Operator - Fire Assay

sgs

West Rand District Municipality, GP, South Africa · West Rand District Municipality · South Africa

Posted Apr 8, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Laboratory & Testing
Entry Level

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. Job Description Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills) Punctuality at all times. Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to /Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met. Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints. Follow Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties. Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times. Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company. Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system. Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS). Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts. Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus. Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary. Assist in the completion of Production report. Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Fire Assay are maintained. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager. Qualifications Education Matric with Mathematics and Science. 5.2 Experience Minimum of 2 years in the relevant discipline. 5.3 Competencies Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system Matric literacy and numeracy skills Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns Ability to work at multiple workstations when required. Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times Additional Information