AFGRI invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme for a period of 12 months 

Position: Laboratory Intern (x2) (Isando)

Reference Number: AO-1799

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Location: Isando, Gauteng

Closing Date: 03 February 2025

Description

Labworld offers the opportunity to two students to have hands-on training in a commercial laboratory environment. 

The successful candidates will be trained in several chemical methods used in the laboratory and will be responsible for effective chemical sample preparation and participation in systems maintenance regarding chemical intake and storage.

Candidates will work under the supervision of experienced laboratory personnel and will be participating in the laboratories accreditation and safety requirements and roles especially regarding validation of methods.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Must be studying towards a National Diploma or degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) must be a requirement for the qualification.
  • No work experience is required however 6 month’s work experience in a laboratory environment will be an advantage
  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Must not be currently enrolled in or have previously participated in an internship or graduate programme

Key Performance Areas

  • Preparation of chemical solutions and standards
  • Intake of chemicals and consumables
  • Maintenance of a chemical system
  • Assisting with waste management
  • Chemical preparation of samples
  • Validation and verification of glassware and pipettes.
  • Analyses of samples according to SOPs

Knowledge and Skills

  • Good knowledge of chemistry
  • Attention to detail
  • Motivated
  • Enthusiasm to learn

Duration of the programme

Successful candidates will be enrolled on a 12-month fixed-term contract for an internship programme.

Closing Date: 03 February 2025

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 these positions will be aligned to AFGRI’s Employment Equity Policy

Applicants are informed that in order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your 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. 

Work Level
Student/Graduate
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
EE Position
Yes
Location
Isando

How To Apply

Apply Here: Laboratory Intern X2 Posts

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