PPC Ltd. (PPC) established the first cement plant in South Africa in 1892, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1910. A leading supplier of cement and related products in southern Africa, PPC has 11 cement factories in South Africa, Botswana, DRC, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In 2016, PPC commissioned its fifth milling depot, located in Harare,...
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To safely collect and prepare test samples for the lab Assistant. Ensure that samples collected as per schedule and are accurately analysed and that results are published / distributed in a timely manner.
Recognise and report on deviations in a timely manner.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
Diploma/Certificate in Chemistry or equivalent will be an advantage
Code 08 drivers license
Computer skills
Accountability
Energetic
Willing to learn
Previous laboratory and cement manufacturing experiences will be advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities
To conduct sample preparation and testing which include loss of ignition, moistures, running pills on XRF of samples and materials as requested by Laboratory Supervisor/Lab. Manager
Reporting accurate and reliable results on time.
Interpretation of results
Recording results in LIMS
Analyzing prospect samples
Assisting and maintaining the quality system and retained accreditation
Physical testing e.g. compare strengths, setting times, standard