Website SGS
SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company. Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga… read more, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape and Free State. We provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries: Mining Governments and institutions Consumer and retail Agricultural Industrial Oil, gas and chemical We also offer a complete range of systems and services certification, as well as training. Mining Since the 1960s, services for the mining industry have formed a major part of our activities. A number of acquisitions have allowed us to further extend our services in this sector. Our acquisition of Lakefield Research Limited in 2002 has enabled us to offer laboratory and metallurgical services. With the acquisition of Johannesburg-based Time Mining Group in 2014, we are able to offer project management, design, development and operations for small scale projects. We acquired the assets of Bateman Projects in 2016. SGS Bateman specializes in providing process plant design and engineering, project management and commissioning, and optimization services for mineral processing plants. Its activities cover a variety of minerals including gold, iron ore, copper, uranium and coal. Based in Johannesburg and active throughout South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, it also provides specialized project services in other parts of the world. Our acquisition of Matrolab Group, based in Pretoria, was finalized in 2016. SGS Matrolab is now a leading engineering and construction materials company serving consulting engineers, construction companies and public authorities. In addition to its network of offices and commercial and onsite laboratories in South Africa, it has registered offices in Mozambique and Botswana. Harrowdene Office Park, Building No 1, Western Service Road, Woodmead, 2191, South Africa
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing sales administrators and prepare sales quotations.
Specific Responsibilities
Oversee sales administrators.
Support BDS’s
Ensure timely creation of quotations and professional submission of all information as requested by clients, ensure follow-up.
Maintain positive relationships with current and potential clients through timely and professional response to quotation related queries.
Correspond with and request quotations from subcontracting laboratories for analysis required falling outside Agri Food Laboratory’s scope of capabilities.
Liaise with technical / operations teams to ensure excellent communication channels exist to facilitate the successful handover and execution of new and current business.
Maintain awareness and understanding of all the company’s services, ensuring that the full range of the company’s services are presented to new and existing clients to maximize sales opportunities.
Forward potential opportunities to other appropriate Business Lines.
Quality & Health & Safety System
Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
Actively participate in safety related activities.
Always wear appropriate protective clothing (where required).
Adhere to all relevant HSE procedures and protocols.
Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas
Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
Specific Authorities
Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
Cease to carry on with 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 nonconformity is identified.
Qualifications Education
Technical diploma / degree – Food science or equivalent an advantage
High level of written and verbal English (preferably bilingual English / Afrikaans)
Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience
Experience in related fields an advantage
Additional Information Competencies
Ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy.
Knowledge of IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Team player.
Ability to listen and identify client requirements.
Service oriented mind set.
Organization skills.
Accountability and results driven.
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