Civil-Senior Site Laboratory Manager KZN/EC (MAT)

SGS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 606 000 - 953 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Civil Engineering Site Laboratory Manager in Durban. The role involves managing a site laboratory, implementing quality control systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 and relevant diploma, along with 10 years of experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering high-quality service and efficient laboratory management.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in laboratory management.
• Competent and qualified to perform tests across laboratory divisions.
• Familiar with COLTO standards and Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with quality control systems.
• Provide training to staff as necessary.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Quality Control

Health and Safety Compliance

Client Liaison

Training Staff

Education

Grade 12 & Civil/Geotechnical/National Diploma

Tools

SANAS certificates

Job description

Company Description

SGS Matrolab is seeking to fulfil key roles as Civil Engineering Site Laboratory Managers. The role requires the incumbent to manage a site laboratory. He / She will be responsible for all laboratory related tasks, on site laboratory tasks. He / She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of our quality systems. To ensure that the laboratory functions smoothly, with excellent quality of service, the saving of manpower cost, which contribute to accuracy, productivity and profitability. To ensure all equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. To ensure materials testing are completed in all laboratory division, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate with bench calculation as and when required for testing. The Laboratory Manager will ensure that the laboratory is clean at all times and will carry out all work-related instructions from the authorized personnel.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person that is disciplined and treat colleagues and management with respect, deadline & revenue driven and possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ultimately ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.

Job Description

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
• Liaise with clients and relevant regional manager.
• Ensure reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
• Implement quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Assist the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Follow all SGS policies and procedures on site including but not limited to payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
• Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
• Ensure all SGS mandatory training (OI Toolbox/ Annual Integrity / Social Media etc) is done as and when required.
• All timesheets, claim forms and payroll instructions are sent to the relevant departments timeously.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 & Civil/ Geotechnical/ National Diploma
• Experience: 10 years relevant experience
• Drivers License
• SANAS certificates: Lab systems & Internal auditing
• Competent and qualified to do all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate
• Competent and qualified to do quality laboratory control and implementation
• Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all field work
• Be familiar with COLTO
• Knowledge of Health and Safety

Additional Information

All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.

Note

Should you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please accept your application as unsuccessful.