Omnia In-service Trainee Programme 2024 / 2025

Omnia In-service Trainee Programme

Deadline: 03 September 2024

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Omnia In-service Trainee

Omnia is currently accepting applications for the In-service Trainee programme.

This role is for an In-service learner in  Analytical Chemistry  who will be learning and supporting with quality control requirements which are to be met by timeous analytical methods of analysis on production blends against a set specification.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science 
•  National Diploma / Post Graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry

Experience

• University level
• Candidate needs to have completed a tertiary qualification : National Diploma / Post Graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry

Duties

Prevented Product Risk:

• QC approval of production samples / blends by conducting analytical / laboratory analysis against a set specification.
• Daily effluent analysis.
• Analyses of incoming raw materials (Physical QC Analysis).
• Conduct rig tests (Lab batch) polymerization for DMDAAC Monomer to PolyDADMAC prior to production scale.
• Sampling of products from emerging markets.
• Prevention of non-conforming product from being dispatched to customer.
• Timeous closure of quality orders on D365 for both production and traded goods to release stock and for COA availability.

Tested Sample Reliability:

• Daily calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Maintenance of external calibrations of lab equipment.
• Preparation and Standardization of reagents. 
• Counter testing.
• Packing / storing / maintaining of retention samples.

Compliant Laboratory and HSE Operating / Work Requirements:

• Maintaining NSF certification by ensuring all NSF certified products carry the NSF stamp on COA’s.
• Review and updating of Laboratory Work Instructions.
• Ensure all SHEQ requirements are adhered to.

Administered Samples and Information:

• Verification of supplier COA’s for each of the raw materials.
• Validating and closing of Quality Orders for production on D365.
• Validating and closing Quality Orders for raw materials on D365.
• Compiling COA’s. 
• Packaging / couriering of samples.
• Verification of manufacturing and expiry date on batch sticker to information on D365 to ensure consistency between batch sticker and COA.
• Sampling of products from emerging markets, packaging & couriering of samples to Chemtech (Sasolburg).
• Processing of requisitions on D365 for external analysis.

Available Lab Materials:

• Processing of requisitions on D365 for reagents and consumables

Competencies

Core Behavioural Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Optimizes Work Processes 
• Manages Complexity
• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns

Functional / Technical Competencies: 

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Health and Safety
• Planning and Organizing
• Policy and Regulation
• Computer Skills
• Action Planning
• Customer-Focused Approach
• In-Depth Questioning
• Questions Strategically

Application

To apply, visit Omnia recruitment portal.

Reference Number: OMN240826-1

About Omnia

The Omnia Group is a leading, diversified group of companies that manufactures and supplies chemicals, specialist services and solutions to the agriculture, mining and chemical industries.

With a 70-year legacy, our innovative culture, intellectual capital, and industry relationships drive safer and more efficient solutions. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Omnia operates in 26 countries with a distribution network spanning 40 countries. As a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor in South Africa, we are listed on the JSE (OMN.JO) and A2X Markets.

We operate in primary sectors and our solutions enable the creation of products that form the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life and supports economic growth. We are focused on securing a healthy and adequate food supply for a growing population globally, liberating commodities responsibly, effecting a lower impact on the environment, and ensuring safer operations for our employees and customers.

We have world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, which promote the responsible use of chemicals, through advancing technologies and the execution of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) led strategy.

People are at the heart of our business, and we actively leverage our culture of innovation, strong intellectual capital, and deep industry relationships to implement safer and more effective processes to manufacture solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs.

Our purpose which is ‘innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future’ forms the cornerstone of our strategy. It speaks to our relentless pursuit to enhance lives through innovation, because we know that quality life translates to quality mind, opportunities, and the future of nations. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders around the globe to unlock enduring value from the ammonium nitrate value chain for the benefit of the communities we serve, countries in which we operate and for our shareholders.