RG Technical Assistant (Reactive Ground)

Job Purpose

Ensure quality control requirements are met by timeous analytical method of analysis on production blends against a set specification. QC approval or rejection of blends / verification of traded material against supplier specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Product Quality and Risk Prevention
• Daily Reactive ground testing (ISO thermal and temperature ramping tests)
• Analyses of incoming Tanker delivery’s (Physical QC Analysis)
• Conduct routine QAQC tests on emulsion and EGA delivery’s
• Sampling of reactive ground for analysis throughout to pit area. (waste and ore bodies)
• Prevention of non-conforming product from being dispatched to customer.

2. Test sample reliability

• Daily Calibration of laboratory instruments

• Maintenance of external calibrations of lab equipment

• Preparation and Standardization of reagents for reactive ground testing. 

• Acidic soil Value analyses, including XRF mineralisation vale testing 

• Packing / storing / maintaining of test samples

3. Laboratory Compliance and HSE operating/work requirements

• Review and updating of Laboratory Work Instructions

• Ensure all SHEQ requirements are adhered to (Waste Management / Proper storage of chemicals (compatibility) / Safety)

• Verification of manufacturing and expiry date on batch sticker to information ensure consistency between batch sticker and COA

4. Administration and Reporting

• Ensure that all test reports are sent out timeously 

• Communicate to all relevant stake holders regarding sample results. 

• Processing of requisitions on D365 for reagents and consumables

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in structural geology, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• Degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.

• 3 years ‘experience in mining and blasting environment.

Key Skills

• Reactive Ground Testing
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Laboratory Analysis
• XRF Analysis
• Instrument Calibration
• Sample Collection and Management
• SHEQ Compliance
• Data Reporting
• Chemical Handling
• D365 Systems

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To apply for the above position please submit your Complete Cover letter, CV and Certified Certificates to:  

Carol.Lishomwa@bme.co.za 

Muwina.Kalumiana@bme.co.za

1. Please use the Job title as the subject of your e-mail  
2. Closing Date: 14/08/2026

BME is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, or background. Selection will be based strictly on merit, qualifications and operational requirements.