Job Region: North West

Key Performance Areas:

Adhere to calibration/ maintenance plans that has to assist in transforming NLS into a profitable and sustainable business entity.

Develop and coordinate Schedule Maintenance and Calibration actions for each year
Ensure that plans are adhered to by completing tasks on time and hand over facilities to labs on time.
Respond to logged calls by supported labs within 48 hours.
Execute proactive procurement to ensure that all required spares are available on time.

Product and Service Development Contribute 

Participate in research and development as well as implementation of the new laboratories, instrumentation, equipment, machinery, monitors and utilities when required.
Perform activities stipulated in the project schedule for the implementation of new products and services.

Comply with protocols of the laboratory regarding internal and external communications to maintain established service level agreements

Update the Section head or team leader weekly in terms of status of work performed (maintenance or calibrations as per plan) including status of equipment or instruments downtime.
Participate in the implementation and maintenance of a proper lab asset management system that adheres to the international best practice such as ISO 55001.
Establish good relationships with suppliers to obtain quotes on time, follow up quotes and orders regularly and adhere to SCM procedures.

Adhere to internal laboratory requirements to improve level of efficiency in business operations in order to produce highest number of quality products and services following responsible business practices.

Perform and document maintenance/ calibrations actions in compliance to all applicable instructions and procedures by adhering to the requirements of the quality system and OEM in the laboratory such as QM, Procedures and SANAS requirements.
Ensure adherence to Health & Safety aspects.  Ensure that safety and housekeeping are maintained to the required standard as required and fulfil the role of BBS observer and perform observations as contracted.
Assist section head with the review or updating information for development and implementation of calibration methods and spreadsheets on the new digital/analog monitors when requested.
Adhere to actions identified to close out NCR’s.
Develop and manage an equipment / asset register to demonstrate the age of all equipment and their replacement plan especially for the labs responsible.

Assist the laboratory to maintain a robust and efficient by acquiring more knowledge through continuous development.

Adhere to the individual training matrix/plans to ensure that new knowledge is acquired.
Attend identified courses to increase knowledge required in the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma/ Degree: Electrical Engineering or Analytical Instrumentation, or Industrial Physics or equivalent
5-10 or more years’ experience in development, manufacturing, maintenance and repair preferably on analytical instruments.
4 years practical experience of Microsoft Excel and MS Word.
Trained in SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 Systems.
Registered Radiation & Chemical Worker.

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Description

The role exists to execute multiple large and small-scale projects. Oversee safety, risk, technical and commercial management. Overall systems, processes and people management. Interact verbally with operations teams, clients and senior operations management and horizontally with broad business operations in the Division.

REQUIREMENTS

Business/Functional Management

Execute project responsibilities in line with organisational strategy, in order to achieve set goals.
Effectively utilise resources in line with project strategy, to ensure effective project delivery.

Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management

Implement financial, commercial and contracts management processes and procedures, as set by the organisation, and give inputs to contracts structuring.
Monitor programme by marking up and taking corrective action where necessary.

Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG responsibility

Ensure all project risks and opportunities are identified, and mitigating actions implemented and monitored; as well as aligning all stakeholders as is relevant, for their area of responsibility; elevate risks as appropriate.

Stakeholder Management (Internal/External)

Promote ongoing open communication with Client representatives such as Resident Engineer and other key internal stakeholders to foster good relations, through appropriate forums and interfaces.

Operations & Project Management

Implement and execute management and production controls, measures and reports for a specific site, taking corrective action to ensure effective and efficient delivery of site project objectives.

Management of Operating System & Reporting

Implement appropriate management operating system, including forecasts, plans, targets, controls, measures, data management and trend analysis, reports and forums, for the site, to ensure effective management decision-making, performance management and corrective action.

Technical Management

Implement relevant quality and technical standards as agreed for the site.
Fulfil required duties as per regulatory appointment to ensure technical standards are met and maintained on Site.

SHEQ Management

Establish and manage the site’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality plans in accordance with the latest mining and tailings regulations as well as company policy and procedural provisions.

Staff Management

Coach, mentor and develop staff as appropriate to improve performance.
Monitor and manage performance of subordinate staff in compliance with the Performance Management policy and processes.

Culture & Climate

Ensure a positive work context is established for all internal and subcontracting staff on the site. 
Build a culture of continuous improvement for the duration of the project.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or B-Tech qualification in Mining / Metallurgical /Civil Engineering or similar
Project management qualification would be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

Minimum five years relevant experience in respect of managing tailings and/or remining sites
General Mining Production experience would be an advantage
Experience in planning and setting up tailings projects, preferably at Superintendent level or higher

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Solid knowledge of mining, production and tailings industry
Knowledge of national legislation, standards and bylaws applicable to tailings environment
Technical and operational skills
Contracts management and legislation
Strong commercial awareness
Customer oriented
Strong Project management skills

Closing Date:

12 May 2025

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