SGS
Derick Govender is an experienced leader in the testing, inspection, and certification industry with a career spanning over two decades at SGS, where roles include Head of North America, Executive Vice President for Natural Resources, and Executive Vice President for Minerals Services. Responsible for managing the global minerals business and overseeing operations in Africa, Derick has led initiatives to equip teams with necessary resources and skills to execute SGS's global strategy. Prior to SGS, Derick served as Business/Operations Manager and Chief Chemist at Mintek, specializing in precious metal analysis. Educational qualifications include a Management degree in Business Management and International Marketing from Mancosa, alongside earlier studies at Technikon Witwatersrand and Tongaat Secondary School.
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SGS
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SGS SA is a Switzerland-based company that provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Inspection comprises checking the condition and weight of traded goods at transshipment, quality and quantity control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Testing services are provided through a global network of testing facilities and test the quality, safety and performance of products against health, safety and regulatory standards. Certification services confirm if products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations or customer defined standards. Verification focuses on ensuring that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations. Additionally, the Company offers training services through SGS Academy.