Lab Manager - Coal

The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of my client’s coal laboratory operations including financial and budget management.

Responsibilities:
•In conjunction with programs and standards set up by the Business Manager, is responsible for the operational activity of the laboratory
• Optimise utilisation of the laboratory to ensure quality according to clients requirements
• Manage laboratory resources (people, IT, software and hardware and training) in an efficient and sustainable manner
• Continuously optimize laboratory processes and ensure required quality standards
• Ensure health & safety procedures are adopted and communicated to all laboratory employees
• Manage customer complaints and claims
• Modify services on demand and develop new lab products and services
• Minimize costs without compromising service delivery and quality
• Obtain appropriate laboratory accreditations to assist in market coverage and development
• Lead, coach and develop the operating team in the laboratory
• Development, modification and implementation of new and existing testing methods

Requirements
• BSC Chemistry or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years management experience in a coal laboratory environment
• Clear understanding of Financial Management and Budget Management methods
• Excellent organisation and communication skills required

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM351

This position is only open to South African citizens

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

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Evaluation Geology Superintendent – Base Metals – GM350

I am seeking a qualified and experienced Evaluation Geologist to provide input into my client’s Resource Management Strategy whilst managing all resource modelling activities.

Responsibilities
• Provide input into the resource management strategy
• Research, evaluate and apply resource modeling methodologies (ore body modeling techniques, classification techniques and risk assessment) and implement approved models
• Develop an externally auditable geological database and block model for life of mine that conforms to international best practice
• Develop and implement a best practice Ore Reconciliation System with monthly reporting and meetings
• Compile monthly/quarterly/annual technical reports to management
• Ensure QA/QC of assay data
• Formulate budget according to activity plan
• Control costs per activity and monitor expenditure and ensure that budget is not overspent
• Execute Datamine, SABLE and MRM database audits
• Perform resource evaluations for projects and operations
• Update and monitor data quality
• Specification, development, testing and implementation of new data systems
• Ensure integration of data between application systems

Requirements:
• B.Sc Geology (Hons)
• 5-6 years experience in Geology of which a portion must be in Geostatistics, Variography and Block model construction
• Valid Drivers License
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Additional qualifications Geostatistics, Variography, Block model construction and Mineral Resource Evaluation
• Registered as a Pr.Sci.Nat
• A good working knowledge of Sable and Datamine or similar programs
• A strong background in or qualifications in Mine Reconciliation

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM350

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Junior Logistics Manager - Mining – GM349

Our client is within the mining industry and requires an individual who will oversee the road, rail and shipping of products to destinations across Southern Africa, ensuring an optimal flow of goods and materials within agreed time frames and service levels

Responsibilities
• Manage distribution, warehouse and transport systems
• Manage, develop and monitor performance goals and internal and external service levels
• Monitor the quality, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods both locally and internationally
• Co-ordinate and control the order processing cycle and associated information systems
• Assist with the allocation and management of staff resources according to changing needs
• Manage the material requirements planning and production planning and scheduling processes in conjunction with the Plant Manager
• Manage the import/export processes and ensure that appropriate procedures, documents and processes are followed at all times and in line with current legislative requirements

Requirements:
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• At least 5 years relevant experience gained in a mining environment
• Sound knowledge of transport legislation
• Excel / Accounting packages /commodity software database management experience
• Good aptitude for numbers, and excellent attention to detail

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM349

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Planned Maintenance Foreman – Process Plants – GM348

I am seeking a Planned Maintenance Foreman with extensive experience on crushers and conveyors and the required experience to supervise the maintenance team.

Responsibilities
• Supervise the mechanical maintenance team on the crushers and conveyors
• Maintenance planning and coordinating
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are followed
• Budget input
• Hands-on mechanical tasks when required
• Provide training and mentoring
• Ensure equipment availability targets are met

Requirements:
• Solid experience on Jaw and Cone Crushers as well as Conveyors
• Knowledge of metallurgical process plants.
• 8 years experience as an Artisan and Supervisor.
• Mechanical trade qualification.
• Experience on computerized maintenance systems.

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM348

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Operational Plant Manager – Fluorspar Mining – GM347

I am seeking a qualified and highly experienced Plant Manager to run my clients total plant which produces 180,000 tonnes of CaF2 per annum.

With a minimum of a relevant National Diploma (Metallurgy/Process Engineering/Chemical) you will also need to have at least 5 years experience in a similar role. Flotation experience is non negotiable.
Preference will be given to HDSA candidates

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM347

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Operational Metallurgist – Fluorspar Mining – GM346

I am seeking a qualified operational metallurgist to run shifts for my clients Fluorspar operations in Limpopo.

With a minimum of a relevant National Diploma (Metallurgy/Process Engineering/Chemical) you will also need to have at least 3 years experience running shifts in a float plant.
This is an AA/EE position.

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM346

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Environmental Communications Manager – Analytical Laboratories – GM345

This position is based within an Environmental Laboratory, conducting analytical testing for a range of clients across various sectors. As Customer Services Coordinator/Communication Manager you will be responsible for all communications with internal and external clients. This includes acting as facilitator for all client and customer service as well as supporting operations staff (Technical Supervisor) with scheduling priorities in order to maintain service deadlines for all clients.

Responsibilities:
• Delivers reports to meet TAT and error free (KPI TAT and CAR)
• Ensuring services respond to and meet the requirements of clients and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares proposals, quotations and client correspondence.
• Seeks expert technical advice from technical staff
• Provides management with regular workload forecasts and client updates, and sales reports.
• Promotes the capabilities, facilities, personnel and experience of the Environmental Services Department.
• Evaluate data in both a signatory and quality role but shall not report opinions and interpretations
• Build relationships with all professional personnel and both internal and external clients
• Assist with the evaluation and root cause analysis of customer complaints
• Comply with health, safety and environmental acts, regulations and requirements.
• Travel, shift work and overtime may be required.
• Ensure that the laboratory accreditation under ISO 17025 is not jeopardised

Requirements
• B.Sc. degree in science or College Diploma with equivalent work experience
• 8 Years work experience in a testing environment
• 5 Years management system experience (ISO 9000, 17025 or other)
• Advance Microsoft software experience
• Document and report writing experience
• Statistical Quality Control knowledge

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM345

This position is only open to South African citizens

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

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