Supervision jobs in South Africa

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BASF’s regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF, the EMEA region is our most important market.

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 with 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 organized work environment
• Analyzing 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) requirements.

• Completion of S4 level theory in a National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry program
• Demonstrating attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Exhibition of exceptional organizational skills, effectively managing time, resources, and priorities
• Communication with clarity and professionalism, fostering collaborative relationships and facilitating smooth information exchange.

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

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