ISO 17025 Quality Leader - Lab Audits & Systems

SGS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification firm in Cape Town seeks a Quality Manager to oversee the implementation and maintenance of their quality management system. The role requires at least 10 years of quality management experience and a tertiary qualification in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include staff training and development, maintaining laboratory quality outputs, conducting audits, and adhering to ISO standards. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills and a valid Code 8 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years practical quality management experience in a testing laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a quality management system according to established standards.
• Responsible for personnel development and in-service training.
• Maintain quality outputs produced by the laboratory.
• Conduct process audits and manage nonconformity issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health requirements.

Skills

ISO 17025:2017

Quality auditing

Data evaluation and interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective time management

Organization and systematic work

Ability to prioritize work

Education

Tertiary qualification in quality management/natural science

Code 8 driver’s license

Job description

A global testing and certification firm in Cape Town seeks a Quality Manager to oversee the implementation and maintenance of their quality management system. The role requires at least 10 years of quality management experience and a tertiary qualification in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include staff training and development, maintaining laboratory quality outputs, conducting audits, and adhering to ISO standards. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills and a valid Code 8 driver’s license.