Laboratory Attendant - Project-Based Fixed Term Contract

Minopex; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining services company is looking for a Laboratory Attendant for a project-based fixed-term contract in Rustenburg. The role involves sample preparation, performing routine analyses, and ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Candidates must have Matric and at least 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting, along with knowledge of sample preparation concepts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in sample preparation in a laboratory is required.
• Good understanding of basic concepts of sample preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation of samples.
• Complete sample checklists and log samples on the system.
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples.
• Inspection and fault finding of sampling equipment.
• Daily inspection and cleaning of balances and lab equipment.

Skills

Sample preparation

Knowledge of contamination

Time management

English language proficiency

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job title: Laboratory Attendant - Project-Based Fixed Term Contract

Job Location: North West, Rustenburg

Deadline: November 22, 2025

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Description

• The purpose of this position is for the preparation of samples to obtain accurate results to monitor performance and ensure the achievement of objectives in the organisation.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF-Level 4, including relevant NATED
• Driver’s License

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in sample preparation in a laboratory is required
• Knowledge of and good understanding of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample etc.
• English language proficiency
• Time management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
• Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples as part of sample preparation
• Inspection and first line fault finding of sampling equipment
• Daily inspection and checks of balances at the Fire Assay section, cleaning of equipment and spillages caused by leaking pots
• Cleaning of all laboratory equipment and instruments at the Fire Assay section
• Loading and offloading of furnaces at the Fire Assay section
• Weighing of the final Prill after the HT process
• Preparation of 6E samples (NIS)
• Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Maintain good housekeeping