Water Services Laboratory Manager

6 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Rand Water Full time
Job Title

Bench Supervisor Field and Customer Services

About Rand Water

Rand Water is a leading water utility company in South Africa, committed to providing high-quality water services to its customers.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our team as a Water Services Laboratory Manager. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our water testing processes.

Responsibilities
  • Sampling and Customer Services: Manage sampling and customer services to ensure optimal utilization of resources (finance, equipment, consumables) to meet laboratory client requirements.
  • Field Data Production: Produce field data and associated quality control measures that comply with ISO 17025 and Blue/Green Drop Certification requirements.
  • Production Workflow Structures: Design and implement production workflow structures (including LIMS application), optimize resource allocation for routine sampling, method development, and special investigations.
  • Scheduling and Maintenance: Initiate, plan, and prioritize scheduled work activities, and maintain equipment.
  • SHEQ Compliance: Supervise all safety and quality aspects of laboratory processes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9000, ISO 18001, ISO 14001).
  • Budget Management: Compile reports for management decision-making and external customers, budget compilation, allocation, and utilization within budgetary guidelines.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • NQF 7: BSc Degree in Biology/Chemical or Natural Sciences
  • NQF 6 in Management
  • At least 5 years practical experience working in an SANAS accredited analytical laboratory
  • Completed the ISO 17025 Laboratory System course
  • Application of audit functions as required by ISO 17025
  • Knowledge of Blue Drop, Green Drop, and SANS 241 Water quality requirements in the context of Water Safety Plans and legal requirements
  • Hands-on experience with LIMS systems
  • Experience in strategic planning for accredited analytical water laboratories to meet customer requirements and company objectives
Salary Range:

R750,000 - R1,000,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Location:

Gauteng, Vereeniging



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