Chemical Waste Controller Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Identifies, removes, stores or disposes of chemical waste.
What does a Chemical Waste Controller do?
A Chemical Waste Controller identifies chemical waste and ensures that it is removed, stored and disposed of appropriately. The work may also involve supporting manufacturing methods, facilities and systems, including planning, measuring and scheduling processes in paper or leather manufacturing environments.
Typical tasks
- Paper Manufacturing Process Control Technician
- Leather Manufacturing Process Control Technician
- Provides technical support and services in the development of manufacturing methods, facilities and systems, and in the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of paper manufacturing processes.
- Provides technical support and services in the development of manufacturing methods, facilities and systems, and in the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of leather manufacturing processes.
Specialisations
How to become a Chemical Waste Controller in South Africa
- Build knowledge relevant to identifying, handling, storing and disposing of chemical waste.
- Consider the Occupational Certificate: E-Waste Operations Controller (SAQA ID 119264, NQF Level 4, 167 credits) as a relevant education pathway.
- Seek practical exposure to waste-control activities and manufacturing processes where possible.
- Confirm the current qualification, provider and assessment requirements with SAQA or an accredited provider.
- Check employer-specific requirements for Chemical Waste Controller roles.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
The Occupational Certificate: E-Waste Operations Controller is a relevant mapped pathway, but its relevance to a particular Chemical Waste Controller role should be confirmed. Practical understanding of waste identification, removal, storage, disposal and manufacturing process support can help prepare you for the work. Verify current qualification and provider details before enrolling.
Useful school subjects
- Physical Sciences
- Mathematics
- English
- Life Sciences
- Geography
Skills that may help
- Identifying chemical waste
- Removing and handling waste carefully
- Organising waste storage
- Following disposal procedures
- Supporting manufacturing processes
- Planning and scheduling activities
- Measuring processes accurately
- Providing technical support