SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
To assist the Supervisor/Laboratory Manager with all materials testing tasks, whether on site or in the commercial laboratory. Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning all equipment on a regular basis.
- Completing materials testing in all laboratory divisions, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate with bench calculation as required.
- Ensuring the laboratory is clean at all times.
- Carrying out all work-related instructions from technicians/supervisors or authorized personnel.
- Supervising and/or carrying out and taking responsibility for testing for all tests that the employee is deemed competent for, strictly in accordance with prescribed methods.
- Cleaning up the site or workshop after tasks are completed or at the end of the day.
- Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Reporting any deviations, irregularities, and non-conformances orally.
- Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
- Performing all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations, and performing test methods accurately.
- Completing timesheets accurately on a daily basis.
- Ensuring discipline within the assigned department.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 / NQF4 or an additional three years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 12.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.
- Language: Proficiency in English (Read, write, speak).
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook; must be competent and comfortable with the SANS and THM 1 test methods.
Additional Information
Sampling and preparation experience is advantageous. Administration experience will also be advantageous. Fieldwork includes:
- Densities, layer/stockpile sampling, manufacture and handling of concrete cubes, DCP, Ring and Ball test (road surfaces), Sand Patch, On Site Viscosity tests, Sampling of Asphalt and Bitumen.
- Competence and qualification to perform all tests in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate.
- Completing all calculations related to the tests mentioned above.
- Controlling laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision.
- Being physically able and willing to work with, move, and pick up samples as required.
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