Laboratory Analyst

Pronel Personnel; Mkhondo Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Personnel seeks an experienced Laboratory Analyst for an established industrial operation in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on monitoring raw materials, in-process and final products, as well as water and effluent parameters.

You will supervise laboratory teams, assist with maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with production, safety, and ISO/QMS standards. A relevant certificate and 1+ year experience are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Core Mathematics and Physical Science is required.
• Certificate in Laboratory Operations and Procedures is required.
• At least 1 year of practical lab experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Minimum 6 months of supervisory experience and health and safety exposure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on raw materials, in-process products, final products, water and effluent parameters.
• Ensure modification of thick liquor in accordance with Processes of Manufacture (POMs).
• Monitor and report on chemical stock levels.
• Supervise and manage laboratory teams effectively.
• Assist with off-crop maintenance activities.
• Comply with production, laboratory and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Health and Safety experience

Microsoft 365

English communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 with Core Mathematics and Physical Science

Certificate in Laboratory Operations and Procedures

Job description

An established industrial operation in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Laboratory Analyst to monitor and report on raw materials, in-process and final products, as well as water and effluent parameters. The role will also ensure the correct modification of thick liquor in line with manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on raw materials, in-process products, final products, water and effluent parameters.

• Ensure modification of thick liquor in accordance with Processes of Manufacture (POMs).

• Monitor and report on chemical stock levels.

• Supervise and manage laboratory teams effectively.

• Assist with off-crop maintenance activities.

• Comply with production, laboratory and safety procedures.

• Ensure compliance with ISO and Quality Management Systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with Core Mathematics and Physical Science.

• Certificate in Laboratory Operations and Procedures.

• Minimum 1 year’s practical laboratory experience within a chemical manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 6 months’ supervisory experience.

• Health and Safety experience.

• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft 365.

• Code EB driver's licence.

• Good English communication skills.

• Physically fit with no eyesight restrictions.

• Clear criminal record.