Senior Metallurgist: Gold and Biometallurgy

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company in Gauteng is seeking a senior metallurgist. In this role, you will oversee staff activities, manage projects, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience, along with strong communication and time management skills. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the relevant field.
• Drive projects to completion within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control all activities of staff.
• Monitor consumable levels and expenses.
• Evaluate results and interpret data.

Skills

Good people and communication skills

Project management

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Work ethic

Hands-on accountability

Education

B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy

Job description

Overview

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Main purpose of the job

To perform the role of senior metallurgist within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior metallurgist in the Gold and Biometallurgy division in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff and liaise with all relevant Departments.
• Data processing / control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with minimal input from the line manager. This includes writing up reports, be it progressive or final.
• Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved. This implies planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 3 months.
• Responsible for monitoring of consumable levels within the Gold and Biometallurgy division and expenses in conjunction with the divisional manager.
• Evaluation of results and interpretation thereof.
• The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed.
• Management, training and direction of subordinates in quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
• Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality.
• Oversee weekend test-work and monitoring of the tests over weekends and public holidays, if required.
• Assist with the planning, set–up, commissioning and operation of all gold and Biometallurgical testwork
• Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record laboratory test work results and associated data.
• Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities with good housekeeping.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task(s) as assigned by the direct line manager.

Specific authorities

• 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 a higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services 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.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

Qualifications

Education

• B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in the relevant field.

Competencies

• Good people and communication skills. Must not be afraid to communicate relevant details and specifics with key stake holders, be it internal or external Clients, colleagues, seniors or subordinates alike.
• Reputation to drive projects to completion within specified time lines i.e. at all times displaying a sense of urgency to meet or exceed the Client’s requirements.
• Ability to work fast and accurate by implementing good time management skills.
• Work neat and organized by keeping all equipment, files and associated paperwork in its place.
• To have an unwavering work ethic thereby building trust in a courteous manner.
• Must be “hands-on” and take accountability when conducting any projects ascribed to him/her.