Support Service Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Is responsible to manage and/or carry out and take responsibility of testing for all tests that the

POSITION INFO:

SUPPORT SERVICES (WORKSHOP) SUPERVISOR

GAUTENG

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.

SGS Matrolab is seeking to fulfil a key role in the Gauteng, Pretoria, Civil Engineering Laboratories workshop. The role requires the incumbent to supervise the support service’s workshop. He / She will manage and control all functions within the Support Services workshop. Manage work planning and ensure quality control within the division. Keeping to deadlines

To ensure that the workshop functions smoothly, with excellent quality of service, the saving of manpower cost, which contribute to accuracy, productivity and profitability. To ensure all equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. The Support Services Supervisor will ensure that the workshop is clean, comply with SGS 5S and all Health and Safety requirements at all times and will carry out all work-related instructions from the authorized personnel. The Support Services Supervisor must be hand-on able and willing to assist and/or complete all maintenance where necessary.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person that is disciplined and treat colleagues and management with respect, deadline & revenue driven and possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ultimately ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the relevant Support Services Manager and are expected to:

• Is responsible to manage and/or carry out and take responsibility of testing for all tests that the employee is deemed competent strictly in accordance to prescribed methods. 
• Workshop:  The Support Services Supervisor will be responsible for the Managing of activities in the workshop and cost control.
• The Support Services Supervisor will facilitate maintenance and maintaining laboratory and other equipment.
• The Support Services Supervisor will maintain control over the Budget for activities.
• The Support Services Supervisor will manage and organize workshop personnel to ensure productivity and quality of maintenance done.
• Resources: The Support Services supervisor will be in charge of cost control.
• Liaise with project managers.
• Cost proposals and orders for hiring equipment.
• Facilitate establishments and de-establishments of equipment on projects.
• Facilitate maintenances of equipment on projects.
• Manage fleet of vehicles: Usage control, maintenance, acquisitions.
• Review and source of resources where necessary by following the SGS internal procedure.
• Channel instructions to applicable regions.
• Ensure that purchased equipment meets specification, before bringing into system. Equipment tick list to be used. 
• Assist the Support Services Manager with the implementation and management of the quality system.
• Carry out corrective actions and training as necessary for reporting staff
• Arrange, monitor and repair maintenance of equipment.
• Support Services Supervisor repairs and maintenance on sites.

Qualification and Experience

• Education :  Grade 12
• Experience : Drivers License,  Minimum of 5 years experience of managing a Civil Engineering Workshop and technical knowledge of the equipment.
  • Competencies :
  • Competent to do maintenance and repairs
    • Knowledge of Health and Safety 
    • Supervisory Skills
    • Microsoft Word and Excel Skills
    • Must be willing to travel, overnights and work overtime as and when required
    • Work under pressure
    • Good time management skills
    • Good interpersonal skills

Remuneration:

Full time permanent position with competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel and responsibilities, from time to time.  SGS also offers a competitive and attractive benefits package.

Note:

All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.

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