Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Geomet-Chemist

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRandfontein, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
A Bachelor of Science or National Diploma in Chemistry.
At least 3 years of experience in a similar field.
Ability to follow written instructions in fine detail.
Good communication skills.
Full familiarity with the Laboratory LIMS system.
Compliance with ISO 17025, SANAS, and the company's Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, coordinate, and operate the Geomet department day to day.
Ensure effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities, including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs, and servicing according to internal schedules.
Develop, effectively utilize, and supervise departmental human resources, including training, recruitment, and disciplinary matters.
Carry out required test work without supervision.
Manage sample routing, formulate changes, improve workflow, and maximize utilization of departmental resources.
Attend client meetings and liaise with clients when required.
Prepare accurate log sheets and perform quality checks on test work data.
Prepare presentations of test work data and project update reports.
Maintain housekeeping in the allocated work area.
Log samples in the Laboratory LIMS system.
Report non-conformances to the Quality and Laboratory Manager.
Provide training and direction to operators.
Hold overall KPI responsibility within the section.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Manage health and safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample preparation departments.
Ensure staff adhere to company policies and communicate policy changes to staff.
Comply with the company's QHSE policy.
Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by the direct line manager.
Stop using equipment considered 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the day-to-day management, planning, coordination, and operation of the Geomet department.
Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities, including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs and servicing according to internal schedules.
Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and disciplinary issues.
Responsible for carrying out the required test work unsupervised.
Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving workflow, and maximum utilization of resources in the department.
Attending client meetings, liaising with clients when required.
Responsible for preparing accurate log sheets and performing quality checks on test work data.
Required to prepare presentations of test work data and prepare project update reports.
Ensure housekeeping in the allocated work area.
Responsible for logging samples on the Laboratory LIMS system.
Responsible for reporting any non-conformances to the Quality and Laboratory Manager.
Provide training and direction for operators.
Overall KPI responsibility within the section.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Responsible for Health and Safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample prep departments.
Ensuring that company policies are adhered to by all staff and communicating any changes to these policies to the staff.
Complying and conforming to the QHSE policy of the company.
Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system.
Must comply with and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
Minimum BSc or N Diploma in Chemistry.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years in a similar field

Competencies
Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.
Good communication skills

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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