Laboratory Analyst Gr 4
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Location: Secunda, South Africa
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job ID
7983
Closing date
25 March 2025
City/Town
Secunda, Mpumalanga
OME
EOP: Secunda Ops
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
Required Personal and Professional Skills
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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