Technician - XRF

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 To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Technician in XRF has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all XRF data Must be conversant with report writing. Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments. Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting. Routinely provide training to operators. Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall Service goals of the laboratory are met. Responsibility to performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF Spectrometers analysers if and as required. Responsible for the supervision of all analysis and reporting of results. Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis. Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis concerning the Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF analysis Competent in the use of the LIMS. Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used. Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification Standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s). Managing Good Laboratory Practice. Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits. Managing laboratory documentation. Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager. Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF area is kept up to standard. Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed. 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 National Diploma Analytical Chemistry/BSc Chemistry Matric/Grade 12 with Maths and Science 5 Years laboratory experience Experience Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility LIMS administration and operation Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting Additional Information Mastery in technical knowledge of analytical processes Able to work with technical and management staff Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously Good communication and interpersonal skills Has extensive knowledge of international standards and specifications used by the industry Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls Holds self and others accountable Works well under pressure. Challenges the status quo Fluent English