Vacancies at SGS

Job Description

The Lab Manager: IMPUNZI is responsible to plan, organize, lead and control the operation and functions of the IMPUNZI Laboratory. To support the Area Manager: Glencore to meet business objectives and ensure compliance to the Company policies and business guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities but not limited to.

• To plan, organize, lead and control the IMPUNZI Laboratory Operations.
• Manage and monitor operational performance of the IMPUNZI Laboratory Operations.
• Responsible for revenue and expense control of the IMPUNZI Laboratory Operations,in line with operational budgets and the business strategies.
• Set annual budget targets in collaboration with the Area Manager: Glencore.
• Responsible for pricing policies in conjunction with the Area Manager: Glencore.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate manpower resources, equipment and tools areavailable for total operational efficiency.
• Effectively manage and continuously improve the quality management system, and the implementation of any certifications and accreditation systems within the business       lines.
• Control accounts receivable and DSO for the IMPUNZI Laboratory Operations.

Responsible for fleet management.

• Responsible for the effective implementation of SGS QHSE systems, as well as client specific safety standards (e.g. ISO 17025 & NOSA).
• Ensure liaison and technical support to all present and potential clients.
• Assist the Area Manager: Glencore with complaints and claim resolution.
• Assist the Area Manager: Glencore with technical and sales support as well as proposal co-ordination.
• Keep abreast of new trends, current development and relevant research.
• Attend all meetings as per client requirements.
• Maintain a minimum of 75 % scoring with the Glencore KPI’s.
• Perform any other reasonable task as assigned by direct line manager.
• Conduct relevant monthly meetings with supervisors, support staff and employees.
• Conduct monthly service level agreement performance meetings with clients.
• Quarterly client satisfaction surveys to be done with all stake holders.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Chemistry (preferably).
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• TQMS qualification advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years managerial/supervisory experience, preferably in a coal environment.
• Coal sampling, sample preparation, analysis and coal beneficiation experience essential.
• Budgets, cost control and evaluation of data and results.
• Client liaison skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Goal oriented.
• Problem solving skills.

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Job Description

• Perform analysis using approved and valid test methods e.g. ASTM, IP, AOCS, BP etc.
• All analysis to be performed with the highest level of accuracy and precision.
• To ensure that all analytical Equipment to be calibrated before use.
• To ensure that all analytical solutions and reagents are standardized before use.
• Record calibration data accurately and in the correct documentation for traceability purposes.
• Maintain records of all raw data and calculations for traceability purposes.
• Ensure that all reference materials are valid and traceable to an approved Supplier.
• To report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Manager.
• To report immediately any non conformances to the Laboratory Manager.
• Rectify non conformances through corrective/preventative actions.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• 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

• Studying towards or completed a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience
• Apart from exposure to technikon laboratory operation, no other experience required.
• Competencies
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills
• Computer Literate
• SLIMS
• CBT
• And Application