Job Opportunities at SGS

Job Description

• Supervise storage staff.
• Assist with client complaints/queries in regard to storage/shipment.
• Ensure samples are ready for collection as a complete batch and/or as per client request. .
• Ensure that store/s is arranged in an orderly manner.
• Rejects and Pulps to be arranged in order of client and complete jobs/batches.
• Ensure all relevant documents for chain of custody is properly documented, signed and filed.
• Ensure accurate records are kept when samples are moved, disposed or returned
• Ensure inventory records are kept and update to date.
• Communicate with Logistics Supervisor with regards to all aspects of the job.
• Comply and conform to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Has the authority to instruct and delegate work to all staff in Sample Storage.
• Ensure compliance with SGS Health and Safety Act
• Adhere to SGS general safety rules and rules of contact
• 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.

Qualifications

• Matric with Math and Science

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Job Description

• Perform the (weighing, drying, crushing, screening & screen checks exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set ( Weighing in Geochem Sample prep, Drying in Geochem Sample Prep, Crushing in Geochem Sample Prep, and Screening in Geochem Sample Prep)
• Ensure punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Supervisor and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Follow Supervisor’s clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in the relevant discipline.

Competencies

• Speak, write and understand English ( Standard communication basics)
• Weighing, drying, crushing, splitting, screening and operating machinery.

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Job Description

• The Technician will be responsible for analysis of assigned samples in the most accurate and productive way and timely as per relevant Test Method Instruction, assist the senior chemist in ensuring compliance with the SGS Laboratory Quality Manual as well as Health and Safety procedures.
• Evaluate, validate and report analytical results;
• Evaluate and ensure technical accuracy of analytical results reported;
• Monitor analytical processes and take remedial action where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting on the quality of analytical results;
• Consult with the section manager to address retests, result anomalies or other problems with samples or analyses
• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the section manager
• Use SLIM for data transfers data as required
• Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Ensure proper sample disposal and waste and effluent control.
• Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.
• Assist with stock verification, stock counts and stock inventory control.
• 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 departmental workload.
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Assist on any lower or above level when necessary.
• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• Deputize for the section supervisor when required
• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• Assist with the training of new staff / operators on new methods and / or procedures.
• Assist with control and time keeping administration.
• Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the section manager.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects or N Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience

• At least five years Fire assay laboratory experience
• Computer Literate in LIMS, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Competencies

• Competent technical knowledge of Fire Assay analytical processes
• Able to work with technical and management staff
• Able to coordinate fire assay activities
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Assists with trouble shooting and problem solving
• Can fluently communicate English.

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Job Description

• To assist the Manager of the Geochem Admin Department to effectively overseeing the Administrative functions of the division as well as maintaining customer communication
• Printing and e-mailing of test reports
• Invoicing completed work as per agreed rates
• Assist department with general administrative tasks (filing, copying, creating customized reporting templates, reconciliations, updating spreadsheets)
• Assist department with maintaining a current status of outstanding work as well as following up with the lab regarding expected reporting dates
• Assist Section Manger with contract review and issues of proposals
• Assist with and co-ordinate customer enquiries/queries.
• Data entry of results into SLIM G6 where necessary
• General Laboratory duties as required and within qualifications
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Complies with health and safety regulations.
• Keep relevant communications confidential
• Complies and conforms to the laboratory quality management system (ISO17025 and SANAS)
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects – and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an administrative position
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)
• Laboratory background be an advantage

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Job Description

• The Chemist will be responsible for all analysis of samples in the most accurate and productive way and timely as per relevant Test Method Instruction, assist the Section Manager in ensuring compliance with the SGS Laboratory Quality Manual as well as Health and Safety procedures.

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)