Jobs Available at SGS

Job Description

• To assist the Supervisor/ Laboratory Manager with all materials testing tasks, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. To clean all equipment on a regular basis. To complete materials testing in all laboratory division, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate with bench calculation as and when required for testing. The Materials Tester will ensure that the laboratory is clean at all times and will carry out all work-related instructions from the technicians/supervisors or authorized personnel.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible to supervise and/or carry out and take responsibility of testing for all tests that the employee is deemed competent for strictly in accordance to prescribed methods.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the site or workshop after task is completed or at the end of the day which every comes first, where the job was carried out and will make sure its free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible to orally report any deviations, irregularities and non-conformances.
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager. 
• A Senior Materials Tester is responsible to perform all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations and performing test methods accurately.
• Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.
• Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF4 or an additional three years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 12
• Knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Language: Proficiency in English (Read, write, speak)
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook · Must be competent and comfortable with the SANS and THM 1 test methods.

Additional Information

• Sampling and preparation experience advantageous.
• Administration experience will be Advantageous.
• Fieldwork (densities, layer/stockpile sampling, manufacture and handle concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), Sand Patch, On Site Viscosity tests, Sampling of Asphalt and Bitumen).
• Competent and qualified to do all tests in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete /aggregate.
• Do all calculations in full related to the tests mentioned above.
• Control laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision.
• Physically able and willing to work with, move and pick up samples as and when required.

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Job Description

• To assist the Supervisor/ Laboratory Manager with all supervisory tasks related to the materials testing, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. The Technical Manager must assist with the checking and signing of the results prior to distribution and assist to implement and maintain the 5S, quality systems and other industry and company requirements.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to ensure the accreditation and Health and Safety regulations requirements are adhered to in and around the assigned laboratory/ laboratories, including SANAS and 5S.
• A Technical Manager is responsible for ensuring the correct test methods are followed.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to assist the technicians and reporting staff with any job whether it is on site or inside the commercial laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
• A Technical Manager has the responsibility to stand in for commercial laboratory managers when needed.
• A Technical Manager is to ensure all mandatory training are completed timeously.
• A Technical Manager is to manage any and all disciplinary procedures, communication and training.
• A Technical Manager is to assist with any and all quotations and tenders requested by the reporting manager.
• A Technical Manager is responsible for liaison with clients for receiving job instruction.
• A Technical Manager is to do the final checking and approval of report prior to issue to client.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• A Technical Manager is to verify calibration of equipment according to schedule.
• A Technical Manager is to carry out corrective actions as necessary.
• A Technical Manager is train personnel as and when required.
• A Technical Manager is to do planning of work.

Qualifications
Education

• Grade 12 / NQF4 or an additional three years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 12.
• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Proficiency in various types of computer software (full MS office package Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in managing an Industrial related Business.
• Experienced to manage the human resources aspects of the business.
• Experienced to manage the commercial and financial aspects of the business.
• Experience in managing the business development aspect of the business.

Additional Information

• Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage people.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• A sense of diplomacy and networking skills are essential to build relationships with external clients as well as key internal personnel within the global Employer’s Group.
• Must be creative, innovative and team-focused.
• Excellent customer service, client support, and business service consulting skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Must have ability to make strong business decisions and be held accountable.
• Have an instinct for issue identification and implement the appropriate solutions.
• Fluent English. Regional preferred language is an asset.