The posting
About Us:
Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection and material handling equipment. The company’s 900+ employees provide trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate and other processing industries. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, Eriez designs, manufactures, and markets on six continents through 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries and an extensive sales representative network.
About the Role:
The role is based in South Africa and will provide technical support for external pilot trials at customer and partner sites worldwide in response to Eriez requirements whilst assisting with plant audits, sampling campaigns, troubleshooting and process improvement activities. Stakeholder relationship building with customers, laboratories, site teams and internal stakeholders are an integral part of this role including one of a professional brand ambassador for the Eriez Mining division through dependable technical service, effective communication and conduct consistently in line with Eriez values.
Description:
- Plan, prepare and conduct metallurgical laboratory and pilot-scale test programmes in accordance with approved procedures, test objectives and project schedules.
- Complete task-based risk assessments, pre-use inspections and safety checks; use the required personal protective equipment; and stop or escalate unsafe work.
- Prepare, label, track and preserve samples; operate test equipment correctly; record operating conditions and observations; and maintain accurate chain-of-custody and test records.
- Monitor test quality, identify anomalous results or equipment deviations, troubleshoot within the role’s competence and escalate material risks or technical issues promptly.
- Support mobilization, installation, commissioning, operation and demobilization of external pilot trials at customer and partner sites worldwide, in accordance with Eriez and client requirements.
- Assist with plant audits, surveys, sampling campaigns, mass-balance data collection, equipment inspections and the identification of process improvement opportunities.
- Analyse and validate test data, prepare tables and graphs, and contribute to technically sound conclusions and recommendations under appropriate engineering supervision.
- Prepare clear, accurate and timely test reports, field-service reports, audit inputs, trial updates and supporting technical documentation.
- Maintain laboratory and pilot equipment, consumables, calibration records, housekeeping and readiness for scheduled work and travel.
Requirements
- Safety and compliance: Consistently complies with Eriez, client and statutory SHEQ requirements; completes required risk assessments and inspections; and reports hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
- Test quality: Produces traceable, complete and repeatable test records, with samples, calculations, operating data and quality checks captured accurately and in accordance with approved methods.
- Delivery: Completes assigned laboratory, pilot, field and audit activities safely and within agreed scope, schedule and budget, communicating constraints or deviations early.
- Reporting: Submits accurate, well-structured and technically defensible reports and updates by agreed deadlines, with clear findings, limitations and recommended actions.
- Equipment readiness: Keeps assigned laboratory and pilot equipment safe, clean, serviceable and appropriately calibrated, and manages consumables to avoid preventable delays.
- Customer and stakeholder support: Provides professional, responsive and practical support; maintains constructive working relationships; and receives positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Global field support: Maintains travel readiness, adapts to site conditions and cultures, follows customer protocols and represents Eriez consistently during international assignments.
- Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ): Ensures compliance with Eriez/ Client SHEQ responsibilities, comply with statutory legislation requirements
- Continuous improvement and conduct: Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, confidentiality, accountability and alignment with Eriez values, while contributing practical improvements and sharing technical learning.
Benefits
Salary: Negotiable (Total Cost to Company)
Benefits include:
Medical Aid
Provident Fund / Group Life / Income Protection
Company Cell Phone
13th Cheque
Travel Allowance
Study Assistance Program
Travel both locally and internationally
ERIEZ SOUTH AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 NOVEMBER 2026
