SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company.
Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, ...
Assist the mineralogists with execution of testwork.
Responsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regards to mineralogy division
Must be able to prepare mineralogical samples,
Accurate recording and monitoring of sample flow and chain of custody.
Accurate weighing and recording of sample/aliquot masses.
Wet and dry screening.
Filtration: Vacuum and Pressure.
Crushing, splitting and pulverization.
Preparation of blocks and/or thin sections
Ensure that all sample preparation is done correctly so as to avoid contamination, sample loss and sample swopping.
Ensure that all equipment is clean prior to and after a test.
Responsible for bringing all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the mineralogists or manager
Ensure the working area under their responsibility is clean and safe, according to the housekeeping requirements of the SGS health and safety management system.
To work in other areas of the Met/Min division if required to do so.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.
Qualifications
Senior certificate or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months in the relevant field
Mineralogy preparation of polished blocks will be an advantage
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