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

SGS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection firm is looking for a Civil Engineering Site Laboratory Manager in Durban. This role involves overseeing laboratory management, ensuring compliance with quality control and safety regulations, as well as effective client communication. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification paired with a relevant diploma, 10 years of experience, and be competent in various laboratory tests and procedures. The position offers an opportunity to play a crucial role in maintaining high laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in laboratory management.
• Drivers License is essential.
• Competent and qualified to perform tests across all laboratory divisions.
• Knowledge of the COLTO specification is required.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and ensure deadlines are met.
• Liaise with clients and regional managers.
• Implement quality control systems and adhere to Health and Safety regulations.
• Provide staff training as required.
• Ensure timely submission of timesheets and payroll instructions.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Quality Control

Health and Safety Knowledge

Client Liaison

Team Training

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

Reporting to the relevant Regional Manager and are expected to:

• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for Laboratory Management production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to liaise with clients and relevant regional manager.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to ensure reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to 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.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for following all SGS policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
• Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
• Ensure all SGS mandatory (OI Toolbox/ Annual Integrity / Social Media etc) training 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.

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