MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The position is responsible for coordinating laboratory processes in order to ensure the smooth, effective, efficient and reliable running of the laboratory.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure that shift/daily production, performance, quality and cost targets are met according to the business objectives.
• Coordinate all sample receiving activities on shift and ensure that the samples are completed and reported according to the set operating procedures and quality standards.
• Review and validate laboratory results and ensure that quality standards are met prior to results reporting.
• Confirm optimum utilization and availability of laboratory IT hardware and software, equipment, instruments and human resources.
• Identify production problem areas and initiate corrective, preventive measures and modifications.
• Conduct periodic inspections according to schedule.
• Develop new analytical techniques to optimize and improve existing methods.
• Analyze LIMS shift data and report on shift performance.
• Ensure that equipment is locked out according to the Lockout and Isolation Procedure.

Requirements and experience:

• B Tech in Analytical Chemistry or BSc Degree in Chemistry.
• 5 years working experience in a mining/ chemical/ metallurgical/ laboratory environment of which 2 years should have been in a senior capacity.
• Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.