Senior Sampler: Grade Control and Ore Accounting Lead

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Sampler to coordinate the sampling department and supervise Geology Observers, ensuring accurate Grade Control and Ore Accounting related information.

The role requires Grade 12/NQF4, COM Advanced Valuation, and 1–3 years’ experience. You will contribute to data capture in the SABLE system and support production with reliable observations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent and a COM Advanced Valuation Certificate.
• 1–3 years’ experience as a Senior Sampler is required.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques and ore grade factors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Determines areas to be observed and sampled.
• Assign tasks to Observers and Sampling Team.
• Conducts on the job/underground PTOs on Sample Teams/Observers.
• Ensures optimum workplace observation coverage and underground sampling as applicable.
• Captures and authorises information in the relevant data management and software system (such as import Observers studio mapper data to SABLE and authorize accordingly)
• Control grade control initiatives.
• Provide Mining with grade information and makes recommendations on dilution control.
• Provides Shaft Management with accurate information to maximise production and grade control.
• Informs Production Teams and Shaft Management of significant deviations from quality mining controls.
• QAQC of Senior Sampler underground cutting data.
• Captures and authorises sample results on software system.
• Compiles relevant Grade Observation and Sampling Report for use by Mining personnel and in meetings (such as Grade/Quality Mining Meetings).

Skills

Gas hazard knowledge

Sampling field work

Sampling observations

Geology basics

Sampling techniques

Ore grade factors

Mining terminology

Education

Grade 12 or NQF 4

COM Advanced Valuation Certificate

Job description

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Sampler to coordinate the sampling department and supervise Geology Observers, ensuring accurate Grade Control and Ore Accounting related information.

The role requires Grade 12/NQF4, COM Advanced Valuation, and 1–3 years’ experience. You will contribute to data capture in the SABLE system and support production with reliable observations and reporting.