Commodity Coordinator: Fertilizers, Dry Chemicals - Durban, South Africa - SGS

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We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.


Job Description:


The Commodity Coordinator for Industrial, Fertilizers and Energy Materials is responsible for coordinating all activities related to providing excellence in inspection services for Industrial, Fertilizers and Energy commodities.

The coordinator will work with an administrator(s) and data capturer(s) to plan, execute, report and handle all queries related to Industrial, Fertilizers and Energy commodities inspections.


  • Generate proposals for Industrial, Fertilizers and Energy commodities
  • Update the proposal register regularly showing accepted and rejected proposals
  • Register all accepted inspections
    within 48 hrs on the company BOSS system
  • Coordinate the inspections with the relevant branch supervisors, and ensure the correct inspection scope is applied through effective communication. That is, any changes to scope must be promptly shared with the branch supervisor
  • During the execution of inspections, provide
    daily updates to the clients in the form of brief statements, a summary of results and picture reports
  • Maintain proper document control for each inspection by updating SharePoint folders with pictures, field reports, results, calculations, reports, certificates (drafts and finals), invoices (pro forma and final) and other projectrelated information.
  • Troubleshooting queries for each inspection by coordinating with relevant divisions and personnel within SGS to effectively address the query
  • Provide effective customer communication by attending to queries/issues promptly
  • Coordinate duties with administrator and data capture by delegating effectively to team members
  • Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentially of services
  • Communicate with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve the required turnaround time for all activities
  • Proper implementation of the SGS SIR platform by uploading necessary information timely
  • Guide and assist junior staff development
  • Required to attend to client/workrelated issues after hours if necessary
Assist with petty cash handling, travel booking and other SGS administrative functions as required by Manager

  • Generate proposals for Industrial, Fertilizers and Energy commodities
  • Update the proposal register regularly showing accepted and rejected proposals
  • Register all accepted inspections
    within 48 hrs on the company BOSS system
  • Coordinate the inspections with the relevant branch supervisors, and ensure the correct inspection scope is applied through effective communication. That is, any changes to scope must be promptly shared with the branch supervisor
  • During the execution of inspections, provide
    daily updates to the clients in the form of brief statements, a summary of results and picture reports
  • Maintain proper document control for each inspection by updating SharePoint folders with pictures, field reports, results, calculations, reports, certificates (drafts and finals), invoices (pro forma and final) and other projectrelated information.
  • Troubleshooting queries for each inspection by coordinating with relevant divisions and personnel within SGS to effectively address the query
  • Provide effective customer communication by attending to queries/issues promptly
  • Coordinate duties with administrator and data capture by delegating effectively to team members
  • Maintain quality, efficiency and confidentially of services
  • Communicate with other branches/divisions and the laboratory to achieve the required turnaround time for all activities
  • Proper implementation of the SGS SIR platform by uploading necessary information timely
  • Guide and assist junior staff development
  • Required to attend to client/workrelated issues after hours if necessary
Assist with petty cash handling, travel booking and other SGS administrative functions as required by Manager


Qualifications:


  • Matric [minimum], preferably with Maths and Science.
  • Post matric qualification, such as administrative, project management or general management
  • Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
  • Excellent Typing Skills
  • Computer literacy in Word, Excel, the SGS SIR platform, and the SGS BOSS system is a must
  • Calculation capability — to ensure accurate scoring of client's results
  • Excellent Technical Report writing ability
  • More than 8 years of experience in a commodity trading or inspectionrelated environment
  • Strong Leadership skills in managing multidiscipline teams
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients
  • Sound presentation skills
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Translates Strategy into Actions
  • Influences Internally & Externally
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