Sampling Manager

SGS; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Manager to oversee compliance with quality and health & safety standards. In this pivotal role, you will define responsibilities, manage staff training, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for maintaining accreditations and ensuring that all operations are executed ethically and efficiently. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence and safety within a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about quality management and staff development, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of quality management systems and compliance standards.
• Ability to train and develop staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with quality and safety standards in operations.
• Train and evaluate staff on sampling and preparation procedures.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Quality Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Staff Training and Development

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Grade 12 with Physical Science

Job description

The purpose of the job is to define roles, delegating responsibilities, accountabilities, and authorities, to facilitate effective Quality and QH&S Management.

Responsibilities:

• Be fully aware of the policies and practices of the company as specified in the Systems Maintenance Manual and Departmental Procedures.
• Responsibility and authority in relation to the management system of SGS RZA:
• Compliance with relevant standards/methods including all applicable legislation, customer, and client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the Management Systems which comply with SANS ISO / IEC 17025 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 standards.
• Manage method modification, development, and validation of new/changed methods.
• Perform tests/sampling/calibration and evaluation of results.
• Maintain SANAS and OHSAS accreditations.
• Execute work timeously, ethically, and efficiently.
• Adhere to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality policies and instructions.
• Ensure the upkeep of the preparation area.
• Prepare samples according to customer requirements and adhere to correct procedures, methods, and specifications.
• Communicate clear, unambiguous work-related instructions to Sample Preparation Staff.
• Ensure that all Sampling and Sample Preparation operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
• Identify training needs, train and develop staff to their full potential, and perform witnessing of activities according to training and audit schedules.
• Declare sampling and sample preparation staff competent to perform tests and fit to use specific items of equipment based on the outcome of training and witnessing of work activities.
• Report equipment malfunctions or any abnormalities in tests being performed, implement corrective actions, and authorize resumption of work.
• Read shipping operational instructions and ensure understanding before assigning work to staff.
• Assign work to staff, ensuring every job is started timeously and processed according to written instructions and completed within scheduled time frames.
• Participate in root cause investigations regarding incidents/accidents, job queries, errors, and repeats, and implement selected corrective and/or preventative actions.
• Check the completed calculations and reports of all preparation performed.
• Monitor jobs in progress and utilize additional operations or equipment as required to prevent bottlenecking effects.
• Justify expenditure when required and maintain a realistic costing system within allocated budget.
• Ensure that equipment is serviced according to maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Ensure that sampling and sample preparation staff use correct equipment, wear correct PPE, and use proper tools when performing tasks.
• Conduct on-the-job training on new methods and equipment.
• Inspect and monitor staff continuously while work is in progress.
• Ensure correct sample storage as per procedure or client request.
• Conduct regular stock taking to prevent unnecessary down-time (plastic bags, etc.).
• Attend SHEQ meetings and training programmes held within the company.
• Ensure that company and regulatory safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures are strictly followed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and keep the workplace clean and tidy.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS Management System.

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.