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Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

To provide accurate and reliable analytical data on all routine and non –routine samples.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

• Conduct routine analysis of copper concentrate shipments
• Prepare and standardize reagents.
• Analyze special samples
• Analysis of QA/QC samples
• Analysis of Anode and Cathode samples by Spark OES
• Read samples on all instruments (AAS, XRF, ICP etc.)
• Analysis of mining samples
• Analyze gold plant samples (bullion, tails etc.)
• Analyze weekly Organic samples from Solvent extraction (SX)
• Perform any other work as instructed by the superiors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Certificate/Diploma in laboratory science technology
• Degree will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience  in a mining environment

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposure to Dust/Heat/Noise
• Standby and overtime work when required
• Computer Literate
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

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