Laboratory Analyst (C2) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Laboratory Practitioner or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate with Maths and Science.
• National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 1 year practical experience in Laboratory Analyst (included in qualification (P1/P2)).

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Analyse routine and non-routine samples for chemical composition, with the purpose of product quality verification using various advanced analytical equipment and techniques.
• Prepare samples for Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysis by adhering to procedures to ensure accuracy and preciseness to fine tolerances.
• Calibration of all analytical instruments (ICP, pH, turbidity, moisture content machine, balances) to ensure accuracy. Oversee annual specialist calibration of machines.
• Conduct chemical analysis on provided samples using laboratory equipment, applying laboratory analytical knowledge, skills and experience and accurately record data as required. Prepare and certify stock solutions to be used during chemical analysis to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Allocate work to subordinates and monitor performance.
• Perform risk assessment when required by following risk assessment checklists and procedures.
• Perform risk assessment when required by following risk assessment checklists and procedures.
• Ensure pH is recorded, neutralized, and disposed as a generated waste acid in the laboratory as per the legal requirements.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained according to Laboratory Quality Manual through own (ICP) or delegated (other) to plant operators, and follow-up closely.
• Compile monthly comparison reports on the ICP, XRF and Round Robin results to ensure proficiency.