About the Company
AECI is a leading South African chemicals and explosives company that provides products and specialised services to industries such as mining, agriculture, water treatment, and manufacturing. Founded in 1924, AECI has grown into a diversified global group with operations across several continents.
Learnership Overview
AECI is offering a Chemical Process Operator Learnership aimed at equipping unemployed youth with the essential skills and practical experience needed to operate and monitor chemical production processes. This programme combines classroom-based learning with hands-on workplace training, focusing on plant operations, safety procedures, and quality control.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Operate plant under supervision of a qualified plant operator.
- Accurately complete required production and process documentation.
- Monitor and manage plant processes independently once declared competent.
- Work safely at heights and in confined spaces as required.
- Maintain medical fitness to perform duties in a chemical plant environment.
- Undergo forklift operation training.
- Work shifts and overtime as required.
- Ensure adherence to instructions from the Team Leader.
- Uphold all internal and external SHEQ/PSM guidelines.
- Handle the filling and emptying of bags, drums, and bulk containers.
- Loading and offloading of bulk bags/raw materials, bulk liquid chemicals.
- General housekeeping on all plant areas.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 with Math and Physical Science is essential.
- Able to drive a forklift and medically fit for forklift operation.
- Basic computer skills (Data entry, MS Office).
- Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 25.