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SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company.
Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape and Free State.
We provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries:
Mining
Governments and institutions
Consumer and retail
Agricultural
Industrial
Oil, gas and chemical
We also offer a complete range of systems and services certification, as well as training.
Mining
Since the 1960s, services for the mining industry have formed a major part of our activities. A number of acquisitions have allowed us to further extend our services in this sector.
Our acquisition of Lakefield Research Limited in 2002 has enabled us to offer laboratory and metallurgical services. With the acquisition of Johannesburg-based Time Mining Group in 2014, we are able to offer project management, design, development and operations for small scale projects.
We acquired the assets of Bateman Projects in 2016. SGS Bateman specializes in providing process plant design and engineering, project management and commissioning, and optimization services for mineral processing plants. Its activities cover a variety of minerals including gold, iron ore, copper, uranium and coal. Based in Johannesburg and active throughout South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, it also provides specialized project services in other parts of the world.
Our acquisition of Matrolab Group, based in Pretoria, was finalized in 2016. SGS Matrolab is now a leading engineering and construction materials company serving consulting engineers, construction companies and public authorities. In addition to its network of offices and commercial and onsite laboratories in South Africa, it has registered offices in Mozambique and Botswana.Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operator will be expected to maintain a functional, efficient, and clean laboratory environment following all safety, quality and production guidelines and practices. Daily expectations include: sample preparation, ensuring quality test data, running samples using lab equipment, troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment.
Additional responsibilities include managing laboratory inventories and continuous improvement of sampling program in order to meet product specifications.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow laboratory and safety procedures at all times
Prepare samples for XRF analysis.
Ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.
Regularly ensure quality of testing data
Complies and conforms to the Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
Conduct chemical and/or other analyses for samples using lab equipment and following specific lab procedures.
Fully acquainted with LIMS system
Aid in troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment schedules.
Aid in keeping lab clean and efficient as possible.
Aid in managing supplies and material inventory.
Continue to create a safety culture and manage policies that meet expectations.
Self-starter yet takes orders as directed.
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by line manager.
Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by shift workload.
Responsible in recording any day-to-day repairs, maintenance and verification of instruments.
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation. The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection.
Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
Address client complaints.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Grade 12/Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science
5 years laboratory experience
Experience
On the job training will be provided as well as formal training
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Required Skills
Mastery in technical knowledge of analytical processes
Able to work with technical and management staff.
Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal.
Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results.
Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Has extensive knowledge of international standards and specifications used by the industry.
Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving.
Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls.
Holds self and others accountable.
Works well under pressure.
Challenges the status quo.
Fluent English
