Job Opening at SGS

Job Description

The Geological Manager is responsible to lead, plan and organize specific activities in the short and medium term within the specific sites.

• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls expenditure within approved parameters.
• Responsible for capital, revenue and expense budgeting for Trichardt Geology Department. 
• Ensure that Trichardt Geology Laboratory site have capable staff to ensure the work flow.
• Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.
• Keep abreast of new trends, current development and relevant research.
• Adhere to our clients Health and Safety regulations and rules.
• Manage personnel at the Trichardt Geology Laboratory.
• Develop and execute operating plans, targets/budgets for such operations as per above   Perform relevant technical training to new/existing staff at Trichardt Geology Laboratory Perform monthly meetings with relevant supervisors.
• Implement and upheld the ISO 17025.
• Acquire, analyze, manage and interpret geological data.
• Implements systems to monitor, update and publish resource models for use by stakeholders.
• Carries out grade control in order to obtain targeted resource quality.
• Initiates, monitors and controls short-term sectional projects to ensure attainment of desired results.
• Identifies, coordinates and manages the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance principles/requirements in area of responsibility.
• Maintains an up-to-date functional database on geological information.
• Identifies and liaises with key stakeholders to ensure achievement of business objectives          Ensure Compliance with customer and plant specifications.
• Designing and developing proposals to both existing (mandate expansion) and new clients (market extension)
• Generate quotations for prospecting clients.
• Performing process audits and technical audits.
• To measure the performance of all personnel.
• Ensure development, maintenance and implementation of personnel and equipment.
• To take disciplinary action against staff when not complying with rules and regulations.
• Ensure the environment the people are working in is safe.
• 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.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 
• A tertiary qualification in Geology/Chemistry
• Computer literacy

Additional Information

• Minimum of 5 years applicable experience in the field of Geology 
• Knowledgeable with washability and sink float analysis 
• Knowledge in data evaluation. 
• Knowledge in density based cleaning process 
• Good report writing skills.
• An analytical mind.
• Attention to detail.
• Great communication skills (oral and written)
• Advanced knowledge of computer aided resource modelling and estimation techniques. 
• Core handling, core sampling and knowledge of coal quality analyses. 
• Previous supervisory experience would be recommended.
• Client liaison is essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge and advice to provide advice to laboratory and operations.
• Ability to problem solving

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Job Description

Technical

• Analysing of all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods.
• Technical accuracy of results is monitored, and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
• Update internal findings, improvement request and keep minutes of internal meetings
• Reports are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
• Verifying of instruments.
• Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
• Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
• Early identification of biases and QC issues and immediate communication of these to the Section Manager
• Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
• Address client complaints
• Authorize and validated any new methods under the guidance of the Section Manager

Administration

• Calculate test results as per standard format and/or procedures.
• Report results within the time frame specified.
• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
• Calculate all test results in a standard format as per relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
• Transfer data from the instrument to SLIMS
• All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose.
• Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Sample disposal
• Verify test results against control samples and charts.
• Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.

General

• Assist with changing of gas cylinders and the maintenance of other equipment.
• Overseeing the cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area.
• Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
• Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Wait for the arrival of his / her relief at the end of the shift, to ensure smooth shift take over.
• Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
• Assist on any lower or above level when necessary
• Assist with the training of new staff / operators on new methods and / or procedures.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Supervising

• Assist with the training on new methods and /or procedures.
• Control the time keeping on the shift.
• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.

Production

• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.

Qualifications

Education

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• BTech Chemistry or BSc Chemistry will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting
• Supervisory experience would be an advantage
• Fully acquainted with the SLIMS system (administration & operation)

Additional Information

• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
• Must be able to do troubleshooting on instruments and methods used.
• Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification / standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s).
• Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
• Assisting the Snr Chemist with
• Preparation of SANAS audits.
• Managing laboratory documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle several issues simultaneously

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Job Description

• Bad Debt Recovery
• Assist with liaising with Banks regarding unidentified / unallocated payments
• Facilitation of Write-offs
• Identification and assist with account & client disputes
• Distribution of Client Statements & Invoices
• Investigate and resolve enquiries regarding unpaid invoices
• Travel Bookings for NR (Accom/travel etc)
• NR Petty Cash
• Processing of Credit Notes (adhoc basis about once a month)

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of Matric.

Experience

• Accounting background
• Finance system knowledge

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Very organized
• Initiative and proactivity
• Innovation
• Able to professionally collaborate across all boundaries
• Able to work without supervision
• Self confidence