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Van, Schalkwyk Lourens. "Corporate wellness in a chemical industry in South Africa / L. van Schalkwyk." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1486.

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Mouton, Duane Wilmot. "A plan for the development of a chemical industry in Coega industrial development zone." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6434.

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Kato, Shuhei. "Contributions of a minerals industry cluster to sustainable development: A case study on human and social capital in Richards Bay, South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25062.

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The South African economy has developed with its strong connection to the minerals extraction and processing industries. Rich endowments of coal and a well-established mining sector in the country enabled the generation and supply of competitively priced electricity to energy and capital intensive processing and chemical industries. Although the minerals industry cluster remains globally competitive at the present time, whether it can be a catalyst for sustainable development, economically, socially and environmentally is in question. Field work was carried out in Richards Bay to analyse the d

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Drew, Margaret Jane. "Optimisation of the Ion exchange juice treatment plant at Ashton Cellars." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/52389.

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Thesis (MScEng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2001.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Recently concern has been raised regarding effluent from wine cellars, as it often does not comply with environmental legislation. It was with this in mind that the effluent problem at Ashton Cellars was addressed. After carrying out a water audit of the plant, described in Chapter 3, it was concluded that the ion exchange plant is a significant contributor to the low pH and high conductivity of the effluent dam. Decreasing the effluent from the ion exchange plant should therefore help in improving the total effluen

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Sigge, G. O. (Gunnar Oliver). "Integration of anaerobic biological and advanced chemical oxidation processes to facilitate biodegradation of fruit canning and winery wastewaters." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50374.

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De, Jager Debbie. "Membrane bioreactor application within the South African textile industry: pilot to full-scale." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/926.

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Thesis submitted in the requirements for the degree Doctor Technologiae: Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2013<br>To date, limited information has been published on textile wastewater treatment, for re-use, in South Africa (SA), with treatment processes focusing on conventional wastewater treatment methods. A large contributor to the contamination of water within textile industries is from dyehouse processes. A major concern in textile wastewater treatment is the release of azo dyes and their metabolites, some of which are carci

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Bosch, Adina Cornelia. "Investigation of the chemical composition and nutritional value of smoothhound shark (Mustelus mustelus) meat." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20261.

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Thesis (MSc Food Sc)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine the proximate composition of five individual body sites of the Mustelus mustelus shark in order to evaluate the cross carcass variation of the individual proximate components (moisture, protein, lipid, ash) of the meat. This variation was determined in order to find a representative sample of the edible part of the shark (fillet and body flap). Secondly, this sample representing the entire shark fillet was used to investigate the endogenous factors (gender, size and life cycle

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Carelse, Valery Vanessa. "An analysis of the safety practices at Sasol Polymers by applying a safety culture framework." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/8523.

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Thesis (MBA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Many organisations have reached plateaus in their safety performance and are constantly exploring new methods to improve. Traditional safety practices e.g. engineering solutions, safety management systems, and other administrative controls do not enable organisations to make the required step change in safety performance. Safety culture is a new safety “buzz word” and is promoted as a phenomenon that could assist organisations in improving safety performance in their endeavour to safety excellence. It is however, a relativel

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Reddick, Jane. "An investigation of cleaner production opportunities in the South African coal mining industry." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5410.

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Includes bibliographical references.<br>The coal mining and processing industry in South Africa is responsible for significant local and regional environmental impacts, most notably those on water quality. As a result, legislation is becoming more stringent, public concerns are increasing and mine rehabilitation costs, which are incurred by the mining companies, are increasing. In response to this, the coal mining industry is recognising the importance of proper environmental management. However, the focus is still largely on end-of-pipe solutions. Cleaner Production (CP), which is a continuou

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Giantsos, John. "The effects of trade policy on the development of the South African petrochemical industry." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002749.

