Chemistry Technician Opportunity at Eskom

Eskom is seeking a dedicated and technically proficient Chemistry Technician to join its operational team. This critical role is integral to maintaining the chemical integrity, water treatment processes, and plant safety systems across Eskom's utility facilities. The incumbent will be responsible for precise chemical sampling, plant supervision, and analytical diagnostics, ensuring power plant water quality and operational safety align strictly with South African environmental standards and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate water treatment plant process systems and monitor continuous chemical dosing parameters.
• Comply strictly with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and all internal Eskom safety procedures.
• Perform supervisory duties across laboratory testing and chemical processing routines.
• Coach, mentor, and guide junior staff and operational support employees on laboratory and plant standards.
• Conduct systematic chemical analysis, gas analysis authorizations, and high/low voltage access oversight.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead detailed incident investigations following chemical process discrepancies.
• Compile and submit rigorous analytical reports, shift handovers, and compliance documentation.

Why Join the Company

Working at Eskom places technicians at the frontline of national infrastructure maintenance. As an employer, Eskom prioritizes rigorous technical training, strict workplace safety, and professional continuous development. Chemistry technicians at Eskom gain direct exposure to complex industrial water purification technologies, advanced boiler water chemistry, and heavy industrial plant management, making it an exceptional destination for ambitious chemical science practitioners.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a junior professional chemistry technician role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R18,000 – R30,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Detail Practical WIL/P1/P2 Projects: Explicitly outline your industrial training experience, specifically describing the analytical instruments (such as spectrophotometers or titrators) you operated during your Work-Integrated Learning.
• Emphasize Safety & Compliance Knowledge: Highlight your working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and any practical experience conducting root cause analyses in plant environments.
• Include Water Treatment Methodologies: Demonstrate concrete familiarity with demineralization, filtration, cooling water chemistry, or effluent treatment procedures in your CV.

Interview Preparation

Candidates shortlisted for this position should prepare to answer situational and practical interview questions, such as:

• 'How would you respond immediately if a routine water analysis test showed water parameters severely deviating from specified plant operating thresholds?'
• 'Can you describe an incident where you successfully identified the root cause of a chemical anomaly or plant malfunction?'

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How to Apply

Please apply using the Quick Apply button on this page. Ensure that your comprehensive CV, academic records, and certified copies of your National Diploma are attached to your application. If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Water Care, Water Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or National N Diploma in Engineering Studies with Chemistry, Chemical Plant Operations and Chemical Technology at NQF Level 6 (240 credits).
• Completion of P1 and P2 Practical training or Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).
• Demonstrated knowledge in chemical analysis, gas analysis authorization, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and high/low voltage access safety protocols.
• Proficiency in technical report writing, incident investigation, computer literacy, and team coaching.