Job Description

Reference No. 494-1110LHReference Number: 494-1110LH:Our client is seeking a Business Unit Manager from an analytical chemistry background for their Quality Services Department, to lead their Quality Laboratory Services team in Gauteng.Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Scientists, Laboratory Technicians and Quality Specialists to ensure effective and efficient management of operations and quality assurance processes across all laboratory locations and sites.

• Creating and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, service delivery, quality and safety.

• Team management, reviews and development.

• Budgeting, cost, resource and inventory control.

• Ensuring each laboratory adheres to quality performance, proficiency and budget requirements.

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and strict operating protocols.

• Investigating and resolving quality and non-conformity issues.

• Conducting regular audits and inspections of lab facilities.

• Mentoring and training of subordinates.

• Marketing of services to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with the sales team.

• Designing, setting up and commissioning both fixed and mobile labs.

• Compiling management reports.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelors degree in Analytical Chemistry or similar qualification.

• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management preferred.

• Well-versed in regulatory standards, legal compliance, technical risk management and lab maintenance.

• 10 years minimum previous experience in a management role within an analytical laboratory.

• Experience at HOD or Business Unit Level.

• Strong experience in the management of multiple operations and teams.

• Broad experience in multiple assay techniques for multiple chemical elements.

• Experience in a services provider environment.

• Experience in consulting and design in laboratories and laboratory flow.

• Computer literate in MS Office, quality management software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, employee relations, people and financial management skills.

• Travel required in South Africa and internationally as needed.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas atPlease visit for more exciting opportunities.Leanne LaasSenior Executive Recruitment ConsultantCA MiningCA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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