Trade Non-Energy Manager South Africa

Sgs; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, seeking a Manager for Trade Non-Energy to plan, lead and control operations across major South African ports and inland sites.

You will oversee sampling, weight control, visual inspection, and bulk cargo supervision, ensuring compliance with budgets, quality systems, and client requirements. This role demands strong leadership and adherence to ISO standards.

Qualificações

• National Diploma/Degree in Quality Management and/or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years proven experience in the sector or within SGS with related functions.
• Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write) and strong communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Word and Excel.
• ISO 17025 knowledge and implementation experience.
• Ability to plan, organise, problem solve and work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, lead and control business operations at major South African ports and inland locations.
• Manage and monitor operational performance and ensure revenue/expense control.
• Set annual budget targets with the Business Manager and align pricing policies.
• Ensure manpower, equipment and tools meet operational needs for efficiency.
• Drive ISO 9001 and ISO 17020 quality systems implementation and accreditation maintenance.
• Provide liaison and technical support to clients and handle complaints and claims.
• Attend meetings with management, clients and support staff and monitor SLAs and client satisfaction.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

Excel

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor/Degree in Quality Management or Chemical Engineering

Ferramentas

ISO 17025

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Manager for Trade Non-Energy is responsible for planning, managing, leading and control theoperations and functions of the Natural Resources Mineral commodities specifically related to Steel MakingRaw Materials, Non-Ferrous concentrates and Metals, Fertilizers, and Industrial Minerals, as well as tomeet business objectives and to ensure compliance to the Company policies and business guidelines.

Business unit handles sampling and analysis, weight control, visual inspection, loadingand Supervision of bulk cargoes loaded / discharged from ocean going vessels and or shippingcontainers, Business unit also provides warehouse due diligence inspections, stock audit /inspections.

To plan, organize, lead, and control the Business Operations at all major South African ports andinland locations.

Manage and monitor operational performance.

Responsible for revenue and expense control of the operations, in line with operational budgetsand the business strategies.

Set annual budget targets in collaboration with the Business Manager.

Responsible for pricing policies in conjunction with the Business Manager.

Ensure that adequate and appropriate manpower resources, equipment and tools are availablefor total operational efficiency.

Effectively manage and continuously improve the quality management system, and theimplementation of any certifications and accreditation systems within the business lines.

Control accounts receivable and DSO.

Ensure liaison and technical support to all present and potential clients.

Attend to all complaints and claim resolution.

Attend to technical and sales support as well as proposal co-ordination.

Keep abreast of new trends, current developments and relevant research.

Attend all meetings as per client requirements.

Conduct relevant monthly meetings with management and support staff.

Conduct monthly service level agreement performance meetings, with all business units, as wellas with clients.

Quarterly client satisfaction surveys to be done with all stake holders.

Responsible for service level – Quality towards Business Managers and MD’s.

Ensure that all departments implement quality measures for ISO9001and ISO17020, and thataccreditation and certification is obtained and maintained.

Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system

Qualifications

Education

National Diploma/Degree in Quality Management and/or Chemical Engineering

Experience

5 years proven experience in the sector or within the company in the functions, knowledge, skills andexperience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Skills

Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)

Computer Literacy in word and excel.

Working Knowledge of ISO 17025Work under pressure and meet deadlines

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)

Any other languages are an added advantage

Typing skills an advantage

Planning and organising

Ability to problem solve

Adapting and responding