Jobs at NECSA

Key Performance Areas  

Strategic Alignment

• Ensuring availability and the proper metering and recovery of the following Utilities:Steam
• Rand Water
• Compressed Air
• Demineralised Water
• Liquid Nitrogen; and
• Sewage Plant Steam.

Process Management

• Metering and Distribution systems:Ensure the proper functioning of all metering points;
• Maintaining a proper record system;
• Carry out building inspections where possible to identify any leaks that are unaccounted for and have it repaired; and
• Identify any abnormalities in consumption figures and investigate same.
• Drafting of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Drafting of annual water usage and water plan.

Operational Efficiency

• Assisting the operators to maintain the maximum efficiency and productivity of the following operations:Steam generation plant and distribution
• Demin generation plant and distribution
• Sewage plant
• Compressed air compressors and distribution
• Receiving and distribution of rand Water
• The issuing of Works Permits
• Arrange isolation for maintenance purposes with clients prior to isolation
• Isolation: Assist or where necessarily do it self
• Keeping record of all safety equipment and safety clothing issued to workers
• See that it is always in a safe and functional condition
• Keep a good relation between himself and operating personnel
• Ordering of material and chemicals
• Check and approve accounts before payment.
• Attend to the following general issues:Do client visits and ensure customer satisfaction and maintain good relationship with clients
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys; and
•  Health and Safety Representative.
• Risk Management.

Cost Management

• Operate and utilise metering systems in most cost effective and productive manner.
• Ensure maximum recovery of all Utilities.
• Ensure cost effective utilisation of resources and optimise recoveries to ensure financial break even.

People Management

• Human Resources: Adhere to HR rules, i.e. working hours, sick leave, leave etc.
• Manage the overtime.
• Strive to always satisfy customers in service provision and communication with customers.
• Support and work according to QMS rules and utilise prescribed documents.
• Supervise interns.
• Ensure the implementation of Knowledge Retention Plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to be on standby.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• At least 7 years’ working experience in similar plants with at least years’ experience as Shift Foreman.

Closing date: 17 July 2026.

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

GENERAL AND TASK MANAGEMENT

• Implementing and maintaining GLP (Good laboratory practice).
• Maintaining safety and general housekeeping of the laboratories in use.
• Optimize and facilitate implementation of current processes.
• Propose changes or improvements to processes, and techniques.

TEST PREPARATION

• Prepare and analyze samples according to standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform calibration checks on equipment according to calibration procedure, to ensure accurate results and assist in sending out equipment for calibration and necessary maintenance.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for testing.

TESTING

• Performing quality checks / analytical tests on raw materials, intermediate and final products.
• Experienced in the use of automatic titrators, pH and conductivity meters, IC, HPLC, GC, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, and general laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine analysis on in-process and final products, raw materials and components.
• Support testing for OOS investigations.
• Handle problems efficiently according to quality policy.
• Report feedback on services or outputs regularly to customers.
• Check HPLC/GC runs regularly during the early morning shift.
• Provide internal customers with accurate test results.
• Propose, develop and update methods for improving customer service.
• Check, document and report operational output against actuals.
• Communicate deviations for production and process improvements.

REPORTING AND RECORD-KEEPING

• Must have sufficient current knowledge of the method used, as well as the objectives of the test.
• Document and store data according to standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Must be conversant with the management system implemented within the organization, ensuring that all results are reported accurately, unambiguously, and objectively.
• Record, interpret and report testing results to management, including OOS results, Deviations other quality issues as needed.
• Participate in OOS Investigations, Deviations and CAPA’s, and ensure action taken is appropriate.
• Utilize the LIMS system to full capacity.
• Must be able to assess and interpret the data.

TECHNICAL ASPECTS

• Ensure all glassware, apparatus/utensils, equipment, instruments and work benches/basins are clean, neat and in good working condition ready to be used.
• All reagents, supplies and other materials needed for work are available in storage cupboards/areas.
• SHEQ records/registers are up to date, quality control/assurance actions are done, your PPE and any other safety/environmental controls are in good working order and inform QC Manager of any deviation from normal conditions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. with Chemistry and Microbiology as majors.
• ND in Analytical Chemistry / Biotechnology.
• BTech/ BSC with added Microbiology qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years Laboratory experience in a Pharmaceutical / ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Exposure to cGMP regulations.
• Must be medically fit to qualify as a radiation and chemical worker.
• Must be capable of working under limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn beyond laboratory activities.

Closing date: 24 July 2026