Technical Assistant

Sun-Chemical; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Durban is seeking a Technical Assistant to provide technical support on colour matching and quality control for external customers and internal teams. The role requires a degree or diploma in chemistry/analytical or chemical engineering, with experience in a technical laboratory, and strong communication skills.

On-site position in Durban, commencing ASAP. The successful candidate will contribute to colour matching across technologies, support ISO-compliant processes, and cooperate

Qualifications

• Computer literate and numerate
• Degree or diploma in Chemistry/analytical/ Chemical Engineering
• Experience in a Technical Laboratory
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to identify colours

Responsibilities

• Develop and display technical expertise to support external customers and internal teams in colour matching and quality control
• Address customer queries relating to colour and coating issues
• Promote safety, housekeeping and ISO procedures

Skills

Computer literacy

Numerate and logical

Communication skills

Colour identification

Team player

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree / diploma in Chemistry / analytical / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technical Assistant (6940)

Requisition ID6940-Posted09/09/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Applications for the above-mentioned position are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons.

Location

Durban

Commencement Date

ASAP

Job Specification

Main Purpose of the job :

To develop and display technical expertise, in order to supply a service to our external customer base, and the internal Commercial and Operations teams, regarding colour matching, quality control and customer queries.

Skills and competencies : Pre appointment requirements

• Computer Literate
• Numerate and logical
• Degree /diploma in Chemistry /analytical/ Chemical Engineering
• Together with some experience working in a Technical Laboratory
• Good Communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to identify colours

Skills and competencies to display

• Internal Technical service orientation
• Team Player
• Ability to grasp the fundamentals of surface coating/ink technology
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Planning and organizing of work
• Optimise cost and performance of ink
• Colour matching of all technologies to customer specifications
• Leads by example with regards to Safety initiatives and awareness and related matters
• Promotes good housekeeping and 5S drive
• Commits to ISO procedures
• Complies with Company procedures and practices

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.