Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the position of Metallurgical Lab Sampler – Process to join the versatile Lumwana Process department. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Shift Metallurgist, you will be responsible for conducting various metallurgical laboratory tests and assisting with process sample analyses as directed by the Metallurgist.

Responsibilities or duties

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks in the Mets Laboratory.
• Sampling and preparations of process control samples, composites samples and adhoc samples.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Lab Jaw Crusher, Lab Rod & Ball Mill, Lab Float Machines and Sieve Shaker.
• Ensuring the laboratory chemicals are well stocked and resourced.
• Compiling and sometimes interpreting results to present to metallurgists.
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks in the Mets Laboratory.
• Maintaining and understanding the importance of good housekeeping standards in the Met lab.
• Collecting hourly ISA assays and reporting to the Metallurgist
• Daily cleaning of analyzers to ensure that sample flow to analyzers is smooth preventing any blockages in the lines. Line must be always maintained clear.
• Conduct daily full dry screen analysis.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Must understand sampling & sample handling techniques and preparation
• Good Knowledge of computers and must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office package which includes excel, power point and word
• Good communication skills

Experience needed

Minimum experience of not less than 1 year in the mining industry

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks in the Mets Laboratory.
• Sampling and preparations of process control samples, composites samples and adhoc samples.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Lab Jaw Crusher, Lab Rod & Ball Mill, Lab Float Machines and Sieve Shaker.
• Ensuring the laboratory chemicals are well stocked and resourced.
• Compiling and sometimes interpreting results to present to metallurgists.
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks in the Mets Laboratory.
• Maintaining and understanding the importance of good housekeeping standards in the Met lab.
• Collecting hourly ISA assays and reporting to the Metallurgist
• Daily cleaning of analyzers to ensure that sample flow to analyzers is smooth preventing any blockages in the lines. Line must be always maintained clear.
• Conduct daily full dry screen analysis.

• Good Knowledge of computers and must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office package which includes excel, power point and word
• Good communication skills
• Must understand sampling & sample handling techniques and preparation

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate