Current Opportunities at SGS

Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Site Supervisor.
• Train staff on site with regards to sampling
• Administer risk assessments before inspection is done
• Monitor field auditors and samplers in terms of the efficiency of activities carried out.
• Check timesheets for Blu staff based on supervision of staff
• Compile field reports, photographs and details summarises for all inspections and upload to SharePoint

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
• Liaise with site supervisor and arrange efficient allocation of staff that limits overtime and promotes safety
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing
• Communicate with other sample preparation supervisor to achieve the required turnaround time for all submitted samples
• Assign duties [and assist when necessary] in the coordination of shipments and other fieldwork.
• Assign duties in coordinating and  Compiling of Spreadsheets of results, updating daily and reporting to client.
• Assist in the efficient administrative running of the office as instructed by site supervisor
• Implementation of cost control measures mainly with respect to proper allocation of staff and PPE usage on field
• Liaise with warehouse and port personnel and arrange inspections
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order (mission order and risk assessment)
• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance. Implement needed corrective action.
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of the "Customer Services" policy and minimise client complaints and claims
• General office duties
• Proper implementation of SIR promptly and other SGS platforms needed for inspections
• Attend to inspection operation of Mineral cargoes following International Standards and Company Q.A policies and mandate given by the principal
• To carry out and/or supervise all weighing operations if required by the mandate
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
• Train staff on site to achieve quality in inspection

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Coordinate and report on inspections timely
• Communicate with the client with accurate & honest findings from inspection
• Guide and assist junior staff and samplers on site

Key Performance indicators

• 100% usage of SIR
• Timely reporting of inspections
• Little to no customer complaints
• Execution of inspections in line with MO & RAM
• Monitoring of staff time on site

Qualifications
Education

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric), preferably with Maths and Science
• Post-matric qualification in sampling and inspection services
• Computer Literacy in Word and Excel, Microsoft outlook

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• If the incumbent is new in the industry, background and qualifications shall be a criteria

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Calculation capability – To ensure accurate scoring of clients results

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Job Description
REPORTING LINE

Site Supervisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To assess the sampling activities carried out on site by samplers, as well as the sample preparation supervisor, to ensure:

• Sufficient staff are on site
• Staff performing sampling per SoP/Mission Order
• Deviations and issues from site are recorded and reported continuously
• Supervise and report if staff are deviating from SGS policies surrounding ethics and integrity
• Carry out training where needed for staff
• Monitor staff times on site
• Assist in the training, coaching and counseling of full-time employees, sub contractors and part time employees in conjunction with the branch manager to ensure continuity of competencies to underpin the growth strategies
• Ensure that all SGS equipment (Camera, vehicles, prep equipment if needed) is respected and maintained in good working order
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environment without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to action
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situations 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
• Coordinate quality across Trade sites PE
• Plan staff requirements with PE supervisors.

Key Performance indicators

• Reporting deviations on site staff and correcting these with immediate supervisors
• Providing updates on inspections through watsapp and email
• Authority to discipline and remove staff that do not comply with SGS policies and rules as well as those that consistently not perform according to their planned tasks.

Qualifications
Education

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer Literacy in Word and Excel, Microsoft outlook

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• If the incumbent is new in the industry, background and qualifications shall be a criteria

Requirements

• Sampling procedure knowledge of minerals
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Any other languages an added advantage
• Drivers license.

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Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from the Commodity Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
• Liaise with Commodity Coordinator
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing
• Communicate with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve required turn around time for all submitted samples
• Compiling of Spreadsheets of results, updating daily and reporting to clients
• Assist Commodity Coordinator
• Liaise with the Clients
• To carry out or supervise submittal of samples with sample submission form
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order
• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non conformance
• Liaise with local clients regarding pertinent details and information related to the operations
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of “Customer Services” policy and minimize client complaints and claims
• Check the inspector’s claim forms in context with work executed
• General office duties
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environment without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to action
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situations 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer Literacy in Word and Excel, Microsoft outlook

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• If the incumbent is new in the industry, background and qualifications shall be a criteria

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Calculation capability – To ensure accurate scoring of clients results.

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Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform inspection and reports on Mineral commodities and to manage Natural Resources Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Regional Manager and/or Operations Supervisor.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service.
• Liaise with inspectors and field site auditors to manage field staff and sample preparation team efficiently in terms of work instructions and timesheet approval
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing.
• Communication with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve the required turnover time for all submitted samples.
• Coordinate shipments and other field work
• Co-ordinate compiling of spreadsheet results, updating daily and reporting to client where needed
• Assist in efficient administrative by directing work activities to inspectors and field site supervisors
• Implementation of cost control measures (Blu timesheets, PPE usage, inspection items)
• Liaise with the clients where needed to ensure proper work instructions received
• Making sure that the direct superior is informed regarding progress and/ or non-conformance.
• Liaise with local clients regarding pertinent details and information related to the operations
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of Customer services policy and minimizes client complaints and claims
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS Management System.
• Ensure that compliance with all requirements of the inspection order.
• Ensure OIMS requirements are met.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Apply Check status process and use the stop work Authority wherever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental requirements of the SGS OI management system and country legislation and laws.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environments is always kept clean.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Manage Durban branch site in terms of quality and safety planning, execution and monitoring
• Perform Risk assessments prior to commencement of all jobs
• Training of sub-ordinates in all areas of inspections and write/ issue mission orders and competency modules for each task performed
• Perform accident/incident investigation
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action to address the issue.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Highest pass - Managerial Diploma/ Equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• Computer Literacy in word and excel
• Calculation capability- accurate capturing of field data
• years’ experience in inspection operation.-
• year supervision experience-

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Report writing
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Any other languages is an added advantage
• Typing skills an advantage
• Calculation capability
• Valid Passport an advantage
• Ability to problem solve
• Delivering results and meeting divisions expectations
• Planning and organizing
• Adapting and responding to changes

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies
• Ensuring the whole site is kept up to a good standard of housekeeping at all times
• As far as able, prevent injury, manage injuries and facilitate early return to work programs at the workplace
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policies an procedures of the company.
• Apply Check status process and use the stop work Authority wherever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS Management System.