Jobs at SGS

Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To arrange, supervise and/or attend to and report on Minerals operational matters in accordance with. Standard Operating Procedures, International Standards, Company Code of Ethics and the mandate given by the Principal. Also to assist in the implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend to all aspects of operational matters related to the work in progress
• Ensure adherence to International Standards
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure adherence to the Company Code of Ethics
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System
• Liaison with clients and/or direct superiors regarding progress and/or non-conformance
• Ensure maintenance of work files in conjunction with the divisional admin department
• Ensure prompt and accurate certification of jobs completed
• Co-ordinate the daily operational deployment and activities of commercial inspectors in conjunction with the branch manager
• Assist in the training, coaching and counseling of full-time employees, sub contractors and part time employees in conjunction with the branch manager to ensure continuity of competencies to underpin the growth strategies
• Ensure that all SGS equipment is respected and maintained in good working order
• 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 enter hazardous environment without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situations 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

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)
• Sampling procedure knowledge of minerals
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Any other languages an added advantage
• Drivers license
• Computer literacy (Minimum Word and Excel)

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years Inspection experience
• Management/Supervising of operational staff background

Competencies

• Management/Supervisory skills
• Good Problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good quality of work

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Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The field operator is responsible for the execution of field related inspection activities in accordance to standard procedures, industry guidelines and / or clients instructions. In providing an independent service to the customer, the field operator shall perform his / her duties accurately and with the highest quality at all times.

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Sampling of products from various sources e.g. Road / Rail Tankers, Terminal tanks, ship tanks, Drums, etc.
• Labeling of samples, Registering and issuance to the Laboratory.
• Tank gauging to determine level of product and temperature in storage tank and issuance of dip sheet and cleanliness certificates/
• Inspection to determine cleanliness of container, eg. Road / Rail / ISO-tanks, Storage tanks, etc.
• Inspection to determine cleanliness of pipelines (line pigging) and issuance of line cleanliness certificates.
• Monitoring of Road Tankers whilst loading vessel and obtaining weight certificates for each delivery.  Inspection of empty road tanker thereafter.
• Sealing of valves and hatches, eg. Pipeline / tank vales, road / rail tanker valves and hatches.
• Recording of Inspection data / results in field notebook, accurately and neatly, so as to ensure easy traceability of data / results.
• Completion of Inspection certificates and reports accurately and neatly.
• Continuous updating of the Job File with the relevant Inspection reports or results.
• To advise immediate supervisor or manager of changes / events that could have a detrimental effect on the Company or Business operations.
• Crude tank farm operations, sealing / isolating pipeline valve system, sealing tanks, gauging, sampling, water draining, water cut and issuance of dip sheets.  Maintaining a log of tank farm event, delays, anomalies and deviations and reporting of these timeously to the respective surveyor / terminal personnel.
• Witness packing of containers (drums, etc.) as per clients or internal procedures or other specific requirements.
• Manning the road tanker loading of bitumen onto bitumen bulk vessels, as per internal working procedures.
• Recording and collating weighbridge certificates, inspecting of road tankers.
• Ensure sample and inspection equipment are clean and in working condition before and after use.
• Maintaining the sample store room by placing samples for storage, systematically and removing samples, for safe disposal.
• Recording of samples being placed in and being taken out of the storeroom in the sample register provided.
• Ensure the Company vehicles are handled properly and kept in clean, presentable condition.
• To perform all inspections (SHE vehicles, etc.) that is assigned to themselves.
• To perform general housekeeping on our facility as well as regular housekeeping on motor vehicles.
• To complete all CBT training that they have been registered with, in required time period.
• 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

• Minimum academic qualification is Grade 12 with Maths & Science.
• A higher education in Chemical Engineering or Instrumentation would be advantageous.
• Valid drivers license.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 months plant operations (all types of plant operations-manual, automated or plant panel operations, or
• A minimum of 3 years experience in field inspection activity (sampling, gauging of tanks, temperature measurements, etc.).
• If the incumbent is new in the industry, background and qualifications shall be a criteria.

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve.

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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment's, follow maintenance schedules, attend to breakdowns and upheld safety standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• ​Carries out routine services on equipments.
• Carries out conveyor belts repairs and or replacements by mechanical splicing, replacement of idler rollers and scrapers.
• Carries out routine services on oil and air filters, suctions system, crushing and other systems in plant.
• Caries out services and repairs on furnaces, crushers, pulverizes and  general facility.
• Manufactures parts and tools through use of basic hand tools and simple turning.
• Performs messenger/driver duties; collects and delivers tools and equipment for the department.
• Assists in Mechanical and Electrical on major jobs’ repair and services as and required.
• Cleans and keeps work areas clean.
• Being able to locate plant problems and resolve effectively to avoid losses and trips.
• Being available for emergency call outs and weekend
• Working long hours when required

Qualifications
EDUCATION

• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Team cooperation and commitment
•  Writing and reading skills in English
• ​Procedural awareness and understanding.
• Achievement of work targets
• Cooperation and compliance with instructions
• General Conduct
• Safety adherence

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Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The receptionist is responsible for receiving clients and answering the switchboard in a friendly and professional manner.

