GAMICO Ltd is a mining company operating the Bashyamba tin mine, one of the largest tin producers in Rwanda, situated in Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District. GAMICO has been in existence for approximately 10 years and has a vision to industrialize and professionalize its mines. The company plans to recruit professionals who will join its team.

The Management of GAMICO Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting competent, qualified, and experienced staff for the following position:

PLANT SAMPLER

1. Job Brief

The Plant Sampler is responsible for collecting, preparing, and recording representative samples from various stages of the gravity separation plant—including feed, intermediate, and final products from shaking tables, jigs, and spiral concentrators. The role ensures that all samples are accurate and timely to support metallurgical accounting, process control, and performance monitoring.

2. Responsibilities

The Plant Sampler has the following key responsibilities:

• Collect samples from designated sampling points across the feed bin, shaking tables, jigs, and spiral circuits in accordance with the plant sampling schedule and procedures.
• Ensure samples are representative, correctly labeled, and logged for traceability.
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis, including drying, splitting, and compositing as required.
• Deliver samples to the metallurgical or assay laboratory and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Conduct basic field measurements (e.g., density, moisture, flow rate, or pulp solids).
• Monitor plant streams visually and report any abnormalities in feed distribution, water balance, or product grade.
• Keep sampling stations, collection equipment, and sample preparation areas clean and organized.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality standards in the sampling and handling of materials.
• Record and report sampling data, shift observations, and any incidents in logbooks.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

3. Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• A2 Degree in Sciences from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional Certification or Diploma in Plant, Mining or Laboratory Operations is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year working experience in mineral processing (gravity concentration).is highly preferred.

Skills

• Familiarity with shaking tables, jigging units, and spiral concentrators operation.
• Knowledge of sampling theory and techniques for metallurgical balance purposes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work safely under minimal supervision.
• Physical fitness and willing to work overtime.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

• Collect samples from designated sampling points across the feed bin, shaking tables, jigs, and spiral circuits in accordance with the plant sampling schedule and procedures.
• Ensure samples are representative, correctly labeled, and logged for traceability.
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis, including drying, splitting, and compositing as required.
• Deliver samples to the metallurgical or assay laboratory and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Conduct basic field measurements (e.g., density, moisture, flow rate, or pulp solids).
• Monitor plant streams visually and report any abnormalities in feed distribution, water balance, or product grade.
• Keep sampling stations, collection equipment, and sample preparation areas clean and organized.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality standards in the sampling and handling of materials.
• Record and report sampling data, shift observations, and any incidents in logbooks.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

• Familiarity with shaking tables, jigging units, and spiral concentrators operation.
• Knowledge of sampling theory and techniques for metallurgical balance purposes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work safely under minimal supervision.
• Physical fitness and willing to work overtime.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

• A2 Degree in Sciences from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional Certification or Diploma in Plant, Mining or Laboratory Operations is an advantage.