Job: Analytical Chemistry Intern

Company : Sappi; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi invites recent graduates to join a one-year Analytical Chemistry Internship at its Technology Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. The program combines laboratory and pilot plant exposure with mentoring.

You will gain hands-on experience in experiments, data generation, analysis and reporting, developing practical skills while contributing to innovation and technical development under experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Diploma (P1 and P2) or Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams).

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory and pilot plant experiments using Sappi's standard operating procedures
• Operate bench-top and pilot scale equipment
• Generate data and conduct basic analysis
• Report data from experiments and field testing in written reports and presentations
• Participate in maintenance and troubleshooting of pilot plant equipment

Education

Diploma (P1 and P2) or Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sappi is offering a one-year Analytical Chemistry Internship at its Technology Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. This program is designed for recent graduates in Chemistry and provides practical, hands-on experience in laboratory and pilot plant operations. Interns will gain exposure to experiments, data generation, analysis, and reporting under the guidance of experienced mentors. The internship ensures a smooth transition into the professional environment while contributing to meaningful projects that support innovation and technical development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory and pilot plant experiments using Sappi's standard operating procedures
• Operate bench-top and pilot scale equipment
• Generate data and conduct basic analysis
• Report data from experiments and field testing in written reports and presentations
• Participate in maintenance and troubleshooting of pilot plant equipment

Qualifications

• Diploma (Requiring P1 and P2) or Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field
• No prior experience required
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams)

Hiring organization

Sappi

Employment Type: internship