Laboratory Assistant

SUMMARY:

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: East Rand, Germiston
Industry:  Mining & Mineral Processing
Type:  Permanent      


About the Role
Our client, a South African company that specializes in the processing of gold-bearing by-products into high-quality, export-grade gold concentrates, has a vacancy for a laboratory assistant who will be involved with preparing, analyzing and capturing data of geological samples.

POSITION INFO:


What you’ll be doing

• Prepare geological samples through drying, crushing, milling, screening and splitting.
• Determine and record moisture content for accurate sample analysis.
• Weigh samples with precision for processing.
• Capture and manage sample data using the Laboratory Information System (LIMS).
• Assist with fire assay procedures, including weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupellation.
• Handle lead buttons and collect precious metal beads.
• Accurately weigh and document final assay results.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental protocols.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly at all times.
• Support laboratory team members with routine tasks and quality control.

• Matric (Mathematics and Science subjects preferred).
• Previous experience in a mining or mineral laboratory environment (advantageous).
• Experience in fire assay processes (highly advantageous).
• Basic computer literacy and experience with data entry and lab software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow strict procedures and safety protocols.
• Good understanding of laboratory practices.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and team orientated.
• Good communication and recordkeeping skills.

• The position is permanent with a three-month probationary period.
• Employment offer is subject to passing a medical examination declaring the employee fit for the position
• Subject to pre-employment polygraph test,
• Subject to clean criminal record.