Senior Materials Testers

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.

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