Laboratory Supervisor

Our client is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the team in Namibia and support the Laboratory Manager to achieve business objectives and ensure compliance to the company policies and business guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• To plan, organize and control Operations.
• To support the field auditors, inspectors and HSE & quality coordinator
• Manage and monitor the operational performance of all operations activities.
• Control the implementation and maintenance of technical and operational procedures.
• Control the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Control and Safety systems.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate manpower resources, equipment and tools are available for total operational efficiency.
• Ensure liaison and technical support to all present and potential clients.
• Assist the Regional Manager with complaints and claim resolution.
• Assist the Regional Manager with technical and sales support as well as proposal co-ordination.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the company's management system and country legislation and laws.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct manager.
• Efficient planning and organization of staff within safe operating conditions. This entails minimization of overtime on site
• Apply Check status process and use the stop work Authority wherever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Be compliant to all company QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with company Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• The basis upon which the opinion and interpretation is to be made shall be recorded. Opinions and interpretations shall only be made by designated (authorized) staff

Specific Authorities

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Manage the petty cash usage at the site
• Provide work plan updates weekly

Education

• Sampling and statistical analysis
• SHE Knowledge
• SANAS ISO17025 Course.
• Management

Experience

• 5 years of management experience.
• Scheduling of staff
• Safety and quality experience
• Sample preparation and, preparation experience.

Competencies

• 5 years management experience.
• Scheduling of staff
• Safety and quality experience
• Sample preparation and preparation experience essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Languages: Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)
• Calculation capability
• Ability to problem solve
• Delivering results and meeting divisions expectations
• Adapting and responding to changes

Compliance & Authority:  

• Compliant with all company QOH&S and HR policies and procedures
• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant company Authority policies
• Responsible for the daily safety and health of employees on behalf of company upper management and for raising issues with company upper management where required
• Keep up to date on company inspection policies and procedures. Apply the necessary policy to all inspections to avoid misunderstandings during inspections
• Adhere to all QHSE requirements of the company's management systems.

Closing Date: 19 February 2026