Section Manager: Fire Assay and Sample Preparation
LocationWest Rand District Municipality, GP, za
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentLaboratory & Testing
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen4d ago
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
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Responsible for the day to day management, planning, coordination and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample Preparation.
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Responsible for planning, reviewing and monitoring of capital, revenue and expense budgeting.
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Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments.
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Maintain, monitor, procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements.
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Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving work flow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.
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Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation.
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Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs and servicing according to internal schedules.
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Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and disciplinary issues.
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Keeping abreast of new trends and current development in Analytical Science.
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Attending client meetings, liaising with clients when required.
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Assisting with results evaluation and validation.
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Ensuring that bowl weights are reported on a weekly basis to the Quality Manager by Sample prep supervisor.
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Determine, manage and drive initiatives in order to implement and monitor accreditation requirements as per SGS and ISO17025 requirements.
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Responsible for Health and Safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample prep departments.
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Ensuring that company policies are adhered to by all staff and communicating any changes of these policies to the staff.
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Complying and conforming to the QHSE policy of the company.
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Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system.
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Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
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Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Qualifications
Education
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Matric (Grade 12) – with Mathematics and Science as subjects
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B.Sc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
Experience
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant field.
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Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
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Validating and reporting results.
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Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge and experience.