General Laboratory Assistant

Confidential

Wellington, Western Cape permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Job Description

The General Laboratory Assistant position is a hands-on role that provides technical support to Agronomists and Formulation Chemists. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing spray water properties, performing quality control on water reports, and ensuring results meet required specifications and turnaround times, while also assisting with the formulation of products.

Main Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Laboratory Operations & Inventory

Monitoring and reporting on laboratory inventory stock

Restocking and distributing laboratory raw materials

Testing & Analysis

Preparing samples for analysis

Performing routine laboratory tests and analyses

Conducting spray water property testing

Quality Control & Reporting

Conducting quality control on reports

Ensuring results meet specifications and turnaround times

Support & Development

Assisting with fertiliser and product development activities

Supporting production activities when required

Investigating sampling and product issues

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

Maintaining laboratory equipment

Practising general housekeeping and safe work habits

Skills and Capabilities

Thorough knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety regulations

Excellent attention to detail

Able to work well independently and as part of a team

Proficient in the use of laboratory techniques and equipment

Adaptable and flexible in dynamic laboratory environments

Comfortable with routine work and analyses

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

Able to maintain high standards under pressure

Effective communication and reporting skills

Responsible, self-motivated, and dedicated

Comfortable accepting instructions from different individuals

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

National Certificate or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or similar

Experience

Experience in a laboratory working environment would be advantageous

Other specific requirements

Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)

Full proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Medically fit to do manual labour when necessary

Must be willing to work flexible shifts when operationally required

Own transport

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