SGS South Africa was established in 1949. Today, we are South Africa’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company.
Our network of offices and laboratories, strategically located around the country, enables us to serve clients in every region, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North-West Province, Limpopo, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, ...
MAT - Commercial Laboratory Manager (Civil Materials) - Benoni
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible to submit quotations and tenders to existing and potential clients.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible to ensure meeting budget and L&C.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for marketing and increasing the SGS footprint.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for the annual performance appraisals and training for all reporting staff.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to submit all monthly and quarterly reports as and when requested.
Submit all information to the relevant HRBP/Payroll Administrator within the required timeframe and correct format.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible to ensure the accreditation and Health and Safety regulations requirements are adhered to in and around the laboratory.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring the correct test methods are followed.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible liaison with clients for receiving job instruction.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to review of job instructions and approve for processing
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to review and source of resources where necessary
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to channel instructions to applicable division
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to monitor progress to ensure that tests are completed and reported in time
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to do the final checking and approval of report prior to issue to client
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to ensure that the test methods used are most up to date
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to evaluate and approve suppliers and sub-contractors.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to ensure that purchased equipment meets specification, before bringing into system. Equipment tick list to be used.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to implement the quality system
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to complete audits on documentation, results and reports as per schedule.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to acquisition of capital equipment and consumables as required by test methods – to be done according to directives
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to assess results of proficiency tests
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to verify calibration of equipment according to schedule
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to carry out corrective actions as necessary
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to arrange repair and maintenance of equipment
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to arrange or assist with the logistics of site establishment and de-establishment.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to monitor the quality of, and certifying of results as issued to client
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to review equipment availability and source from resources where necessary.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager with an assigned resources (workshop) department are to manage the staff, equipment and budget accordingly.
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is train personnel as and when required
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to complete weekly inspection report
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to do planning of work
Competent and qualified to do all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate
Competent and qualified to do quality laboratory control and implementation
Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all field work
Be familiar with COLTO
Knowledge of Health and Safety
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage people
Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential
A sense of diplomacy and networking skills are essential to build relationships with external clients as well as key internal personnel within the global Employer’s Group
Must be creative, innovative and team-focused
Excellent customer service, client support, and business service consulting skills
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
Ability to work well with others & independently
Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional
A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to ensure safety in the laboratory – adhering to Health and Safety specifications
Qualifications
Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6
OR
Grade 12 or NQF4
OR
Grade 10 or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
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