Our client in the mining industry is seeking two experienced and safety-conscious Laboratory Supervisors to oversee laboratory personnel and daily shift operations at its mining operation near Rustenburg.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise laboratory personnel and coordinate daily shift activities.
Manage employee performance, training, competency, attendance and overtime.
Ensure accurate sampling, sample preparation, testing and reporting.
Conduct planned task observations and maintain quality-control standards.
Monitor analytical accuracy and investigate deviations.
Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, customer specifications and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
Assist with XRF method development, calibration and validation.
Inspect, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Complete and verify laboratory records, checklists and shift handovers.
Conduct risk assessments and promote compliance with SHE requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, safety, quality and turnaround times.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or BSc in Chemistry.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory Management System training.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal Auditing training.
At least five years’ experience in a production laboratory.
Proven experience implementing and maintaining an ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System.
Experience within an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory.
Experience operating and developing analytical methods using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF).
Experience with ICP-OES and wet chemistry analysis.
Sound knowledge of sampling, sample preparation and sample-handling procedures.
Must be willing to work shifts.
Must be medically fit.
Candidates must arrange their own transport to and from work.
