EXTENAL VACANCY

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanized state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

SAMPLE PREPARATION TECHNICIAN X 1 REF:SGS-IVP-2501

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·       Grade 12/ Matric with Mathematics and Science or equivalent experience.

·       Supervisory qualifications will be an added advantage.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

·    Minimum of 5 Years as a sample prep Supervisor or experience in management of staff.

·       Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

·       Overseeing the Sample Preparation team and coordinating the processing of customer samples by following established standard operating procedures (SOPs).

·       Monitoring workflow and coordinate sample processing on the basis of priority status and age.

·       Ensuring that sample preparation SOPs and other work instruction are followed.

·       Ensuring efficient workflow and proper handover during shift change.

·       Working closely with other sections in coordinating workflow and sample distribution. 

·       Ensuring that there is adequate work and even work distribution between different teams.

·       Assisting in the effective and optimal utilization of staff, equipment and facilities within the department.

·       Monitoring QC performance of equipment and keeping records up to date.

·       Ensuring the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus is performed, maintain equipment records, logbooks, files and registers accordingly.

·       Defining and revising supply / inventory stock level to ensure uninterrupted operations.

·       Liaising with the Team leaders/operators to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments and Quality of results.

·       Reporting daily production figures and giving reasonable explanations for targets not achieved.

·       Assisting in the evaluating and reporting of analytical results where required.

·       Instituting the necessary company corrective measures against subordinates for actions that are contrary to company rules & procedures.

·       Assisting in the investigation of any non-conforming work, Client queries and Improvement Requests that would have been raised involving the sample prep process.

·       Working closely with the QC department in preparing for Audits and addressing of non-conformances.

·       Assisting with the training of new Laboratory employees on the application of the sample preparation techniques.

·       Ensuring that all section’s staff competence modules are complete and up to date.

·       Providing technical support to team members, training them on new procedures, reviewed documents and coordinating training on the use of new equipment.

·       Assisting in reviewing and updating documents relevant to the section.

·       Ensuring that all employees in section comply to the HSE policy of the company.

·       Ensuring that all employees in the section comply to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).

·       Checking on daily staff attendance and address any problem timeously and pro-actively.

·       Ensuring that timesheets are properly checked and submitted on time for approval.

·       Will be expected to stand in for other Senior staff during their absence.

·       Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com or [email protected] on or before the closing date.

The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 05 August 2025

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.