Senior Scientist

7 days ago

Secunda Mpumalanga, South Africa Enaex Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
  • Implement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects, and performance indicators; communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders; and monitoring execution on a daily basis.?
  • Manage unit performance by continuously?monitoring?results, detecting anomalies, and executing corrective actions?on a monthly basis?or as operational needs arise
  • Manage the implementation of unit business processes by?monitoring?compliance,?identifying?process anomalies, and executing corrective actions as required.???
  • Manage the implementation of unit business processes by?monitoring?compliance,?identifying?process anomalies, and executing corrective actions as required.
  • Provide technical laboratory support by overseeing the completion of testing, quality management, formulation activities, and technical documentation, ensuring?timely?reporting and participation in projects to meet departmental goals.?
  • Deliver technical sales support by developing and applying analytical procedures and test methods, evaluating alternative and existing raw materials and intermediates,?establishing?specifications and data sheets, and?submitting?recommendations as needed.?
  • Attend technical forums and review relevant research articles, extract key insights, and integrate findings into laboratory practices to support continuous improvement.?
  • Execute research and development projects aimed at improving efficiency, performance, and product offerings through structured processes and outcome-based implementation.
  • Provide technical support to clients by investigating queries, conducting necessary testing and analysis,?determining?root causes, and delivering?accurate,?timely?feedback and resolutions.?
  • Fulfil product stewardship responsibilities by creating and?maintaining?Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), updating compliance certificates, managing?certification?and testing documentation, completing technical reports, and?ensuring database accuracy at all times.
  • Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving?spend?in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.
  • Ensure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, and addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance.?
  • Monitor SHE performance by?establishing?clear standards, ensuring?timely?completion of monitoring activities, and resolving issues within defined deadlines.?
  • Build and?maintain?productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by?facilitating?regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration.?
  • Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements,?monitoring?delivery against standards,?identifying?issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary.?
  • Manage workforce resourcing by aligning staffing levels with work demands and assigning resources to meet operational goals.?
  • Supervise staff performance by setting clear expectations, tracking work output, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues through corrective actions.?

  • Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department?and ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles,?minimising?environmental impact.

  • Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent??

  • BSc?Honours?Chemistry?/?BEng?Honours?Chemical Engineering or similar

  • Advantageous: MSc Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or similar

  • Required technical or professional experience:

  • 7+?years?research and development experience?in an explosive?/?manufacturing?laboratory?environment?
  • 5+?years quality testing and reporting?experience.

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