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The objective of the research was to determine the role which South African trade policy played in shaping the development of the domestic petrochemical industry. The focus of the study falls on the domestic development of the petrochemical industry in general, and the polymer industry in particular. Three broad stages are distinguished in the domestic development of the petrochemical industry. Prior to the early 1970's development occurred primarily on an ad hoc basis, with the establishment of domestic production plants for most major petrochemicals. The development of the domestic petrochem

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Amigun, Bamikole. "Processing cost analysis of the African biofuels industry with special reference to capital cost estimation techniques." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5338.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>Access to energy, in the form of electricity and fuels, is a necessary condition for development. There are several reasons for biofuels to be considered important in many African countries. They include energy security, environmental concerns, foreign exchange savings and socio-economic opportunities for the rural population. Biofuels such as biogas, biodiesel and bioethanol may be easier to commercialise than other alternatives to crude-oil derived fuels, considering performance, infrastructure and other factors. Biofuels are in u

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Akinshipe, Oladapo Bola. "Atmospheric Emissions and Energy Metrics from Simulated Clamp Kiln Technology in the South African Clay Brick Industry." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64366.

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The quantification of atmospheric emissions from clamp kilns in the clay brick industry has met with limited success globally. The complex configuration of clamp kilns using coal or other carbonaceous fuels, as well as the uncertainty regarding kiln combustion conditions, has proven to be a hurdle in measurement of emissions and standardization of clamp kiln conditions. To enable measurement and quantification of emission and energy metrics, a model kiln was designed to simulate operating conditions and configuration similar to a transverse slice of a typical full-scale clamp kiln, but with

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Beavon, Corey. "The South African coal mining industry as a driver of green growth and a low carbon economy? A study on Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 13." Master's thesis, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31313.

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There is an apparent inconsistency between South Africa’s pledge to transition toward a green economy and its continued dependence on coal-based energy. This research investigates the South African coal mining sector and its alignment with two of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in terms of company reporting and measurement of specific indicators. The research methodology employs a content analysis of the 2016 annual reports of the five largest coal companies operating in South Africa. Data is analysed in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals, to determine i

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Singh, Rakesh. "The influences of and responses to the labour market for chemical engineering skills in the South African pulp and paper industry." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26046.

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Modern day chemical engineers are largely responsible for the design, improvement and maintenance of processes that transform raw materials to products in an economical and sustainable manner. These individuals are highly paid and, due to the diversity of the field, the demand for individuals with the right level of training and experience is high. Despite the high demand and the attractiveness associated with an illustrious career however, the pulp and paper industry experiences a 15 to 20% labour turnover rate. This research sets out to explore the influences of, and the responses to, the la

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Kwayiba, Thamsanqa Felix. "Workers' perceptions of occupational safety and health administration measures at Sasol Infrachem in Sasolburg." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1001090.

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This is a qualitative study that seeks to explore the workers’ perceptions towards the occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) system at the petrochemical industrial plant Sasol Infrachem in Sasolburg. It provides a platform for shop floor workers to express their subjective perceptions of the company’s OSHA measures by answering open ended questions. The study advances the notion that notwithstanding the safety managers’ efforts towards ensuring a safety regime in the workplace, however lucrative these might be, to really ensure a safe working environment in the workplace will al

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Ntondini, Zoleka. "The extent of acaricide resistance in the eastern region of the Eastern Cape Province." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2009. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07162009-190540/.

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Louw, Johannes Jacobus. "Advanced supply chain planning processes and decision support systems for large-scale petrochemical companies." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1117.

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Thesis (PhD (Logistics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.<br>Conventional supply chain integration concepts focus primarily on the internal and external integration of individual supply chains (can be viewed as intra-supply chain integration). Due to the highly integrated nature of petrochemical value chains, related supply chains should also be integrated by taking account of enterprise/industry-wide synergies and interdependencies (can be viewed as inter-supply chain integration). Inter-supply chain integration can typically develop along three dimensions: - Upstream feed clusters (upstre

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Mutwanamba, Pfarelo. "The impact of exchange rates on the chemical industry in South Africa." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/18125.

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Luxomo, Nomvula. "Emerging markets multinational enterprises : internationalisation of South African chemical companies into the rest of Africa." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/45010.

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The internationalisation of multinationals from emerging markets has increased remarkably over the last two decades which has caused a fundamental shift in the global economy whereby more focus is now being directed to the foreign expansion strategies pursued by these firms. There is a growing debate amongst IB scholars about the applicability of existing theories and frameworks in explaining the rise of emerging market multinationals. The objective of this research was to explore internationalisation strategies of multinationals from emerging countries to provide more insights and understandi

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Nayager, Dan. "Safety and operational risks at a selected chemical company." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2190.

