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Head of Department - Mineralogy

Sandton, GP, za💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the technical coordination and daily operations of the Mineralogy division, ensuring high-quality data and reports for external clients and internal metallurgy/geochemistry teams.

Role type

Senior IC mineralogist (department head)

Builds

Production mineralogical data and technical reports

Domain

Mining / Mineralogy

Deliverable

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

Required skills

XRD operation, AUTOSEM operation, Optical Microscope operation, Carbon Coater operation, Quality control, Technical project management, Resource utilization, Client communication, Team supervision, CAPEX planning, Safety compliance

Preferred skills

Project management, Supervisory experience, Financial skills, Time management

Technologies

XRD, AUTOSEM, Optical Microscopes, Carbon Coater

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain mineralogical equipment with low downtime, coordinate technical projects for external clients and internal divisions, supervise human resources including training and recruitment, ensure quality control of data and reports, arrange technical talks, provide input for technical proposals and CAPEX needs, adhere to quality and safety requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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