Job Description

Company DescriptionWe are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.SGS Matrocast is seeking to fill the position of Material Testers on various sites laboratories in the Western Cape Region.The ideal candidate for this position will be a person who is reliable, honest and hardworking and is competent in all civil engineering laboratory tests and has appetite to grow within the industry.

• To assist the Supervisor/ Laboratory Manager and other laboratory personnel with all tasks.
• To complete materials testing in one laboratory division, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate with bench calculation as and when required for testing.
• Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning the company equipment on a regularly basis and that all test equipment is cleaned after completion of any job.
• A Materials Tester is responsible for cleaning up the work area where the job was carried out and will make sure its free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tape, tins).
• A Materials Tester is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Materials Tester is responsible to orally report deviations, irregularities and non-conformances
• A Materials Tester is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Ensure that all procedures are followed at all times and report any possible deviations to the direct line manager as soon as possible.
• Complete timesheets accurately on a daily basis.

QualificationsQualificationsProven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experienceLanguage: Proficiency in English (Read, write, speak)Computer literacy (Advantegous)Additional Information

• Sampling and preparation experience advantageous
• Administration experience will be advantageous.
• Punctuality
• Disciplined

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