Technician Chemical X2

Listing reference: eskom_005820
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Chemical , Petrochemical, Oil and Gas
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: T11 Area of specialization: To utilize the knowledge of chemistry, instrumentation and statistics to solve problems in chemical sciences and to assist engineers to diagnose faults related to plant applications. Department: STSER Business Unit: RT&D Location: Various (Johannesburg, Polokwane, Witbank, Port Elizabeth, Klerksdorp, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg) Reference Number: 50768483CD Closing Date: 24 July 2026
Job description

       Leadership

·        Motivating teams

·        Problem solving

·        Team player

·        Coaching

      Behavioral

·        Integrity

·        Honesty

·        Trustworthiness

·        Professionalism

·        Responsible

·        Disciplined

·        Problem solving

·        Function independently

·        Self-starter

      Knowledge

·       Basic laboratory management

·       Quality (ISO 17025)

·       Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001) and Environment (ISO 14001)

·       Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

·       Relevant standards

·       Legislation and basic general laboratory practices

·       South African Institute of Technology (SAIT) transformer course

·       Eskom policies and procedures

·        Analytical chemistry

      Skill

·        Computer literate

·        Oil/water chemistry analysis

·        Customer relations sampling of various media

·        Basic financial

·        Problem solving

·        Presentation

     Key Responsibilities

·        Plan, organize workflow and perform analysis.

·        Contribute to safety, health and quality in the laboratory.

·        Contribute to the cost effectiveness of the laboratory.

·       Assist the supervisor.

 “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and  targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” 

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

 

Minimum requirements

       Qualification(s): 

·       National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Chemical engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits

       Related Minimum Experience

·       Practical Training P1 and P2, relevant laboratory experience

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