Graduate Chemist – B2GOLD NAMIBIA
Location: Otjiwarongo | Closing date: 28 September 2025
Graduate Chemist (24 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: b2gld_000213
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Graduate Chemist will assist in developing, directing, and coordinating the quality assurance/quality control program at the B2Gold Otjikoto laboratory.
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain historical quality records, perform laboratory quality control tests, and ensure compliance with procedures.
- Train employees in analytical methods, techniques, and standard laboratory procedures.
- Manage and resolve complex customer complaints while assisting laboratory staff.
- Perform calculations, prepare reports, and enter test results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Prepare chemical solutions, test samples such as bullion and geological materials, and conduct specialised analyses.
- Support the chemist team by acting in their absence, providing technical support, and assisting in the development of QA/QC procedures, new methods, and control charts.
Safety, Health and Environment
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with the Namibian Mining Act (Labour Act, Ordinance, Minerals Act, and Explosives Act) and Regulation clauses applicable to the work area.
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (or equivalent qualification, NQF 6)
- A BSc in Chemistry will be an advantage
- A valid Code B driver’s licence will be an advantage
Women and persons from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply
