Site Laboratory Manager, Bloemfontein

Are you a highly experienced laboratory professional with strong leadership and technical expertise? Join a well‑established civil engineering and materials testing services provider as a

Site Laboratory Manager , where you will be responsible for leading multi‑disciplinary site laboratory operations across various divisions including soils, concrete, asphalt, seals and aggregates. If you have excellent management skills, strong technical knowledge, and extensive experience in laboratory environments, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements

Relevant National Diploma and 12 years’ relevant experience; OR

NQF6 and 12 years’ relevant experience; OR

Grade 12 and 15 years’ relevant experience; OR

NQF4 and 15 years’ relevant experience

Completion of a

SANAS Laboratory Systems course

based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017

SANAS Internal Auditing

course based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Demonstrated experience managing site laboratory operations

Competent to perform and verify tests across all divisions (Soils, Concrete, Asphalt, Seals and Aggregates)

Competent and qualified to supervise and execute field work

Ability to perform full test calculations accurately

Familiarity with COTO test methods and procedures

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Required Skills

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Excellent organization and planning skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong communication and client liaison skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Quality control and compliance focus

Ability to work independently in a remote capacity

Strong reporting and administrative skills

Key Responsibilities

Management of site laboratory facilities

Ensure OHS requirements are met

Maintain laboratory environment and cleanliness

Coordinate and implement quality systems

Management of site laboratory personnel

Monitor performance and development of testing staff

Provide training and supervision in accordance with procedures

Maintain personnel and training records

Management of site laboratory equipment

Supervise maintenance, calibration and servicing of equipment

Manage usage and delegate operation to testing personnel

Ensure the availability of roadworthy and safe vehicles

Calculate and update correction factors

Management of sampling and testing

Lead laboratory operations and daily activities

Ensure prescribed test methods are followed strictly

Schedule and monitor sampling and testing

Manage sample storage and records

Halt testing with QA Manager when required

Management of test data and reporting

Ensure data capturing, processing and backups

Coordinate reporting and final verification of results

Sign off and issue test reports or request retesting

Recall erroneously issued reports when necessary

Remuneration

R35 000– R65 000 per month

(depending on experience)

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Applications close

30 April 2026

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