Senior Operator — Gold & Biometallurgy

SGS; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Senior Operator in the Gold & Biometallurgy division to perform routine and non-routine tests, set up test-work, and calculate reagent dosages for gold analyses. The role requires interpreting results, reporting non-compliances, and ensuring adherence to SGS quality and safety standards.

The position supports production in the Metallurgy division, with duties possibly spanning other departments.

Qualifications

• Matric (Senior Certificate). A higher education will be to the candidate's advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years in the relevant field.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Drive the work to completion (working fast and accurate).
• Have a sense of urgency i.e. to have good planning skills and to be pro-active.
• Be willing to learn more and be relentless in your pursuit of improvement.
• Be able to multi-task i.e. run severable projects in parallel.
• Be available for extended shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tests following established procedures and/or modify procedures to accomplish the assigned tasks.
• Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators to ensure that the overall service goals of the company are met.
• Responsible for reporting any infringements or non–compliances by any other laboratory staff member with respect to allocated work, punctuality, or any other misdemeanor to the metallurgist.
• Must be able to interpret and perform calculations on testwork including calculating the use of reagents.
• Must be able to set up and conduct test-work independently.
• Must be able to calculate reagent dosages for gold tests based on sample mass and volume.
• Must be able to carry out all associated sample preparation test-work.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.
• Assist in conducting cyanidation and diagnostic testwork.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Planning

Multi-tasking

Pro-active mindset

Education

Matric (Senior Certificate)

Job description

SGS is seeking a Senior Operator in the Gold & Biometallurgy division to perform routine and non-routine tests, set up test-work, and calculate reagent dosages for gold analyses. The role requires interpreting results, reporting non-compliances, and ensuring adherence to SGS quality and safety standards.

The position supports production in the Metallurgy division, with duties possibly spanning other departments.