OPERATOR: SMELTER SAMPLING

Description

Vacancy: Operator - Smelter Sampling

Division: Evaluation Smelter

Job Grade: B- Lower

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

Salary: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in line with relevant experience and qualifications.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Ensure high quality, timely, consistent and representative sampling, sub sampling and sample preparation of internal and customer material.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensure the quality sampling of material are within the required time frame in accordance with established SOPs.
• Perform essential administrative duties; capturing and processing of sampling data (LIMS).
• Communicate operational information; production, equipment availability, SHEQ and general notices to peers and supervisors.
• Continuously assess operational risks and implement approved corrective actions.
• Equipment utilization.
• Compliance to security protocols.
• Compliance to Metal Assurance policies.
• Supporting SHEQ initiatives.
• Compliance to IT policies and ERP (LIMS) systems.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Matric qualification.
• Atleast 1 years' experience in a similar environment.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Intermediate proficiency-Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and SAP.
• Good communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of basic sampling principles.
• Knowledge of all sampling unit equipment.
• Knowledge of all sampling and sample preparation SOPs.
• Knowledge of stock management practices.
• Understand and apply relevant SHEQ practices and procedures i.e. Incident investigations and reporting.