Head of Mineralogy — Lead, Coordinate & Deliver Quality Projects

Sgs; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Head of Department for Mineralogy to lead the Bryanston/Randfontein operations. You will oversee daily technical coordination, equipment uptime (XRD, AUTOSEM, microscopes) and resource planning, while delivering high‑quality reports to clients.

The role requires a B.Sc(Hons) in Geology with 7–10 years of relevant experience, strong project and people management, and good financial acumen. Travel between Bryanston and Randfontein may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day technical coordination and operation of the Mineralogy division, including operation and maintenance of the XRD and AUTOSEM.
• Ensure efficient running of mineralogical equipment with very low downtime.
• Assist management with work routing, changes, workflow improvements and resource utilization.
• Take on technical projects as workload requires and assist in meeting TAT and project execution.
• Coordinate with the mineralogist for internal/external projects and for other divisions.
• Support HR in training, recruitment and discipline within Bryanston.
• Ensure quality control of mineralogical data and high-quality reports delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with results evaluation, troubleshooting and staying current with Mineralogy trends.
• Provide input for technical proposals and CAPEX needs; arrange division talks and ensure quality benchmarks.
• Act on behalf of the Mineralogy Manager when required and participate in succession planning.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Financial skills

Communication

People management

Education

B.Sc(Honours) in Geology

Tools

XRD

AUTOSEM

Optical Microscopes

Carbon Coater

Job description

SGS is seeking a Head of Department for Mineralogy to lead the Bryanston/Randfontein operations. You will oversee daily technical coordination, equipment uptime (XRD, AUTOSEM, microscopes) and resource planning, while delivering high‑quality reports to clients.

The role requires a B.Sc(Hons) in Geology with 7–10 years of relevant experience, strong project and people management, and good financial acumen. Travel between Bryanston and Randfontein may be required.