Laboratory Processor Grade 1 B7

The role is responsible for performing tasks in an area of a section in accordance with Work Instructions and executing instructions issued by their senior in order to produce accurate and timeous results. The role also supports the Laboratory Technician / Shift Leader in optimizing and continually improving the operation of the section.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety & Health

• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for your own safety and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system to avoid these risks.
• Material usage to standard: adherence to standards required for chemicals glassware and equipment (e.g. MSDS handling and use of glassware and equipment).

Performance & Delivery

Work Management

• Compliance & Quality: Adhere to work instructions quality standards and SHE principles to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Sample Management: Receive register collect and prepare samples using approved methods.
• Laboratory Analysis: Perform metallurgical and analytical processes including furnace operations XRF pellet preparation Na₂O₂ fusions NiS milling pressure dissolution electrolysis and trace element analysis.
• Wet Chemistry: Conduct pipetting dilution leaching titrations pH/conductivity/redox measurements and reagent purity testing.
• Chemical & Gas Handling: Safely manage chemicals reagents and gas cylinders; monitor and replenish stock.
• Waste Management: Ensure safe removal and disposal of waste in line with SHE standards.

Sustainability & Social

• Support delivery of the relevant BU and Group sustainability initiatives and activities  
• Input into Valterra Platinum Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability
•  Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders relevant to Corporate Affairs at both Operational and Business Unit level ensuring engagements are consistent with Business Unit and Group sustainability initiatives and standards

People & Teams

• Act in line and support a purpose-led high performing culture applying the company values and principles of inclusion and diversity.
• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes.

Compliance 

• Ensure compliance of the discipline with external (legislative regulatory permitting) requirements
• Ensure compliance of the discipline with Valterra Platinum compliance requirements
• Adhere to compliance governance within the team

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 with Pure Mathematics and Physical Science

Certifications

• Assessed competent on applicable Laboratory Skills Programs (Primary Sample Preparation Secondary Sample Preparation and either Fire Assay or Water Analysis Handling of gas cylinders and Particle size distribution

Experience

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Laboratory Processor Grade 2
• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
• Competent to use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• ORM A1
• English literate      
• Basic financial metrics cost and value management & budgeting tools
• Risk management techniques and critical controls
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purposeled high performance and change
• Safety health and environment legislative statutory regulatory and permitting requirements

Technical skills

• Monitoring of benchmarks and identification of performance gaps
• Delivery of safe operational performance over 13-month time horizon
• Establishment of a culture within team in which safety and health is paramount and that results in zero fatalities

Additional Information :

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer marketing metals globally with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines 3 smelters and 2 refineries giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chainfrom resource to market.

We explore we mine we concentrate we smelt we refine and we market. As a result we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29000 employees we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender-based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 26 January 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time