Technical Laboratory Manager

Technical Laboratory Manager Area; Surrounding area to Cape Town Salary R30 000 - R55 000 CTC Our client is willing to assist a candidate that would need to relocate for this position. Our client will also cover some of the expenses should a candidate need to fly or travel a large distance to go for a face to face interview. Please note that Psychometric tests is part of the interview process The first interview may be an online meeting, the second interview if successful will be a face to face interview. The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the effective management and training of the laboratory employee compliment; execution and continuous maintenance of the laboratory functions, procedures, and test methods; ensuring effective operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment; and the continual assurance of food safety and quality per the companies Food Safety and Quality Management System. Minimum Requirements BSc Honors Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology or Food Sciences A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Managerial Capacity A minimum of 3 years experience in a Laboratory Implementation of the ISO 17025 Management System Must have experience. Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO, and FSSC) Knowledge of specialized Laboratory instruments (GC, ICP, NIR, Lovibond, Spectrophotometer, HPLC-GC-MS) Candidate needs to have experience in at least 3 of the above mentioned systems / devices/ instruments. Needs to have background in trouble shooting devices, assist & interpret data and who to contact if nobody else can solve the issue with devices, etc. Must be able to manage a team of 11 staff KPI's The general operation, service and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment Ensure calibration and verification checks are performed on laboratory instrumentation Manage the implementation, maintenance and improvement of an ISO Laboratory Management System Handling of general queries and requests from internal departments and external customers Conducting monthly safety checks as and where necessary Handling special COA requests Verification of test results and product information Conduct method validation and quality verification checks Investigate and report on questionable test results Responsible for laboratory functions and general tasks relating to food safety and quality Assist with training and verification of training effectiveness Participate in internal assessments and audits Ensure that cleanliness and safety standards are maintained in the Laboratory Assist with research projects and conduct test studies Interpret data and write reports Assist with the purchasing of Laboratory chemicals and consumables Preparing the Laboratory budget Ensure preparation and handling of product samples as per External Analysis Schedule Ensure adherence to Sampling Plans as per the Company policies and procedures www.sp-int.co.za ebensp-int.co.za Follow Scholtz Partners International on our social media for more positions

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Posted Date: 3/8/2025