Site Laboratory Manager (Various Sites) (SLM25)

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS South Africa, Matrolab Division, is seeking to fill a key role in its Civil Engineering Site Laboratories. The role involves providing, implementing, and managing a laboratory production plan as per the site requirements. The 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 for this position will possess good leadership skills, integrity, and strong interpersonal skills, commanding respect from colleagues while maintaining good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives while ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, with any deviations reported without delay, is essential.

Job Description

1. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for laboratory management production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
2. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for liaising with clients and the relevant regional manager.
3. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
4. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for the implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
5. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for a multi-disciplinary site laboratory including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals, and aggregates.
6. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
7. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for assisting technicians with any job, whether on site or inside the laboratory, as per instructions from the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager.
8. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
9. A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for following all SGS policies and procedures on site, including but not limited to payroll, leave, and disciplinary procedures.
10. Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
11. Ensure all SGS mandatory training (OI Toolbox/Annual Integrity/Social Media, etc.) is completed as required.
12. All timesheets, claim forms, and payroll instructions must be sent to the relevant departments timeously.

Qualifications

1. Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 / Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent, or skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.
2. Driver's License.
3. Relevant National Diploma and ten years relevant experience, or NQF 6 and ten years relevant experience.
4. OR Grade 12 and fifteen years relevant experience, or NQF 4 and fifteen years relevant experience.

Additional Information

1. Competent and qualified to perform all tests in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregates.
2. Competent and qualified to implement quality laboratory control.
3. Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all fieldwork.
4. Familiarity with COLTO.
5. Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
6. Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook).