Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIROMENT AND QUALITY:

•  Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
•  Participate in Risk Assessments based on external and internal influences
•  Participate in formal SHEQ Audits
•  Participate in Significant Incident Investigation
•  Adhere to all Quality standards as determined by ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements
•  Logging of actions and near-miss on IMS.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

•  Ensuring that all samples are prepared according to the required techniques and standards and preparing a range of samples when required for chemical analysis
•  The calibration and preparation of the specific laboratory equipment required to do the various chemical analysis
•  Evaluating the acceptability of calibration and verification of equipment
•  Store samples for reference purposes
•  Dispose of redundant samples as per procedure
•  Logging of analytical results on LIMS
•  Update of results on Taps/process samples, final product consignments, raw materials, and water samples
•  Authorise results entered into LIMS
•  Interpreting analytical data to draw conclusions about the correctness of results
•  Evaluate results according to control limits (SPC)
•  Replenishes consumable used
•  Update the record of consumable removed from the laboratory general and chemical store
•  Ensure that all equipment checklists are completed during shift
•  Perform First line Maintenance on all equipment 
•  Analyse samples as required on various instruments
•  Balance verifications
•  Authorised to operate all chemical related equipment in the laboratory
•  Maintain and practise good housekeeping
•  Changing of gasses used in laboratory equipment
•  Record keeping and storage of records relating to chemical analysis and checks performed.

CUSTOMERS: 

•  Ensure customer satisfaction

SHAREHOLDER VALUE: 

•  Reduce wastage of both chemicals and consumables
•  Lean projects

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

•  Grade 10/ N1
•  3 years’ experience in similar role.

Additional qualifications:

•  Grade 12 / N3 with Maths and Physical science will be advantageous

Competencies Required:

Behavioural Competencies:

•  Safety Awareness
•  Initiative
•  Managing Work
•  Results Orientation
•  Work Standards
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Communication
•  Adaptability
•  Contributing to team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 
Knowledge and Skills:

•     MS Office
•     Samancor Systems – IMS, LIMS, Chromedoc, EBMS, MES

Closing date: 02 April 2024