Company DescriptionWe 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.The role requires the incumbent to manage a site laboratory. He / She will be responsible for all laboratory related tasks, on site laboratory tasks. He / She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of our quality systems. To ensure that the laboratory functions smoothly, with excellent quality of service, the saving of manpower cost, which contribute to accuracy, productivity and profitability.he ideal candidate for this position will be a person that is disciplined and treat colleagues and management with respect, deadline & revenue driven and possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ultimately ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.Job DescriptionReporting to the relevant Regional Manager and are expected to:A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for Laboratory Management production planning on site and meeting deadlines.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to liaise with clients and relevant regional manager.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to ensure reporting is correct before signing and distribution.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and AggregatesA Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to assist the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.A Senior Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for following all SGS policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.Ensure all SGS mandatory (OI Toolbox/ Annual Integrity / Social Media etc) training is done as and when requiredQualificationsRelevant National Diploma and 10 years relevant experience or relevant NQF 6 and 10 years relevant experience. Drivers License OR Grade 12 and 15 years relevant experience. or relevant NQF 4 and 15 years relevant experience. Drivers LicenseAdditional InformationCompetent and qualified to do all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregateCompetent and qualified to do quality laboratory control and implementationCompetent and qualified to supervise and execute all field workBe familiar with COLTOKnowledge of Health and Safety
