Job Description

• To assist the Supervisor/ Laboratory Manager with all supervisory tasks related to the materials testing, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. The Technical Manager must assist with the checking and signing of the results prior to distribution and assist to implement and maintain the 5S, quality systems and other industry and company requirements.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to ensure the accreditation and Health and Safety regulations requirements are adhered to in and around the assigned laboratory/ laboratories, including SANAS and 5S.
• A Technical Manager is responsible for ensuring the correct test methods are followed.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to assist the technicians and reporting staff with any job whether it is on site or inside the commercial laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
• A Technical Manager has the responsibility to stand in for commercial laboratory managers when needed.
• A Technical Manager is to ensure all mandatory training are completed timeously.
• A Technical Manager is to manage any and all disciplinary procedures, communication and training.
• A Technical Manager is to assist with any and all quotations and tenders requested by the reporting manager.
• A Technical Manager is responsible for liaison with clients for receiving job instruction.
• A Technical Manager is to do the final checking and approval of report prior to issue to client.
• A Technical Manager is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• A Technical Manager is to verify calibration of equipment according to schedule.
• A Technical Manager is to carry out corrective actions as necessary.
• A Technical Manager is train personnel as and when required.
• A Technical Manager is to do planning of work.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 / NQF4 or an additional three years relevant experience for each year of schooling below grade 12.
• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical 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 various types of computer software (full MS office package Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in managing an Industrial related Business.
• Experienced to manage the human resources aspects of the business.
• Experienced to manage the commercial and financial aspects of the business.
• Experience in managing the business development aspect of the business.