Junior Commercial Administrator

SGS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company where you will play a crucial role in the inspection of mineral commodities. In this position, you will maintain high standards of quality and efficiency while liaising with clients and coordinating with the Commodity Coordinator. Your responsibilities will include compiling results, ensuring compliance with inspection orders, and continuously upgrading service quality. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safer and more interconnected world while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Report on inspections of mineral commodities as per instructions.
• Maintain quality and efficiency of services offered.

Skills

Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Typing Skills

Calculation Capability

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

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 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from the Commodity Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of service
• Liaise with Commodity Coordinator
• Continuously upgrade the quality of services offered
• Establish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditing
• Communicate with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve required turn around time for all submitted samples
• Compiling of Spreadsheets of results, updating daily and reporting to clients
• Assist Commodity Coordinator
• Liaise with the Clients
• To carry out or supervise submittal of samples with sample submission form
• To ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order
• Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non conformance
• Liaise with local clients regarding pertinent details and information related to the operations
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of “Customer Services” policy and minimize client complaints and claims
• Check the inspector’s claim forms in context with work executed
• General office duties
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  
  

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environment without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to action
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situations to higher authority to take action
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer Literacy in Word and Excel, Microsoft outlook
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of Trade related experience or similar
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Typing Skills
• If the incumbent is new in the industry, background and qualifications shall be a criteria
  
  

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Calculation capability – To ensure accurate scoring of clients results.