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This role is for an In-service learner in  Analytical Chemistry  who will be learning and supporting with quality control requirements which are to be met by timeous analytical methods of analysis on production blends against a set specification.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

• Matric with Maths and Science 
•  National Diploma / Post Graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry 

• University level
• Candidate needs to have completed a tertiary qualification : National Diploma / Post Graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry 

Prevented Product Risk:

•    QC approval of production samples / blends by conducting analytical / laboratory analysis against a set specification.
•    Daily effluent analysis.
•    Analyses of incoming raw materials (Physical QC Analysis).
•    Conduct rig tests (Lab batch) polymerization for DMDAAC Monomer to PolyDADMAC prior to production scale.
•    Sampling of products from emerging markets.
•    Prevention of non-conforming product from being dispatched to customer.
•    Timeous closure of quality orders on D365 for both production and traded goods to release stock and for COA availability.

Tested Sample Reliability:

•    Daily calibration of laboratory instruments.
•    Maintenance of external calibrations of lab equipment.
•    Preparation and Standardization of reagents. 
•    Counter testing.
•    Packing / storing / maintaining of retention samples.

Compliant Laboratory and HSE Operating / Work Requirements:

•    Maintaining NSF certification by ensuring all NSF certified products carry the NSF stamp on COA’s.
•    Review and updating of Laboratory Work Instructions.
•    Ensure all SHEQ requirements are adhered to.

Administered Samples and Information:

•    Verification of supplier COA’s for each of the raw materials.
•    Validating and closing of Quality Orders for production on D365.
•    Validating and closing Quality Orders for raw materials on D365.
•    Compiling COA’s. 
•    Packaging / couriering of samples.
•    Verification of manufacturing and expiry date on batch sticker to information on D365 to ensure consistency between batch sticker and COA.
•    Sampling of products from emerging markets, packaging & couriering of samples to Chemtech (Sasolburg).
•    Processing of requisitions on D365 for external analysis.

Available Lab Materials:

•    Processing of requisitions on D365 for reagents and consumables

Core Behavioural Competencies:

•    Decision Quality
•    Ensures Accountability
•    Optimizes Work Processes 
•    Manages Complexity
•    Action Oriented
•    Plans and Aligns
 
Functional / Technical Competencies: 

•    Data Collection and Analysis
•    Health and Safety
•    Planning and Organizing
•    Policy and Regulation
•    Computer Skills
•    Action Planning
•    Customer-Focused Approach
•    In-Depth Questioning
•    Questions Strategically