Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description Responsibilities include:
- Management, planning, coordination, and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample preparation.
- Planning, reviewing, and monitoring capital, revenue, and expense budgeting.
- Maintaining appropriate shift structures and rosters to meet workload and throughput targets.
- Monitoring, procuring, and managing stock levels within budgetary constraints.
- Sample routing, workflow improvement, and resource utilization in the department.
- Coordinating method development and validation.
- Ensuring effective use of equipment and facilities, including maintenance and servicing.
- Supervising human resources, including training and recruitment.
- Keeping abreast of trends in Analytical Science.
- Liaising with clients and attending meetings as required.
- Assisting with results evaluation and validation.
- Reporting bowl weights weekly to the Quality Manager.
- Implementing and monitoring accreditation requirements as per SGS and ISO17025.
- Ensuring health and safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample prep departments.
- Communicating company policy changes to staff.
- Complying with the QHSE policy of the company.
- Being fully acquainted with the LIMS system.
- Complying with the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
- Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.
Qualifications Education - Matric (Grade 12) – with Mathematics and Science as subjects.
- B.Sc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
Experience - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field.
- Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
- Experience in validating and reporting results.
- Strong Fire Assay technical knowledge and experience.
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