Research Scientist at AECI Limited June, 2026

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- Research Scientist at AECI Limited
Posted: Jun 2, 2026

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AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia.
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Research Scientist
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Masters , Matric
- Experience 3 - 8 years
- Location Free State
- City Sasolburg
- Job Field Research and Development
Purpose of the Job:
- Lead advanced chemistry research and development projects across the full mining chemicals product line.
- Develop new products and refine existing product lines and solutions to enhance performance, drive commercial growth and sustain AECI’s technical leadership in the industry.
- Provide technical support and chemistry know-how to departmental stakeholders.
Required Outputs: Functional

Research and development into minerals beneficiation reagents by:
- Executing chemistry research and development projects focussing on collectors, depressants, flocculants, dispersants, and emulsifiers
- Performing multidisciplinary chemical synthesis (organic, polymer, and applied chemistry)
- Develop new products and optimise existing product lines
- Provide technical support and chemistry know-how to departmental stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
- Assisting with the scale up of new processes to pilot and plant scale
- Technical assistance to production teams during plant trials or troubleshoot plant conditions
- Preparing technical reports and presentations to senior management and peers
- Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices
- Literature surveys and information gathering
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- Post Graduate Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry or related
- 3 to 8 years in a chemical R&D or industrial lab environment with relevant R&D experience in chemistry, mineral processing, or related applied science environments
- Experience in chemical formulation and synthesis, laboratory experimentation and scale-up support, analytical techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC, FTIR, GC-MS, etc.) and problem-solving in applied/industrial context
- Excellent understanding of the Safety & Health process
- Fully Computer Literate
- A valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and a willingness to travel as needed
Personal Attributes
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Writing ability
- Teamwork
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