Job Openings at SGS

About the Job

Job Description

• Ensure soil samples are received, recorded, prepared and processed according to established methods and procedures in support of the quality and management systems.

Personnel Management

• Personnel development
• Continuously measurement of skills and report shortcomings.
• Motivation.
• Identify and co-ordinate attendance to training courses
• Effectively coordinate workload distribution and schedules
• Effective leave planning according to workload requirements and operational responsibilities
• Effectively maintain discipline according to company policies and procedures
• Promote good labor relations and effectively deal with conflict
• Maintain safety standards and effectively deal with casualties and injuries according to company policies and procedures
• Maintain service standards
• Supervise staff according to company procedures and policies
• Ensure company working hours are strictly adhered to

Sample Receiving

• Accurate identification and labeling of samples.
• Inspect samples for any sign of deterioration and report any samples not received, broken or damaged immediately using the appropriate forms.
• Ensure that written proof of delivery is obtained at all times and that the information on the proof of delivery or waybill corresponds with the actual total samples or boxes received.  If not, report immediately to line management before signing the waybill or delivery note
• Recordkeeping of sample information according to prescribed procedures.

Preparation of Soil Samples

• Plan activities according to the sample quantities received for preparation.
• Performing routine soil sample preparation according to standard methods, procedures and the use of applicable forms.
• Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes communicated.
• Perform routine determination of percentage stone on indicated samples and report raw data on the applicable forms.
• Preparation of quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Operate equipment according to specified procedures.
• Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols.
• Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
• Adhere to competency training program.
• Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
• Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager and assist in sections if so communicated, doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for.

Storage and Disposal of Soil Samples

• Safe, secure, and orderly storage of soil samples and relevant sample documentation in designated areas.
• Maintenance of storage areas ensuring cleanliness and ease of retrieval of samples.
• Timely disposal of samples into empty disposal bags and store until collection by Disposal Company.

Quality System

• Maintain Health and Safety standards in designated areas.
• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.

Managerial Duties

• Supervise Laboratory Assistants/soil sievers in the Sample Receiving area.
• Support operations and contribute to a positive moral in section.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric (Grade 12) 

Experience

• Appropriate laboratory experience. 

Additional Information

• Systematic
• Thorough
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate
• Teamwork

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About the Job

Job Description

The Data Evaluator 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 Section manager 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 HOD to address retest 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 SLIMS for data input and data transfers as required
• All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or SLIMS.
• Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem solving
• Re-analyze samples when control results are not within the control charts’ limits
• 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
• Wait for the arrival of his / her relief at the end of the shift, to ensure smooth shift take over.
• Deputize for the Shift Supervisors when required
• Assist with the training of new staff and/or Operators on new methods and/or procedures
• The Data Evaluator must be prepared to stand in for the Chemists when necessary and to take the lead on a workstation where needed
• Assist with control, time keeping and administration duties
• Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the Section manager
• Assist section manager with production planning
• 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 the direct manager

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
• Minimum of 4 years relevant Fire Assay/Reporting laboratory experience
• Supervisory skills would be an advantage
• Computer literate in SMILS and MS Office

Additional Information

• Competent technical knowledge of Fire Assay analytical processes and procedures
• Able to work with Technical and Management staff
• Able to coordinate Fire Assay activities
• Able to work independently and the coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.