Mat - Senior Civil Site Laboratory Manager

Sgs; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Site Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations and ensure high-quality service delivery. This role involves managing a multi-disciplinary site laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality control systems, and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant diploma, and extensive experience in civil materials testing. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of critical projects, while enjoying a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development

Internal promotions

Travel opportunities

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Civil Materials Testing Laboratory.
• Competent in quality laboratory control and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage site laboratory and ensure quality control and safety regulations.
• Liaise with clients and regional managers for project updates.

Skills

Laboratory management

Quality control systems

Health and Safety regulations

Civil Materials Testing

Client liaison

Education

Relevant national Diploma

Grade 12

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Company Description: SGS Matrolab is seeking to fulfil key roles as Civil Engineering Site Laboratory Managers.

The role requires the incumbent to manage a site laboratory.

He / She will be responsible for all laboratory related tasks, on site laboratory tasks.

He / She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of our quality systems to ensure that the laboratory functions smoothly, with excellent quality of service, saving manpower costs, which contribute to accuracy, productivity and profitability.

To ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis, and that materials testing is completed in all laboratory divisions, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate, with bench calculation as required for testing.

The Laboratory Manager will ensure that the laboratory is clean at all times and will carry out all work-related instructions from authorized personnel. The ideal candidate for this position will be disciplined and treat colleagues and management with respect, deadline & revenue driven, and possess enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships.

A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives while ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviations are reported without delay.

Job Description

A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for:

1. Laboratory management, production planning on site, and meeting deadlines.
2. Liaising with clients and the relevant regional manager.
3. Ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
4. Implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
5. Management of a multi-disciplinary site laboratory including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals, and aggregates.
6. Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
7. Assisting technicians with any job, whether on site or inside the laboratory, as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor / laboratory manager.
8. Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor / laboratory manager and regional manager.
9. Following all SGS policies and procedures on site, including payroll, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
10. Providing training for all staff as training needs are identified.
11. Ensuring all SGS mandatory training (OI Toolbox / Annual Integrity / Social Media, etc.) is completed as required.
12. Submitting all timesheets, claim forms, and payroll instructions to the relevant departments in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education: Relevant national Diploma OR Grade 12

Experience: Driver's License, Relevant National Diploma, and five years relevant experience within the Civil Materials Testing Laboratory

Competencies: Competent and qualified to do all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregates. Competent and qualified to do quality laboratory control and implementation. Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all field work. Familiarity with COLTO & SANAS. Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Additional Information

Full-time fixed position with a competitive salary, training and development, internal promotions, travel, and responsibilities from time to time.

SGS also offers a competitive and attractive benefits package.

Note: All appointments are made in line with our employment equity plan.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please accept your application as unsuccessful.