118 Jobs in Kathu
Emergency Service - BAA/BLS
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Our client, a leader in the healthcare industry, is currently looking for a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA/BLS) to work part-time shifts at a private emergency services facility in KATHU in Northern Cape province.
OverviewThe position is for a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA/BLS) working part-time shifts at a private emergency services facility located in KATHU, Northern Cape .
Seniority level- Entry level
- Part-time
- Other
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#J-18808-LjbffrGeneral Manager: Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club
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General Manager: Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club — PGA of Canada
Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club is a premier 18-hole, par-72 championship course located just north of Toronto in East Gwillimbury. The club offers top-tier practice facilities, including a unique Aqua Range, and a strong reputation for course conditions and guest service. It is a destination for golfers of all skill levels, and also serves as a venue for private events, including banquets, corporate functions, and weddings.
Location: Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club
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Responsibilities- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the golf course, including maintenance, golf operations, hospitality services, and events
- Supervise department heads (F&B, golf operations, grounds keeping, banquet and events) to ensure coordinated operations
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures to maintain service excellence
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Lead strategic planning and manage all Club operations and facilities, including the golf course, pro shop, F&B, maintenance and staff management
- Oversee the Superintendent, Director of Golf Operations, Executive/Head Chef, Golf Shop Manager, and Events Manager
- Prepare, manage and monitor annual budgets for all departments
- Track and analyze revenue streams (fees, memberships, pro shop sales, F&B) to identify opportunities for growth
- Approve purchases, control costs, and ensure efficient allocation of resources
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for ownership
- Recruit, train, mentor and evaluate staff across all departments
- Conduct regular staff meetings and foster a positive, collaborative work environment
- Ensure proper scheduling and staffing levels for peak and non-peak seasons
- Collaborate with marketing to promote the facility through advertising, events, and community outreach
- Develop partnerships with local businesses and community organizations
- Oversee tournaments scheduling, corporate outings, and special events to drive revenue
- Maintain course quality and playability
- Oversee clubhouse maintenance, renovations, and other projects
- Ensure facilities are clean, safe, and appealing to members and guests
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
- Minimum of 5+ years as a general manager or in a management position at a golf club
- Excellent communications, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in golf management software
- Financial, budgetary and accounting management skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage personnel and meet financial targets with proven experience managing financial results
- Ability to build and maintain member relationships
- Strong knowledge of golf industry operations and trends
- Inspiring and dynamic leadership with the ability to promote team spirit
- Hardworking with good priority management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Versatility, autonomy and a strong sense of initiative
Base annual salary of approximately $100,000.00 – to be determined based on experience. Benefits/Perks to be discussed.
ApplicationPlease send your application in complete confidentiality to Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for an initial interview will be contacted.
#J-18808-LjbffrArea Sales Consultant
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Salary:
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Recruiter:
The Recruitment Guy
Job Ref:
TRG 2351 (Kathu)
Date posted:
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Location:
kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
Salary:
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
SUMMARY:
An experienced AREA SALES CONSULTANT is required for permanent employment based in Kathu.
- Maximize Sales in agreed territory
- Develop & grow market share and identify new market segments
- Timely and Accurate administration and Reporting
Title: Area Sales Consultant
Area: Kathu
Industry: Industrial Rental Hire / Material Handling
Ref No.: TRG 2351
Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
An experienced AREA SALES CONSULTANT is required for permanent employment based in Kathu .
