Laboratory & Admin Specialist | Keep Labs Running Smoothly

St John's D.S.G; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Administrator to support the Academic team and ensure smooth running of the school's laboratories. The role entails maintaining laboratory equipment, assisting with practicals, and handling stock, quotations, orders, and invoicing.

You will also support the Consumer Studies kitchen practicals and provide general admin support. The position requires Grade 12, laboratory and admin experience, and proficiency in MS Office, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completed; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years in a laboratory role with equipment and stock management.
• Minimum 2 years of administration experience.
• Laboratory skills: prepare solutions, weigh chemicals, set up titrations.

Responsibilities

• Support lab equipment and resources, ensuring readiness for practicals/experiments.
• Assist with stock take, supplier quotations, orders, stock receipting/issuing, and invoicing.
• Maintain quality of goods and ensure printing quality for the academic team.
• Provide general administration support: scanning, shredding, printing, stapling.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Administration experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Criminal clearance

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification

Job description

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Laboratory Assistant / Administrator to support the Academic team and ensure smooth running of the school's laboratories. The role entails maintaining laboratory equipment, assisting with practicals, and handling stock, quotations, orders, and invoicing.

You will also support the Consumer Studies kitchen practicals and provide general admin support. The position requires Grade 12, laboratory and admin experience, and proficiency in MS Office, with a strong focus on