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Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Technology: Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, 2007.<br>Unsafe incidents are a regular occurrence in the chemical industries, which have resulted, in some cases in the catastrophic destruction to the environment and loss of life. Major global organizations have shut down after experiencing fatal unsafe incidents as in the case of Union Carbide. This organization was closed after the Bhopal incident in India, in 1984, which claimed the lives of a-bout three thousand residents (see append

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Nayager, Dan. "Causes of near miss and minor operating incidents at selected chemical organisations in Durban and their impact on key functional areas." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1301.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Technology in Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies & Management Department, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015.

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"The potential of the chemical industry in generating economic growth in the Northern Province." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6369.

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M.Comm.<br>The primary aim of this research is to indicate that the lack of economic progress in the Northern Province is basically caused by the absence of a strong manufacturing sector, particularly the chemical industry. The chemical industry is a key sector in both the primary and secondary sectors. In agriculture and mining it provides fertilizers and explosives respectively to increase output. Diversified farming will emerge as a direct response to a rise in agricultural output. As the population in the Northern Province is rapidly rising, the demand for agricultural products will also r

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Van, Rooyen Lodewikus C. "Bepaling van die mededingende voordeel van die Suid-Afrikaanse chemiese bedryf." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11862.

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Crompton, Roderick de Brissac. "The South African commodity plastics filiere : history and future strategy options." Thesis, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/6319.

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The world chemical industry is one of the most basic and important manufacturing businesses globally. Petrochemicals have played a pivotal role in industrial modernisation. In the 1970s and 1980s South Africa developed an unusually large chemical industry as Import Substitution Industrialisation was conveniently extended into military/strategic apartheid policy. These policies steered the industry away from conventional crude oil and natural gas based feedstocks into a uniquely coal based chemical industry. The shift from oil to coal based petrochemicals also narrowed the slate of petrochemica

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"'n Geintegreerde veiligheidsbestuurstelsel vir 'n chemiese bedryfsafdeling." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10088.

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M.Com. (Business Management)<br>The chemical industry is associated with high risk to the safety and health of personnel and the environment. However, the macro-environment expects the safe operation of chemical plants. In particular, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act No. 85 of 1993, regulates safety in the industry. Management are exposed to the transgression of this law, even unwittingly, unless an integrated safety management system ensures the necessary planning, organising, leading and control for the safe operation of plants. While line management is ultimately responsible for

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Swanepoel, Anna Dorathea. "Sintetiese metodes vir die regioselektiewe funksionalisering van monosakkariede." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9662.

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Ph.D. (Chemistry)<br>The aim of this study was the development of stereoselective routes for the asymmetric synthesis of chiral precursors of I1-deoxy-1l-thiaprostaglandins and albomysin di, using carbohydrates as chiral building blocks. A brief overview of known stereocontrolled routes for the synthesis of sulphur-containing monosaccharides and heterocyclic prostaglandin analogues is presented. Approaches to the stereocontrolled synthesis of I1-deoxy-11-thiaprostaglandins from Larabinose are described. Special topics in this part of the study include approaches to the preparation of chiral te

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Smit, Franchoan. "Die bepaling van kritiese suksesfaktore vir die ontwikkelings- en bemarkingsbestuursproses van nuwe, chemiese produkte in die industriele mark - 'n Suid-Afrikaanse beskouing." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9343.

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M.Com. (Business Management)<br>The industrial product manager is responsible for the development and marketing of a product. This includes more than just the properties of the product. To be successful during the process of development and marketing of industrial products, there must be sufficient knowledge about the factors influencing it as well as the relative importance that is placed on it by the target market. The aim of this study was to identify critical factors for the success of new products in the industrial environment. These critical succfess factors were further verified, and th

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Naidoo, Prenitha. "Evaluation of the change management strategy at FormChem chemicals (KZN)." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3801.

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This study was an evaluation of the change management strategy implemented at Formchem Chemicals (KZN). A triangulation method was used where an exploratory study was conducted initially by drawing up a case study and thereafter conducting a quantitative study to evaluate the change strategy. In order to conduct a more focused design only four factors impacting on the change management process were considered. These factors were effective change planning, communication, resistance to change and job satisfaction. Information for the case study was mainly obtained from interviews and focus group

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Viljoen, P. N. "Strategic marketing planning for the polythene division of Polifin Limited." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9531.

