Mineralogist - South Africa

Responsibilities
• Control all activities related to an assigned project, including coordination of sample preparation and associated staff, QC/QA of samples prepared, data acquisition using available mineralogical equipment and QC/QA of the data, liaison with all other departments, divisions and subcontractors involved
• Data processing/control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with minimal input from the line manager and report writing.
• Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved, implies the planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 3 months
• Evaluation of results and interpretation.
• Management, training and direction of technical support staff in quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
• Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality
• Assist with the planning, set-up, commissioning and operation of mineralogical instruments, such as XRD, QEMSCAN and optical microscopes.
• Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record testwork results and data
• Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment, facilities and good housekeeping.

Requirements
• BSc. Hons in Geology
• Experience in the use of XRD, QEMSCAN and Optical Microscopes
• Strong report writing skills

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM283

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted