About the job SENIOR CHEMIST_PML METAL ACCT
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 09.09.2024
CLOSING DATE: 18.09.2024
DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: PMR PRODUCTION
DOMAIN: PML METAL ACCT.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To manage a section to assist production and ensure quality is maintained and customers (internal and external) are satisfied.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- NQF Level 7 with majors in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry essential.
- NQF Level 8 in Chemistry will be a definite advantage.
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in advanced PGM chemistry is essential.
- Sound experience in the management of laboratory personnel and processes will be a definite advantage.
- A high level of practical laboratory, instrumentation, and chemical problem-solving experience and skills.
- Knowledge of company procedures, policies, rules, and production processes.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation and general chemistry.
- Strong analytical, technical, leadership, conflict handling, time management, and interpersonal skills required.
- Must have sound communication, technical, and performance management skills.
- Must be medically fit for the Platinum Metal Refinery (PMR).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the effective management of allocated budgets.
- Maintain and improve acceptable turnaround time on analysis.
- Ensure that analytical results produced are valid and accurate.
- Adhere to the ISO quality management system policies and procedures, and SHE standards and comply with OSHA requirements.
- Effectively manage staff including development and recruitment.
- Identify new or updated methods of analysis and keep up to date with new technologies.
- Ensure optimal stock levels of chemicals and materials are maintained and that laboratory equipment is kept at optimal levels.
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