Quality Manager

The incumbent is responsible to lead, plan, organize and execute the quality management system in the Geochem laboratories in the short and medium term.

• Implement the quality control strategy for Analytical Services laboratory divisions in line with overall corporate strategy.
• Assist QHSE Manager in strategic accreditation processes.
• Assist line management with the implementation of ISO 17025.
• Evaluate improvement systems.
• Assist laboratories with corrective and remedial actions and complaints.
• Assume overall management/accountability and responsibility in ensuring that all remedial actions/complaints/IR findings are closed out within agreed timeframes.
• Provide training on quality and technical related matters.
• Create quality awareness at all staff levels.
• Assist with management reviews.
• Tailor procedures and processes for reliability and maintainability.
• Evaluation of Proficiency Tests.
• Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation / compliance of the organization (as per responsibilities for Nominated Rep SANAS document R-03).
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Education

• Applicable Post-Graduate degree or diploma
• Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance qualification
• Working knowledge of ISO17025
• Knowledge of work processing packages, MS Word, Excel and Abode Writer
• Code 8 driver’s license

 

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative position / reporting
• Minimum of 5 years in the field of Analytical Services
• Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience
• Fully acquainted with LIMS (CCLAS) system
• Full knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
• Full knowledge of internal auditing
• Good co-ordination and management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail

 

 

Required Skills:

• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
• Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
• Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
• Speak, write and understand English