Sampler

To perform the required inspections as instructed by the senior inspector, senior administrator, operations supervisor, or branch manager of the Natural Resources Agricultural Trade team. To perform the required functions of the division effectively and efficiently, particularly in relation to field inspections as well as maintaining and recording proper and accurate information for daily inspections.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the daily operational activities under the guidance of the senior inspector / operations supervisor / senior administrator or branch manager where applicable.
• Attend to various inspections at various locations around South Africa, with the Cape Town region being the key point for daily inspections.
• Attend to fish meal and fish oil loading across the Cape Town region.
• Attend to loading or discharge of fish or frozen fish inspections.
• Witness fumigation of containers and record accurate information.
• Witness weighing over weigh bridges, scale etc., and recording all information accurately. Verify equipment.
• Ensure all correct, clean, and sanitized equipment and consumables are taken for respective inspections.
• Attend on vegetable & palm oil vessels for supervision of discharge in accordance with FOSFA. Perform volume and tonnage calculations accurately on arrival, during, and after discharge of vessel.
• Request for necessary documents and arrange equipment, sample labels etc., that is necessary for the inspection prior to attending on site.
• Perform shore tank sampling, gauging, and calculations in relation to temperature and related tonnage based on volume.
• Perform inspections / sampling on vessels loading or discharging grains or oilseeds in accordance with GAFTA / FOSFA requirements.
• Perform cleanliness and suitability inspections of containers, shore tanks, loading compartment inspections on ship tanks, and ships holds.
• Perform sampling of frozen meat products in accordance with international standards and perform loading or discharge supervision of meat products.
• Attend to cold stores to perform inspection of frozen meat products for insurance / quality dispute purposes and issue field reports.
• Perform inspections (quality, quantity etc.) at various warehouse / cold stores for sampling of grains, oilseeds, meat, lucerne, and other agricultural products.
• Witness / supervision of loading of agricultural products being stuffed or destuffed from containers.
• Witness weighing at various sites.
• Perform timber inspections in relation to various local and international standards.
• Travel around South Africa or wherever inspection may be required.
• Perform warehouse inspections in accordance with clients / banks requirements for risk surveys.
• Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of jobs to senior inspectors or clients (via WhatsApp, email etc. when requested).
• Ensure field reports are presented for all jobs attended. Ensure accuracy to details before submitting any information or field report to the office.
• Conveying of samples (acceptable quantity) and equipment to and from jobs using own vehicles.
• Assist in maintenance of job files in conjunction with internal procedures / requirements. All hours, dates, travel, accommodation costs, overtime etc. to be documented in each job order file or presented to the senior inspector.
• Assist with capturing of field information / report preparations when no field operation is in progress when required.
• Ensuring control of consumables. Ordering of consumables via senior inspectors or administrator / store man as required.
• Prepare samples in accordance with relevant standards and documentation for submission to laboratories or sample storage.
• Assist in maintaining the archived material (filing of job files) and equipment.
• Maintenance of sample storeroom and ensuring it is in a good and clean order.
• Logging of all samples, seals, and equipment.
• Packaging and dispatch of samples to laboratories or clients.
• Perform any OI related duty that is assigned to you specifically or staff in general.
• Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered in support of the Customer Services Policy and minimize client complaints and risk liabilities to SGS.
• Assist in setting up job and oversee any approved casual staff or subcontractor as and when required.
• Submit weekly hours, travel etc.
• Ensure adherence to International Standards (GAFTA / FOSFA / IFIA or other).
• Ensure adherence to standard operating and any internal procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company Code of Ethics, email policies etc.
• Attend or perform training as and when required (online attendance or other).
• Submit monthly expense claims on due date via the Cape Town office.
• Working of shifts. Work will include planned and unplanned weekend and public holiday work from time to time.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system / and respective site / warehouse.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line supervisor / manager or branch manager.
• Maintain a clean working environment. Adhere to the company 5S policy with all working areas.
• Adherence to treatment of confidential information.
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood where applicable.
• Be compliant to all SGS Operational Integrity (OI QHSE) and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Coordination and assist senior inspector / administrator or operations supervisor / branch manager in performing required tasks.
• Report any faulty and / or non-functioning equipment to the immediate manager.
• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard.
• Report safety hazards and / or work that may affect the quality / safety of staff / equipment.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when non-conformity is identified.
• Implementation and maintenance of the quality system / procedures.

Qualifications :

• Education minimum grade 12 / Matric with mathematics and science as subjects.
• Must have valid driver's license (minimum code 08).
• Experience in inspection sampling of agricultural products and the fishing industry.
• Must be willing to travel long distances for inspections.
• Must have own vehicle.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Works well under pressure and work odd hours from time to time.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Superb organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle several issues simultaneously whilst on a site.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues.
• Must be motivated and not a timekeeper.
• Be prepared to work after hours / weekend if and when required.
• Polite and respectable nature especially to fellow colleagues and clients, whilst not being easily manipulated by anyone on the various sites. Being independent is extremely important.
• Thinks strategically.
• Translates strategy into actions.
• Influences internally & externally positively.
• Spreads positivity amongst staff and management.
• Cooperative with fellow staff and management.