Description

To implement and maintain the quality system in the Geochem Rustenburg facility so as to ensure total compliance to ISO17025, SGS SA high level procedures and SGS Global requirements.

• Operate to the highest standard of ethics as indicated in SGS integrity programs;
• Maintain an up to date scope of testing and co-ordination of the documentation and standard operating procedures required to comply with laboratory ISO accreditation;
• Evaluate data in quality role but shall not report opinions and interpretations;
• Facilitate and monitor method validation process in the laboratory;
• Coordinate and administer the improvement system;
• Build relationships with all technical and professional personnel;
• Build relationships with suppliers and clientele;
• Assist with the evaluation and root cause analysis of proficiency tests, customer complaints, audit findings and improvement requests;
• Provide planned quality related training and awareness as required;
• Plan, schedule and perform quality assessments to provide certainty that the quality control activities are being done effectively;
• Facilitate and plan all management reviews;
• Ensure integrity of monthly inputs into the QSHE Report;
• Be able to statistically evaluate data;
• Develop a document control system for the laboratory which is in line with SGS high level system document and ISO requirements;
• Provide guidance and direction to laboratory personnel with respect to quality control and proper documentation in implementing methodologies and data reporting;
• Provide constant feedback to Manager on status of quality in the laboratory;
• Work with a safety conscious attitude that demonstrates good and safe work habits;
• Travel, shift work and overtime may be required;
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager;
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

Qualifications

Education

• BSc degree or diploma in science
• ISO or College Quality Assurance Program Diploma

Experience

• 5 Years work experience in a laboratory testing environment;
• 5 Years ISO system experience (ISO 9000, 17025 or other);
• Advanced Microsoft software experience;
• Document and report writing experience;
• Statistical Quality Control knowledge would be advantageous.  

Competencies

• Self-motivator
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Ability to multi task
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Concern for order
• Effective planning and organization.

Additional Info

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 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.