Junior Metallurgist

Job Description RESPONSIBILITI
- The Junior Metallurgist shall adher

to the following:

- Take control over data processing, including reporting of the testwork according to company guidelines. Report writing must be at a high standard and care must be given to use correct and appropriate grammar.
- Take responsibility for the monitoring of consumables and all expenses and coordinating this information with the divisional manager.
- Evaluate and interpret results of conducted test-work and assist with troubleshooting.
- Manage, train and direct subordinates in all matters related to quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
- Assist with the processing of data on projects dedicated to him/her.
- Liaise with Clients regularly and in a professional manner.
- Design and cost metallurgical test-work programs to achieve Client objectives.
- Participate in project decision making during the testwork program.
- Assist with monthly invoicing for testwork completed.
- Ensure that work is scheduled and carried out in a timely manner, and relevant quality benchmarks are maintained.
- Meet company targets with respect to turnover and quality.
- Take responsibility for the effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities, thereby always maintain good housekeeping.
- Assist with the development, documentation and maintenance of methods and competence modules.
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
- Be fully able to conduct cyanidation and diagnostic testwork. SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES
- Manage production and operations safely.
- Understand the requirements of the SGS Quality Management System.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety regulations.
- Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or cease to enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection. Report such situations to higher authorities to act.
- Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality or integrity of services and report the situation to a higher authority to act.
- Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
- Remember that 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 to a higher authority. Qualifications Education
- Minimum of 3 years in the relevant field. Competencies
- Good mathematical skills. Be proficient in the use of Excel.
- Good people skills.
- Drive projects to completion by working fast and accurate.
- Have a sense of urgency i.e., to have good planning skills and to be pro-active.
- Be willing to learn more and ask to assist when projects have been completed.
- Be able to multi-task i.e., run severable projects in parallel. Be available for extended shifts when required. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: R18 600,00 - R26 000,00 per month