Laboratory Manager - Deans Office

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van Pretoria; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Pretoria seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee the integrated laboratories. This role involves developing strategic plans, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with SANAS requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in laboratory management and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Six years' experience in strategic laboratory management.
• Two years managing administrative and technical staff.
• Experience with SANAS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new business plan for the integrated laboratories.
• Design the implementation strategy for the laboratory merger.
• Create a marketing strategy for the business unit.

Skills

Financial management

Staff management

Stakeholder liaison

Quality management

Collaboration management

Education

Honours-degree in laboratory science

Job description

Job title : Laboratory Manager - Deans Office

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : June 30, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop a new business plan for the integrated laboratories; and undertake a cost analysis of said new business plan;
• Design a potential implementation strategy for the laboratory merger, including :
• Consideration towards compliance and regulatory oversight;
• Laboratory quality systems in accordance with SANAS requirements;
• Financial and procurement management including integrated debtors control / management for the laboratories;
• Coordination within the LIMS arm of the VetView software for laboratory operations;
• Design the flow between sample reception and the laboratories;
• Advice on staffing and other resource needs for the Unit;
• Advice on general administration requirements of the Unit; and
• Create a marketing strategy for the business unit.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant Honours-degree in laboratory science or a related field;
• Six years’ experience in strategic laboratory management of which two years should include experience in managing staff, including administrative and technical staff;
• Experience with financial management;
• High-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in establishing and managing collaborations / partnerships; and
• Knowledge of and experience with SANAS requirements.