- Maximize Sales in agreed territory
- Develop & grow market share and identify new market segments
- Timely and Accurate administration and Reporting
Maximize sales in the agreed territory
- Achieve/exceed monthly sales/machine targets which will be evaluated monthly
- Call on Customers in a corporate/office environment when necessary
- Call on Customers on sites and perform audits on machines as well as site inspections
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Customers
- Do demonstrations of machines on site for Customers to promote the products and services and achieve the minimum quantity of demos per week as per the Company standards
- Do presentations to Customers on our products and services when necessary
- Ensure a consistent strong sales pipeline
- Ensure excellent planning of territory management
- Ensure time planning and management is maximized
- Weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasting to be done
- Attend weekly sales meetings
- Know your sites and customer’s needs
- Call on Customers that hire from Competitors weekly and feedback information at weekly sales meetings
- Report on lost orders weekly at sales meetings
- Maximize every opportunity with every Customer interaction i.e. promote products and services
- Understand the products and applications
- Understand the Customer’s needs and sell the correct application to suit those needs
- Open new accounts monthly as per the Company standards
- Ensure good consistent communication with the hire desk daily
- Professional, knowledgeable and applicable delivery of V.P.
- Target Customers within a market segment we already sell to ensure you maximize growth in that sector in that area
- Identify new market segments in the agreed area and sell the products and services to those potential Customers
- Follow up on all enquiries daily/weekly to ensure no opportunities are lost (Admin to supply daily)
- Complete daily and weekly planners to ensure excellent time and territory management
- Complete site management forms
- Follow up on Customer queries
- Ensure any Customer administrative requirements are completed on site as and when necessary
- Deliver invoices to Customers when necessary
- Do presentation on PowerPoint for Customers
- Ensure the system is updated on a daily/weekly basis with all the requires information on Customers, as well as information on competitor’s rates, activities and advertising
- To ensure that a professional image is always projected, i.e. grooming and company vehicle
- To ensure that the quality of service that the company provides and the satisfaction of its customers, are treated with the utmost importance at all times
- To promote the company and do everything possible to enhance its image
- To ensure that all duties are carried out safely and in accordance with all company and legal requirements
- To work in harmony with other employees in the Company
- To ensure that confidentiality in all company matters is maintained
- To produce other information as required and to carry out other duties either directly or indirectly as requested by your manager from time to time
- Compliance to standard operation guidelines of the company
- A position related tertiary qualification (adv) + Grade 12 (Matric)
- 3 Years Sales experience within a corporate or semi-corporate, business to business environment
- Proven record of accomplishment of increasing revenue and growing market share
- Mining/Construction/ (light & heavy) Industrial experience an advantage
- Customer service
- Rental industry / Material handling exp.
- Knowledge of work of height machinery and equipment
- CRM
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Microsoft Office
- Organizing and Planning
- Problem Solving skills
- Verbal skills
- Facilitation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Persuasion skills
- Selling skills
- Influencing
- Socially confident
- Focused on results
- Contentious
- Achieving
- Competitive
- Open
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
- Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2351
- Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
- (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
- (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
- (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
- (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
- (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
- Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Sales and Business Development
- Industries Advertising Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrChief Engineer 2.13.3.2- mining plant - workshops, TMM, civil services
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Chief Engineer 2.13.3.2- mining plant - workshops, TMM, civil services
Recruiter:
MECS Africa
Job Ref:
JHB /LB
Date posted:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Location:
Kathu, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client in Khatu is seeking to employ a Chief Engineer to manage and implement the engineering and maintenance service strategy for their central workshop, civil services, and TMM equipment and ensure the integrity of technical information.
EE targets apply
POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
You will implement the equipment maintenance strategy to align with the production profile.
Asset management
Maintenance planning and execution
Performance monitoring and reporting
Technology integration
Continuous improvement
Safety, health and environment
Requirements:
A 4 year degree in engineering
MBA will be an added advantage
8-10 year of relevant experience in engineering in a management role, in the mining industry.
Understand the key value drivers and how critical levers in the site value chain are interdependent.
Possess basic knowledge of Project management and its fundamentals.
Familiarity with new technologies and their impact on operational activities is required.
Knowledge of business improvement tools and techniques is essential.
Understand and implement Safety by design principles and Operational Risk Management practices.
Familiar with data measurement, monitoring, and analysis techniques.
Understand equipment design, flowsheet optimisation, and domain-relevant equipment.
Knowledge of sampling theory and techniques is necessary.
