Testing Laboratory Branch Manager (JB4796) Polokwane, Limpopo
R650 000 – R850 000 per annum benefits include housing and a company vehicle
Permanent
Our client is looking for an experienced Testing Laboratory Branch Manager with strong leadership abilities and a solid background in managing SANAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, to oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive strategic growth in their Polokwane branch. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Management, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in a management position in a relevant laboratory environment.
- SANAS ISO 17025 Laboratory Systems and Internal Auditing Certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
- Must be a SANAS Technical Signatory.
- Proficiency in test methods and laboratory audits.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Overall responsibility for the laboratory and its employees.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans.
- Ensuring the efficient turn-around time of test reports.
- Handling commercial and financial matters and interactions with customers.
- Liaising with staff for day-to-day running of the laboratory.
- Monitoring requests for testing and scheduling sampling and testing activities.
- Conducting contract reviews with customers.
- Managing laboratory activities to safeguard impartiality and confidentiality.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Identifying and mitigating risks.
- Conducting Internal Audits of commercial and site laboratories.
- Investigating non-conformances and implementing immediate corrective and preventative actions.
- Identifying root cause and proposed corrective actions, preventive actions, and improvements.
- Ensuring that the ISO 17025 management system is implemented and followed at all times.
- Management of the collection, maintenance, and filing/storage of own records generated.
- Supervising laboratory staff and ensuring their training and competence.
- Reporting any irregularities in the data to relevant stakeholders.
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