Senior Metallurgist: Gold and Biometallurgy

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo perform the role of senior metallurgist within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the senior metallurgist in the Gold and Biometallurgy division in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined.RESPONSIBILITIESThe incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff and liaise with all relevant Departments.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 Gold and Biometallurgy 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 quality.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 gold and Biometallurgical testworkFormatting, 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.Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable task(s) as assigned by the direct line manager.SPECIFIC AUTHORITIESProductionQuality management systemHealth and safetyCease 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 a higher authority to take action.Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a 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.Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.