Quality Manager
sgs· Laboratory & Testing
About this role
Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible to lead, plan, organize and execute the quality management system in the Geochem laboratories in the short and medium term.
- Implement the quality control strategy for Analytical Services laboratory divisions in line with overall corporate strategy.
- Assist QHSE Manager in strategic accreditation processes.
- Assist line management with the implementation of ISO 17025.
- Evaluate improvement systems.
- Assist laboratories with corrective and remedial actions and complaints.
- Assume overall management/accountability and responsibility in ensuring that all remedial actions/complaints/IR findings are closed out within agreed timeframes.
- Provide training on quality and technical related matters.
- Create quality awareness at all staff levels.
- Assist with management reviews.
- Tailor procedures and processes for reliability and maintainability.
- Evaluation of Proficiency Tests.
- Responsible for all SANAS matters relating to the accreditation / compliance of the organization (as per responsibilities for Nominated Rep SANAS document R-03).
- 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
- Applicable Post-Graduate degree or diploma
- Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance qualification
- Working knowledge of ISO17025
- Knowledge of work processing packages, MS Word, Excel and Abode Writer
- Code 8 driver’s license
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an administrative position / reporting
- Minimum of 5 years in the field of Analytical Services
- Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience
- Fully acquainted with LIMS (CCLAS) system
- Full knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
- Full knowledge of internal auditing
- Good co-ordination and management skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
Additional Information
Required Skills:
- Integrity
- Attention to detail
- Punctuality
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
- Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
- Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
- Speak, write and understand English
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Where is the Quality Manager position at sgs located?
This Quality Manager role at sgs is based in NW, Orkney, Orkney, NW, South Africa, za. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Manager role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality Manager role in the Laboratory & Testing department at sgs.
Which team or department does the Quality Manager at sgs belong to?
This Quality Manager position is part of the Laboratory & Testing department at sgs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Quality Manager position at sgs was posted on Sep 3, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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