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We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities. 

BASF’s regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

This is a trainee opportunity where the successful incumbent will gain day to day experience in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of the production team.

 

Ensuring that all maintenance requirements of the function are carried out timeously and effectively in the department

Ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy working environment in line with the OSH Act & the EHSQ Policy

Maintaining relevant aspects of the Quality Management System

Placing of raw materials on the production floor

Ensuring that product filled has been passed by Quality Control

Transporting raw materials and finished products using forklifts

Carrying out regular plant inspections as per checklist during shifts

Assisting in the maintenance of a high standard of safety and housekeeping in the area of work and in general

Keeping all protective equipment and other equipment clean, neat and tidy

Responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment

Carrying out regular plant inspections as per checklist during shifts

Ensuring monthly productivity improvement targets are met 

Performing any other additional duties within the role specification as and when required from time to time 

Adhering to and compliance with all BASF guidelines and procedures 

Ensuring all requirements of the function are carried our timeously and effectively within the department

WHAT YOU OFFER Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science Minimum NQF Level 2 theory completed for Chemical Operators and practical training component outstanding only, or Completed N6 in Chemical engineering requiring practical trainingWHAT WE OFFER

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career  opportunities in an international company.

BASF is an equal opportunity employer which we embrace diversity and the principles of employment equity.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.