Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Operator – Sample Prep

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWest Rand District Municipality, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Have Matric with Mathematics and Science.
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the relevant discipline.
Speak, write, and understand English.
Have competency in weighing, drying, crushing, splitting, screening, and milling.
Have a basic understanding of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Comply with ISO 17025 and SANAS quality management system requirements.
Be willing to work overtime or flexible hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform weighing, drying, crushing, milling, screening, and screen checks according to the relevant Geochem Sample Prep Competence Modules.
Meet customer requirements for turnaround time commitments and report daily production figures to the Supervisor, including bona fide explanations for unmet targets.
Follow the Supervisor’s detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing duties.
Maintain clean work areas and surrounding environment through housekeeping.
Comply with the company’s QHSE policy and quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Assist with maintenance of laboratory instruments and apparatus.
Assist with monthly stock counts within the department.
Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by the direct line manager.

Job Description

Perform the (weighing, drying, crushing, milling, screening & screen checks exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Sample prep, Drying in Geochem Sample Prep, Crushing in Geochem Sample Prep, Milling in Geochem Sample Prep and Screening in Geochem Sample Prep)
Ensure punctuality at all times.
Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Supervisor and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
Follow Supervisor’s clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

Matric with Mathematics and Science.

5.2 Experience

Minimum of 3 years in the relevant discipline.

5.3 Competencies

Speak, write and understand English
Weighing, drying, crushing, splitting, screening & milling

Additional Information

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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