Head of Department - Mineralogy

SGS; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Head of Department in Mineralogy to lead day-to-day technical operations, ensure high-quality data and reports, and coordinate with external clients as well as internal divisions.

The role requires 7–10 years in mineralogy, a Geology degree, and proven project management and supervisory experience. Travel between Bryanston and Randfontein may be needed to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Honours in Geology required.
• 7–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Project management and supervisory experience an added advantage.
• Good communication, people and financial skills; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day technical operations of the Mineralogy division, including XRD and AUTOSEM.
• Ensure efficient operation of mineralogical equipment with low downtime.
• Assist management with workflow optimization and resource utilization.
• Take on technical projects as workload requires.
• Support achievement of turnaround time and technical execution of projects.
• Coordinate with the mineralogist for project execution for external clients and other divisions.
• Develop and supervise HR in Bryanston including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Ensure quality control of mineralogical data and timely, budget-compliant reports.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Communication

People skills

Financial skills

Time management

Education

B.Sc Honours in Geology

Tools

XRD

AUTOSEM

Optical Microscope

Job description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around theworld.

Job Description

To perform the role of Head of Department (HoD) within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the HOD in Mineralogy in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined.

• Responsible for the day-to-day technical coordination and operation of the Mineralogy division, including operation and maintenance of the XRD and AUTOSEMs.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the mineralogical equipment (AUTOSEM, XRD, Optical Microscopes, Carbon Coater etc) with very low downtime.
• Assist management with work routing, formulating changes, improving workflow and maximum utilisation of resources in the department.
• Will need to take on some technical projects as needed when the workload requires it.
• Assist management in achieving TAT and the technical execution of all projects in the division.
• Coordinate with the mineralogist for the best execution of Mineralogy projects to external clients, as well as for projects for the Metallurgy and geochemistry divisions.
• Assist management with the development, effective utilisation and supervision of human resources in Bryanston, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Responsible for the quality control of accurate mineralogical data and high-quality technical reports delivered on schedule and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction for all projects in Mineralogy
• Assist with results evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Keep abreast of new trends and current developments in Mineralogy.
• Provide input for larger technical proposals for complex deposits and appropriate mineralogy approaches.
• Work is scheduled and carried out promptly, and relevant quality benchmarks are maintained for the mineralogist team to execute work in Bryanston.
• Responsible for arranging technical talks of projects (from Staff) within the division monthly to include the sample preparation team at the Bryanston office.
• Provide input in CAPEX needs of the Mineralogy Division (All operations) to the Mineralogy Manager as and when needed to improve operations.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by the direct line manager.
• Part of the succession plan for the Mineralogy Operations. Will need to act on behalf of the Mineralogy Manager when needed.

Qualifications

Qualification and Skills

• B.ScHonours in Geology.
• Candidate must have 7–10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Project management and supervisory experience will be an added advantage.
• Good communication, people and financial skills
• Project and Time Management skill

Additional Information

• The position requires the HOD to travel between Bryanston and Randfontein operations for meetings when required.
• Production
• Quality management system
• Health and Safety
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect services' quality (integrity) and report the situation to a higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

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