PATHLENSA RISKATLAS.CO.ZA PRODUCT · SOUTH AFRICA RISKATLAS.CO.ZA
← Back to occupation list

Chemical Production Machine Operator

OFO Code: 713101

Last checked 3 October 2026

PATHLENS

1. Occupation identity

OFO code
713101
Occupation
Chemical Production Machine Operator
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7131 · Chemical Products Plant and Machine Operators

Official description
Chemical products plant and machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of chemical products.

More official OFO detail

Alternative titles: Filter Press Operator

Specialisations: Paint Tinter / Mixer, Chemical Production Sampler, Chemical Crusher / Grinder, Toiletry Products Machine Operators, Candle Production Machine Operator, Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining (Ethyl) Operator / Blender, Radioactive Waste Material Treatment Operator, Bullet / Ammunition / Explosives Maker, Nitrocellulose Maker, Pharmaceutical Products Machine Operator, Cleaning Materials Machine Operator, Chemical Extractor / Reactor / Still Operator, Distillation Operator, Battery Maker / Reconditioner, Explosives Mixer Operator, Abrasive Glass and Ceramics Mixer, Cosmetics Machine Operator, Explosive Products Machine Operator, Still / Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining Machine Operator, Tablet Making Machine Operator

  • Monitoring meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tabletting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines
  • Measuring, weighing and loading chemical ingredients following formulation cards
  • Setting up, starting, controlling, adjusting and stopping machines and plant
  • Monitoring reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
  • Taking samples and performing routine chemical and physical tests of products and recording production data
  • Cleaning and performing minor repairs to machines and plant

2. Demand status

Demand evidence not yet linked

This is an official OFO 2021 occupation. Demand status is separate evidence and is not inferred from inclusion in the OFO.

A national demand signal is not a promise of a vacancy in your town.

3. Salary evidence

No sourced salary record has been ingested for this OFO code yet.

Open remuneration history & calculator →

4. Quick EE check

How much might Employment Equity matter in this job context?

Answer three quick questions for a rough read. This is workforce context, not a hiring decision.

Open full EE analysis →
Your EE profile
What this basically means

Select the employer size and your profile to get a quick read.

5. Qualification

Qualification evidence pending.

Understand NQF levels, institutions & recognition → Build my qualification pathway →

6. Study funding

Check all funding options, eligibility & obligations →

A funding match will only be shown once a recognised qualification or study route has been identified.

7. Industry, sector and provincial context

National occupation classification. Industry and provincial context are shown only where a separate official source supports the link.

No source-backed modern OFO↔SIC 7 industry link has been ingested for this occupation yet. PathLens does not infer one from the job title.

Browse the official South African industry classification →

8. Next steps — official links

Career explorationNCAP / KhethaOfficial destination ↗QualificationQCTOOfficial destination ↗Public employment serviceESSA / labour centreOfficial destination ↗

9. Decision tools

Compare this career → Plan qualification pathway → Test salary against household costs →

10. Sources for this page