Company: Rheinmetall
Division: Rheinmetall Denel Munitions
Location: Wellington
Position Type: Internship
Launch Your Career in Analytical Chemistry
Are you a recent BSc or BTech graduate in Analytical Chemistry looking for real laboratory experience?
Rheinmetall is offering an opportunity for a motivated Analytical Chemist Intern to gain hands-on exposure in a structured, high-performance laboratory environment.
This is ideal for science graduates who want to apply their academic knowledge in a production-driven setting.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Analytical Chemist Intern, you’ll support laboratory and production processes by:
- Conducting routine and non-routine chemical analyses
- Assisting with laboratory administration
- Interacting with plant personnel
- Supporting calibration and verification of laboratory equipment
- Interpreting analytical data and assisting with report writing
- Ensuring good housekeeping and responsible waste management
- Supporting compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards
- Engaging with suppliers when required
You’ll gain exposure to real production support processes — not just theory.
Compliance & Standards Exposure
You’ll also assist in ensuring laboratories comply with international standards, including:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 50001
- ISO 17025
This kind of exposure is highly valuable for anyone planning a long-term career in laboratory science, manufacturing, or quality control.
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Minimum Qualifications
To apply, you must have:
- BTech or BSc in Analytical Chemistry
- NQF Level 7 equivalent qualification
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
You should be:
- Deadline-driven and able to multitask
- Detail-oriented with strong planning skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Comfortable working in a team
- Computer literate
- Strong in analytical thinking
- A clear communicator with good interpersonal skills
If you enjoy working with data, laboratory equipment, and precision processes — this opportunity is for you.
Why This Internship Matters
In South Africa’s competitive science field, practical laboratory exposure is critical.
This internship offers:
- Real production-based lab experience
- Exposure to internationally recognised ISO standards
- Strong technical skill development
- Experience in quality and compliance environments
- A valuable addition to your scientific CV
It’s a solid stepping stone into careers in:
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Analysis
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Compliance & Standards
- Production Support
How to Apply
FAQ Section
1. What qualification is required?
A BTech or BSc in Analytical Chemistry (NQF 7 equivalent) is required.
2. Will I gain exposure to ISO standards?
Yes. The role includes working in compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and 17025 standards.
3. Is this a lab-based internship?
Yes. The position involves hands-on laboratory analysis and production support.
4. Do I need work experience?
The listing does not specify prior experience, but strong analytical and laboratory knowledge is important.
5. What career paths can this internship support?
It can support careers in quality control, chemical analysis, compliance, manufacturing, and laboratory management.
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