Chemical / Petrochemical / Oil&Gas Offshore Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor South Africa - Western Cape , Cape Town - South (Houtbay to Cape of Good Hope) (Market related) Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Chemical Technologist to join their team. The purpose of this role is to ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Requirement: Grade 12. BSc or Btech in Chemistry or related field. 5 years’ industry-related experience (Quality Assurance and R&D). Responsibilities: Lead a team of lab technicians, ensuring staff engagement, performance, and teamwork. Quality assurance: conducting chemical analysis, implementing and maintaining analytical testing methods, and collaborating with labs and the R and D team to optimize product formulations. New product development: active participation in the development of new products (feasibility studies, process optimization, formulation improvements), assist in pilot-scale trials and evaluate performance of new formulations, and provide technical expertise to support product development projects. New product registrations. Generate and maintain technical documentation. Customer complaints: investigation, analysis of root cause and implement corrective actions. Salary: Market-related. #J-18808-Ljbffr