Inspector (durban)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESTo report on, inspections on Mineral commodities, in accordance with instructions received from Site Supervisor.Train staff on site with regards to samplingAdminister risk assessments before the inspection is doneMonitor field auditors and samplers in terms of the efficiency of activities carried out.Check timesheets for Blu staff based on supervision of staffCompile field reports, photographs and details summarises for all inspections and upload to SharePointRESPONSIBILITIESMaintain quality, efficiency and confidentiality of serviceLiaise with site supervisor and arrange efficient allocation of staff that limits overtime and promotes safetyContinuously upgrade the quality of services offeredEstablish, direct and review the system of application, recording, certification, filing, sample storage and field auditingCommunicate with other sample preparation supervisor to achieve the required turnaround time for all submitted samplesAssign duties [and assist when necessary] in the coordination of shipments and other fieldwork.Assign duties in coordinating and  Compiling of Spreadsheets of results, updating daily and reporting to client.Assist in the efficient administrative running of the office as instructed by site supervisorImplementation of cost control measures mainly with respect to proper allocation of staff and PPE usage on fieldLiaise with warehouse and port personnel and arrange inspectionsTo ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection order (mission order and risk assessment)Keep direct superior informed regarding progress and/or non-conformance. Implement needed corrective action.Assist in continuously upgrading the quality of services offered, in support of the "Customer Services" policy and minimise client complaints and claimsGeneral office dutiesProper implementation of SIR promptly and other SGS platforms needed for inspectionsAttend to inspection operation of Mineral cargoes following International Standards and Company Q.A policies and mandate given by the principalTo carry out and/or supervise all weighing operations if required by the mandateTo ensure compliance with all the requirements of the inspection orderPerform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line managerTrain staff on site to achieve quality in inspectionEnsure a Permit to work is completed for all new jobs, communicated with all staff on site, and provide a completed permit to work to the Branch Supervisor once job is completed. Provide H&S training and H&S awareness to all staff on site Inspect PPE and ensure all staff has correct PPE on site, where correct PPE is not available or PPE is damaged, follow SWA, and correct Ensure risk assessments are completed for all routine tasks, and the outcome of the risk assessments are communicated with all staff on site. Conduct check status (e.g. last-minute risk assessment) prior starting daily tasks, and ensure the staff on site also conduct check status. Report all unsafe acts and conditions onto Crystal module Report all incidents and near misses immediately to the Branch Supervisor   Complete a Travel Management Plan for all planned trips.SPECIFIC AUTHORITIESCoordinate and report on inspections timelyCommunicate with the client with accurate & honest findings from inspectionGuide and assist junior staff and samplers on site