Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Section Manager: Fire Assay and Sample Prep

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRandfontein, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.Sc., BTech, or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry is required.
At least five years of experience in the relevant field is required.
Solid management or senior supervisory experience is required.
Experience validating and reporting results is required.
Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge is required.
The role requires good planning, coordination, and management skills.
The role requires team management and motivation skills.
The role requires assertive leadership while maintaining good staff relationships.
The role requires full familiarity with the LIMS system.
The role requires compliance with ISO 17025 and SANAS quality management requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, coordinate, and operate the Geochem Fire Assay and sample preparation departments day to day.
Plan, review, and monitor capital, revenue, and expense budgets.
Maintain shift structures and rosters to meet workload, throughput targets, and client commitments.
Maintain, monitor, procure, and manage stock levels within budget and workload requirements.
Manage sample routing, formulate changes, improve workflow, and maximize resource utilization in the departments.
Coordinate method development and method validation.
Ensure effective use of equipment and facilities, and oversee breakdowns, maintenance, repairs, and servicing according to internal schedules.
Develop, effectively utilize, and supervise departmental human resources, including training, recruitment, and disciplinary matters.
Keep abreast of new trends and developments in analytical science.
Attend client meetings and liaise with clients as required.
Assist with results evaluation and validation.
Ensure the Sample Prep Supervisor reports bowl weights to the Quality Manager weekly.
Determine, manage, and drive initiatives to implement and monitor SGS and ISO 17025 accreditation requirements.
Manage health and safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample preparation departments.
Ensure staff adhere to company policies and communicate policy changes to them.
Comply with the company QHSE policy and adhere to SGS management-system quality and safety requirements.
Stop using equipment deemed to be a safety hazard, prevent entry into hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address hazards.
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.
Perform other reasonable tasks assigned by the direct line manager.

Job Description

RESPONISIBILITIES

Responsible for the day-to-day management, planning, coordination, and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample Preparation.
Responsible for planning, reviewing, and monitoring capital, revenue, and expense budgeting.
Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments.
Maintain, monitor, procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements.
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, 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.
Keeping abreast of new trends and current developments in Analytical Science.
Attending client meetings, liaising with clients when required.
Assisting with results evaluation and validation.
Ensuring that bowl weights are reported on a weekly basis to the Quality Manager by the Sample Prep Supervisor.
Determine, manage, and drive initiatives in order to implement and monitor accreditation requirements as per SGS and ISO17025 requirements.
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

Education

B.Sc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field.
Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
Validating and reporting results.
Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.

Competencies

Good planning, co-ordination and management skills.
Good team management and motivation skills
Strong and assertive leadership skills, while maintaining good staff relationships.

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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