Laboratory Technician X3

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time
Company Description

  • Anglo American has a portfolio of worldclass mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumerdriven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.


We are at the forefront of change in our industry; innovating with purpose - pushing boundaries to create new opportunities and demonstrate our values.

As the custodians of precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel - we rely on our high-performing teams to combine integrity, creativity and smart innovation with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Here's an exciting opportunity to join us.

Job Description:

  • The purpose of the position is to support the Section Manager Ore Characterisation/Iron Ore Characterisation in the field of Minerals Processing (laboratory and pilot plant) in achieving their objectives and deliverables.

Key responsibilities:

  • Adherence to safety standards and procedures, including good housekeeping in accordance with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
  • Proactively identifies, monitors and mitigates SHEQ risks in accordance with Anglo American standards.
  • Encourages personal accountability.
  • Ensures equipment that is not safe to use is properly locked out and isolated.
  • Completion of risk assessments e.g., CRA (continuous risk assessment), SLAM (stop look assess manage) etc.
  • Participation in the SHEQ structure.
  • Logging of samples/bulk samples and preparation of product samples for work streams based on correct standard operating procedures.
  • Setting up and assisting with operation of the minerals processing equipment.
  • Conduct activities such as weighing, crushing, milling, splitting, screening, RhoVol, sink/float testing, magnetic separation, Archimedes tests.
  • Conduct sample preparation for chemical analysis.
  • Ensure that equipment in area of responsibility is well maintained.
  • Safe decommissioning of equipment after utilisation.
  • Data collation and logging onto the Minerals Processing records and/or server data base.
  • Moving bulk samples between different laboratories and pilot plants using trackless mobile machinery (TMM) and overhead crane.
  • Assist in operation of pilot plants.
  • Carry out other reasonable instructions as requested by the Section Manager.
  • Qualifications
  • Matric with Maths and Science.
  • National Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy would be advantageous.
  • Basic computer literacy

Technical Skills:

  • Proven general laboratory experience.
  • Understanding and utilisation of laboratory and pilot scale Minerals Processing units such as crushers, mills, splitters, magnetic separators etc.
  • Experience in an ore processing environment will be advantageous.
**Additional Information

  • Who we are**We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

But more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none.

From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We're a large, successful multinational company - and we're still growing all the time.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.


Inclusion & Diversity


We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are.

We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Closing date: 7 June 2023
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