Materials Tester - Chemical Department at SGS

Job Description
Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager, 

• Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning the company equipment on a regularly basis and that all test equipment is cleaned after completion of any job. • A Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the work area where the job was carried out and will make sure its free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
• A Materials Tester is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Materials Tester is responsible to orally report deviations, irregularities and non-conformances
• A Materials Tester is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Ensure that all procedures are followed at all times and report any possible deviations to the direct line manager as soon as possible.
• Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with the latest Civil Engineering Testing Methods (e.g TMH 1 and SANS etc)
• Language: Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Read, write, speak)

Additional Information
Compulsory Skills

• Potentiometry – pH, conductivity, etc.
• Gravimetry – Chloride, sulphates, etc.
• Knowledge of Titrimetry

Additional Requirements 

• Sampling and preparation experience
• Administration experience will be Advantageous
• Punctuality
• Physically fit, able and willing to safely pick up and move samples as and when required.