Assistant Site Laboratory Manager at Mirna Butler Recruitment

Job Description

• Are you a technically competent and driven laboratory professional looking to grow into a leadership role?
• Join a well-established civil engineering and materials testing services provider as an Assistant Site Laboratory Manager, where you will support site laboratory operations across multiple divisions including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals and aggregates. If you are quality-focused, organized, and eager to build advanced technical and supervisory experience, we want to hear from you!

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 and 7 years’ relevant experience; OR
• NQF4 and 7 years’ relevant experience; OR
• An additional 2 years’ relevant experience for each year of schooling below Grade 12
• Proven experience within a civil materials testing laboratory (Soils, Concrete, Asphalt, Seals and Aggregates)
• Competent in performing and verifying laboratory tests and full calculations
• Working knowledge of COTO specifications and testing procedures
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory systems (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
• Ability to supervise and guide laboratory staff when required

Required skills:

• Strong technical competency in materials testing
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good leadership and supervisory ability
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Quality control and compliance driven
• Ability to support implementation of laboratory systems

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Site Laboratory Manager with daily laboratory operations
• Supervise and guide testing staff on site
• Ensure prescribed test methods are strictly followed
• Perform and verify laboratory calculations and test results
• Monitor sampling and testing schedules
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of the quality management system
• Ensure proper data capturing, record keeping and reporting
• Support equipment maintenance, servicing and calibration tracking
• Assist in managing laboratory facilities and ensuring compliance with OHS requirements
• Liaise with quality assurance personnel regarding system or testing concerns