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Job Description

• To execute projects on time and in budget, whilst fulfilling and delivering contractual obligations through effective management, is a safe and ethical manner. Manage the project enthusiastically within the financial, quality and time constraints of the specific project.

Provide project control function strategies

• Build and manage a world class Project Management Team by:
• Identifying project personnel requirements
• Ensure recruitment of required personnel
• Managing, directing and motivating the Project Management Team.
• Assessing training needs and support the development and implementation of training programs.
• Using best practice methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholder’s needs and deliver with-in budget on desired outcomes.
• Directing the establishment and implementation of project management procedures, tools, systems and best practices for use on projects and to measure project performance. Oversee modifications to these procedures for specific client requirements.
• Ensuring agreement on a project Safety Management Plan.
• Establishing comprehensive specification and a Quality plan for the project.
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks.
• Promoting good working relationship across the project.
• Inspiring a sense of shared purpose within the project team.
• Manage productivity and performance of the project team.
• Ensure management of Project Budget by:
• Managing both internal and external approvals
• Managing day to day operational costs of the project.
• Ensure an agreed project budget against a defined scope and schedule.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations.

Provide project management support during project lifecycle

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure project management through the various stages of a project by:
• Assisting with the assessment of client’s requirement in conjunction
• Conducting a risk analysis
• Establish financial budget
• Submitting offer/tender document to the client.
• Negotiate with client to secure the project by obtaining irrecoverable commitment and signed “Letter of  intent” as per company guidelines.
• Draw up/ organise Project execution plan by:
• Drawing up a Project Procedure Manual (PPM)
• Assigning internal resources
• Developing detailed Project Execution Programme (sequence of events, duration of events, and then convert the information into planning system)
• Drawing up the detailed cost control document (split cost per discipline and discipline into major areas)
• Drawing up detailed cash flow schedule to ensure positive cash flow to company (align cost and timing spreadsheet schedule and ensure client’s compliance of payment with schedule)

Manage the implementation of the project by:

• Surveying site
• Producing block plant layout based on process flow
• Commissioning geo technical investigation
• Examining compatibility and proposing plant layout based on site survey & geo technical reports.
• Generating preliminary plant layout.
• Reviewing cost implication of chosen site
• Obtaining equipment specification
• Managing implementation of procurement schedule
• Issuing equipment enquiries and awarding contracts
• Finalising process diagram
• Implementing detailed engineering design to meet process specifications
• Releasing civils for detailed design
• Finalising detailed engineering to suit ordered equipment and process
• Developing P &ID
• Awarding site service contracts in logical sequenced order
• Establishing Site (identify sub-contractors, allocate areas, set up access & security)
• Ensuring starting of civil works (appoint civil contractor and set out control & level data)
• Managing site (review safety & quality, progress with contractors, variance control and stores control)
• Commissioning plant (appoint commissioning manager, conduct pre-functional areas, dry/cold and wet/hot commissioning on the system)
• Demolishing of construction site (dispose redundant equipment, disconnect services, discharge temp site employees & release permanent staff, clean site, compare actual vs budget and take corrective action)
• Handing over plant to client with supporting documents

Close out the project by:

• Producing close-out report in prescribed format – project statistics summary
• Hold post mortem meeting with designated project team

Administration

• Manage and oversee the overall administration of project management function.

Client Relationships (internal & external) & Reporting

Drive and manage project team participation by:

• Ensuring attendance and participation by all internal stakeholders in the following meetings:
• Proposal Kick off meeting
• Progress and co-ordination meeting
• Risk analysis meeting
• Price fix meeting to provide estimate summary to Management
• Maintain effective project communication internally and externally.
• Produce internal and external reports as required by:
• Monitoring financial performance on an ongoing basis and issuing monthly financial reports.
• Monitoring project execution in accordance with programme on an ongoing basis and issuing monthly project execution reports.
• Actively promote the Company's professional image, both internally & externally

Qualifications

• BSc Eng. qualification or equivalent.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3 years Project Engineering or Project Management experience in the metals and minerals industry.
• Project Lifecycle - Knowledge of the main project phases and related basic engineering model, applications and products across the disciplines
• Project Management - Knowledge of basic project management methods and all project lifecycle phase
• Risk analysis - Ability to identify project and activates risks from any point of view
• Financial Management. Management of budget and time for project and/or department 
• Marketing - Knowledge and or ability to conduct market analysis collecting information on customers, competitors and products, collaborate with the business development and sales team.
• Quality auditing & control - Ability to inspect materials, equipment, welding, company procedures, processes and implementation against quality std’s
• Change management - Ability to effectively and efficiently manage changes during the course of the project
• Procurement - Understanding of project cost control, budgeting, procurement, purchase-to-pay and supply chain management
• Legislation & Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law e.g. engineering, safety etc. and standard specifications e.g. Plant layout requirements etc.
• Industry Knowledge - Knowledge of specific industry (EPC & EPCM): players, projects, products. Operations and processes.
• Planning & Scheduling - Ability to plan using tools, methods and best practices.  Familiarity with schedule classes and levels.
• Familiarity with Earned Value and its application to scheduling and reporting
• Engineering & Draughting – Fundamentals Knowledge of engineering models and /or draughting environment, including applications and products across the disciplines.
• Understanding of engineering interfaces in terms of dependencies among disciplines.
   

