Sampler

As our Sampler your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety Health and Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices requirements.
• Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Active participation in SLAMs HPHs relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance Delivery

Sample Coordination:

• Collect samples from open pit operations on an ad hoc basis.
• Conduct sampling processes following company policies and procedures within specified timeframes.
• Capture and record all relevant sampling criteria for effective sample handling and identification.
• Crush and split samples according to specified sizes for quality assurance.
• Ensure proper sampling from all exploration areas including the red permit region to support management decision-making.
• Delineation (applicable to Production Geology):
• Delineation of blast blocks - walking on muck piles.
• Preparing delineation boards and poles with stickers to indicate material classes
• Pegging of RC Drill holes in the pit.

Equipment Operation:

• Operate the LDV for the movement of samples and materials as needed.
• Use crushing and splitting equipment effectively to prepare ore samples for quality checks.
• Maintain the functionality of all equipment through regular cleaning and inspection.

Sample Handling:

• Load and unload sample boxes ensuring accurate painting and labelling.
• Pack sample boxes into racks according to standard procedures.

Housekeeping:

• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and contamination-free environment.
• Ensure equipment is regularly checked and cleaned to prevent pollution.

General Assistance:

• Provide support to the line manager and colleagues as necessary following company policies and procedures.
• Photography for data collection.
• Assist with any ad-hoc tasks as required.

Outputs:

• Conformance to instructions
• Timely and accurate demarcation preparation
• Using Crusher Equipment
• Operate LDV
• Using a PC/Laptop to capture data as required
• Accuracy of labelling
• Accuracy of sampling data
• Timely sampling
• Timely delivery of samples
• Conformance to standards regulations and rules
• Storing of samples
• Performing the task using applicable equipment
• Cleanliness of work environment cleanliness of equipment
• Safety rating
• Incident/accident rate
• Compliance
• Demand for assistance
• Number of complaints.

This role is in the Geology (GEO) NC department on a band P5 level reporting to the Exploration Geologist.

Qualifications :

• Grade 12
• Licences to Operate LDVs
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in sampling in the mining industry.
• Understand laboratory equipment and chemical substances.

Additional Information :

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time