SGS

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

To assist the Manager of the Geochem Admin Department to effectively overseeing the Administrative functions of the division as well as maintaining customer communication

• Printing and e-mailing of test reports
• Invoicing completed work as per agreed rates
• Assist department with general administrative tasks (filing, copying, creating customized reporting templates, reconciliations, updating spreadsheets)
• Assist department with maintaining a current status of outstanding work as well as following up with the lab regarding expected reporting dates
• Assist Section Manger with contract review and issues of proposals
• Assist with and co-ordinate customer enquiries/queries. 
• Data entry of results into SLIM G6 where necessary
• General Laboratory duties as required and within qualifications
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Complies with health and safety regulations.
• Keep relevant communications confidential
• Complies and conforms to the laboratory quality management system (ISO17025 and SANAS)
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
• 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

• Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects – and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an administrative position
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)
• Laboratory background be an advantage