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# Section Manager: Fire Assay and sample Prep

Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa Full-time Manager or lead Research & Science 

Listed on SGS’s official careers site. Posted July 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on SGS’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000137596631-section-manager-fire-assay-and-sample-prep)

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## Job description

RESPONISIBILITIES Responsible for the day-to-day management, planning, coordination, and operation of the Geochem Fire Assay department and sample Preparation. Responsible for planning, reviewing, and monitoring capital, revenue, and expense budgeting. Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments. Maintain, monitor, procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements.

Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving workflow, and maximum utilization of resources in the departments. Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation. Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities, including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs and servicing according to internal schedules. Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and disciplinary issues.

Keeping abreast of new trends and current developments in Analytical Science. Attending client meetings, liaising with clients when required. Assisting with results evaluation and validation. Ensuring that bowl weights are reported on a weekly basis to the Quality Manager by the Sample Prep Supervisor. Determine, manage, and drive initiatives in order to implement and monitor accreditation requirements as per SGS and ISO17025 requirements.

Responsible for Health and Safety within the Geochem Fire Assay and sample prep departments; Ensuring that company policies are adhered to by all staff and communicating any changes to these policies to the staff. Complying and conforming to the QHSE policy of the company; Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system. Must comply with and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS). Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by direct line manager.

## Qualifications

### Education

B.Sc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

### Experience

Minimum of 5 years in the relevant field. Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience. Validating and reporting results. Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.

### Competencies

Good planning, co-ordination and management skills. Good team management and motivation skills Strong and assertive leadership skills, while maintaining good staff relationships.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Jul 14, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 97 days
- Location: Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on SGS’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000137596631-section-manager-fire-assay-and-sample-prep)

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