Job Description

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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

To assist the Manager of the Geochem Admin Department to effectively overseeing the Administrative functions of the division as well as maintaining customer communication

• Printing and e-mailing of test reports
• Invoicing completed work as per agreed rates
• Assist department with general administrative tasks (filing, copying, creating customized reporting templates, reconciliations, updating spreadsheets)
• Assist department with maintaining a current status of outstanding work as well as following up with the lab regarding expected reporting dates
• Assist Section Manger with contract review and issues of proposals
• Assist with and co-ordinate customer enquiries/queries.
• Data entry of results into SLIM G6 where necessary
• General Laboratory duties as required and within qualifications
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Complies with health and safety regulations.
• Keep relevant communications confidential
• Complies and conforms to the laboratory quality management system (ISO17025 and SANAS)
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

• Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects - and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be an advantage

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an administrative position
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)
• Laboratory background be an advantage