Section Manager Fire Assay and sample Prep

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day management planning coordination and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample Preparation.
• Responsible for planning reviewing and monitoring capital revenue and expense budgeting.
• Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments.
• Maintain monitor procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements.
• Responsible for sample routing formulating changes improving workflow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.
• Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation.
• Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities including breakdowns maintenance repairs and servicing according to internal schedules.
• Responsible for development effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department including training recruitment and disciplinary issues.
• Keeping abreast of new trends and current developments in Analytical Science.
• Attending client meetings liaising with clients when required.
•  Assisting with results evaluation and validation.
• Ensuring that bowl weights are reported on a weekly basis to the Quality Manager by the Sample Prep Supervisor.
• Determine manage and drive initiatives in order to implement and monitor accreditation requirements as per SGS and ISO17025 requirements.
• Responsible for Health and Safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample prep departments;
• Ensuring that company policies are adhered to by all staff and communicating any changes to these policies to the staff.
• Complying and conforming to the QHSE policy of the company;
• Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system.
• Must comply with and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications :

 Education

• BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field.
• Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
• Validating and reporting results.
• Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.

Competencies

• Good planning co-ordination and management skills.
• Good team management and motivation skills
• Strong and assertive leadership skills while maintaining good staff relationships.

Additional Information :

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time