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Mining Lab Manager

R 90 000 - R 91 666 a month
Kone Staffing Solutions
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the facility’s SHE documentation and records.
  • Drive a zero-harm workplace by embedding SHE principles into all activities, ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable working environment.
  • Promote continuous improvement to enhance SHE performance across the facility.
  • In collaboration with the Impact Area Manager, develop and implement a comprehensive business plan that supports operational efficiency, sustainable growth, impact, and facility resilience. This includes strategy development across human capital, finances, technology, and commercialization.
  • Promote and uphold the integrity of maintenance systems and data management, including the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Provide expert guidance on investigating and resolving technical issues.
  • Advise internal and external stakeholders on best practices related to the facility’s services.
  • Liaise with customers to address service-related concerns and enhance the facility’s reputation.
  • Monitor and manage equipment to meet current operational needs and anticipate future resource requirements as part of annual business planning.
  • Enforce compliance with quality assurance processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and corrective actions where necessary.
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of quality systems to meet ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements.
  • · Lead, mentor, and coach employees, fostering growth, development, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and nurture high-performing, self-managed teams that take collective responsibility for achieving facility and organizational goals.
  • Prepare annual budgets for the three laboratories and contribute to the overall operational budget of the cluster.
  • Implement cost containment strategies to prevent operating losses and enhance facility profitability.
  • Drive cost-effective service delivery across the facility’s value chain while maintaining high-quality standards.

Requirements:

  • Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the facility’s SHE documentation and records.
  • Drive a zero-harm workplace by embedding SHE principles into all activities, ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable working environment.
  • Promote continuous improvement to enhance SHE performance across the facility.
  • In collaboration with the Impact Area Manager, develop and implement a comprehensive business plan that supports operational efficiency, sustainable growth, impact, and facility resilience. This includes strategy development across human capital, finances, technology, and commercialization.
  • Promote and uphold the integrity of maintenance systems and data management, including the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Provide expert guidance on investigating and resolving technical issues.
  • Advise internal and external stakeholders on best practices related to the facility’s services.
  • Liaise with customers to address service-related concerns and enhance the facility’s reputation.
  • Monitor and manage equipment to meet current operational needs and anticipate future resource requirements as part of annual business planning.
  • Enforce compliance with quality assurance processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and corrective actions where necessary.
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of quality systems to meet ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements.
  • · Lead, mentor, and coach employees, fostering growth, development, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and nurture high-performing, self-managed teams that take collective responsibility for achieving facility and organizational goals.
  • Prepare annual budgets for the three laboratories and contribute to the overall operational budget of the cluster.
  • Implement cost containment strategies to prevent operating losses and enhance facility profitability.
  • Drive cost-effective service delivery across the facility’s value chain while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Knowledge Of Usage Of Laboratory Equipment.
  • Knowledge Of Laboratory Procedures And Processes
  • Sound Financial Management.
  • Sound Project Management And Systems Skills
  • SHE Management Systems And Processes
  • · A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical engineering with at least eight years of work experience in mechanical/ electrical engineering, with a minimum of five (5) years in either mining, heavy machinery, laboratory, or technical environment.
  • Certificate in ISO 17025 laboratory systems.
  • Project Management certification/accreditation or short course would be advantageous.
  • Certificates in laboratory method validation and internal audit would be advantageous.
  • Professional registration with ECSA would be advantageous.
  • Experience in managing a business with a minimum of R 30 million annual revenue.
  • Experience in SHE management systems and processes.
  • Familiarity with the function and troubleshooting of many types of laboratory equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse team, including performance management.
  • Operational planning & implementation.
  • Resource planning & optimization.
  • Sound project management and systems skills.
  • Knowledge of the usage of Laboratory Equipment.
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Procedures and Processes
  • Knowledge of all relevant SHE legislations such as OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45001, ISO 14001.
  • Good interpersonal and team skills and the ability to build and maintain solid working relationships.
  • Sound financial management.
  • All international qualifications require an evaluation report/certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • · A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical engineering with at least eight years of work experience in mechanical/ electrical engineering, with a minimum of five (5) years in either mining, heavy machinery, laboratory, or technical environment.
  • Certificate in ISO 17025 laboratory systems.
  • Project Management certification/accreditation or short course would be advantageous.
  • Certificates in laboratory method validation and internal audit would be advantageous.
  • Professional registration with ECSA would be advantageous.
  • Experience in managing a business with a minimum of R 30 million annual revenue.
  • Experience in SHE management systems and processes.
  • Familiarity with the function and troubleshooting of many types of laboratory equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse team, including performance management.
  • Operational planning & implementation.
  • Resource planning & optimization.
  • Sound project management and systems skills.
  • Knowledge of the usage of Laboratory Equipment.
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Procedures and Processes
  • Knowledge of all relevant SHE legislations such as OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45001, ISO 14001.
  • Good interpersonal and team skills and the ability to build and maintain solid working relationships.
  • Sound financial management.
  • All international qualifications require an evaluation report/certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
29 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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