Laboratory Technician SR at Sibanye-Stillwater

Job Purpose:

• To ensure safe and efficient preparation and analysis of samples and reporting of results to contribute towards the achievement of laboratory objectives and goals.

The Appointee should:

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Chemistry
• At least 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities:

• Materials & Equipment  Capture material transactions on the Metal Accounting Transaction System.  Conduct first line maintenance on instrumentation and equipment.  Handle gas cylinders in the laboratory environment. Sample Preparation  Collect scrubber samples.  Crush, pulverise and grind material by recommended methods (i.e. jaw crusher, vertical spindle mill, batch mill, ball mill, ring mill etc.)  Determine physical properties of materials (i.e. bulk density, etc.).  Dry materials for analytical purposes.  Reduce bulk and particle size of dry solid samples.  Determine the particle size distribution of samples by means of the sieving technique and/or a particle size analyser.  Prepare samples (includes dissolving solid samples) for analysis.  Prepare beads/briquettes for quantitative analysis by means of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.  Capture sample data. Analysis  Perform physical analysis of materials (moisture, density, TDS, TSS, etc.).  Perform Wet Chemical analysis and analysis using volumetric equipment.  Quantify analyte concentrations in prepared samples by means of Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES).  Perform analysis on ICP-MS instrumentation.  Perform analysis and quantify analyte concentration by means of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)Spectrometry.  Perform analysis on Leco, SAFT, SKALAR, IC and AA instrumentation  Determine the pH of liquids by means of a pH meter.  Capture sample data.  Determine the conductance of liquids by means of a conductivity meter.  Determine water quality parameters (conductivity, PH, temperature, dissolved oxygen etc.)
• Reagents & Standards  Prepare reagents.  Measure QC standards according for all relevant methods and reports results where necessary.  Take corrective action when QCs are out of limits or reports anomalies to responsible person. Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment such as the BeQ. ESG Compliance  Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance  Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. Quality Management System (QMS):  Load department’s documents.  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve

Deadline:9th July,2026