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M.Comm. (Business Management)<br>The main research focus is stated as follows: "This research study will endeavour to identify the focus areas for a strategic marketing plan for the Polythene Division in Polifin by constructing a product / market matrix using the results of a situation audit, and to determine what a comparative study of Polifin's performance relative to competitors may reveal for a more intelligent approach to implementing the marketing plan. " The results should make it possible to prepare a strategic marketing plan for the Polythene Business Unit as well as providing specifi

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Reiner, Monika. "Industrial waste minimisation in South Africa : a case study in the textile and metal finishing sectors." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4809.

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Environmental legislation is becoming more stringent as people are realising the need for conservation and a reduction of environmental degradation in order to facilitate sustainable development. To ease legislative pressures, companies need to work together in symbiotic networks, whereby co-operation between companies results in far more innovative practices than if the companies acted individually. Success in an industrial network is largely dependent on cleaner production, where industries seek to redirect from waste treatment to waste minimisation. Cleaner production has already received i

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Mashau, Aluwani Shiridor. "Quantification of the bioccumulation potential of various chemical elements from coal fly ash using Brassia juncea and Spinacia oleracea L and its implication for phytoremediation of coal fly ash dumps." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/908.

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MENVSC<br>Department of Ecology and Resource Management<br>South Africa is highly dependent on coal for production of electricity. The combustion of coal for electricity generation produces waste by-products which include fine ash (fly ash) and coarse ash. Fly ash (FA) is produced in large amounts while its utilization is low due to its classification as a hazardous material. Sasol produces about 7 million tons of FA, while Eskom produces about 28 million tons of coal FA annually. FA is a fine by-product from pulverized coal with detrimental effects on plants, soil or land, animals and human b

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Ndlovu, Vuyani. "Waste water treatment of effluents from corn processing plant." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11095.

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South Africa is facing numerous challenges that pertain to increasing water deficit and pollution of water resources. Only 40 out of 821 wastewater treatment works in South Africa achieved Green Drop certifications in the 2010 Green Drop assessments (DWA, 2011). This is not only threatening net water availability but also human health. South African water sources are comprised of 77 % surface water, 14 % return flows and 9 % groundwater (van Vuuren, 2009). This study was therefore intended to explore the quality, quantity and treatability of corn wet milling effluent resulting from Tongaat Hul

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Mohlala, Maakang Marisika. "Thermo-chemically treated limestone fixed bed reactor for fluoride, phosphate and arsenic removal from water." 2012. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000646.

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M. Tech. Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering<br>Focuses on developing a reproducible, regenerable, effective and affordable adsorbent for the removal of fluoride, phosphorus and arsenic from water. The adsorption media should perform at room or low temperatures. To perform basic mathematical modelling to aid in adsorber design. The specific objectives are as follows: to apply a simple thermo-chemical process to convert limestone into a robust adsorption media ; to pelletize thermo-chemically converted limestone using organic binders ; to determine the effect of binders on arsenic, fluoride

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Rowe, Kelley. "Bottlenecks and constraints within the local labour market for engineers in the petrochemical industry sector : a case study of Engen Refinery, Wentworth." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1752.

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This research investigates the specific labour market dynamics that underline the shortage of engineers in the Petrochemical Industry in South Africa. The central argument of this dissertation is that an understanding of a skills shortage requires a distinct knowledge of the internal and external nature of each labour market in which the shortage is being experienced. This dissertation develops a critique of the neoclassical perspective which dominates current analysis of skill shortages. While it is important to understand the external labour market, it is equally important to consider

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De, Bruyn Karin. "A water resources quality assessment case study involving a package plant in Mogale city." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/5594.

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Inadequately treated wastewater effluent is harmful to the receiving aquatic environment. Water-borne chemicals and microbial pathogens pose a health risk to anyone living downstream from sewage treatment facilities. This study assessed the effluent from a package plant with a design capacity of 48kℓ/24 hours, servicing 12 household units and a restaurant in Mogale City. Over a 12 month period, fortnightly water samples were collected from ten selected sites including two boreholes, a river and two dams. Standard parameters including physical (pH, EC, temperature, DO and SS), chemical (nutrien

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Chellan, Reubendran. "An investigation into a lower temperature and low cost direct reduction process for iron-making." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4270.

