Geomet-Operator

SGSRandfonteinJob.bopublished 07/14/2026
Must-have:SeniorPrincipal

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist senior staff with the execution of test work.
  • Follow written instructions.
  • Correctly fill in log sheets.
  • Responsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to for work specified regarding the Geomet department.
  • Responsible for carrying out the following work unsupervised:
  • Crushing
  • Milling
  • Screening
  • Particle Size Determination
  • Cyanide Leaching (bulk cyanide additions)
  • Titrations – free cyanide and residual
  • Filtering
  • Preparation of samples for analytical submissions.
  • Ensure that all the above work is done correctly to avoid contamination, sample loss, and sample swaps.
  • Ensure that all equipment is clean prior to and after a test.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the housekeeping for the laboratories and pilot plant area is kept up to standard.
  • Must be able to work in other areas of the Geochem laboratory if required to do so.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • B.Sc, BTech, or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field.
  • Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
  • Validating and reporting results.
  • Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.

Competencies

  • Good planning, coordination, and management skills.
  • Good team management and motivation skills
  • Strong, assertive leadership skills while maintaining good staff relationships.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

  • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
  • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.