Company Profile

Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.

Job Description

• Location: Bolgatanga Mine Site
• Section/ Unit: Analysis Team
• Department: Assay Laboratory
• Job reports to: Laboratory Group Leader
• Direct Reports: Laboratory Technician, Fire Assay Technician

• Strictly adhere to Namdini Health, Safety and Environmental Standards and ensure all employees understand and comply with all health, safety, environmental, and human resource policies, as well as regulations applicable to all sections of the Assay Laboratory.
• Conduct regular Laboratory inspections to identify hazards in the work area and ensure these hazards are mitigated on a timely basis.
• Ensure proper scheduling of Laboratory employees such that there is constant coverage for all tasks that need to be done within a shift.
• Ensure smooth operations of the Assay Laboratory by supervising daily tasks in accordance with standard specifications and procedures.
• Ensure that the facilities and environmental conditions required for testing activities are fulfilled to prevent adverse effects on the test results and ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the results.
• Implement effective quality assurance and quality control processes that will aid in identifying deviations, evaluating measurements, correcting erroneous results from tests and analysis, and ensuring proper maintenance and timely calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure that the laboratory issues the test report objectively, accurately, clearly, and completely, and implement effective quality control over the standardization, preparation, information to be covered, issuance, archiving and other aspects of the report. This includes ensuring confidentiality of technical information and trade secrets.
• Provide leadership and training to all employees working under the laboratory to improve the quality of work being performed by the employees and actively participate in continuous improvement programs towards enhancing the performance of the Assay Laboratory. This includes training the Laboratory and Fire Assay Technicians on analytical theoretical knowledge, laboratory procedures, and equipment operation.
• Ensures the confidentiality of assay report-related results, information, and other contents. Ensuring confidentiality of technical information and trade secrets is essential.
• Performs any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree/Higher National Diploma in Laboratory Technology, or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• Minerals Commission Senior Processing Officer Certificate of Competence.
• Certificate or training in Analytical Laboratory Testing (desirable).

• In-depth understanding of the principles and be able to perform Cyanide, Caustic, and other titrations require on a mine.
• Knowledge of chemistry, especially analytical, mineral processing, and assay laboratory processes.
• Knowledge of hazardous material (reagent) handling, storage, use, disposal, and environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of Assay Lab software and management systems, such as LIMS, MetLab, and others (related certifications or proof of practical competency required).
• Understanding of workplace hazard, risk and their management in relation to incident prevention.

• Problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, analytical and deductive thinking.
• Necessary organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Good assay lab report writing skills and demonstration of ability to initiate new ideas to improve laboratory efficiency.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of relevant test results.
• Familiar with relevant testing standards, testing methods and testing procedures.
• Understand the equipment maintenance and regular verification/ calibration regulations, know the status of the equipment.
• Ability to lead, organize, and coordinate the close cooperation of all departments and personnel to ensure the normal testing work.
• Master the technical requirements, test conditions and test methods of testing projects conducted by Laboratory.
• Ability to ensure proper coordination and organization on work on the Laboratory.

Leadership and behavioural attributes

• Competent Leadership and Conflict Management
• Competent interpersonal relations
• Advanced Leadership competency including Collaboration, Action Oriented, Change Management, and Thoroughness.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Honesty and Integrity.

Special conditions or requirements of the Job 

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required.
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
• Extended working hours involved.
• Sense of Responsibility and Commitment.
• Pro-activity and Dynamism.
• Persistence and Flexibility.
• Medically fit for the position and environment.