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The blast furnace process for the reduction of iron ore to pig iron faces problems such as emission of air pollutants, high investment cost and the current major problem of decreasing supplies of coke. Coke is used in large quantities to promote a combination of direct and indirect reduction within the furnace. Due to the lack of good coking coal within South Africa, and dwindling supplies worldwide, new iron-making processes, are being developed using coal and/or natural gas to replace coke as the reductant. The new processes allow efficient use of carbon, fed in the form of coal pellet

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Udeh, Henry Okwudili. "The effect of malting and fermentation on the nutritional and potential health-promoting properties of finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn] grain." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1196.

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PhD (Food Science)<br>Department of Food Science and Technology<br>Finger millet (FM) [Eleusine coracana] is an underutilised cereal grain used as a food source in South Africa. Increased research interest in FM has span over the years owing to its unique nutritional and bioactive composition. Following the recent interest in natural curative substances over their synthetic counterparts in the treatment of food dependent diseases, FM has shown potential nutraceutical effects. Some important health effects like antidiabetic, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties have bee

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"A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5567.

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M.B.A.<br>In this project, the researcher has investigated the factors relevant to competitiveness within the South African Chemicals Industry with the purpose of determining a conceptual framework of the strategic areas important for competitiveness in the South African Chemicals Industry. The challenge of the research problem resided in the fact that this study required the formulation of recommendations that would contribute to the development of competitive strategy for an industry that is diverse and fragmented in its historical development, strategies employed, markets served, technologi

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Jacobs, Michiel. "Organisasiekultuur in die chemiese bedryf." Diss., 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1067.

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This research deals with organisation culture in the Chemical Industry, with specific reference to the culture in Gas Production. In the literature survey, the concept 'organisation culture' is studied theoretically from the perspective of Burke and Litwin. Theoretically, differences may occur between the current and desired organisation culture, between divisions and between levels of authority. The conclusion is drawn that culture change involves the whole organisation. In the empirical investigation, the Organisation Culture Index is applied to 36 employees at management level and 1

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Moodliar, Thaibaran. "A real options approach to evaluating investments in the South African chemical industry." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9925.

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Investment in the South African economy is acutely needed for it to absorb the high numbers of unemployed and to grow the economy. The valuation of potential investments needs to capture all sources of revenue so that the investor has all possible information about the enterprise. The current methods of evaluating capital investment in the South African Chemical Industry continue to be based almost exclusively on Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methods. While these techniques are certainly useful, they are unable to capture all aspects of capital investment viability. A more recent valuation techni

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Macdonald, C. J. M. "Water usage in the South African pulp and paper industry." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4048.

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The pulp and paper industry holds a reputation in the public eye for being a large consumer of water. This dissertation analyses water usage within the industry with a particular application to the South African pulp and paper industry. Unlike in other paper-producing countries, water in South Africa is a scarce commodity with a wide range of consumers. Faced with this, it is important for the leaders of the paper industry to have a tool with which to manage water consumption. This dissertation analyses the water usage aspects (including volumes needed and water quality needed) of the differ

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Niranjan, Ivan Gunass. "A study of co-exposure to chemicals and noise on hearing in the rubber industry." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1245.

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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Technology: Quality Management, Durban University of Technology, 2014.<br>Hearing conservation in the industrial setting has mainly focussed on the harmful effects of noise exposure on the auditory system. This study investigated the co-exposure to noise and ototoxic chemicals on the auditory system of workers engaged by labour brokers. It examined the adequacy of current occupational health and safety legislation to address chemically induced hearing loss and makes recommendations at a policy level to protect workers’ he

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Schmidt, Dirk Otto. "Aspects as organisational buying behaviour in the South African Leather Industry (dyestuffs and chemicals)." Diss., 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17676.

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Knowledge of the many influences that affect purchasing preferences is important for marketers o Apart from the technical and economic factors of importance, non- economic factors are also significanto The latter have sociological and psychological bases o Organisational buying behaviour models attempt to provide a comprehensive scenario of these factors that in combination, help to explain buyer behaviouro Sheth 0 s model of industrial buying behaviour presents many of the factors that influence the organisational buying process and describes the complexity of decision making o The

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Kotzee, Eduard. "Evaluating the awareness of environmental management accounting in the South African chemical industry / Eduard Kotzee." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/14292.