Have a basic understanding of commercial/business drivers and financial metrics.
Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls is required.
Knowledge of safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements is necessary.
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries Advertising Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrMetallurgical Technician - Fixed Term (FTE) South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore Engineering South Afr[...]
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The role of the Metallurgical Technician will be to Support metallurgical operations by performing tests, monitoring processes, and ensuring quality control of iron ore products.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description :
As a Metallurgical Technician your responsibilities will include the following:
- Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards in metallurgical operations.
- Adhere to SHE and quality standards while performing all tasks.
- Read, sign off, and strictly adhere to all relevant work instructions and standards.
- Attend safety meetings as instructed.
- Maintain a consistently clean allocated area, applying good housekeeping practices to create a hazard-free environment.
- Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
- Apply basic scientific and metallurgical principles in laboratory, pilot plant, and full-scale plant environments.
- Conduct routine physical and chemical tests on iron ore samples to determine properties such as hardness, density, and mineral composition.
- Assist in the operation and monitoring of metallurgical processes like crushing, screening, magnetic separation, and flotation.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used for metallurgical testing.
- Monitor and report on ore quality and composition throughout the mining and processing stages.
- Support metallurgical investigations to optimise recovery, grade, and throughput.
- Sample Preparation and Testing
- Collect and prepare rock, mineral, and metal samples for analysis.
- Use instruments such as microscopes, spectrometers, and densitometers to examine samples.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct routine metallurgical tests such as grindability, flotation, and moisture content.
- Record and interpret test results to support process improvements and troubleshooting.
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Record and analyse test results, prepare technical reports, graphs, and charts.
- Communicate findings clearly to engineers, metallurgists, and production teams using correct metallurgical terminology.
- Maintain accurate records of sample logs and metallurgical data.
- Use software tools to analyse trends and performance metrics.
- Assist in the development and updating of metallurgical models and process flow diagrams.
- Assist metallurgists in processing experiments and interpreting test results.
- Monitor metallurgical processes to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives related to ore beneficiation and metal recovery.
- Collaborate with plant operators to ensure metallurgical parameters are maintained within target ranges.
- Participate in metallurgical audits and plant trials to evaluate new technologies or process changes.
- Work closely with senior metallurgists, geologists, mining engineers, and plant personnel.
- Support training and mentoring of interns or new team members when applicable.
- Attend internal and external training sessions to build technical and analytical skills.
- Seek feedback and guidance from senior metallurgists to improve performance.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and metallurgical research.
This role is intheProcessing department ata level Band 7/9 (C5) reporting tothe Metallurgist
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Relevant National Qualification in Metallurgy (NQF Level 5), typically requiring prior learning at NQF Level 4 in Mathematics, Science, and English.
- National Diploma (NQF6)/Degree NQF7 in Metallurgy
- Certifications
- Prescribed
- Preferred
- SA Drivers Licence
- A2 Safety Certificate
Technical Knowledge
- Possess a strong understanding of metallurgical principles and iron ore beneficiation techniques.Familiar with fundamental concepts of physical, extractive, and chemical metallurgy.
- Knowledgeable in iron ore processing methods such as crushing, screening, and magnetic separation.
- Understand properties and behaviours of ferrous metals and alloys, along with corrosion types and prevention strategies.
- Aware of failure mechanisms and appropriate material selection in mining applications.
- Experienced in mineral processing methods, including hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics and chemical reactions involved in metallurgical operations.
- Comprehend environmental chemistry aspects and mine safety regulations.
- Skilled in sample preparation, testing procedures, and non-destructive testing methods like ultrasonic and radiography.
- Understand data interpretation and comprehensive reporting.
- Basic proficiency in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering drawing, and computing applications.
- Understand safety principles and legal compliance requirements.
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Engineering Supervisor LV Electrical
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We have an exciting position for an Engineering Supervisor LV (Electrical Services) to supervise a team to safely conduct repair or maintenance activities for equipment, vehicles, or machinery, consistent with agreed performance standards and in line with the operating master schedule of the broader operation/site.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives
#J-18808-LjbffrField Service Technician
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Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential.
