Geomet-Chemist

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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day management, planning, coordination, and operation of the Geomet department.; 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.; Responsible for carrying out the required test work unsupervised.; Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving workflow, and maximum utilization of resources in the department.; Attending client meetings, liaising with clients when required.; Responsible for preparing accurate log sheets and performing quality checks on test work data.; Required to prepare presentations of test work data and prepare project update reports.; Ensure housekeeping in the allocated work area.; Responsible for logging samples on the Laboratory LIMS system.; Responsible for reporting any non-conformances to the Quality and Laboratory Manager.; Provide training and direction for operators.; Overall KPI responsibility within the section.; Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.; 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).; Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager.

Requirements

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4; Minimum BSc or N Diploma in Chemistry.; Experience; Minimum of 3 years in a similar field; Competencies; Able to follow written instructions to the finest detail.; Good communication skills