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Laboratory Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, zaFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Oversee the operation, quality, and compliance of a Gold Fire Assay Laboratory, ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 standards are met for customers and regulatory bodies.

Role type

Senior Laboratory Manager (Mining/Assay)

Builds

Analytical results and certified reports for mining clients

Domain

Mining industry / Chemical analysis / Quality Management

Required skills

ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, Gold Fire Assay expertise, team leadership, budgeting, safety management, technical direction, strategic planning, environmental policy enforcement

Preferred skills

Instrumentation skills, problem-solving, independent decision-making, innovation

Technologies

Laboratory instrumentation, QMS software

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the accredited Quality Management System; provide supervision and leadership to staff; ensure Health and Safety compliance; assist in budgeting for projects and new service development; resolve complex technical situations; evaluate activities to recommend process improvements; direct laboratory staff and program activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities