Lab & Stock Administrator - School Science

St John's D.S.G; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive school culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Administrator to support the Academic team in maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, and stock.

The role includes stock control, processing quotations and orders, invoicing, and ensuring high-quality goods for practical sessions. You will also support the Consumer Studies team in kitchen-related practicals and perform general administrative duties to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion is required.
• Minimum 2 years' laboratory experience and stock management.
• Administration qualification is advantageous.
• Laboratory skills: prepare solutions, weigh chemicals, and set up titrations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Clear criminal clearance certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment for practicals and experiments.
• Organise and catalogue equipment and chemicals.
• Assist with stock taking and obtain supplier quotations.
• Place stock orders, stock receipting/issuing, and invoicing.
• Maintain quality of goods purchased for the laboratories.
• Assist Consumer Studies team with practicals in the kitchen.
• Provide general administrative support (scanning, shredding, printing, stapling).

Skills

Lab equipment mgmt

MS Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Administration qualification (advantage)

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Administrator to support the Academic team in maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, and stock.

The role includes stock control, processing quotations and orders, invoicing, and ensuring high-quality goods for practical sessions. You will also support the Consumer Studies team in kitchen-related practicals and perform general administrative duties to ensure smooth operations.