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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Inspector

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWest Coast Peninsula, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Matric qualification is the minimum; Maths and Science are preferred.
  • A post-matric qualification in sampling and inspection services is required.
  • Proficiency in English for reading, speaking, and writing is required.
  • Typing skills are required.
  • Computer literacy in Word and Excel is required.
  • Calculation capability is required to ensure accurate scoring of client results.
  • Technical report-writing ability is required.
  • Tallying and data-capturing ability is required.
  • More than five years of experience is required.
  • Attention to detail is required.
  • Ability to operate under minimum supervision is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure is required.
  • Compliance with SGS quality and safety management systems and personal protective equipment requirements is required.
  • Ability to identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately is required.
  • Ability to handle commodities and equipment safely according to material safety data sheets, standard operating procedures, work instructions, mission orders, and ISO standards is required.
  • Ability to comply with environmental regulations for waste disposal is required.
  • Ability to conduct daily vehicle inspections, adhere to road safety regulations and transportation procedures, report accidents and vehicle defects, and ensure samples are loaded and secured safely is required.
  • Ability to comply with company travel-management and transportation procedures is required.
  • Ability to report deviations and communicate instructions to maintain the quality system is required.
  • Only authorized staff may express opinions and interpretations related to results.

Responsibilities

  • Report on inspections of mineral commodities in accordance with instructions from the site supervisor.
  • Train site staff on sampling and inspection, and train field operators through safety training and toolbox talks.
  • Administer risk assessments, permits to work, personal protective equipment hazard assessments, and mini-risk assessments, and check status before inspections.
  • Monitor field staff efficiency and review staff timesheets based on supervision.
  • Compile field reports, photographs, and detailed summaries for inspections, and upload them to SharePoint.
  • Maintain the quality, efficiency, and confidentiality of services.
  • Liaise with the site supervisor to allocate staff efficiently while limiting overtime and promoting safety.
  • Continuously upgrade the quality of services and support the customer-service policy to minimize client complaints and claims.
  • Establish, direct, and review systems for application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage, and field auditing.
  • Communicate with sample preparation teams, other branches or divisions, and laboratories to meet turnaround times for submitted samples.
  • Assign duties and assist with coordinating shipments and other fieldwork.
  • Provide daily updates to the commodity coordinator.
  • Assist with the office's administrative operations as instructed by the site supervisor, including general office duties.
  • Implement cost-control measures through proper field staff allocation and personal protective equipment usage.
  • Liaise with warehouse and port personnel to arrange inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with inspection orders, mission orders, and risk assessments.
  • Keep the direct superior informed about progress and non-conformance, and implement corrective action as needed.
  • Implement SIR and other SGS platforms required for inspections.
  • Conduct mineral-cargo inspection operations according to international standards, company quality-assurance policies, and the principal's mandate.
  • Carry out or supervise weighing operations when required by the mandate.
  • Carry out or supervise sampling and sample preparation when required by the mandate, including submitting samples with the sample submission form.
  • Plan tests, sampling, and evaluation of results.
  • Assign, assist with, or supervise tests and sampling.
  • Coordinate and report inspections on time.
  • Communicate accurate and honest inspection findings to clients.
  • Guide and assist junior staff and samplers on site.
  • Take responsibility for employees' daily safety and health on behalf of SGS upper management, and raise issues with upper management when needed.
  • Keep up to date on SGS inspection policies and procedures and apply them to inspections.
  • Comply with SGS health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
  • Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.
  • Maintain a 5-S-compliant workstation and participate in safety training, toolbox talks, safety initiatives, and emergency drills.
  • Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by the direct line manager or site supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Any other language is an added advantage.
  • Good interpersonal skills toward colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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