Metallurgical Sampler

How2Apply Talent Network
Rustenburg, North West
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Full-time Mining
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Job Description

Keep throughput up and the plant stable at the gold processing plant near Rustenburg. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Rustenburg (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

  • Clean spillage and keep walkways free of hazards
  • Watch mill loads, cell levels and densities on the SCADA screens
  • Clear blocked chutes safely under isolation
  • Log plant readings and downtime on the shift log
  • Check pumps, cyclones and thickeners on the plant walk
  • Adjust reagent dosing and air flow to hit recovery targets
  • Hand over the plant to the next shift with a clear status report

You'll need

  • Basic computer skills for SCADA screens and logs
  • Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays
  • At least 1 year operating a processing plant
  • MQA minerals processing certificate at NQF 2 or higher
  • Grade 12 with mathematics and physical science

Nice if you have

  • Control room experience
  • Forklift or overhead crane licence

What's in it for you

  • Transport from surrounding towns
  • Shift allowances and overtime
  • Learnership opportunities toward a metallurgy qualification

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): Grade 12 certificate with results, MQA processing certificate plus ID copy certified by a police station or commissioner of oaths.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • Say which plant sections you have run: crushing, milling, flotation or DMS. Recruiters match you to the open section.
  • If you have worked in a control room, say which system and how many hours a shift you ran it.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRustenburg, North West
CategoryMining
Experience3+ years
Posted26 September 2026
Closing Date1 November 2026
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