Purpose of Job

• Performs chemical and physical analysis of samples to pre-defined standards in support of operational processes

Key Accountabilities

• Business Results
• Analyse samples in a chemical/physical laboratory applying basic analytical methods and equipment
• Prepare analytical samples (in process and final)
• Prepare chemical reagents
• Run calibrations and analytical standards
• Set up and prepare testing equipment
• Apply principles and concepts of Good Laboratory Practice
• Apply concepts of gravimetric methods
• Apply concepts of titration methods
• Apply concepts of pH, ion selective and conductivity measurements
• Apply concepts of physical analytical methods
• Apply workplace primary sample preparation practices
• Analyse samples in a chemical/physical laboratory applying advanced analytical processes and using complex equipment Apply concepts and principles of spectrophotometric processes (UV-visible, Infra-red and Near infra red, Raman, NMR, etc.
• Data
• Capture and handle data
• Capture data and report
• Identify, report and re-do samples when deviations occur
• Apply good laboratory practices
•  Keep track of consumables and report shortages
• Safety
• Conform to all legal requirements, e.g. OSH Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Conform to relevant Sasol procedures
• Conform to all applicable ISO standards
• Identify and report unsafe products, e.g. chlorine identification
• Participate in incident investigations
• Conduct safety inspections
• Act as floor controller
• Adhere to safety rules, e.g. PPE regulations
• Work independently
• Effectively plan own work activities
• innovation and improvement results make suggestions and contribute to safety improvements
• Leadership and Values
• Team development
• Participate in on-the-job training
• Own performance
• Participate in KPI and PDP discussions
• Ensure performance against PDP
• Ensure own delivery on PDP actions
• Relationships, teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer contact and service deliver
• Comply with SLA with customers

Formal Education

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
• University National Diploma in Science/Chemistry (Wish)

Working Experience

• Experience: 0 – 5+ relevant years