Assistant (Lab) Jobs at Glencore offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in laboratory operations and the mining industry. This position is ideal for candidates who have a strong work ethic, good analytical skills, and experience working in a heavy industrial environment. Successful candidates will assist with laboratory sample preparation, testing processes, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping while supporting efficient laboratory operations.
Position Details
- Company: Glencore
- Job Title: Assistant (Lab)
- Reference Number: LIOHR455
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Mining
- Location: Lion Smelter, Steelpoort, Limpopo
- Salary: Market Related
- Closing Date: 8 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for the Assistant (Lab) Jobs should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a heavy industry environment
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work shifts
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow laboratory procedures
Skills Required
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Laboratory support
- Sample preparation
- Analytical skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Water sampling
- Housekeeping
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Organisation skills
- Quality control
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Prepare laboratory samples for testing
- Perform screening analysis
- Conduct moisture determination
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Carry out water sampling
- Crush, split, and weigh samples
- Maintain sample storage areas
- Perform laboratory housekeeping duties
- Follow laboratory safety and quality procedures
- Work rotational shifts as required
Why Apply
Joining Glencore offers you the opportunity to:
- Build a career with a leading global mining company
- Gain valuable laboratory and mining industry experience
- Develop practical laboratory skills
- Work in a professional and safety-focused environment
- Access career development opportunities
- Be part of a high-performing operations team
Important Information
- Closing Date: 8 August 2026
- Position based at Lion Smelter, Steelpoort, Limpopo.
- Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
- A minimum of 1 year of heavy industry experience is required.
- This position involves shift work.