Laboratory Assistant at AfriSAM for semiskilled candidates

VACANCY: LABORATORY ASSISTANT – NORTH WEST PROVINCE

AfriSam (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is a leading supplier of construction-related materials, specialising in

the production of Cement, Aggregate and Readymix Concrete. Operating across Southern Africa, the

company offers a wide scope of career opportunities and exposure to best practices. At AfriSam we

recognise that talented and enthusiastic people are the basis of our ongoing success.

Location: Reporting to the Works Chemist, the incumbent will be based at Dudfield Plant near Lichtenburg.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

 Collecting accurate samples in accordance with sample schedules at specific assigned materials.

 Analysing samples collected and results reported in the prescribed format in order to enable internal customers to take remedial action to ensure quality requirements are met.

 Operating Laboratory equipment/instruments and doing first line maintenance and housekeeping.

 Ensuring compliance to Company policy, procedures and work instructions.

 Maintaining Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality standards

 Conducting routine and physical testing analysis in the laboratory

 Understanding and abiding to Good Laboratory Practises

Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required:

 Grade 12

 Mathematics and/or Physical Science would be an added advantage.

 A chemistry qualification would be an advantage.

 Two years’ laboratory experience in cement or equivalent industry would be an advantage.

 Experience with XRF and XRD equipment would be an advantage.

 Basic understanding of laboratory equipment.

 Must be declared medically fit after medical examination

Applicants must inform their immediate Manager of their interest in the vacancy. Please forward your application via e-mail to vacancies.dudfield@za.afrisam.com and use Laboratory Assistant H03

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 25 APRIL 2025

“Applicants are advised that AfriSam is a designated employer under the Employment Equity

Act and as such has an Employment Equity Plan in place.The Company therefore has the

right to fill the vacancy in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan in order to fulfil its

transformation objectives by preferring designated employees."

Date issued: 14 April 2025

Closing date: 25 April 2025

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