The successful incumbent will be responsible for work under the supervision of the QC Lab Technician in providing analytical service to the production and logistics departments at the BASF South Africa, Dispersion Plant at Umbogintwini Industrial Complex whilst complying to the site, BASF Safety, Environment, and Quality requirements.

Duties will include the following:

• Conducting rigorous testing of production samples to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintaining a meticulous schedule for equipment service, internal verification and external calibration to uphold accuracy and precision
• Efficiently managing laboratory consumables to avoid any disruptions in the testing process
• Ensuring laboratory housekeeping to maintain a clean and organize work environment
• Analysing production results to identify trends and make suggestions for process improvements
• Generating certificates of analysis (COA) and comprehensive logistics documentation to facilitate smooth operations
• Adhering strictly to BASF’s Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) guidelines and Quality Management System (QMS) requirement.

Qualifications:

• Completion of S4 level theory in a National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry program

This is a trainee opportunity where the successful incumbent will gain day to day experience in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of the production team.

Duties will include the following:

• Ensuring that all maintenance requirements of the function are carried out timeously and effectively in the department
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy working environment in line with the OSH Act & the EHSQ Policy
• Maintaining relevant aspects of the Quality Management System
• Placing of raw materials on the production floor
• Ensuring that product filled has been passed by Quality Control
• Transporting raw materials and finished products using forklifts
• Carrying out regular plant inspections as per checklist during shifts
• Assisting in the maintenance of a high standard of safety and housekeeping in the area of work and in general
• Keeping all protective equipment and other equipment clean, neat and tidy
• Responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment
• Carrying out regular plant inspections as per checklist during shifts
• Ensuring monthly productivity improvement targets are met
• Performing any other additional duties within the role specification as and when required from time to time
• Adhering to and compliance with all BASF guidelines and procedures
• Ensuring all requirements of the function are carried our timeously and effectively within the department

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Minimum NQF Level 2 theory completed for Chemical Operators and practical training component outstanding only, or Completed N6 in Chemical Engineering requiring practical training