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Laboratory Assistant - job post

Afgri
3.7 out of 5 stars
Isando, Gauteng
Full-time
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Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Isando, Gauteng

Full job description

Physical preparation of samples for analyses. Responsible for sample retention and waste management. Scanning of routine samples on NIR. Responsible for minor analytical procedures such as moisture determination. Housekeeping of starage areas and cleaning of laboratory utensils when required.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Matric

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

  • No experience needed – training will be supplied

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Timeous and quality sample preparation (splitting, milling and drying)
  • Scanning of samples on all NIR instruments
  • Instrumentation care & cleaning of designated areas
  • Maintenance of sample retention store and cold room
  • General waste management
  • Washing of glassware and plastic timeously
  • Adhere and contribute to all quality and safety systems in the laboratory
  • Add Hoc Tasks

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

  • Know how to operate mills and drying ovens
  • Accuracy/attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Time Management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Self-starter
  • Assertive
  • Diligent
  • Motivated
  • Innovative
  • Team player

Closing Date: 10 August 2026


Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.


The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.


Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information. A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.


In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, https://www.agh.co.za/ which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.

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