Company DescriptionWe are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
SGS South Africa, Matrolab Division, is seeking to fill a key role in its Civil Engineering Site and Commercial Laboratories. The role includes assisting the Supervisor/ Laboratory Manager with all tasks, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. Main tasks include performing administrative duties to provide assistance to SGS- Matrolab Laboratory and/or site laboratory, especially with the capturing of data.
The ideal candidate will have integrity, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to command respect from those he/she interacts with, while possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career will involve delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives, ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and reporting any deviations without delay.
Job DescriptionGeneral- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating procedures
- Accurate capturing of data in an efficient time frame
- Ensure adherence to company Code of Ethics
- Ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems & implementation of Quality System
- Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with accepted service delivery standards
- Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
- Liaise with and assist Supervisor / Manager
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
Administration (any of the following as assigned and trained)- Ensure all messages are conveyed to relevant people
- Assist with the maintenance of the sample registration as and when requested
- Complete all work in an efficient manner and without delay
Sample handling and distribution of results (any of the following as assigned and trained)- Ensure prompt and efficient handling of documents and other instructions as trained and per applicable procedure
- Attend to operational matters related to new and repetitive instructions received from supervisor/manager
- Typing of documents including but not limited to reports, e-mails and documents
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Qualifications- Grade 12
- Language: Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Read, write, speak)
- Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook
Additional Information- Administration experience will be advantageous
- Attention to detail
- Proactive operation
- Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues, customers, and suppliers
- Previous experience with THN 1 and/or SANS methods will be advantageous