We are seeking a LCS Technician to join our LCS team. You will be responsible for providing Metso’s customers with professional technical support of its products.
This position will coordinate and work closely with the LCS Support Centre to assure a common understanding/application of technical support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso Equipment.
In this position, you will report to the Field Service Supervisor
This position is mainly located in Kathu, Northern Cape
TEAM YOU BELONG TOYou will join a team of Technicians that strive to effectively deliver a seamless experience, that delivers a “technical solution” that meets the customer’s needs, thus supporting the sales team to enhance and build relationships with the downstream effect on sales realisation.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as LCS Support Centre to assure a common understanding/application of technical and safety support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso’s equipment.
WHAT YOU’LL DOYou are responsible for the following per your allocated area of responsibility:
- Assures customer and LCS team have access to high quality product and technical support provided in a time frame respectful of Metso’s customers’ sense of urgency.
- Establishes best practice customer technical support services for Metso equipment. Supports internal / external customers with technical information facilitating the successful completion of assigned activities, responsibilities, and service projects. Identifies potential new product/spares offerings which result from the review and analysis of the process problem at hand.
- Effectively and accurately install and commissions Metso equipment.
- Undertake effective and accurate repairs to Metso equipment and in accordance with Metso Standards.
- Interpersonal skills are required due to regular interaction and feedback with the customers.
- Provide accurate instructions and training to customers’ plant personnel and maximize Metso products and services.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment effectively and accurately on several projects simultaneously, with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- As required, coordinates, prepares, analyses, and submits accurate and timely reports/feedback within Metso and Customers.
- Positive customer relations, communication and delegation skills are essential.
- Experience and capabilities enable carrying out responsibilities with limited direction.
- Special Projects as assigned by Manager.
- Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
- Identify and report any risk of component or equipment failure.
- Inspect, install, adjust, and maintain mechanical machines and equipment on site.
- Components rebuild & replacement.
- Perform alignments.
- Proficiency in trouble-shooting hydraulics, pneumatics.
- Proficiency in welding/cutting
- Equipment lubrication
- Ensure work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and provide input directed at improving the safety, efficiency and overall effectiveness and Reliability of equipment.
- Provide input to Maintenance and Reliability improvement initiatives.
- Recommend job plan and tool changes to Maintenance Supervisors
- Safely operate specific units of mobile equipment including overhead and mobile crane, forklifts, etc.
- Follow all plant specific Policies E.g. No Smoking areas, lockout, Confined Space, Working at Heights, PPE, Etc.
- Trades Papers in Fitting / Millwright - Essential
- Computer Literate
- Understanding and principles of customer relations and interaction
- Grade 12
- Minimum 5 years’ field service experience on mining process equipment (Crushers / Mills) - Essential
- 5 Years Mill Relining and Crusher experience - Advantageous
- Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere
- Valid driver’s license (C1)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 – 2008
- Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act
- Knowledge of Occupation Health and Safety Act
- Leadership and relationship building qualities, a bias for action and detail-oriented behaviours are required.
- A self-motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
- Good communication, co-operation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong technical, analytical, and mechanical skills and abilities.
- Willingness / Ability to travel internationally.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
- The employee is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, telefax, visits and movement, and travel experiences.
- Climbing of stairs, ladders, scaffolds at jobsites and customer facilities.
- An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
- Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
- A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
- Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
- Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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Metallurgical Technician - Fixed Term (FTE)
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The role of the Metallurgical Technician will be to Support metallurgical operations by performing tests, monitoring processes, and ensuring quality control of iron ore products.
