Senior Laboratory Engineer / Technician

Wsp In Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Africa is seeking a Senior Laboratory Engineer / Technician to join their team in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will oversee laboratory activities, ensure compliance with safety standards, and mentor junior staff. With a focus on collaboration and technical excellence, WSP promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Work-life balance options

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Generous leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant laboratory experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Driver's license (preferably manual) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Spend significant time in the lab, supervising junior staff and ensuring safety.
• Perform advanced laboratory testing and prepare reports.
• Manage multiple projects’ scope and timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Safety management

Data recording

Multitasking

Education

Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Techniques

Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology

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Company Description

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa.

Our Principles

We value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration and have an empowering culture with accountability.

Commitment

We are committed to diversity and equity in employment.

Job Description

Main Activities and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Spend approximately 70% of time in the laboratory following instructions from senior lab members.
2. Communicate effectively with lab personnel and project teams.
3. Supervise junior laboratory staff.
4. Identify safety hazards and report OH&S incidents.
5. Follow WSP's risk management, ethics, and safety approaches.
6. Adhere to all WSP HSE Lab policies and procedures.
7. Perform sample preparation and advanced laboratory testing (triaxial, DSS, consolidation, settling column, cyclic triaxial, bender element, resonant column) following standards and procedures.
8. Prepare and review laboratory test certificates.
9. Use laboratory test software and record data via templates and digital applications (Excel, Access, Word).
10. Contribute to lab reports and develop testing procedures.
11. Understand test requests and sample registration protocols.
12. Maintain equipment checks, calibration, and maintenance.
13. Ensure good housekeeping and tidiness in the lab.
14. Deliver client outcomes that save costs and time.
15. Apply legislation, standards, and project specifications.
16. Mentor and transfer technical knowledge to others.
17. Manage multiple projects' scope, timelines, and client relationships.
18. Apply QA and OH&S systems, including auditing.
19. Build technical, operational, and commercial capacity within the team.
20. Supervise graduates and manage professionals and senior staff.
21. Balance innovation, quality, and timely delivery.
22. Model company and project values and principles.
23. Be self-aware, promote professionalism, and exhibit emotional intelligence.
24. Manage stress and pressure effectively.
25. Physically capable of manual handling following procedures; pass medical and background checks.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Techniques with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Completed SANS training.
• Preferably a degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous field work experience is a plus.
• Driver's license (preferably manual).
• Relevant SHEQ training (First Aid, safety induction, etc.).
• Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking.

Additional Information

WSP offers work-life balance options, competitive pay, medical benefits, generous leave, and professional development support. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Professional Services and Civil Engineering