Aberdare: Polymer/Analytical Chemistry Trainees

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Aberdare Cables invites interested and suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Polymer/Analytical Chemistry Experiential Trainee within the R&D Quality Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory and production exposure, including product testing, data collection, data interpretation, report writing, and participation in trial activities. The position is designed to support skill development while contributing to ongoing research, quality, and specification-driven work across the department.

Position: Polymer/Analytical Chemistry Experiential Trainees (x2)
Department: R&D Quality Department
Site: PMB
Reporting To: Laboratory Team Leader
Closing Date: 27 November 2025 (close of business)

This opportunity is open to candidates with Matric, S4 Polymer Technology or Analytical Chemistry, or a BTech in the related fields. Applicants must submit an academic record and a university letter confirming readiness to begin Work Integrated Learning (P1/P2). Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a clean, organised laboratory environment are essential. Completed applications must be sent to [email protected] by 27 November 2025 (close of business).

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About the Role:
We’re looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the following team:

POSITION
2 x Polymer/Analytical Chemistry Experiential Trainees

DEPARTMENT
R&D Quality Department

SITE
PMB

REPORTING TO
Laboratory Team Leader

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their career and contribute to our ongoing success.

In this role, you will get the opportunity to learn the following:

  • Perform electrical, mechanical, chemical and dimensional testing of final products.
  • Conduct experiments and gather data to support research and development projects.
  • Analyze and interpret data, and present findings to the team.
  • Running trials in production.
  • Write reports when required.
  • Understanding specifications.
  • Assist in providing statistical data to other departments where applicable.
  • Perform housekeeping after use of any laboratory equipment.

The minimum requirements for this position are as follows:

Qualifications

  • Matric
  • S4 Polymer Technology or Analytical Chemistry
  • BTech Degree in Polymer or Analytical Chemistry

Relevant Experience

  • Academic record – showing all completed modules
  • University letter confirming readiness to start WIL (P1/P2)

Other relevant skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit an application form and supporting documentation to the Human Capital Department [email protected], by no later than close of business on the 27th of November 2025.

We look forward to reviewing suitable applications and are excited about the possibility of filling this role with the best candidate.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date can assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Our Commitment to Employment Equity:
Aberdare is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the demographics of South Africa, and we are dedicated to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As a designated employer, we are actively working towards achieving our sector-specific numerical targets, as required by the latest Employment Equity regulations.

We are seeking to attract, develop, and retain suitably qualified individuals from designated groups, which include black people, women, and people with disabilities. Our aim is to not only comply with the law but to create a representative workforce where every employee has the opportunity to thrive.