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Job Description
Responsibilities
Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
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Preparation of samples for specific tests using the correct procedures and / or methods.
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Main work will consist of sample crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusions.
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Analysis of samples for specific tests using the correct application programs.
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Assist with the maintenance and verification of instruments and apparatus.
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Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory Equipment
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Tracking and collection of samples.
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Deliver samples with their Job card to the laboratory for analysis.
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Ensure that turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regard to general analysis.
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Assist with filing Productivity documents at the end of each shift.
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Assist with recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
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Sample disposal.
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Record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
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To ensure that correct consumables and chemicals are used for analysis.
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Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
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Cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area, including floors and equipment.
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Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
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Ensure compliance with the Laboratory, company and mine Health and Safety programs.
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Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
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Wait for the arrival of his / her relief at the end of the shift, to ensure smooth shift take over.
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Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
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Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
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Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
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Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
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Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
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Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
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Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
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Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Qualifications
Education
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Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
Experience
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
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Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.
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Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
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Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary (at least two weekends per month).