Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.SGS Matrocast is seeking to fulfill key roles as Civil Engineering Site Laboratory Managers. The role requires the incumbent to manage a site laboratory. He/She will be responsible for all laboratory-related tasks, on-site laboratory tasks. He/She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of our quality systems to ensure that the laboratory functions smoothly, with excellent quality of service, saving manpower costs, contributing to accuracy, productivity, and profitability. He/She will ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained regularly and that materials testing is completed in all laboratory divisions, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate, with bench calculations as required for testing. The Laboratory Manager will ensure that the laboratory is clean at all times and will carry out all work-related instructions from authorized personnel.The ideal candidate will be disciplined, treat colleagues and management with respect, be deadline & revenue driven, and possess enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives while ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.Job DescriptionPrimary Job ResponsibilitiesReporting to the relevant Regional Manager, the Senior Site Laboratory Manager is expected to:Manage laboratory production planning on-site and meet deadlines.Liaise with clients and the relevant regional manager.Ensure reporting is correct before signing and distribution.Implement quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.Oversee multi-disciplinary site laboratory operations including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals, and aggregates.Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Assist technicians with any job, whether on-site or inside the laboratory, as per instruction from authorized personnel.Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.Follow all SGS policies and procedures on-site, including payroll, leave, and disciplinary procedures.Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.Ensure all SGS mandatory training (OI Toolbox/Annual Integrity/Social Media, etc.) is completed as required.QualificationsEducation & Experience:Relevant National Diploma and 10 years relevant experience, or relevant NQF 6 and 10 years relevant experience, or Grade 12 and 15 years relevant experience, or relevant NQF 4 and 15 years relevant experience. A valid Driver's License is required.Competencies:Competent and qualified to perform all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, and aggregate.Competent and qualified to implement quality laboratory control.Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all fieldwork.Familiarity with COLTO.Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.Additional InformationRemuneration: Full-time position on a project-linked contract basis with a competitive salary and career progression. SGS also offers a competitive and attractive benefits package.Note: All appointments are made in line with our employment equity plan. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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