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Zimbabwe School of Mines ~~ 0Laboratory Supervisor
The Zimbabwe School of Mines is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for its newly launched commercial assay and testing facility, ZSM Metallurgical and Analytical Laboratories, located in…
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The Zimbabwe School of Mines is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for its newly launched commercial assay and testing facility, ZSM Metallurgical and Analytical Laboratories, located in Bulawayo. This permanent position reports to the Head of Department for Metallurgy and involves operating the laboratory on a commercial basis, acquiring and retaining clients, achieving budgetary and financial goals, and ensuring timely, precise analytical outcomes. The position requires accountability across revenue generation, operational…
Job Description
The Zimbabwe School of Mines is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for its newly launched commercial assay and testing facility, ZSM Metallurgical and Analytical Laboratories, located in Bulawayo. This permanent position reports to the Head of Department for Metallurgy and involves operating the laboratory on a commercial basis, acquiring and retaining clients, achieving budgetary and financial goals, and ensuring timely, precise analytical outcomes. The position requires accountability across revenue generation, operational expenditures, turnaround efficiency, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Suitable candidates will manage daily workflows, handle technical problem-solving, validate data, authorize Certificates of Analysis, oversee equipment calibration and maintenance, maintain inventory supplies, and maintain relationships with vendors. The role also demands the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 standards, maintenance of audit readiness, enforcement of workplace safety regulations, and the supervision, training, and evaluation of personnel and interns. ZSM graduates are strongly encouraged to submit applications for this role.
Responsibilities
- Contribute data to annual budget and sales plan creation
- Maintain expenses within approved budgetary limits
- Report financial figures, surplus, and key performance indicators to leadership
- Partner with Business Development to secure and retain industry clients
- Assist with price quotations, contract proposals, and pricing strategies
- Organize daily testing workflows to adhere to targeted turnaround times
- Participate in technical troubleshooting
- Review and verify data before signing Certificates of Analysis
- Oversee equipment maintenance, calibrations, and inventory supplies
- Implement ISO/IEC 17025 standards and manage corrective actions
- Enforce safety policies and mitigate potential workplace hazards
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff members and interns
- Prepare monthly work schedules and Saturday rotas
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Honours degree or Higher National Diploma in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemical Technology, Metallurgy, or Metallurgical Engineering
- Management credential such as a diploma or higher in business management, management, or finance
- Minimum of seven years of work experience within a commercial, mining, or accredited assay laboratory
- At least three years of experience managing a laboratory or section with oversight of budgets, personnel, and clients
- Demonstrated track record of expanding a client base and achieving financial revenue goals
- Training in ISO/IEC 17025 standards and an internal auditor certificate
- Practical expertise in fire assay, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, and X-ray fluorescence
- Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols involving lead, cyanide, and acids
- Computer proficiency including spreadsheet applications
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration degree
- Prior experience working in an accredited laboratory or guiding one through the accreditation process
- Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Membership in a relevant professional organization
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
The position is based in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe School of Mines.
What are the employment terms?
This is a permanent position starting in December 2026.
What is the salary for this role?
The job posting does not specify the salary.
How do I apply for the Laboratory Supervisor position?
Send a detailed curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificate copies, and at least three references with the subject line Laboratory Supervisor to humancapital@zsm.co.zw by Friday 13 November 2026.
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