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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Junior Commodity Coordinator

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSandton, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum qualification of Matric is required.
  • A tertiary qualification in Logistics, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Analytical Chemistry is listed.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
  • Two years of administrative experience is required.
  • Knowledge of process flow within an analytical laboratory environment, or experience in commodity inspection processes such as sampling and testing, tallying data, and reporting, is required.
  • Attention to detail is required.
  • The ability to operate under minimum supervision is required.
  • Good interpersonal skills toward colleagues, customers, and suppliers are required.
  • The ability to work under pressure is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform administrative duties and provide assistance to the Commodity Coordinator, Inspectors, and Customers.
  • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and the company Code of Ethics, and perform duties in accordance with accepted service delivery standards.
  • Maintain the quality, efficiency, and confidentiality of services.
  • Liaise with and assist the Commodity Coordinator.
  • Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.
  • Liaise with customers by telephone or email and ensure messages are conveyed to relevant staff.
  • Assist with sample registration and maintain the hard-copy Sample Register.
  • Handle samples promptly and efficiently according to applicable procedures.
  • Attend to operational matters related to work in progress at sample reception and new instructions received from customers or the Operations Manager.
  • Type test reports, email results to customers, and manually and electronically file job and test reports.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system and participate actively in safety-related activities.
  • Wear appropriate protective clothing and adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental procedures and protocols.
  • Keep the workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
  • Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
  • Cease use of equipment deemed a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address hazards.
  • Cease 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.
  • Comply with SGS quality, occupational health and safety, and human resources policies and procedures.
  • Exercise sufficient authority to achieve responsibilities under relevant SGS authority policies.
  • Take responsibility for employees’ daily safety and health on behalf of SGS upper management and raise issues with upper management where required.
  • Keep up to date on SGS inspection policies and procedures, and apply the relevant policies to inspections to avoid misunderstandings.
  • Adhere to all quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements of the SGS management systems.

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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