Commercial Laboratory Manager

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

SGS South Africa, Matrolab Division, is seeking to fill a key role in its Durban Commercial Laboratory. The incumbent will be required to manage a commercial laboratory and site laboratories awarded to the office. He / She will be responsible for all laboratory related tasks, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. He / She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the SGS quality systems.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with good leadership skills, integrity and good interpersonal skills and is able to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst 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 Description

• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible to submit quotations and tenders to existing and potential clients.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible to ensure meeting budget and L&C.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible for marketing and increasing the SGS footprint.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible for the annual performance appraisals and training for all reporting staff.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor 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/Supervisor is responsible to ensure the accreditation and Health and Safety regulations requirements are adhered to in and around the laboratory.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the correct test methods are followed.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is responsible liaison with clients for receiving job instruction.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to review of job instructions and approve for processing
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to review and source of resources where necessary
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to channel instructions to applicable division
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to monitor progress to ensure that tests are completed and reported in time
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to do the final checking and approval of report prior to issue to client
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to ensure that the test methods used are most up to date
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to evaluate and approve suppliers and sub-contractors.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to ensure that purchased equipment meets specification, before bringing into system. Equipment tick list to be used.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to implement the quality system
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to complete audits on documentation, results and reports as per schedule.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to acquisition of capital equipment and consumables as required by test methods – to be done according to directives
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to assess results of proficiency tests
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to verify calibration of equipment according to schedule
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to carry out corrective actions as necessary
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to arrange repair and maintenance of equipment
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to monitor the quality of, and certifying of results as issued to client
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to review and source of resources where necessary
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is train personnel as and when required
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to complete weekly inspection report
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor is to do planning of work
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager/Supervisor 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
• 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.
• Proficiency in English
• Basic literacy and penmanship
• Drivers License.

Additional Information

• Competent and qualified to do all tests 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 & COTO
• Knowledge of Health and Safety