Administrator
Administrator – Job Post
Company: SGS
Location: West Rand, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time
Company Overview
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity. With a workforce of 97,000 employees across 2,600 offices and laboratories, we are committed to creating a safer, better, and more interconnected world.
Job Summary
The Administrator will provide support to the Manager of the Geochem Administration Department by overseeing administrative functions within the division and maintaining effective customer communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Print and email test reports to clients.
- Process invoices for completed work according to agreed rates.
- Provide general administrative support, including filing, photocopying, preparing reports, reconciliations, and updating spreadsheets.
- Track outstanding work and liaise with the laboratory on expected reporting dates.
- Assist the Section Manager with contract reviews and proposal preparation.
- Handle and coordinate customer enquiries and queries.
- Enter data and results into SLIM G6 as required.
- Perform general laboratory-related administrative duties within scope of qualifications.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Ensure confidentiality of all relevant communications.
- Comply with SGS health, safety, and quality management systems (ISO17025 and SANAS).
- Participate in Operational Integrity projects and apply the Check Status process and Stop Work Authority where necessary.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science.
- A National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be advantageous.
- Recognition of Prior Learning may apply for relevant laboratory experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Laboratory experience will be an added advantage.