SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

The incumbent will be required to manage a commercial laboratory and site laboratories awarded to the office. He / She will be responsible for all laboratory related tasks, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. He / She shall be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the SGS quality systems. To ensure that the laboratory and office functions runs smoothly, with excellent quality of service, the saving of manpower cost, which contribute to accuracy, productivity, and profitability. To ensure all equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. To ensure materials testing are completed in all laboratory divisions, including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete, aggregate with bench calculation as and when required for testing. The Commercial Laboratory Manager will ensure that housekeeping in and around the laboratory is in line with the accreditation, 5S and SGS requirements at all times.

• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible to submit quotations and tenders to existing and potential clients.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for marketing and increasing the SGS footprint.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible to ensure meeting budget and L&C.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for the timeous submission of financial reports within the prescribed timeframe and format.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for the annual performance appraisals and training for all reporting staff.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for the timeous submission of all HR and payroll related information to the relevant HRBP/Payroll Administrator in the correct format.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for ensuring that the accreditation and Health and Safety requirements are adhered to and improved in and around the laboratory.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is the responsible liaison with clients for receiving job instructions, provide client with feedback on progress and final results within an acceptable timeframe.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to channel instructions to applicable divisions and reporting staff.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to review job instructions and approve processing where required. 
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to review and source resources where necessary, following company policies and procedures.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to monitor progress to ensure that tests are completed and reported timeously.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to do the final checking and approval of report prior to issue to client. Uncontrolled document without signatures PF-(RZA)-[GEN]HR-031 02/21
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to ensure that the test methods used are most up to date
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to evaluate and approve suppliers and sub-contractors.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to ensure that purchased equipment meets specification, before implementing. Equipment tick list to be used.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to implement and maintain the quality system and ensure that all reporting staff have relevant knowledge thereof.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to complete audits on documentation, results and reports as per schedule.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is responsible for the identification and acquisition of any capital equipment and consumables as required by test methods – to be done according to directives.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to assess results of proficiency tests. • A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to verify calibration of equipment according to schedule.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to carry out corrective actions as necessary.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to arrange repair and maintenance of equipment. 
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to arrange or assist with the logistics of site establishment and disestablishment.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager with an assigned resources (workshop) department are to manage the staff, equipment and budget accordingly.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager to provide training for personnel as and when required.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to complete weekly inspection reports.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to do planning of work.
• A Commercial Laboratory Manager is to ensure safety in the laboratory – adhering to Health and Safety specifications

• Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 OR
• Grade 12 or NQF4
• OR Grade 10 or equivalent. Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Proficiency in English
• Basic literacy and penmanship
• Driver’s License

• Attention to detail 
• To operate pro actively
• Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues, customers and suppliers.