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HOD Technical Services

Sandton, GP, za💼 Full-time🗓 2023-03-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical operations and coordination for the Mineralogy division, managing equipment, projects, and a team of mineralogists to deliver high-quality technical reports and data.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Department (Technical Services)

Builds

Technical reports, mineralogical data, and operational workflows for mining and metallurgy clients.

Domain

Mining, Metallurgy, Chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mineralogy investigations, XRD and AUTOSEM operation and maintenance, workflow optimization, resource utilization, quality control, team supervision, project management, CAPEX planning, technical proposal development, results evaluation and troubleshooting.

Preferred skills

Project Management

Technologies

XRD, AUTOSEM, Optical Microscopes, Carbon Coater

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day technical operations and equipment maintenance; manage human resources including recruitment, training, and discipline; ensure quality control of data and reports; lead production meetings and technical talks; provide input on technical proposals and CAPEX needs; troubleshoot technical issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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