Business Unit / Group Function: South Africa – Kumba Iron Ore
Area: Processing
Location: Kathu, South Africa
Reference Id: REF68599F
Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Permanent Employee
Closing Date: 17 February, 2025
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting position for a Laboratory Assistantto ensure that sample preparation is performed according to ISO Requirements, Anglo Good Laboratory Practices, Kumba Laboratory Technical Standard, and relevant SOP/WI.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As Laboratory Assistant you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Collect samples from various areas in the plant, including raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products, to ensure quality control and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Receive samples sent by clients and ensure proper labelling and storage to prevent cross-contamination and maintain sample integrity.
- Lift and handle samples and equipment carefully to prevent accidents and ensure safety in the workplace.
- Operate the LDV (laser diffraction particle size analyser) to measure particle size distribution and provide accurate analysis results.
- Dry samples in the drying oven to remove moisture and prevent microbial growth, which could affect the accuracy of the analysis.
- Weigh samples using a balance to determine the exact weight and ensure consistency in the analysis process.
- Sieve samples for PSD (particle size distribution) analysis to determine the size distribution of particles in the sample.
- Crush samples to reduce the particle size and ensure uniformity in the analysis process.
- Mill samples to create a homogenous powder for analysis, which is beneficial for chemical and elemental analysis.
- Press samples when required to create pellets for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, a non-destructive method for elemental analysis.
- This role is in the Laboratory at a Band 9/P5 level reporting to the Supervisor Laboratory.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/N3
- Overhead Crane License will be advantageous
- Computer Literacy will be advantageous
- SA Drivers Licence Code B
Experience
- 1 – 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of laboratory protocols.