 2025, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.