{"id":23246,"date":"2025-11-06T16:02:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-scientist-mpumalanga-secunda-marketing-amp-communications-specialist-external-gauteng-sandton\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T00:24:17","slug":"senior-scientist-mpumalanga-secunda-marketing-amp-communications-specialist-external-gauteng-sandton","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=23246","title":{"rendered":"Senior Scientist (Mpumalanga &#8211; Secunda) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Marketing &amp; Amp; Communications Specialist (External) (Gauteng &#8211; Sandton) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Jnr Software &#8211; Developer (Gauteng)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tImplement the unit operations plan by understanding key activities, projects, and performance indicators; communicating objectives to relevant stakeholders; and monitoring execution on a daily basis.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage unit performance by continuously\u00a0monitoring\u00a0results, detecting anomalies, and executing corrective actions\u00a0on a monthly basis\u00a0or as operational needs arise<br \/>\n\tManage the implementation of unit business processes by\u00a0monitoring\u00a0compliance,\u00a0identifying\u00a0process anomalies, and executing corrective actions as required.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage the implementation of unit business processes by\u00a0monitoring\u00a0compliance,\u00a0identifying\u00a0process anomalies, and executing corrective actions as required.<br \/>\n\tProvide technical laboratory support by overseeing the completion of testing, quality management, formulation activities, and technical documentation, ensuring\u00a0timely\u00a0reporting and participation in projects to meet departmental goals.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDeliver technical sales support by developing and applying analytical procedures and test methods, evaluating alternative and existing raw materials and intermediates,\u00a0establishing\u00a0specifications and data sheets, and\u00a0submitting\u00a0recommendations as needed.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAttend technical forums and review relevant research articles, extract key insights, and integrate findings into laboratory practices to support continuous improvement.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExecute research and development projects aimed at improving efficiency, performance, and product offerings through structured processes and outcome-based implementation.<br \/>\n\tProvide technical support to clients by investigating queries, conducting necessary testing and analysis,\u00a0determining\u00a0root causes, and delivering\u00a0accurate,\u00a0timely\u00a0feedback and resolutions.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tFulfil product stewardship responsibilities by creating and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), updating compliance certificates, managing\u00a0certification\u00a0and testing documentation, completing technical reports, and\u00a0ensuring database accuracy at all times.<br \/>\n\tImplement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving\u00a0spend\u00a0in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, and addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMonitor SHE performance by\u00a0establishing\u00a0clear standards, ensuring\u00a0timely\u00a0completion of monitoring activities, and resolving issues within defined deadlines.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tBuild and\u00a0maintain\u00a0productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by\u00a0facilitating\u00a0regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements,\u00a0monitoring\u00a0delivery against standards,\u00a0identifying\u00a0issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tManage workforce resourcing by aligning staffing levels with work demands and assigning resources to meet operational goals.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSupervise staff performance by setting clear expectations, tracking work output, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues through corrective actions.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tContribute to the sustainability strategy of the department\u00a0and ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles,\u00a0minimising\u00a0environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric \/ Grade 12 or equivalent\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tBSc\u00a0Honours\u00a0Chemistry\u00a0\/\u00a0BEng\u00a0Honours\u00a0Chemical Engineering or similar<br \/>\n\tAdvantageous:\u00a0MSc Chemistry \/ Chemical Engineering or similar<br \/>\n\tRequired technical or professional experience:<br \/>\n\t7+\u00a0years\u00a0research and development experience\u00a0in an explosive\u00a0\/\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0laboratory\u00a0environment\u00a0<br \/>\n\t5+\u00a0years quality testing and reporting\u00a0experience.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Enaex Africa","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Enaex Africa is a subsidiary of Enaex and is a joint venture with Sasol established on 1 July 2020. We are a world-class blasting services company delivering premium solutions to the most important mining regions and companies in Africa, with over 1100 employees who provide blasting services to var... read moreious mining sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Enaex Africa produces and distributes a wide variety of explosives and value-added solutions, providing all the products required to execute the entire blasting process. These products are used in blasting for opencast and underground mining operations, quarries, and civil construction. 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