Manager : Analytical Services – REF : JW397EX / 2025

Johannesburg Water; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Analytical Services to oversee laboratory operations in Johannesburg. This role involves planning staffing and budgets, ensuring compliance with water quality standards, and managing a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry or microbiology, with significant experience in laboratory management. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining high water quality standards and contributing to community health and safety. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects and implement new techniques in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in chemical or microbiological analysis, preferably in water analysis.
• 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage laboratory operations and budgets for multiple facilities.
• Ensure compliance with water quality standards and legislation.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Microbiology

Quality Management

Water Care

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry

MTech in Applied Chemistry

Professional Registration as Scientist

Job description

Job title : Manager : Analytical Services – REF : JW397EX / 2025

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : May 28, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan future functioning of the laboratories including staffing requirements, workloads and resources. Coordinate the planning of operational and Capex budgets annually.
• Plan for the analysis of samples from the effluent water quality monitoring programmes. Manage the performance of five Laboratories located at Cydna, Northern and Goudkoppies Wastewater Treatment Works. Manage the accreditation of all laboratories to be maintained and extended. Ensure that the good quality of water is being received from supplier and that there is no deterioration in this quality throughout the whole distribution area of Johannesburg.
• Ensure provision of analytical service to Johannesburg Water department and City of Johannesburg’s Departments. Monitor that there is optimum collaboration between the laboratories and ensure the proper distribution of work minimize the turn-around time. Prepare the annual budgets. Compile monthly variance report.
• Attend bid committee meeting when required. Compile Performance Management contracts. Manage the recruitment and selection of staff. Mentor and coach subordinated in accordance to succession plan.
• Assist in the management and growth of organizations business. Keep abreast of legislation and latest developments in the analytical field and ensure the implementation of new techniques and methods. Address consumer complaints accordingly to procedure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS : ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Microbiology or MTech
• Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology or Biotechnology or Water Care or Quality Management or Quality Management System (NQF 8)
• Professional Registration as Scientist / Technologist
• Minimum 7 years chemical or microbiological analysis experience laboratory preferably inwater (& sanitation) analysis.
• Minimum of 3 years managerial or supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of water related legislation (e.g. Accreditation Act, National Water Act).
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 and Research & Development is an advantage