Laboratory Assistant Grade 2 – X3

Location: Sasolburg, South Africa

Company: Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Closing date: 27 November 2024 

OPP: Regional Ops and Asset Services

About the Role / Purpose of the Job

Provide assistance with general laboratory activities including sample collection, delivery and capturing of samples according to prescribed methods, routes and timeframes.

Recruitment Description/Key accountabilities

  • Independent collection and transportation of hazardous chemical samples.
  • Sample delivery to analysis location.
  • Sample and chemical waste removal
  • Prepare bulk solution and standards.
  • Collect samples from the Sasol one and Midland site are specific time on a 12hr shift.
  • Register samples on Laboratory information system.
  • Distribute the samples to the various sections within Sasol 1 and Midland laboratories.
  • Removal of old samples and take them back to the designated plant of origin.
  • Adhere to safety rules of each plant and Laboratory standing instructions.
  • Conduct inspection of the vehicle used.
  • Conduct housekeeping duties within area of responsibility.
  • Report all deviations to supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 Qualifications:

  • Matric (grade 12) with Mathematics, English and Physical
  • Science (must).
  • Computer literacy
  • Valid driver’s licence (Code 8)
  • Driving experience > 6 years full time
  • Must have own vehicle as proof of driving proficiency
  • Computer literacy MS (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT and internet applications)
  • Must be willing to work shifts 12hrs
  • Must have worked in a chemicals production environment (wish)

Experience:

  • 1 to 2 years
  • Exposure to plant environment will be an advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

  • Functional / Technical  
  • Business Results: Operational, Financial and Technical results
  • Ability to work as an individual with minimum supervision, as well as in a team.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse environment.
  • Successful communication and interaction with customers, management, colleagues and other business processes.
  • Good time management.
  • Ability to lift 20 litre containers
  • Basic chemical knowledge (which)
  • Adheres to safety standards and requirements

Leadership

  • People Leadership
  • Inspirational authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation;
  • Builds Talent Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage

Partnership Leadership

  • Influential Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes
  • Collaborative Builds teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries

Business Leadership

  • Business-focused Demonstrates commercial acumen, a global mind-set and exercises sound judgement

Results-focused

  • Achieves results through others and holds them accountable

Self-Mastery

  • Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
  • Relationships, teamwork and Collaboration
  • Ensure that samples are collected and logged within turnaround time
  • Communicate effectively daily with fellow team members and customers
  • Report sample deviations immediately to supervisor
  • Willingness to assist fellow colleagues with work

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