Site Laboratory Manager

Are you a highly experienced laboratory professional with strong leadership and technical expertise?
Join a well-established civil engineering and materials testing services provider as a Site Laboratory Manager, where you will be responsible for leading multi-disciplinary site laboratory operations across various divisions including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals and aggregates. If you have excellent management skills, strong technical knowledge, and extensive experience in laboratory environments, we want to hear from you!

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant National Diploma and 12 years’ relevant experience; OR

• NQF6 and 12 years’ relevant experience; OR

• Grade 12 and 15 years’ relevant experience; OR

• NQF4 and 15 years’ relevant experience

• Completion of a SANAS Laboratory Systems course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017

• SANAS Internal Auditing course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017

• Demonstrated experience managing site laboratory operations

• Competent to perform and verify tests across all divisions (Soils, Concrete, Asphalt, Seals and Aggregates)

• Competent and qualified to supervise and execute field work

• Ability to perform full test calculations accurately

• Familiarity with COTO test methods and procedures

• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Required skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Excellent organization and planning skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and client liaison skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Quality control and compliance focus

• Ability to work independently in a remote capacity

• Strong reporting and administrative skills

Key responsibilities:

• Management of site laboratory facilities:

• Ensure OHS requirements are met

• Maintain laboratory environment and cleanliness

• Coordinate and implement quality systems

• Management of site laboratory personnel:

• Monitor performance and development of testing staff

• Provide training and supervision in accordance with procedures

• Maintain personnel and training records

• Management of site laboratory equipment:

• Supervise maintenance, calibration and servicing of equipment

• Manage usage and delegate operation to testing personnel

• Ensure the availability of roadworthy and safe vehicles

• Calculate and update correction factors

• Management of sampling and testing:

• Lead laboratory operations and daily activities

• Ensure prescribed test methods are followed strictly

• Schedule and monitor sampling and testing

• Manage sample storage and records

• Halt testing with QA Manager when required

• Management of test data and reporting:

• Ensure data capturing, processing and backups

• Coordinate reporting and final verification of results

• Sign off and issue test reports or request retesting

• Recall erroneously issued reports when necessary

Remuneration:

• R35 000 – R65 000 per month (depending on experience)

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 30 April 2026

• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful

• Please ensure that you use the correct reference when sending your application via email

• Only candidates who meet all minimum requirements will be contacted