Elgin Area, Western Cape Province – South Africa: Exciting vacancy awaits the successful candidate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Relevant tertiary diploma or degree
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the field of fruit quality management is required
• Expert skill and knowledge in the methods used
• Must have sufficient current knowledge of the methods used, as well as the objectives of the tests performed in the laboratory
• Must have in depth knowledge of al SANAS requirements relating to accreditation/compliance, including those specifies in any accreditation standard, guide, regulation and/or any IAF/ILAC mandatory document which applies to the organization, and those specific to the responsibilities of the technical signatories and to the scope of accreditation.

 
SKILLS REQUIRED
 

• Leadership
• Managing Projects
• Managing Budgets
• Managing Conflicting priorities
• Creative problem solving
• Skills development

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Oversee daily operations of the laboratory
• Overall responsibility for actions be that has to be taken when nonconforming work occur
• Overall responsibility for authorizing the resumption of work when nonconforming work occur
• Management of huma resources i.e. employment contracts of personnel, salaries
• Responsible for business development
• Identify new markets and trends
• Develop marketing strategies
• Plan and manage the budget of the laboratory
• Liaise with customers on a continual basis and attend to any queries or complaints
• Implement and maintain ISO17025: and other relevant guidelines
• Overall management of stock control and procurement procedures
• Fulfil a key role with regards to understanding and trouble shooting of equipment and techniques used in the laboratory
• Ensure that the laboratory’s turnaround times are met
• Develop and implement new methods to meet customer’s requirements
• Implement the master validation plan of the laboratory and manage method validation procedures
• Ensure that personnel are adequately trained and implement training schedules and procedures where necessary
• Ensure the good housekeeping (GHK) procedures and health & safety systems are in place
• In collaboration with the quality manager of the company ensure that all results have audit trails (hard copies and electronics records) and that the service agreement to the customer is fulfilled
• Conducting literature searches and gathering information on new methods etc.

 
 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted