Colour Matcher / Tint & Colour Technician - Decorative Paints - Cape Town

Our client, a well-established manufacturer within the decorative paints industry, is seeking an experienced Colour Matcher / Tint & Colour Technician to join their production team in Cape Town.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for colour accuracy, quality, and paint manufacturing. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that products consistently meet colour standards and customer specifications.

• Match paint colours accurately to customer samples and approved standards.
• Tint and adjust paint batches to achieve precise colour consistency.
• Conduct colour corrections and shade adjustments where required.
• Operate colour matching equipment, including spectrophotometers.
• Perform quality control checks on finished products.
• Maintain accurate formulation and batch records.
• Work closely with the Production, Laboratory, Quality and Technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and safety procedures.
• Investigate and resolve colour-related production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Relevant qualification in Paint Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field will be advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience in colour matching within a paint manufacturing or coatings environment.
• Experience with decorative or architectural paints is highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of pigments, tinting systems and paint formulations.
• Experience using colour measurement equipment such as spectrophotometers (e.g. Datacolor, X-Rite or similar).
• Strong understanding of quality control procedures.
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent attention to detail and colour perception.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Colour matching and shade adjustment
• Paint tinting and formulation
• Quality control
• Analytical problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and communication
• Planning and organisational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Market-related salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Why Apply?

• Join a reputable and growing paint manufacturer.
• Work with a skilled and experienced technical team.
• Opportunity to further develop your expertise within the decorative coatings industry.
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience.

If you have a passion for colour, quality and precision and are looking to grow your career within the paint manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply.

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