Job Openings at SafetySA

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct simple and complex chemical tests independently, including troubleshooting.
• Verify and interpret test results using known reference data.
• Maintain turnaround times (TATs) and escalate delays to the Chemistry Lab Manager.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments (e.g., ICP-MS, UV-Vis, AAS).
• Notify management of calibration and servicing needs.
• Ensure compliance with OHS and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Implement corrective actions for quality and TAT deviations.
• Manage stock levels and consumable costs effectively.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Read and understand relevant procedures and MSDSs.
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Biotechnology.

Experience:

• 1–2 years’ experience in Nutritional or Heavy Metal Analysis.
• Exposure to SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environments.

Closing date: 26 February 2026

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Responsibilities:

Sample Receipt

• Perform sample receipt and inspection independently
• Registration on the LIMS system
• Filing

Technical Improvements

• Improve laboratory efficiency

Adherence to Turn Around Times

• Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT’s
• Early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT

OHS and Quality Assurance

• Ensure that all tasks are performed in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures
• Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility

Cost Management

• Ensure jobs are registered correctly

Financial responsibilities 

• Jobs registered correctly

Personal Training and development 

• Identify training needs as required

Client Liaison

• Ensure good working relationships with internal and external clients

General and Business Support

• Undertake all activities as per the required standards, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of AssureCloud’ s Quality System
• System, brand, methodology and contribute to the development thereof when required
• Adhere to the delegation of authority as per company policy
• Timely completion of all reporting requirements and responses to any team member as required
• Ensure all expenses are recorded and reported accurately and timeously and within budget
• Ensure all IT tools provided by the company are utilised effectively and as required by company policy and procedure
• Ensure effectiveness in day-to-day operations, in an organised and coordinated fashion at all times. Ensure that all company standards and policies are met

AssureCloud wider invovlement

• Work collaboratively as part of AssureCloud. This requires the incumbent to be decisive and thought provoking, while also accepting collective responsibility for decisions taken
• Support and promote the values and goals for AssureCloud (as per AssureCloud’s defined values) including good employer principles and practices and high standards of integrity, ethics and behaviour in all operations of the business
• Other duties as assigned by the company, within the Employee’s scope of work

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Matric NSC/Grade 12

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of relevant micro/chemistry laboratory experience

Closing date: 24 February 2026