Job Ref #: J00200003
Industry: Academic
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

• Improve operational processes by analysingexisting workflows, engaging with process users and stakeholders 
• Identifyinginefficiencies through data analysis, developing strategic improvement initiatives, and submitting proposed changes for review and approval within set deadlines. 
• Implement approved operational improvement strategies by defining structured implementation plans including budgeting and procurement engaging affected team members, leading change execution, addressing challenges, measuring results, and reporting progress within defined timeframes.
• Identifyand resolve equipment and process malfunctions by collaborating with relevant stakeholders, diagnosing issues, and ensuring timely and effective corrective actions are implemented. 
• Conduct training on new or revised processes and best practices by developing training materials, coordinatingand delivering sessions, assessing knowledge integration, providing post-training support, and monitoring compliance with training objectives. 
• Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spend in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.
• Monitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports, identifying anomalies or areas of concern, and executing timely corrective actions.
• Ensure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, and addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by facilitating regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration.
• Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements, monitoring delivery against standards, identifying issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage the implementation of unit business processes by monitoring compliance, identifying process anomalies, and executing corrective actions as required.
• Manage unit performance by continuously monitoring results, detecting anomalies, and executing corrective actions on a monthly basis or as operational needs arise.
• Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimising environmental impact.

Job Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent  
• BSc / B Eng Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or similar 
• 7+ years in an explosive/mining related laboratory  
• 5+ years quality testing and reporting