We are looking for a Laboratory Manager for our client (a chemicals explosives manufacturer) – in Potchefstroom

Please note: this role is only open to Employment Equity candidates whom meet all the requirements.

In order to apply for please send your
1) Word document cv
2) Indication of current annual salary / payslip
3) Copies of degree/ diploma
4) Two contactable references

POSITION: LABORATORY MANAGER
DIVISION: BUSINESS SYSTEMS
REPORTING TO: EXEC QUALITY MANAGER
LOCATION POTCHEFSTROOM
DEADLINE FRIDAY 11 August
SALARY R450 000CTC - R600 000CTC depending on education, experience and current CTC

ROLE FOCUS Provide analytical and technical support for Research & Development

KPA :
• manage and align analytical and tech services to support Operations, Business systems and R&D.
• manage all analytical support on raw materials, compositions, components and manufacturing processes.
• Manage instrumental analytical support (e.g. chromatography, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, physical testing and functional testing).
• Manage quality and integrity of analytical services inline with ISO 17025 guidelines
• manage laboratory function finance e.g budget, procurement, maintenance and capex
• manage S.H.E and Risk within a explosives environment with ISO14001 and ISO18001 as guides
• manage and development of your laboratory team to surpass service levels
• manage and facilitate root cause incidents, investigations, problem solving and research reviews.
• Manage continuous development in terms of the analytical and tech support function.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum tertiary qualification: Analytical Chemistry / or Material Science (BSc / B Tech), Post Grad Qualifications are an advantage
• Minimum 10 years of Analytical laboratory experience with 5 of these years being at managerial level
• experience with energetic materials (Explosives, propellants etc).
• above average managerial skills with a focus on standards, effectiveness and results etc
• excellent problem solving skills coupled with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Good presentation and report writing skills.
• Method qualification with SOPS (Stats, validation, performance verification et al).