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Opportunity with Purpose.
Manufacturing & Industrial · Verified
Employer: Rand Refinery
Location: JHB East Rand, Gauteng
Division: Technical & Quality Assurance · Job Grade: C – Lower
Employment type: Fixed-Term Contract · 12 Months
Reference: 20006481
Closing date: 12 October 2026
Salary: Market Related · Work Level: Skilled
EE Position: Yes
About the Job
Rand Refinery is looking for a Junior Metallurgist to support the operation of its Physical Metallurgical Laboratory.
The role involves metallurgical analysis, technical investigations, research and quality assurance activities. The successful candidate will also provide technical support to manufacturing operations and contribute to continuous improvement within refining and fabrication processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct routine metallurgical analyses on different samples.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Physical Metallurgical Laboratory.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and maintain stock levels.
• Obtain supplier quotations when required.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly physical stock counts of precious metals and other valuable materials.
• Plan, conduct and report on metallurgical testing and technical investigations.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Research and evaluate technologies that could improve laboratory and manufacturing processes.
• Produce technical reports, scopes of work, standard operating procedures and laboratory manuals.
• Maintain laboratory document management and records.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and laboratory quality requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure equipment operates according to specification.
Minimum Requirements
• Matric and/or National Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, with a focus on physical metallurgy.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant metallurgical laboratory or related industry experience.
• Experience conducting metallurgical analyses, investigations and test work.
• Exposure to laboratory quality systems and technical reporting.
• Knowledge of metallurgical laboratory operations and manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
Skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, Email and SAP skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Sound decision-making and attention to detail.
• Innovative mindset and continuous improvement focus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Knowledge
• Physical metallurgy principles.
• Metallurgical testing methodologies.
• Laboratory operations.
• Quality assurance and quality control principles.
• ISO 9001:2015 standards and quality management systems.
• Precious metals testing and analysis techniques.
• Related laboratory equipment.
• SHEQ requirements, safety procedures and laboratory risk management.
Vacancy Details
Division: Technical & Quality Assurance
Job Grade: C – Lower
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Reference: 20006481
Closing Date: 12 October 2026
Location: JHB East Rand
Salary: Market Related
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