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SGS; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing services company in Limpopo, Mokopane is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform duties related to Fire Assay. Responsibilities include weighing, fluxing, and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring all quality and safety requirements are met. Candidates must possess a Matric certificate with Mathematics and Science and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Flexibility with working hours and compliance with company policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with Fire Assay processes and the related methods.
• Ability to assist in maintaining laboratory instruments and apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling, and dissolution of prills.
• Ensure customer requirements are met regarding turnaround time.
• Assist in investigating irregularities and complaints within the process.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and comply with management systems.

Skills

Basic understanding of the LIMS system

Compliance with QHSE policy

Ability to work overtime/flexible hours

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Science

Job description

Job Description

• Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills).
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also provide bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
• Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment are kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Have basic understanding of the LIMS system.
• Comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
• Assist with the maintenance of laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Assist in the coordination and supervising of the production team.
• Assist in the completion of production reports.
• Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Fire Assay are maintained.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
• Stand in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Education

• Matric with Mathematics and Science.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience.