Senior Materials Testers

SGS; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing, inspection, and certification company is looking for a Senior Materials Tester in Pretoria. The role involves supervising testing procedures, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification or equivalent, proficiency in English, and experience in various testing methods. This position offers the opportunity to work within a reputable organization committed to quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF4 or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out testing according to prescribed methods.
• Maintain cleanliness of the site after tasks.
• Report deviations, irregularities, and non-conformances.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / NQF4 or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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 Laboratories. The role includes assisting the Supervisor/Laboratory Manager with various tasks on site and in the laboratory, including cleaning equipment and preparing materials for testing such as soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate. The Senior Materials Tester will ensure the laboratory remains clean and will follow all instructions from technicians, supervisors, or authorized personnel.

The ideal candidate will possess integrity, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to command respect. They should have the energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships and a successful track record in delivering performance against strategic objectives, ensuring quality and testing methods are followed, and deviations are reported promptly.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or carry out testing in accordance with prescribed methods, ensuring competence in all tests performed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the site or workshop after tasks are completed, ensuring it is free of consumables and debris.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Report deviations, irregularities, and non-conformances orally.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the site supervisor, laboratory manager, or regional manager.
• Conduct field and laboratory work, including sampling, calculations, and testing according to methods.
• Complete timesheets accurately daily.
• Maintain discipline within the department.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF4 or equivalent, with relevant experience or recognition through Prior Learning.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Competent with SANS and THM 1 test methods.

Additional Information

• Experience in sampling and preparation is advantageous.
• Experience in administration and fieldwork (densities, sampling, concrete cube handling, DCP, Ring and Ball tests, Sand Patch, Viscosity tests, asphalt and bitumen sampling) is beneficial.
• Qualified to perform tests across all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate.
• Capable of performing related calculations.
• Ability to manage laboratory activities such as quality control under supervision.
• Physically capable of handling samples as required.