Fire Assay Supervisor

About the role

SGS, a global testing, inspection and certification company, is hiring a Fire Assay Supervisor in Randfontein. The role supervises routine analytical techniques and fire assay procedures, coordinates progress between sections and departments, and ensures quality, safety and timely delivery of results.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise routine analytical techniques and fire assay procedures, and assist in coordinating progress and results between sections and departments.
• Supervise the FAS floor (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) according to the relevant Competence Modules.
• Ensure punctuality, proper handovers between day, night and weekend shifts, and efficient use of staff, equipment and facilities.
• Liaise with team leaders and operators to meet turnaround time commitments and result quality, and report daily production figures to the Section Manager.
• Enforce company rules and procedures, report irregularities and non-conformances, and help investigate them.
• Follow the Section Manager's instructions, drive good housekeeping, and comply with the QHSE policy and ISO17025/SANAS quality requirements.
• Train new laboratory employees on fire assay techniques and processes, and profile and batch jobs for all shifts.
• Work overtime or flexible hours when needed, check overtime sheets, complete production reports, evaluate analytical results where required, and stand in for senior staff during their absence.

Required profile

• BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, or a Fire Assay certificate of competence.
• Supervisory qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the relevant discipline.
• Fluent English.

Required skills

• Full understanding of the LIMS system.
• Technical knowledge of fire assay analytical processes.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and multi-task, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.