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Job Description
Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager, 

• Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning the company equipment on a regularly basis and that all test equipment is cleaned after completion of any job. • A Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the work area where the job was carried out and will make sure its free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
• A Materials Tester is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Materials Tester is responsible to orally report deviations, irregularities and non-conformances
• A Materials Tester is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Ensure that all procedures are followed at all times and report any possible deviations to the direct line manager as soon as possible.
• Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with the latest Civil Engineering Testing Methods (e.g TMH 1 and SANS etc)
• Language: Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Read, write, speak)

Additional Information
Compulsory Skills

• Potentiometry – pH, conductivity, etc.
• Gravimetry – Chloride, sulphates, etc.
• Knowledge of Titrimetry

Additional Requirements 

• Sampling and preparation experience
• Administration experience will be Advantageous
• Punctuality
• Physically fit, able and willing to safely pick up and move samples as and when required.

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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the waybill and sign the waybill with the security guard.
• Perform sorting and boxing of samples when samples are received.
• Collect samples from Sample Receiving for weighing.
• Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as required by the client’s instructions for sample preparation.
• Perform splitting, pulverizing and boxing of samples in Sample Prep and do screen checks.
• Perform the screening of samples for PSA.
• Perform discarding of samples.
• Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupelling processes within Fire Assay.
• Discarding of samples to return to the client.
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turn around time commitments.
• Report daily production figures to the shift/team leader and also bona fide explanations about targets not met and status of equipment/consumables.
• Follow immediate superior’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 SLIMS.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
• 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 

• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• 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.  The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
• 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

• Grade 12, 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

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
• Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
• Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
• Speak, write and understand English

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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 HOD in ensuring compliance with the SGS Laboratory Quality Manual as well as Health and Safety procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

•  Analyzing 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
•  Responsible for Reports that 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.

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 LIMS
•  All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
•  Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
•  Sample disposal
• Verify test results against control samples and charts.
• Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.

General

• Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
• 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 shifts
•  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.
•  Assist with the training of new staff / operators on new methods and / or procedures.
•  Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
•  Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Supervising

• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• 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.
•  Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.

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.

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.

Qualifications
Education

• BSc Chemistry on National Diploma Analytical Chemistry

Experience

• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
• LIMS administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting
• At least 3 years’ experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

•  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.
•  Assisting the Snr Chemist with
•  Preparation of SANAS audits.
•  Managing laboratory documentation.

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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Reporting Administration is responsible for conducting basic Financial Assistant activities and administration related tasks in SGS Vaal River Laboratory.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile recon of samples received per Client daily
• Assist HOD / Lab Technician – reporting with general administrative tasks (filing, copying, and creating customized reporting templates, creating tests reports)
• Assist HOD / Lab Technician – maintaining current status of outstanding work as well as following up with the Section Managers regarding expected reporting dates
• Daily screening of Jobs on G6 – Training to be given on Methods & Analyses
• Assistance with client requests for all incoming work and liaising with all clients in the case of sample discrepancies and / or queries regarding sample logistics and TAT
• Continuous feedback and communication to the direct line manager
• Assist in filing of job files, reports and to ensure filing systems are in order – when necessary
• Assist with switchboard activities when required
• 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.
• Obtain Procurement Quotes from suppliers, as per management instruction and MOQ stock level requirements in absence of Gen Administrator
• Liaise with Business BPA to finalize order process in absence of the General Administrator
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

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.
• Has the authority to give reasonable instructions and delegate work to all staff in Sample Receiving (Receiving, Tracking, Login and Storage) section with approval of Direct Line Manager and/or Section Manager.

Qualifications
Education

• Matric (Grade 12) – with Mathematics and Science as subjects
• Financial Management / Administrative qualification will be an advantage and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
• Proficient with PC's, especially with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel programs

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial / administrative position
• Laboratory background and related systems would be an advantage
• Previous client and supplier liaison experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Self-motivator
• Good verbal, written and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Concern for order
• Must have good understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel / Power Point, etc.)
• Work must be done systematically and with the highest level of accuracy.
• Organizational and record-keeping skills
• Customer focus and service orientation
• Basic budget comprehension
• Administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic administrative and communicative PC skills.
• Windows package and email proficiency.