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  • Posted: Feb 20, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company. Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, ...
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    Analytical Chemistry Intern

    Job Description

    • Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
    • Responsibility of analyzing all analytical samples using the correct procedures and/or methods.
    • Responsibility to print sample labels.
    • Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.
    • Responsibility to report results within the time frame specified.
    • Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.
    • Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation
    • Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
    • Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
    • Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving /working areas are in order.
    • Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
    • Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits
    • Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.
    • All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
    • Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
    • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
    • Follow Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing duties.
    • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
    • Shall adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements of the SGS OI Management System, country legislation, Rules for Life, local legal requirements and laws.
    • Shall comply and conform to the QHSE, Global and country policies of SGS.
    • Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
    • Shall report Health, Safety and Environmental hazards, incidents/accidents and near misses to the Supervisor/SHE Representative/Location Manager/OI Site Coordinator.
    • Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
    • Observe and report any faulty/nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, to the Supervisor/Location Manager.
    • Assist in investigations.
    • Ensure that all proper procedures/Working instructions, etc. are followed.
    • Assist with training of employee/s where required.
    • Perform and ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in all work areas at all times.
    • Participate and adhere to all HSE Procedures/Working instructions, Integrity, Safe Talks, Toolbox talks, etc. training.
    • Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department

    Qualifications

    • BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning.
    • Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Science as subjects.

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    Operator – Sample preparation

    Job Description

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform analysis of assigned samples in the most accurate, productive and timely way as per the relevant Test Method instruction.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Performing the sample preparation tasks (weighing, drying, crushing, milling, screening, screen checks, filter press and carbon assays) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set.
    • Liaising with the Supervisor to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments and Quality of results.
    • Reporting daily production figures and giving detailed explanations for targets not met.
    • Assisting in the investigation of any non-conforming work, Client queries and Improvement Requests that would have been raised relating to the sample prep process.
    • Reporting any apparatus or equipment which is malfunctioning.
    • Liaising with the Supervisor in creating worksheets and prioritizing jobs.
    • Assisting with section’s workflow planning.
    • Assisting in ensuring that required stock levels for sample pre are maintained.
    • Use SLIM system for data transfer and capturing as required.
    • Assisting in preparing for Audits and addressing of non-conformances.
    • Recording and filing of all equipment records and analysis worksheets for Quality Purposes and future reference.
    • Ensuring the most appropriate QC samples are inserted in line with the Global Quality policy.
    • Performing duties on all relevant workstations as required by the section’s workload.
    • Assisting with control and time keeping administration.
    • Ensuring compliance to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).
    • Ensuring compliance to the HSE policy of the company.
    • Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager / supervisor.

    COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

    • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
    • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
    • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
    • Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Minimum Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Science as subjects.
    • National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an added advantage.

    Experience

    • Minimum of 2 Years in sample prep experience
    • Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    • Self-motivator
    • Must have an appreciable attention to detail.
    • Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions.
    • Competent technical knowledge of sample preparation processes
    • Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.
    • Able to work with technical and management staff.
    • Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals.
    • Able to coordinate sample prep activities.
    • Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Must be able to communicate in English.
    • Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.

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    Operator – Fire Assay

    Job Description

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform analysis of assigned samples in the most accurate, productive and timely way as per the relevant Test Method instruction.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Performing the routine Fire Assay tasks (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set.
    • Liaising with the Supervisor to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments and Quality of results.
    • Reporting daily production figures and giving detailed explanations for targets not met.
    • Assisting in the investigation of any non-conforming work, Client queries and Improvement Requests that would have been raised relating to the Fire Assay process.
    • Reporting any apparatus or equipment which is malfunctioning.
    • Liaising with the Supervisor in creating worksheets and prioritizing jobs.
    • Assisting with section’s workflow planning.
    • Assisting in ensuring that required stock levels for Fire Assay are maintained.
    • Use SLIM system for data transfer and capturing as required
    • Assisting in preparing for Audits and addressing of non-conformances.
    • Recording and filing of all equipment records and analysis worksheets for Quality Purposes and future reference.
    • Ensuring the most appropriate QC samples are inserted in line with the Global Quality policy.
    • Performing duties on all relevant workstations as required by the section’s workload.
    • Assisting with control and time keeping administration.
    • Ensuring compliance to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).
    • Ensuring compliance to the HSE policy of the company.
    • Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager / supervisor.

    COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

    • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
    • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
    • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
    • Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Minimum Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics and Science as subjects.
    • National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an added advantage.

    Experience

    • Minimum of 2 Years in Fire Assay experience
    • Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    • Self-motivator
    • Must have an appreciable attention to detail.
    • Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions.
    • Competent technical knowledge of Fire Assay analytical processes
    • Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.
    • Able to work with technical and management staff.
    • Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals.
    • Able to coordinate fire assay activities.
    • Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Must be able to communicate in English.
    • Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.

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