Company Description
SGS 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.
At SGS we are committed to delivering sustainable value to society. Ensuring that our supply chain and direct operations have a positive impact beyond the traditional financial benefits is an integral part of our success and leadership
Job Description
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.
To ensure that the laboratory and office functions runs smoothly, with excellent quality of service, the saving of manpower cost, which contribute to accuracy, productivity and profitability.
To ensure all equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.
To ensure materials testing are completed in all laboratory division, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate with bench calculation as and when required for testing.
The Commercial Laboratory Manager will ensure that the laboratory is clean at all times and will carry out all work related instructions from the technicians/supervisors or authorized personnel.
Qualifications
Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 OR Grade 12 or NQF4
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.
Proficiency in English
Basic literacy and penmanship
Driver's License
Additional Information
Additional Competencies Required
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
