Laboratory Technician at PPC Africa

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

A National Diploma, B. Tech or BSc in Chemistry Degree and/or civil engineering diploma

OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE

• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Accountable, positive attitude and energetic
• Willing to learn, strong quality ethic and goal orientated
• Strong focus on delivery and good report writing skills
• Good house keeping
• Valid driver’s license

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in materials testing and or concrete technology field.
• People leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of concrete & cement requirements related to civil structures

DUTIES

• Ensured routine and specialised tests are conducted, report accurate, reliable and timeous test results.
• Recorded the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicated results where required.
• Assisted to maintain quality system and calibrate equipment to ensure accreditation.
• Conducted validations according to quality system requirements
• Assisted to implement new or specialized tests.
• Monitored Inter-laboratory test results.
• Stewarded laboratory equipment.
• Ensured maintenance and calibration schedules followed.
• Planned milestones/ schedules met.
• Where required, participate in problem solving as a functional expert.
• Assist in the training of testers and assistants.
• Take part in the development of training material, specifically material testing field.
• Following safety procedures.
• Reduced risk

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Knowledge of cement and construction industries.
• Knowledge in cement, concrete and material testing.
• Knowledge and interest in C & C laboratory instrumentation trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Computer literacy

NOTE

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act and in line with PPC Employment Equity Policy.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date of this vacancy, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.