Lab Technician - Durban

Pollock and Associates; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollock and Associates in Durban is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support quality assurance activities across project sites. You will be responsible for material sampling, testing coordination, and compliance monitoring to ensure technical standards are met.

The ideal candidate should have Grade 12/Matric and 2-3 years of experience in a construction or technical environment. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a dynamic site environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience within a construction, infrastructure, or site-based technical environment.
• Exposure to material testing, quality control, or laboratory processes.
• Able to work independently within a fast-paced site environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare material samples for testing and quality verification.
• Monitor material compliance against required specifications and standards.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure work areas remain operational.
• Record and track all sample data accurately for audit purposes.
• Support ongoing quality assurance and technical compliance activities across site operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Material testing

Quality control

Record-keeping

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

A well-established organisation within the built environment sector requires a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support quality assurance activities across active project sites. This is a hands‑on role and you will be responsible for material sampling, testing coordination, compliance monitoring and maintaining accurate quality records to ensure materials meet required technical standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• 2–3 years’ experience within a construction, infrastructure, or site-based technical environment
• Exposure to material testing, quality control, or laboratory processes
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record‑keeping ability
• Able to work independently within a fast‑paced site environment

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare material samples for testing and quality verification
• Monitor material compliance against required specifications and standards
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure work areas remain operational
• Record and track all sample data accurately for audit purposes
• Identify quality concerns and escal…prompt
• Support ongoing quality assurance and technical compliance activities across site operations