Job Vacancy For Senior Officer, Assaying

We are a state institution within Ghana’s precious mineral trade sector, mandated to oversee, regulate, and undertake the trading, assay and export of gold, promote value addition to the country's gold resources, support the accumulation of gold reserves, and generate foreign exchange for the country.





As a dynamic and forward-looking public entity specialising in gold and other precious mineral operations, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth in line with national priorities.





If you are passionate about contributing to the transformation of Ghana’s precious mineral trading sector and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career, we invite you to explore the following opportunities across our operational functions.





Title: Senior Officer, Assaying


Reports To: Principal Officer, Technical





Job Summary:





Responsible for supporting the assay unit in ensuring accurate and reliable testing of gold and precious metals, including conducting assays, maintaining quality standards, and upholding the integrity of gold-related activities.





Key Responsibilities:





• Conduct testing of gold samples using techniques such as fire assay, wet chemistry, XRF analysis, and other relevant methods.


• Ensure accurate metal composition and purity determination for licensing or regulatory purposes.


• Assist in the validation and verification of new testing methods to ensure accuracy and reliability.


• Follow quality control protocols to ensure consistency in assay results.


• Assist in maintaining compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.


• Support audits of laboratory processes and equipment to ensure adherence to standards.





Qualification Required & Experience





Skills and Qualifications:





• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, Material Science, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.


• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in assaying and metallurgical analysis.


• Knowledge of assay techniques such as fire assay, wet chemistry, XRF analysis, and other analytical methods for precious metals.


• Proficiency in laboratory management software and data analysis tools.


• Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing precious metal testing and certification.


• Ethical and responsible in maintaining integrity in assay results and sample handling.





Location: Accra