Laboratory Assistant Gr 1 at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job

A  Laboratory Assistant provides assistance with general laboratory activities, including sampling, collection, basic sample preparation, delivering and capturing of product samples according to prescribed methods, routes and timeframes.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Apply and maintain safety in a working environment
• Conduct First line supervision tasks, e.g. performance management, motivation, training, leave administration, planning, discipline, etc. Resource planning and management, e.g. ensuring correct people and consumables
• Plan own work activities
• Coaching of more junior colleagues etc.
• Managing performance and development plans
• Participate in KPA and PDP discussions
• Ensure performance against PDP
• Ensure own delivery on PDP actions
• Conduct on-the-job training
• Identify training needs and ensure training occurs
• Liaise with customers in reporting deviations
• Report on delays of service (where applicable)
• Attend process meetings (where applicable)
• Proactively seek information on special needs from customers (where applicable)
•  Comply with SLA with customers (where applicable)
• Attend to special needs of customers
• Respond to complaints and comments from customers Identify and propose improvements to procedures
• Identify and propose improvements in effectiveness and service delivery
• Make suggestions and contributions to safety improvements

Formal Education

• Matric (grade 12) with Mathematics, English and Physical Science (must).
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license (Code 8)

Min Experience

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

Closing Date: 20th, May 2022