Operator: Laboratory Services at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Purpose Statement

• To ensure that the day to day operations of the laboratory is optimized so as to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to clients.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant scientific related field
• (NQF Level 5)
• Valid Driver’s Licence is essential

Experience

• 1-2 Years work experience within the relevant scientific environment

Duties and Responsibilities    
Functional Management

• Prepare samples for analyses as per standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that all samples are packed according to their tested stages.
• Ensure that samples are classified according to their Laboratory protocols.
• Accurately track samples to ensure that all samples are accounted for.
• Conduct sampling analysis at sampling points or as instructed (cluster dependent) and basic routine testing as required.
• Collect and transport samples from required sites as per standard operating procedures. (cluster dependent)
• Comply with health, safety, security and administration regulations that apply to sampling sites. (cluster dependent)
• Receive, register and prepare test samples in the laboratory or onsite as per standard operating procedures and accreditation requirements.
• Where applicable record and monitor environmental testing conditions and escalate any deviations to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a preventative maintenance and calibration plan and schedule as required in collaboration with the Test Officer.
• Carry out preventative and routine maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
• Report faulty equipment and breakdowns to the relevant stakeholders.
• Apply the appropriate maintenance and basic trouble shooting required for laboratory equipment maintenance and functioning.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Assist in the preparation and support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.

Deadline:31st July,2026