Senior Site Laboratory Manager (Various Sites)

SGS; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An international Testing, Inspection and Certification company is seeking a Senior Site Laboratory Manager for its Civil Engineering Site Laboratories in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The role entails managing laboratory production planning, ensuring client communication, implementing quality control, and adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ensuring compliance with quality standards and effective staff management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering performance against strategic objectives.
• Strong ability to maintain staff relationships and command respect.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with quality and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory production planning on site to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with clients and relevant regional managers.
• Ensure accuracy of reports before signing and distribution.
• Implement quality control systems and adhere to Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

SGS South Africa, Matrolab Division, is seeking to fill this key role in its Civil Engineering Site Laboratories. The role involves but is not limited to providing, implementing, and managing a laboratory production plan as per the site requirements. The Senior Site Laboratory Manager will ensure all client communication is relayed to the relevant Regional Manager and that requests are acted upon, while maintaining discipline on site.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, integrity, and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to command respect and maintain good staff relationships. They should have a proven track record of delivering performance against strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with all quality and testing standards, reporting deviations promptly.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Manage laboratory production planning on site to meet deadlines.
2. Liaise with clients and relevant regional managers.
3. Ensure accuracy of reports before signing and distribution.
4. Implement quality control systems and adhere to Health and Safety regulations.
5. Oversee multidisciplinary site laboratories including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals, and aggregates.
6. Comply with SGS quality and safety requirements.
7. Assist technicians with on-site or laboratory tasks as instructed.
8. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors and regional managers.
9. Follow SGS policies on payroll, leave, disciplinary procedures, etc.
10. Provide staff training as needed.
11. Ensure completion of mandatory SGS training programs.
12. Submit timesheets, claim forms, and payroll instructions on time.