Senior Chemist required for large blue chip manufacturing group based in Sasolburg, R30k to R45k Cost to Company Salary Package per month.

• 10 Years experience required within a production chemical laboratory
• 5 Years experience in application of IMS systems (ISO 9001, OSHAS 18001, ISO 140001, LIMS)
• 5 Years experience in Analytical Method Development, optimization and technical validation
• Ability to plan a logical sequence of events or tasks
• Planning short term tasks and objectives
• Planning of long term objectives
• Setting up administrative systems
• Checking points of detail
• Checking if work has been carried out to specification
• Checking work completion to set standard
• Noting defects in and object to structure
• Making quick decisions under pressure
• Making decisions after thorough evalutions
• Deciding on course of action
• Making judgements on costs, damages and disputes
• Deciding course faction on own initiative
• Supervision to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Maintaining a physical presence to monitor work outcomes
• Supervising of staff
• Must be able to find new ways of improving efficiency of an operation
• Ability to evaluate the work of others in progress
• Provide written information about problems or issues
• Validation of analytical methods
• Detailed analysis of SHE requirements
• Deciding and initiating action essential
• Leading and supervising ability
• Planning and organizing skills
• Individual must be results driven, and able to meet customer expectations
• Must be able to adapt and respond to change
• Goal driven and able to reach objectives
• Must be able to cope with pressure and setbacks
• Must be able to analyze results and know what to do further
• Must be able to formulate strategies and concepts