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 capa