Laboratory Shift Leader D1
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This role is responsible for supervising a shift which consists of fire assay and wet chemical teams or areas thereof to ensure the timeous and accurate production throughput through efficient performance of sample preparation analysis and reporting. This role has specific responsibilities for quality control ensuring the timeous reporting of results and the safety of all people on the shift. This role also has a staff function.
- Performance and Delivery
Work Management
- Effective supervision of a shift
- Availability of optimum quantity and quality of samples per time period
- Statistics and reports completed to required standard
- Necessary stocks of material tools and equipment are available
- Effectively use systems for administration documentation statistics and reports including Time & Attendance Registers
- Sampling Accuracy
- Housekeeping standards
- Effective communications
- Idea generation / innovation
- Data integrity
- Technical work responsibilities:
- Ensure sample turnaround time targets are met
- Ensure optimum availability and allocation of resources
- Ensure quality standards are achieved
- PTOs and document reviews
- Continuous technical assessments of subordinates on competency modules
- Participate in required meetings and initiatives
- Troubleshooting and rectification thereof
- Maximising of manpower and materials
- Leave planning
- Shift / Daily Time & Attendance Registers of staff
- Validation and releasing of results
- Quality Control
- Check QC trends investigate and correct if required
- Must be competent in performing the Lab Technicians role and will do so when instructed
Sustainability & Social
- Support delivery of the relevant BU and Group sustainability initiatives and activities
- Input into AAP Business Unit-level cross-functional integration on sustainability
- Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders relevant to Corporate Affairs at both Operational and Business Unit level ensuring engagements are consistent with Business Unit and Group sustainability initiatives and standards
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 with Maths & Science
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Laboratory as a Laboratory Shift Leader C5
Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:
- Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
- ISO 17025 Lab System
- Laboratory quality control procedure
- First Aid Level 1
- SLDP (Soft Skills Only)
- Competent to use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- English literate
- Basic financial metrics cost and value management & budgeting tools
- Risk management techniques and critical controls
- Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purposeled high performance and change
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date
26 March 2026
Privacy policy - Valterra Platinum
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Food Safety Experience
- Math
- Shift Management
- Food Processing
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Supervising Experience
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