Employer: SGS
Location: West Rand, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time

Company Overview
SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, internationally recognized as a benchmark for quality and integrity. With a global workforce of over 97,000 employees operating from more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, SGS is committed to creating a safer, more connected world.

Role Purpose
The Administrator will support the Geochem Administration Manager by ensuring the effective management of administrative functions within the division, while maintaining clear and professional communication with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Print, compile and email laboratory test reports
• Invoice completed work in line with agreed pricing
• Provide general administrative support, including filing, copying, reconciliations, spreadsheet updates and creating customized reporting templates
• Track outstanding work and follow up with laboratories on expected report completion dates
• Support the Section Manager with contract reviews and proposal-related queries
• Coordinate and respond to customer enquiries
• Capture and update test results on the SLIM G6 system where required
• Perform general laboratory-related duties within scope of qualification
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Ensure confidentiality of all relevant communications
• Comply with health, safety, quality and laboratory management systems, including ISO 17025 and SANAS requirements
• Participate in Operational Integrity initiatives and campaigns
• Apply the Check Status process and exercise Stop Work Authority when risks are not clearly controlled
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the line manager

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science, or equivalent recognised experience through Recognition of Prior Learning
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry will be advantageous

Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant administrative role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Previous laboratory experience will be an advantage