Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

ICP Specialist

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWoodmead, Sandton, South AfricaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A BSc, M.Sc. in Chemistry, PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent, or sufficient laboratory knowledge, skills, and experience recognized through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Proficiency in English (reading, speaking, and writing).
Advanced Microsoft software experience.
A valid driver's license and valid passport.
At least 5 years of work experience in a testing environment or relevant field.
Solid management or senior supervisory experience.
At least 3 years of method development and validation experience.
A good understanding of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
Document and report writing experience.
Full familiarity with the LIMS system (SLIM).
Expert working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry.
Compliance with the Quality Management System, including ISO 17025 and SANAS.
Coordination and management skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Organizational skills and concern for order.
Planning skills.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced professional environment.
Time management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and develop new ICP methods and procedures to address analytical anomalies, client requests, and changing customer requirements.
Support all Geochem operations throughout Africa.
Keep up to date with developments in the analytical field and implement improvements to time savings, reliability, and efficiency.
Solve analytical problems related to sample preparation, sample digestion, and instrument troubleshooting.
Conduct sample analysis using complicated and novel analytical methods.
Continuously train new staff, perform job observations, and verify staff competence.
Provide technical support that enables effective laboratory operations while following quality procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Ensure laboratory tests produce reliable and precise results that meet client requests and requirements.
Carry out routine tests accurately and follow SGS methodologies.
Operate and maintain standard analytical laboratory equipment.
Calculate, verify, record, interpret, and report results to management and clients.
Ensure adherence to SGS health, safety, and quality procedures, protocols, and requirements.
Participate effectively in proficiency testing schemes, monitor performance, and report according to agreed schedules.
Address and close out non-conformances, corrective actions, and improvement requests in a timely manner.
Investigate customer complaints as required and provide technical solutions.
Manage sample routing, formulate changes, improve workflow, and maximize departmental resource utilization.
Coordinate method development and method validation.
Ensure effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities.
Assist with results evaluation.
Determine accreditation requirements and implement and monitor them.
Fulfill the Technical Manager role under SANAS ISO 17025 requirements.
Ensure staff adhere to company policies.
Travel throughout Africa as required.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by the direct line manager.
Stop using equipment deemed to constitute a safety hazard, or entering hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
Stop work that may affect service quality or integrity and take action to address the issue.
Initiate a formal improvement request when a system deviation or nonconformity occurs or when possible improvements are identified.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The ICP Specialist is responsible for outlining the responsibilities and authorities in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical, and key support personnel

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research into and develop new ICP methods and procedures for the group in order to address analytical anomalies, client requests, and changing customer requirements
Support all operations within Geochem throughout Africa.
Keep up to date with new and novel developments in the analytical field of expertise in order to institute time savings, reliability, and efficiency improvements
Solve analytical problems with respect to sample preparation, sample digestion and instrumental troubleshooting
Conduct sample analysis using complicated and novel analytical methods
Ensure that new staff members are continuously trained, job observations performed, and staff verified as competent
Provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct quality procedures and health and safety guidelines
Ensure that laboratory tests are performed in order to produce reliable and precise results to meet client requests and requirements
Carry out routine tests accurately and follow strict SGS methodologies
Operate and maintain standard analytical laboratory equipment
Calculate, verify, record, interpret, and report results to present to management and clients
Ensure strict adherence to SGS Health, Safety, Quality procedures, protocols, and requirements.
Maintain effective participation in proficiency testing schemes, maintain and monitor performance excellence, and report to agreed schedules
Timeously address and close out non-conformances, corrective actions, and improvement requests.
Conduct customer complaint Investigations as required and provide technical solutions to solve the problems
Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving workflow, and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.
Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation
Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities
Assist with results evaluation
Determine accreditation requirements and implement and monitor
Fulfils the role of Technical Manager as per SANAS ISO17025 requirements
Ensure that company policies are adhered to by the staff
Available to travel throughout Africa.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager

Qualifications

PROFILE

Education

BSc, M.Sc. Chemistry, PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent, or Science and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
Advance Microsoft software experience
Valid driver’s license
Valid Passport

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a testing environment or relevant field
Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience
Minimum 3 years of method development and validation experience.
Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 standard
Document and report writing experience
Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system (SLIM)
Expert working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS)
Good coordination and management skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Superb organizational skills and concern for order
Effective planning skills
Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail

Additional Information

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

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 take action to address the hazard.
Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.

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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