6 Research Services jobs in South Africa

The key function of this role is to provide basic metallurgical support for metallurgical engineers and TCS engineers in customer complaints, product development, and plant engineers.

Job Specification:

• Receipt, preparation, and metallurgical testing and evaluation of samples as required under the supervision of the senior engineer, metallurgical services, and development.
• Liaise with the originators requiring the work, and with mechanical testing laboratory workshop and analytical laboratory personnel on a daily basis.
• Operation of mechanical saws, guillotines, shears, grinding, and polishing equipment for preparation of samples.
• Adhere to set standards when preparing etching solutions and examination.
• Ensure correct sample preparation techniques and microscope set-up to enable accurate metallurgical evaluation of samples.
• Operation of laboratory heat treatment furnaces, laboratory hot and cold rolling mills, and building and operating a 20kg charge induction melting furnace for making experimental alloys.
• Calculate alloy additions to the melting furnace to result in the correct chemical composition of experimental alloys requested by the senior engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• National Diploma in Metallurgy.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant position.
• Knowledge of steel/stainless steel products and/or smelting/refining of other materials.
• Working experience in heavy/large manufacturing processes related to steel manufacturing, quality assurance, and control.
• Working knowledge of laboratory systems and basic equipment is required.

Email: Updated CV + copies of relevant qualifications.

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• Help coordinate logistics, such as travel research and vendor communication
• Prepare slide decks and assist with presentations when needed
  
  

• 2+ years of experience in administrative, operations, or virtual assistant roles
• Strong research, writing, and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and cloud-based systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to stay organized across multiple tasks
• Self-motivated, reliable, and process-oriented with strong follow-through
  
  

• Work remotely with flexible hours
• Support a variety of clients and industries
• Contribute to meaningful work while building long-term operational value
• Ideal for those who enjoy independent work and improving systems behind the scenes
  
  

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