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Telephones to be answered immediately in a friendly and professional manner
• Clients to be received and helped in a friendly and professional manner
• Occasionally other divisional tasks will be requested of the receptionist which must be performed as soon as possible but must not interfere with the primary responsibility of reception and telephone duties
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
• Co-ordination with cleaners and management of all meeting in boardroom and training rooms
• Housekeeping of reception area

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

• Grade 12

Experience

• At least 1 years reception experience

Competencies

• Telephone Etiquette skills is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of urgency
• Friendly disposition
• Professional

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Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all instrumentation, (LECO, ICP, XRF, AAS & Wet Chem) data
• Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
• Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
• Routinely provide training to Chemists & Technicians
• 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 instrumentation (LECO, ICP, XRF, AAS & Wet Chem) if and as required.
• Responsible for the supervision of all instrumentation analysis and reporting of results.
• Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to instrumentation analysis.
• Responsibility to initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation from the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Complies and conforms to the Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
• Responsibility, under the guidance of section manager, to modify and develop methods for instrumentation analysis.
• Responsibility, under the guidance of section manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for instrumentation analysis.
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the section manager.
• Take control of all quality issues in instrumentation and help with resolving IRs and Complaints
• Oversee the Preparation and reading/ titration of all instrumentation samples and their reporting, with a view to meet all deadlines
• Interact with the Customer Service Department and provide ERDs when these are required
• Be actively involved in the day to day running of the instrumentation department
• Help with instrument problem solving whenever required

• Interact with Service Engineers whenever they are servicing the instruments so that instrumentation is always fully aware of what they are doing
• Work cooperatively with all instrumentation staff to ensure that all are committed to the goal and objectives of the Department and turnaround times are met.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsibility to ensure housekeeping for general instrumentation area is kept up to standard.
• Responsibility to identify areas where new system documentation is required, amendments need to be made or where existing documentation requires review.
• Responsibility to ensure that all documents, forms and records are of the appropriate version.
• Responsibility to ensure correct consumables and chemicals are received and used for instrumentation analysis.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Address client complaints.
• Validate, approve and authorize analytical results.
• Authorize re-assays of nonconforming results.
• Authorize and sign-off competency of staff.
• Authorize and validate new analytical methods and calibration standards, and critical reagents for use.
• Authorize and manage overtime and shift rosters.
• Authorize and sign-off documents for use within department.
• 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.

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 8 years’ experience.

​​​​​​​Competencies

• 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.

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Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Technician and person weighing prills at SGS Northam Eland.

RESPONISIBILITIES

• Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
• Responsibility to print sample labels.
• Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.
• Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.
• Responsibility to weigh prills using a micro-balance and recording the weights in the SLIMS.
• Responsible to lock the prills away in the safe at the end of the shift.
• Responsible to perform nickel sulphide leaches and / or other similar Wet Chemical techniques by accurately following the written procedures.
• Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation such as LECO analysers
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
• Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order.
• Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.
• Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
• 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

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science

Experience

• 3 years laboratory experience
• Competent in logging of samples and working with CClas.
• A responsible person to work with prills.
• Able to perform various wet chemical techniques
• Lims administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting

Competencies

• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Laboratory procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
• Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
• Assist in the completion of Production report.
• Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Laboratory are maintained.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
• Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
• Adhere to all quality requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• 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 Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Observe, log and report any anomalies and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, during analysis activities, to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Ensure that proper procedures are followed quality results are reported.
• Assist with training of new employees where required

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

• Shall adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements of the SGS OI Management System, country legislation, Rules for Life, local legal requirements and laws.
• Shall comply and conform to the QHSE, Global and country policies of SGS.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Shall report Health, Safety and Environmental hazards, incidents/accidents and near misses to the Supervisor/SHE Representative/Location Manager/OI Site Coordinator.
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• Observe and report any faulty/nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, to the Supervisor/Location Manager.
• Assist in investigations.
• Ensure that all proper procedures/Working instructions, etc. are followed.
• Assist with training of employee/s where required.
• Perform and ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in all work areas at all times.
• Participate and adhere to all HSE Procedures/Working instructions, Integrity, Safe Talks, Toolbox talks, etc. training.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

Qualifications
Education

• Matric

Experience

• Experience in Fire Assay laboratory will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system will be an advantage

Competencies

• Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system
• Matric literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals
• Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns
• Ability to work at multiple work stations when required
• Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times

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Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
• Liaise with Senior Administrator
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing
• Communicate with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve required turn around time for all submitted samples
• Compiling of Spreadsheets of results, updating daily and reporting to clients
• Assist Commercial and Senior Commercial Administrator
• Liaise with the Clients
• To carry out or supervise submittal of samples with sample submission form
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order
• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non conformance
• Liaise with local clients regarding pertinent details and information related to the operations
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of “Customer Services” policy and minimize client complaints and claims
• Check the inspector’s claim forms in context with work executed
• General office duties
• 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 enter hazardous
• environment without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority
• to action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situations 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

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer Literacy in Word and Excel, Microsoft outlook

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• If the incumbent is new in the industry, background and qualifications shall be a criteria

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Calculation capability – To ensure accurate scoring of clients results