Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Geomet Operator

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 5 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.
Good planning, coordination, and management skills are required.
Good team management and motivation skills are required.
Strong, assertive leadership skills while maintaining good staff relationships are required.

Responsibilities

Assist senior staff with the execution of test work.
Follow written instructions.
Correctly fill in log sheets.
Ensure turnaround time is adhered to for work specified regarding the Geomet department.
Carry out crushing, milling, screening, particle size determination, cyanide leaching with bulk cyanide additions, free-cyanide and residual titrations, filtering, and preparation of samples for analytical submissions without supervision.
Ensure work is done correctly to avoid contamination, sample loss, and sample swaps.
Ensure all equipment is clean before and after a test.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the laboratories and pilot plant area.
Work in other areas of the Geochem laboratory when 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist senior staff with the execution of test work.

Follow written instructions.

Correctly fill in log sheets.

Responsible for ensuring turnaround time is adhered to for work specified regarding the Geomet department.

Responsible for carrying out the following work unsupervised:

Crushing
Milling
Screening
Particle Size Determination
Cyanide Leaching (bulk cyanide additions)
Titrations – free cyanide and residual
Filtering
Preparation of samples for analytical submissions.

Ensure that all the above work is done correctly to avoid contamination, sample loss, and sample swaps.

Ensure that all equipment is clean prior to and after a test.

Responsible for ensuring that the housekeeping for the laboratories and pilot plant area is kept up to standard.

Must be able to work in other areas of the Geochem laboratory if required to do so.

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

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, coordination, and management skills.

Good team management and motivation skills

Strong, 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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