Laboratory Processor Grade 1 B7
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
- Performance and Delivery
Work Management
- Work strictly according to Work Instructions and Quality control standards
- Produce timeous and accurate results
- Consistently apply Safety Health Environmental and Good Housekeeping standards
- Sample receiving and registering
- Sample taking/collection labelling and log-in
- Sample preparation: drying crushing splitting pulverizing milling siebing mixing filtering weighing fluxing composting and storage
- Furnace room operations: fusion low temperature cupellation high temperature cupellation prill picking cleaning and weighing prills
- Particle size analysis
- XRF pellet preparation
- Calculation of results
- Na2O2 fusions
- Safe handling / changing of gas cylinders
- Pipetting Dilution and Leaching
- NiS button milling
- Forklift hoist tractor and light vehicle driving
- Removal and disposal of waste
- Pressure Dissolution
- Electrolysis
- Purity / Activity testing of reagents
- Titrations and Autotitration
- pH and conductivity measurements
- Redox Measurements
- Fetching chemicals/reagents/fluxes from stores
- Stores issuing and receiving stocks monitoring
- Replenish of chemicals / reagents
- Trace element analysis
- General cleaning of machines
- Locked input device operation
- Operation of the Bagging Machine
Sustainability & Social
- Support delivery of the relevant BU and Group sustainability initiatives and activities
- Input into AAP 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
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 with Maths & Science
Experience:
- Minimum 6 months experience as a Laboratory Processor Grade 2
Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:
- Monitoring of benchmarks and identification of performance gaps
- Local language skills and appreciation of local culture
- 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 :
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 March 2026
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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