Quality Services Business Unit Manager (Laboratory Management / Base Metals / Fire Assay / Mineral Processing / Analytical Chemistry) – Gauteng, South Africa

Reference Number: 494-1110LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Business Unit Manager who is qualified in analytical chemistry and has a background in laboratory management across multiple locations for base metals and various other commodities, to lead their Quality Laboratory Services team based out of Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Scientists, Laboratory Technicians and Quality Specialists to ensure effective and efficient management of operations and quality assurance processes across all laboratory locations and sites.
• Creating and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, service delivery, quality and safety.
• Team management, reviews and development.
• Budgeting, cost, resource and inventory control.
• Ensuring each laboratory adheres to quality performance, proficiency and budget requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and strict operating protocols.
• Investigating and resolving quality and non-conformity issues.
• Conducting regular audits and inspections of lab facilities.
• Mentoring and training of subordinates.
• Marketing of services to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with the sales team.
• Designing, setting up and commissioning both fixed and mobile labs.
• Compiling management reports.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry or similar qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management preferred.
• Well-versed in regulatory standards, legal compliance, technical risk management and lab maintenance.
• 10 years minimum previous experience in a management role within an analytical laboratory for base metals and various other commodities in the mining sector.
• Well-versed in fire assay and XRT.
• Experience at HOD or Business Unit Level.
• Strong experience in the management of multiple operations and teams.
• Experience in a services provider environment.
• Experience in consulting and design in laboratories and laboratory flow.
• Computer literate in MS Office, quality management software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, employee relations, people and financial management skills.
• Travel required in South Africa and internationally as needed.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at [email protected]

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

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