You’re not just managing process. You’re realizing potential.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives
#J-18808-LjbffrEngineering Supervisor LV Electrical
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We have an exciting position for an Engineering Supervisor LV (Electrical Services) to supervise a team to safely conduct repair or maintenance activities for equipment, vehicles, or machinery, consistent with agreed performance standards and in line with the operating master schedule of the broader operation/site.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives
#J-18808-LjbffrLaboratory Manager Kathu
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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job DescriptionThe Laboratory Manager, SGS Kathu has overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of the operations infrastructure of all Geochem facilities at the UMK Mine site. Through continuous improvement, optimize the utilization of the laboratories and capacity to ensure throughput and quality according to client’s requirements and compliance with our integrity programs. Planning and developing of operational requirements for the areas of responsibility and to ensure the smooth running of these facilities. Ensure that the overall production and quality objectives for the Geochem facility under his / her control are achieved.
Responsibilities- Collectively manage and utilize the laboratory resources (human resources, equipment, IT software & hardware and training) to ensure a sound operational infrastructure in the Geochem facility.
- Through sound applications, ensure the required quality standards in the Geochem. department is achieved
- Manage customer complaints and claims through a systematic approach and with clear resolve within the required timelines
- Liaising with the clients regarding queries, concerns, and all relevant technical matters.
- Overall accountable for the provision and planning of resources as well as the technical requirements for all major projects in the division.
- Responsible for the continuous improvement in the department to ensure that client and industry demands are met.
- Accountable with Health & safety procedures and protocols and ensure that these are adopted, implemented in the department and communicated effectively to all laboratory employees.
- Ensure continuous improvement in terms of market requirements through applicable method development and modification of existing services on demand and to continuously looking at broadening the company’s scope of accreditation.
- Responsible for effective cost control to ensure maximum benefit for the customer, without compromising the quality of the services and products.
- Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity.
- Lead, coach and develop the operating team in the laboratory
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
- Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation and compliance with the SGS quality management system
- Accountable for meeting Business budget revenues and profitability forecasts
- Responsible for building and maintaining a single, cohesive and motivated team, focused on client service & satisfaction with a high level of collaboration between technical groups.
- Responsible for long & short term strategic operational development of the Geochem facility
- Contribute ideas and support to global Minerals structures within the Group
- Responsible for setting annual budget targets for revenue and profit for the Geochem department, in collaboration with Regional SGS Geochem Manager.
- Must have local technical product knowledge
- Develop budgets for specific local projects and new services
- Responsible for appropriate service level as per agreement with clients. SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES
- 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 the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to 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.
- Responsible for all Health, Safety and environmental procedures.
- Up keeping of the Contractors pack files.
- Conduct weekly safety / talk meetings.
- Complete all Safety documentation for the Month-End OI & Quality Reports, and BOSS invoicing.
- Implementing SGS and UMK Safety Policies, COP’s and SOP’s.
- Maintaining all existing HSE documentation and improve on it continuously.
- Appointed as SHE Coordinator and ICAM investigator.
Attend and conduct H&S meetings as operational required.
Qualifications- Matric (Grade 12)
- BSC or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Certificate in overall Quality Management will be an advantage
- Business qualification an advantage
Required skills:
- 5 Years administrative experience
- Advanced Microsoft software experience
- G6 / SLIM experience
- Quality (and safety) management system experience will be an advantage, especially ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Outstanding Attention to detail.
- Double checks the accuracy of information and work product.
- Expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly or precisely.
- Effective planning and organization
- Anticipates obstacles realistically when planning. Keeps clear, detailed records of own or other’s activities related to the accomplishment of stated objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
- Effective computer skills
- Comprehension of systems function and utilization thereof.
- Concern for order and quality
- Reflects an underlying drive to reduce uncertainty in the surrounding environment. It is expressed in such forms as monitoring and checking work or information, insisting on clarity of roles and functions, etc.
- Flexibility
- Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation changes and changing or easily accepting changes in job requirements. Translates Strategy into Actions
- Influences Internally & Externally
- Delivers Superior Results
- Able to translate operational strategy into pragmatic action plans and execute
- Able to interact with clients at all levels
- Mastery in operational activities and principles with related technical knowledge