Recruiter: Status Staffing Job Ref: PC001917/LSDate posted: Friday, November 28, 2025 Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa SUMMARY: Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Laboratory Analystto join their team.
This position offers a 1 year contract, ideal for junior employees or students requiring workplace learning to complete their degrees.
POSITION INFO:**A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPEÂ Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 year fixed term contract SECTORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Quality BASIC SALARYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Market related START DATEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A.
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P / Immediate REQUIREMENTS:**Matric (Grade 12)Degree or High National Diploma in Micro, Food Technology, or Biotechnology1-2 years of experience in a similar role Extensive Laboratory Knowledge Extensive chemical analysis knowledge specific to wine quality (p H, SO₂, VA, alcohol)Working Knowledge Cellar / wine production process Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)Attention to detail, Logical thinker, Self-motivated, Passionate, Diligent Work attitude, Analytical/Logical Thinker, Excellent report writing and communication skills.
Own transport and ability to work Flexible hours DUTIES:2.
Maintenance and Calibration of Equipment3.
Problem Solving4.
Quality Management Systems5.
Supplier and Stock Management6.
Health, Safety and Housekeeping Perform analysis standard methods and support in-process production Completes timely, accurate and valid laboratory analysis are carried out within required specifications.
Makes up accurate standard solutions and verifies through standardisation and quality control checks.
Ensure all equipment is compliance to SANS 17025 and GLPEnsure chemicals are correctly stored and identified.
Ensure correct use of laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
Troubleshooting analysis where discrepancies occur Verify and monitor equipment records.
Analyse data to identify quality risk.
Ensure all quality records are completed accurate.
Ensures the reporting of accurate and reliable results.
Verifies good working order of equipment and reports any irregularities to Laboratory Manager or responsible person.
Correct usage and safe keeping of laboratory equipment.
Manage equipment reliability.
Contributing team member during problem solving from a quality perspective; Ensure loop closure; Verification of corrective action.
Evaluate all methods and processes to improve laboratory activities.
Investigates complaints and internal non-conformances and reports findings.
Participates in the drafting, completion and reviewing of QMS procedures for laboratory processes.
Assists in requested quality assessments/audits undertaken by the company when required.
Participates in the SANAS system and if required acts as a Technical Signatory and/or internal auditor.
Participates in technical research projects when required.
Assists and ensures availability during audits.
Assists in the evaluation of supplier's service performance by providing feedback to Lab Manager Maintains proper stock levels of chemicals, Media, and consumables, by providing applicable communication of order levels to responsible persons.
Assists in maintaining the Hygiene Management Procedure Compliant to company and statutory safety policies and procedures Maintains good personal hygiene.
Maintains clean and Hygienic work environment.
