Manager : Minerals Processing

Company Description

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.

Overview

Main purpose of the job

To perform the role of Manager : Minerals Processing within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the Manager in the Minerals Processing 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 (Comminution, Flotation, Gold and BIOX).
• Responsible for the day-to-day technical coordination and operation of the division.
• 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 Minerals Processing 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 local costs.
• 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 Minerals Processing 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.
• Responsible for resource planning and testwork scheduling of the division.
• Assist the Met - Min Manager as and when required.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the Minerals Processing, with very low equipment downtimes.
• Assist management with the development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources for the division, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Assist with results evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Provide input in CAPEX requirements for the division.
• Coordinate the division’s project execution effectively.
• Assist the division with achieving project TAT.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Perform any other reasonable task(s) as assigned by the direct line manager.
• Need to act on behalf of the division when required.

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