Material Testers (Various Sites) (MT25)

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company in the testing, inspection, and certification sector as a Materials Tester. This role is vital for maintaining the integrity of laboratory operations, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety protocols. You'll work under the guidance of experienced supervisors, contributing to quality control in Civil Engineering testing. If you have a passion for laboratory work and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and/or relevant laboratory experience recognized through prior learning.
• Familiarity with Civil Engineering Testing Methods is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and work areas after tasks are completed.
• Report deviations and ensure adherence to safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge and skills

Civil Engineering Testing Methods

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Company Description

We 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. The Materials Tester will ensure that the laboratory is clean at all times and will carry out all work-related instructions from the technicians/supervisors or authorized personnel.

Job Description

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager, the Materials Tester will:

1. Be responsible for cleaning the company equipment on a regular basis and ensuring all test equipment is cleaned after completion of any job.
2. Be responsible for cleaning up the work area where the job was carried out and ensuring it is free of all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
3. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
4. Orally report deviations, irregularities, and non-conformances.
5. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
6. Ensure that all procedures are followed at all times and report any possible deviations to the direct line manager as soon as possible.
7. Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.

Qualifications

1. Grade 12, and/or proven years of laboratory knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.
2. Knowledgeable and familiar with the latest Civil Engineering Testing Methods (e.g., TMH 1 and SANS etc.).
3. Language: Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Read, write, speak).

Additional Information

1. Sampling and preparation experience.
2. Administration experience will be advantageous.
3. Punctuality.
4. Physically able and willing to safely pick up and move samples as and when required.