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Junior Mineralogist

Sandton, GP, za💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Control project activities including sample preparation coordination, data acquisition using mineralogical equipment (e.g., XRD), and data processing/reporting for XRD projects with less than 30 samples.

Role type

Junior IC mineralogist (analytical testing)

Builds

Analytical testwork reports and data for mining/ore processing clients

Domain

Mining and minerals processing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

analytical skills, report writing, project management, equipment operation, data processing, quality control, safety compliance

Preferred skills

communication, people skills, task planning

Technologies

XRD, mineralogical equipment, carbon coating tools

Responsibilities

Coordinate sample preparation and associated staff; perform QC/QA on samples and data; assist with instrument setup and carbon coating; process data and write testwork reports; evaluate results and interpret data; plan and structure task achievements; ensure effective use of equipment and facilities; adhere to quality and safety requirements.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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