Lab Operations Lead - ISO HACCP & Quality Oversight

University of Fort Hare; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Bloemfontein is seeking a Laboratory Administrator to join the agricultural team. You will oversee lab operations, supervise technicians, and ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards.

You will calibrate equipment, maintain records, and lead internal audits while supporting external inspections for accreditation and regulatory compliance in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF4.
• 1 year experience in a Supervising team.
• 2 years' experience in Office and System Administration.
• Valid RSA driver’s license with own transport.
• Knowledge of ISO22000 will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a laboratory will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with product and service quality standards, food safety and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee and perform tests on animal feed samples for nutritional content, contaminants, and conformance.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, GMP and relevant regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all tests and results.
• Perform internal audits and facilitate external inspections for lab accreditation.
• Train and supervise laboratory technicians.
• Investigate non-conformances and determine corrective preventative actions.
• Monitor and investigate critical points (CCP's) and operational prerequisite programs (ORP's) to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Manage laboratory operations, staff scheduling, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Office administration

System administration

Driver's license

ISO22000 knowledge

Laboratory experience

Education

NQF4 equivalent

Job description

University of Fort Hare in Bloemfontein is seeking a Laboratory Administrator to join the agricultural team. You will oversee lab operations, supervise technicians, and ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards.

You will calibrate equipment, maintain records, and lead internal audits while supporting external inspections for accreditation and regulatory compliance in a busy laboratory environment.