Job Title: Assayer
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-EE-02-13
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Responsible for conducting laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition and grade of mineral samples.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sample Preparation and Testing: Prepare mineral samples including all processes from the Bucking room to assaying, and performing chemical analyses to determine mineral content using techniques like XRF, ICP-MS, AAS and fire assay.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure reliable and accurate assay results.
- Data Reporting: Document results in detailed assay reports and collaborate with geologists to interpret findings.
- Lab Management: Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and manage inventory of reagents and consumables.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all assays comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Any other task as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honor’s Degree in either Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Geology, Mineral Analytical Science or related field.
- Four (4) years of experience in assaying, particularly in precious and base metals.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques (e.g., fire assay, AAS, ICP-MS) and laboratory management software.
- Certification in assaying or a related field is a plus.
- Ability to work in a controlled laboratory environment with hazardous chemicals.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills for interpreting assay results.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sample analysis.
- Clear communication to present assay data and findings to geological teams.
- Age: 25-35 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.