AssureCloud Chemistry Lab Manager , Midrand

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

Purpose:

To lead and manage the Chemistry Laboratory's operations in accordance with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant testing services across water, food allergen, mycotoxin, animal feed, and CO2 gas purity analysis while supporting operational excellence, client satisfaction, and business performance.

AssureCloud Midrand is a SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory operating under the CTI Group. The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing laboratory operations, maintaining accreditation standards, leading technical and quality initiatives, and developing a high-performing team within a diverse chemistry testing environment.

Responsibilities:

Laboratory Operations & Management

• Manage daily laboratory operations, workflow, and staffing across the chemistry testing section
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources to meet turnaround times and client expectations
• Manage laboratory capacity, scheduling, and workload planning
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance
• Ensure timely review and release of analytical results

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and laboratory quality management systems
• Oversee method validation, verification, and ongoing performance monitoring activities
• Review technical records, non-conformances, corrective actions, and quality indicators
• Support and participate in SANAS assessments and internal audits
• Ensure accurate, traceable, and compliant laboratory documentation

Instrumentation & Technical Oversight

• Manage calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of laboratory instrumentation
• Provide technical oversight across GC, LC, ICP (OES and MS), IC, TOC analysers, spectrophotometers, and general laboratory equipment
• Support method optimisation, troubleshooting, and implementation of new technologies where required
• Monitor analytical performance and investigate technical anomalies

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Act as the nominated Health and Safety Representative (Section 16.2, OHS Act 85 of 1993)
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Ensure implementation of safe work procedures and PPE compliance
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance throughout the laboratory

People Leadership

• Manage staff performance, competency, training, and development
• Maintain training records and succession planning initiatives
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to laboratory personnel
• Drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement within the team

Client & Business Management

• Liaise with clients, SANAS assessors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on technical and quality matters
• Manage stock control, procurement activities, and laboratory resources
• Contribute to financial performance through cost control and operational efficiency
• Support achievement of GP and EBITDA targets

Technical Focal Points:

• ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory management
• Water, food allergen, mycotoxin, animal feed, and CO2 gas purity testing
• Method validation, verification, and measurement uncertainty
• GC, LC, ICP (OES and MS), IC, TOC analysers, and spectrophotometry
• Technical signatory support and accreditation compliance
• Health, safety, and risk management within laboratory environments
• Laboratory financial and operational management

Qualifications:

• BSc, BTech, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Additional training in laboratory quality, management, or health and safety would be beneficial.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years laboratory experience in an analytical testing environment.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or laboratory management role.
• Demonstrated experience within a SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Experience managing method validation, verification, and laboratory quality systems.
• Proven exposure to laboratory budgeting, stock control, procurement, or financial management.
• Experience interacting with clients, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Experience as a SANAS Technical Signatory (advantageous).

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Sound knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality systems.
• Strong technical understanding of wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques.
• Excellent documentation, record review, and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong planning, organisational, and financial management capabilities.

Other:

• Willingness and capacity to fulfil Health and Safety Representative responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference may be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with company policy.