Jobs at SGS

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide a reliable and courteous transportation service with safety as a top priority.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform various tasks relating to the transportation of goods.
• Perform deliveries and/or collections as and when required.
• Operate and maintain records
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Ensure cleanliness of company vehicles.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid Code 10 Driver’s License

Experience

• At least 3 years’ driving experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good knowledge of the Gauteng region
• Ability to read maps/GPS
• Ability to read and write
• Good communication skills
• Professional

Other Requirements:

• Willing to work overtime
• Flexible

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Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Chemist in XRF section has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all data on XRF and LECO
• Must be conversant with report writing.
• Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
• Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
• Routinely provide training to operators.
• Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall service goals of the laboratory are met.
• Responsibility to performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF spectrometer if and as required.
• Responsible for the supervision of all XRF- LECO analysis and reporting of results.
• Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF- LECO analysis.
• Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis
• Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF-LECO analysis.
• Competent in the use of the LIMS.
• Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument 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.
• Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
• Managing laboratory documentation.
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager.
• Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF-LECO area is kept up to standard.
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
• 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 entry to 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

Education

• BSc Chemistry or National Diploma Analytical Chemistry
• Matric, with Maths and Science Qualification

Experience

• At least 2 years in XRF-LECO field.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience

Competencies

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
• LIMS administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting

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Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the Manager of the Geochem Admin Department to effectively overseeing the Administrative functions of the division as well as maintaining customer communication.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.
• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
• 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.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Implementation and maintenance of the quality system.

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle several issues simultaneously
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues.

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Job Description

• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager is responsible to assist with the accreditation and Health and Safety regulations requirements are adhered to in and around the laboratory.
• An Assistant Laboratory Manager is responsible for verifying that the correct test methods are followed and immediately report any deviations to the relevant reporting manager.
• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager is responsible to assist the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager is to ensure all functions continue as per procedure in the absence of the Laboratory Manager.
• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager Support the Laboratory manager to ensure all payroll instruction, leave forms and other administrative duties are carried out.
• An Assistant/Trainee Laboratory Manager Provide training to reporting staff as and when the need is identified.

Qualifications

• Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 / Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent or skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Relevant National Diploma and ten years relevant experience or NQF 6 and ten years relevant experience. OR
• Grade 12- and 3relevant experience or NQF4 and fifteen years relevant experience.
• Must be familiar with all Civil Engineering Test Methods under THM1 and SANS.
• Drivers License