Field Operations Supervisor – Minerals & QA

SGS; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, seeks a Minerals Operations Supervisor in Sandton. You will supervise mineral-related operations, ensure compliance with international standards and SGS procedures, and coordinate inspectors while maintaining accurate documentation and client liaison.

You will contribute to maintaining the Quality Management System, train staff, and ensure safety across sites under the branch manager, supporting SGS growth strategies in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in inspection, sampling, sample preparation, mining, minerals, trade, logistics or a related operational environment.
• Sampling procedure knowledge of minerals.
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Write, Speak).
• Any other languages an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy (Minimum Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Attend to all aspects of operational matters related to the work in progress.
• Ensure adherence to International Standards.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the Company Code of Ethics.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Check staffing across the trade sites is sufficient and timesheets are correct.
• Liaison with clients and/or direct superior regarding progress and/or non-conformance.
• Ensure maintenance of work files in conjunction with divisional admin department.
• Ensure prompt and accurate certification of jobs completed.
• Coordinate the daily operational deployment and activities of commercial inspectors in conjunction with the branch manager.
• Assist in the training, coaching and counseling of personnel to ensure continuity of competencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Minerals sampling knowledge

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in chemical testing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, seeks a Minerals Operations Supervisor in Sandton. You will supervise mineral-related operations, ensure compliance with international standards and SGS procedures, and coordinate inspectors while maintaining accurate documentation and client liaison.

You will contribute to maintaining the Quality Management System, train staff, and ensure safety across sites under the branch manager, supporting SGS growth strategies in