Laboratory Operations Leader — ISO 17025 & Quality

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Brits; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee all laboratory operations and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficient lab performance, serving customers and external clients.

Responsibilities include leading laboratory staff, maintaining the QMS, promoting health and safety, budgeting for projects, and developing tools and procedures to improve service delivery in a mining context.

Qualifications

• BSc Chemistry or equivalent.
• Extensive laboratory experience in a mining environment.
• Strong organisational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and monitors health and safety in the workplace.
• Ensures the QMS aligns with ISO 17025 and supports compliance.
• Provides technical support for customer services and external clients.
• Leads laboratory staff and manages program activities.
• Develops tools and guidelines to improve operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Laboratory operations

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc Chemistry or equivalent

5 years' supervision at management level in geochemical field

Extensive experience with laboratory operations

Job description

SGS is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee all laboratory operations and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficient lab performance, serving customers and external clients.

Responsibilities include leading laboratory staff, maintaining the QMS, promoting health and safety, budgeting for projects, and developing tools and procedures to improve service delivery in a mining context.