Principal Operator [Internal Candidates Only]

Job Description

Job title : Principal Operator [Internal Candidates Only]

Job Location : Gauteng, RandburgDeadline : March 06, 2025Quick Recommended Links

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Job Knowledge And Experience

  • Responsible for receipt, sorting, and labelling of samples or materials for preparation.
  • Ensuring proper storage of samples before and after preparation to prevent contamination or degradation.
  • Assembling and operation of various equipment involved in preparation of materials and leach plant according to specifications.
  • Preparation of samples in accordance with standardized procedures or specific protocols for laboratory analysis (crushing, blending, splitting and screening)
  • Weighing, recording of samples names and masses and ability to perform basic laboratory techniques.
  • Practice good housekeeping and working procedures at all times.
  • Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid or minimize damage thereof.
  • Be able to maintain plant equipment with minimum supervision.
  • Conformance to all SHEQ standards and policies of the workplace.
  • Training of WILS and junior staff

Minimum Requirements

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  • Team player who is self-driven
  • Ability to multi task and pay attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment

Qualifications

  • Minimum: Grade 12
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bulk sample preparation (crushing, blending, splitting and screening)
  • Understanding of leaching and setup of relevant equipment will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.
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