We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant.The purpose of this role is to Operate and maintain lab analysis instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable oil sample analysis, while supporting all lab processes.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As ourLaboratory Assistantof your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Analyse Oil Samples: Accurately analyse oil samples using various equipment, ensuring each sample is processed according to its unique sequence number.
• Sample Registration: Register and log all oil samples received from clients into the lab’s tracking system, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
• Data Entry and Recordkeeping: In the laboratory information management system (LIMS), maintain precise records of analysis results, including sample details, methods used, and calibration data.
• High accuracy of analysis results.
• Correctness and traceability of methods and records.
• Compliance with documentation standards and audit readiness.
• Calibrate Basic Analysis Instruments: Perform regular cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of oil analysis instruments according to the schedule or as needed, following manufacturer standards.
• Instrument Record Maintenance: Document all maintenance and calibration activities, ensuring up-to-date records are accessible for audits and inspections.
• High accuracy and reliability of instruments.
• Reduction in the percentage of deviations.
• Well-maintained calibration and maintenance logs.
• Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance
• Environmental Impact Control: Minimize environmental impact by adhering to statutory requirements and company policies.
• Safe Work Practices: Ensure all work follows SHEQ standards, maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment through good housekeeping practices.
• Incident Reporting and Response: Promptly report any environmental or safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are taken within the required timeframe.
• Number of Safety, Health, and Environmental Process System (STEPS) initiatives implemented per month.
• Zero or reduced environmental incident rate.
• Completion of safety and health audits with corrective actions implemented within a month.

This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) department on a band 9/P5 level reporting to the Oil Lab Technologist

• Grade 12/N3 with Mathematics & Science
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 1-2 years of relevant operational experience in maintenance.
• Knowledge of laboratory protocols.
• Knowledge of STARLIMS Software, Spectrometer Instrument & Software, Particle Counter (Lazernet fines) & Software, FTIR & Software, PQ Instrument & Software and Viscometer & Software.

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 people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re 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.