Job Title:	Laboratory Assistant
Company:	Tiger Brands
Job Reference:	5392
Location:	Durban, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-01-17
Closing Date:	2025-02-28
Salary:	ZAR 10000 - 18000 per month

Laboratory Assistant - Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

To maintain and document compliance to the microbiological programme and quality and food safety practises as per organisations Food safety management system requirements.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Attributes and Competencies
Assist Microbiologist with microbiological positive release programme.
Daily stock-take of chemical, media, reagents and liaising with suppliers for quotations and managing stock deliveries. 
Manage calibration file and records of all laboratory equipment (analytical and microbiological), including engagement with service providers to conduct calibrations.
Management of biological and hazardous waste removal. 
Assist micro testers with testing and samples submissions. 
Assists with maintaining the microbiological sample register and test results.
Compliance to the sites Food Safety Management System 
Assist Microbiologist with filing.
Assist Microbiologist in the implementation of MECP. 
Ensure the laboratory is in a clean and hygienic state. 
Microbiologist deputy (in the absence of Microbiologist)

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key Professional Competencies 
Core knowledge – Computer knowledge is mandatory, especially in Microsoft office – Outlook, Word, Excel and Power-point. 

Key foundational competencies .

 • Academic – Diploma in Food Technology or Micro-Biology or equivalent; 
• Leadership – Influencing others, Innovation; managing change, driving long term results, owning it. 
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, planning and organizing; Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning; team leadership. 

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. 
Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
            