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Environmental issues are of increasing concern to citizens, governmental personnel and corporate leaders in most countries all around the world. There is a growing consensus that conventional accounting practices simply do not provide adequate information to support decisionmaking in environmental management. Simply defined, environmental management accounting is management accounting with a focus on physical information on the flow of energy, water, products and materials as well as monetary information on environmental costs and revenues, and projects related to environmental protection. It

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Calela-Rodrigues, Jose Julio. "Oil as a diplomatic weapon: the strategies and politics of breaking dependency on energy needs by middle level developing countries with technological capacity." Thesis, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/22055.

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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. Johannesburg, 1997.<br>Faced with the potential threat of oil embargoes imposed by producer countries for political reasons, the consumer countries reacted by creating different alternatives which granted them some energy independence and security of supply by using alternative products and technologies available in their own countrles, Can a middle level developing country break out of the cycle of dependency in the area of

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Govender, Yoganathan Kaniappen. "The role of human resources in knowledge-driven organisations : an analysis of identified companies that operate in the South African chemical industry." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11577.

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M.B.A<br>The aim of this study is to conduct a literature study on knowledge management with specific reference to the Human Resources environment and compare these practices in the various identified companies that operate In the Chemical Sector in South Africa. Knowledge management has demonstrated to be an essential contributor to business success in many global companies. As an evolving discipline within organisations, the Human Resources function can benefit from this by adopting the appropriate knowledge management tools and principles to ensure maximum Human Capital output is achieved.

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Sparks, Stephen. "'Stink, maar uit die verkeerde rigting' : pollution, politics and petroleum refining in South Africa, 1948-1960." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4340.

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This dissertation analyses the history of the politics of pollution and petroleum refining in South Africa during the first decade of Apartheid, focusing on the country's first two oil refineries, both of which were built by multinational oil companies in Durban in the 1950s and 60s. It traces the origins of the development of environmental regulation in relation to oil refinery pollution. The dissertation outlines the development of a sense of disillusionment caused by the persistence of pollution problems associated with petroleum refining in the face of failed attempts at technological and

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Pieterse, Ferdinandus Lukas Johannes Bartholomeus 1959. "Die invloed van werknemerbemagtiging op skofwerkers se werknemerdoeltreffendheid en hul persepsies van die gehalte van hul werklewe." Diss., 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/15784.

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Text in Afrikaans, abstract in Afrikaans and English<br>Die doel van hierdie navorsing was om te bepaal of betekenisvolle verskille bestaan tussen werknemerdoeltreffendheid en persepsies van gehalte van werklewe van bemagtigde en niebemagtigde skofwerkers in die Suid-Afrikaanse petrochemiese bedryf. Skofwerknavorsing het gedurende die afgelope dekade internasionaal toegeneem. Hiermee gepaardgaande het verskeie intervensies ontstaan om die doeltreffendheid van skofwerkers en hulle gehalte van werklewe te bevorder. Deur gebruik te maak van 'n gekombineerde vraelys ("Standard Shiftwork Inde

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Botha, Johannes. "Die ontwerp en ontwikkeling van 'n rekenaargesteunde opleidingbestuurstelsel vir die Chemiese industrie (Afrikaans)." Diss., 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23699.

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In this day and age where technology is rapidly improving and developing, it is essential that information should be managed accurately, fast and dynamic. Information systems not adhering to the requirements of the environment must be replaced or updated. Dependable, available information is worth its value in gold to individuals, organisations and the government. Training information is one of the most controversial themes of our times, because of the dynamic nature of this field. The question is what is available in the market to manage training in its entirety? Legislation in South Africa h

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Harilal, Laurika. "Understanding SHERQ managerial perspectives of the risks and oppotunities in ISO 14001:2015 implementation in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal." Diss., 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27650.

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Text in English with summary and keywords in English and Afrikaans<br>The International Organization for Standardization - ISO 14001 environmental standard addresses facets of environmental performance. The implementation of ISO 14001:2015 is aligned with various risks and opportunities, the identification and addressing of which is key in the successful implementation of the ISO 14001:2015 certification. The Durban region is a pollution ‘hotspot’ within KwaZulu-Natal. Assessment of the opportunities and risks of ISO 14001:2015 implementation within the region is key as it can potentially assi

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