Lead Laboratory Technician - Mining QA & Analytics

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd

Burgersfort

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a laboratory-focused role in the Limpopo province. The successful candidate will obtain, prepare and test samples, support plant optimisation campaigns, and assist with calibration and verification to ensure product quality meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities include collecting samples from multiple outlets, preparing them for analysis, and reporting results to the supervisor.

Qualifications

Grade 12 with Mathematics & Physical Science is required.
Advantageous: National Diploma/ BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry.
Advantageous: SANAS ISO-IEC 17025 training certificate.

Responsibilities

Obtain, prepare and test samples; assist in plant optimisation tests and equipment calibration.
Collect samples from cutters, stockpiles, special points and dispatch trucks to the lab.
Prepare samples for analysis and weigh or fuse as required; transfer to volumetric flasks.
Analyze samples on analytical equipment and report results to supervisor.
Verify moisture analyser, sieve sizes, oven function and recording of results.
Take pH readings and adjust solutions accordingly.