Contract- Operations Management Office

In brief

**Overview** This is a Contract position within the Operations Management Office at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The role primarily involves performing and verifying technical laboratory procedures, including sample management, conducting tests, calibration, maintenance, and quality verification of test reports. **What you will do** * Receive and record all samples from clients before testing. * Plan and prepare to conduct tests. * Conduct witness testing for internal and external clients to demonstrate and verify testing processes. * Conduct proficiency testing for industry benchmark purposes as and when required. * Prepare and apply calibration and maintenance procedures and ensure that all equipment is calibrated and maintained. * Conduct quality verification on all test reports generated in the laboratory. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma / Diploma in Chemistry, Civil, Mechanical, Fire Engineering or related field * National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field * National Diploma / Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field * NQF Level 6 **Who should apply** Candidates with a National Diploma or Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fire Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of managing samples, conducting various tests, performing equipment calibration and maintenance, and ensuring the quality of laboratory reports. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/contract-operations-management-office-south-african-bureau-of-standards-sabs Source: myjobmag

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