{"id":33797,"date":"2026-04-13T12:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-laboratory-analyst-gr-1-day-shift-mpumalanga-secunda\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:00:58","slug":"senior-laboratory-analyst-gr-1-day-shift-mpumalanga-secunda","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/senior-laboratory-analyst-gr-1-day-shift-mpumalanga-secunda\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Laboratory Analyst Gr 1 (Day Shift) (Mpumalanga &#8211; Secunda)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare for and conduct laboratory testing and analysis by setting up equipment, preparing samples, performing tests and experiments, adhering to testing protocols, and completing the necessary administration.<br \/>\n\tPerform quality control on laboratory procedures by conducting audits, verifying tests and analyses,\u00a0identifying\u00a0discrepancies or anomalies, and resolving issues within specified deadlines.<br \/>\n\tOptimise\u00a0testing and analysis processes by\u00a0identifying\u00a0and evaluating new methodologies, verifying their relevance and accuracy, obtaining approval, conducting training, and implementing improvements as\u00a0required.<br \/>\n\tSupervise the disposal of laboratory solvents, chemicals, and hazardous materials by overseeing proper handling, monitoring disposal in line with safety standards, providing mentoring and training, and ensuring all related administration is completed.<br \/>\n\tConduct analyses and reporting by reviewing laboratory data,\u00a0identifying\u00a0trends,\u00a0validating\u00a0results against defined standards, compiling reports, and presenting findings within required\u00a0timeframes.<br \/>\n\tProvide training and mentoring by\u00a0identifying\u00a0development needs, creating training content, delivering sessions,\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0procedures, monitoring application of learning, and completing related administrative tasks.<br \/>\n\tComply with\u00a0established processes through\u00a0accurate\u00a0implementation, continuous process awareness, and\u00a0timely\u00a0resolution of any areas of concern.<br \/>\n\tPropose process improvements by\u00a0identifying\u00a0opportunities, presenting recommendations to the line manager, and supporting suggestions with relevant information and insights.<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\tMonitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports,\u00a0identifying\u00a0anomalies or areas of concern, and executing\u00a0timely\u00a0corrective actions<br \/>\n\tManage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements, monitoring delivery against standards,\u00a0identifying\u00a0issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary.<br \/>\n\tContribute to the sustainability strategy of the department.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimising environmental impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric\/Grade 12 or equivalent\u00a0<br \/>\n\tNational Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry\u00a0or similar\u00a0<br \/>\n\t5+\u00a0years as laboratory technician, analyst or similar position in a\u00a0process chemical operation and\/or metals industry<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>enaex.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/enaex.mcidirecthire.com","_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. 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Enaex Africa has manufacturing sites in Secunda and Rustenburg; headquarters in Sandton; regional offices in Northern Cape, Rustenburg, Steelpoort, Witbank and Swakopmund; plus, all the opencast customer sites within sub-Saharan Africa.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[26],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-33797","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-mpumalanga","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/33797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=33797"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=33797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}