Chemistry Lab Operations Manager | ISO 17025

SafetySA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AssureCloud Midrand, part of CTI Group, seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead the Chemistry Laboratory operations in line with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. The role covers water, food allergen, mycotoxin, animal feed, and CO2 gas purity testing, ensuring timely, compliant testing and client satisfaction.

You will manage daily operations, allocate resources, oversee instrument calibration (GC, LC, ICP, IC, TOC), review results, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, workflow, and staffing across the chemistry testing section
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources to meet turnaround times and client expectations
• Manage laboratory capacity, scheduling, and workload planning
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance
• Ensure timely review and release of analytical results
• Maintain compliance with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and laboratory quality management systems
• Oversee method validation, verification, and ongoing performance monitoring activities
• Review technical records, non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality indicators
• Support and participate in SANAS assessments and internal audits
• Ensure accurate, traceable, and compliant laboratory documentation
• Manage calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of laboratory instrumentation
• Provide technical oversight across GC, LC, ICP (OES and MS), IC, TOC analysers, spectrophotometers, and general laboratory equipment
• Support method optimisation, troubleshooting, and implementation of new technologies where required
• Monitor analytical performance and investigate technical anomalies
• Act as the nominated Health and Safety Representative (Section 16.2, OHS Act 85 of 1993)
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Ensure implementation of safe work procedures and PPE compliance
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance throughout the laboratory
• Manage staff performance, competency, training, and development
• Maintain training records and succession planning initiatives
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to laboratory personnel
• Drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement within the team
• Liaise with clients, SANAS assessors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on technical and quality matters
• Manage stock control, procurement activities, and laboratory resources
• Contribute to financial performance through cost control and operational efficiency
• Support achievement of GP and EBITDA targets
• ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory management
• Water, food allergen, mycotoxin, animal feed, and CO2 gas purity testing
• Method validation, verification, and measurement uncertainty
• GC, LC, ICP (OES and MS), IC, TOC analysers, and spectrophotometry
• Technical signatory support and accreditation compliance
• Health, safety, and risk management within laboratory environments
• Laboratory financial and operational management

Job description

AssureCloud Midrand, part of CTI Group, seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead the Chemistry Laboratory operations in line with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. The role covers water, food allergen, mycotoxin, animal feed, and CO2 gas purity testing, ensuring timely, compliant testing and client satisfaction.

You will manage daily operations, allocate resources, oversee instrument calibration (GC, LC, ICP, IC, TOC), review results, and drive continuous improvement.