{"id":32877,"date":"2026-03-29T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/lab-operator-north-west-mine-planning-engineer-supply-chain-administrator\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T12:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:00:29","slug":"lab-operator-north-west-mine-planning-engineer-supply-chain-administrator","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/lab-operator-north-west-mine-planning-engineer-supply-chain-administrator\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab Operator &#8211; North West \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Mine Planning Engineer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Supply Chain Administrator \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Front End Loader Operator \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            L&amp;D Technical Facilitator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Role Context<\/p>\n<p>\tConduct laboratory-scale flow battery tests following standard operating procedures<br \/>\n\tSet up, operate, and maintain test rigs and laboratory instrumentation<br \/>\n\tMonitor the performance of field-deployed batteries and assist with on-site diagnostics<br \/>\n\tCollect, label, and prepare liquid and solid samples for chemical and physical analysis<br \/>\n\tPerform basic and intermediate analytical tests (e.g., titrations, spectroscopic analysis) on samples<br \/>\n\tRecord test conditions, results, and anomalies with high attention to detail<br \/>\n\tAssist with data entry, analysis, and generation of test reports<br \/>\n\tSupport laboratory housekeeping, safety protocols, and inventory management<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, attend technical meetings, and communicate findings clearly<br \/>\n\tEnsuring\u00a0that\u00a0samples\u00a0are\u00a0prepared\u00a0and\u00a0analysed\u00a0accurately\u00a0and\u00a0timeously<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications:<\/p>\n<p>\tGrade\u00a012\u00a0\/with\u00a0passed\u00a0subjects\u00a0(Mathematics\u00a0and\u00a0Science),\u00a0\/NQF\u00a0Level\u00a04<br \/>\n\tMinimum of a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent science discipline would be advantageous<br \/>\n\tComputer\u00a0Literate\u00a0(Word,\u00a0excel,\u00a0PowerPoint,\u00a0etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Job-specific Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tPrior laboratory experience, ideally in battery development, electrochemistry, or related fields.<br \/>\n\tPractical knowledge of chemical handling and laboratory safety practices.<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.<br \/>\n\tEffective written and verbal communication abilities.<br \/>\n\tAbility to work flexibly as part of a development team and independently when required.<br \/>\n\tComputer\u00a0literate\u00a0(Word,\u00a0Excel,\u00a0PowerPoint,\u00a0etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Closing Date:\u00a009 April 2026<\/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":"Tharisa","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"harisa is a European headquartered integrated resource group. 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