Test Officer: Civil Testing Laboratory

In brief

**Overview** The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a Test Officer for their Civil Testing Laboratory. This role is crucial for conducting various tests, generating test reports, and participating in other laboratory activities to achieve divisional and business objectives. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the laboratory's Quality Management System (QMS) and adhering to relevant SANAS and ISO Accreditation requirements. **What you will do** * **Functional Management:** * Oversee and conduct manual or automated tests and generate results as required. * Receive and record all samples from clients before testing. * Plan and prepare to conduct tests. * Analyse recorded or generated test results. * Compile and verify the technical correctness and completeness of the test reports. * Conduct quality verification on all test reports generated in the laboratory. * Interpret test standards and methods and generate reports. * Develop and coordinate testing schedules with the team. * Research, develop and validate new testing methods. * 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 root cause analysis within laboratory and ensure the effective implementation of corrective and preventative measures. * **Risk and Compliance Management:** * Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. * Assist in the preparation and support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. * Maintain quality risk management standards in line with legislative and accreditation requirements. * Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. * **Stakeholder Management:** * Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organization’s reputation. * Represent and participate in the organization’s committees and tasks teams when required. * Convene and attend meetings (e.g., technical committees, working groups) and present relevant information to stakeholders when required. * Ensure the provision of excellent customer service. * Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames. * Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required. * Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification:** * National Diploma / Diploma in Civil Engineering NQF Level 6 * **Experience:** * 3 years’ relevant work experience in testing of bricks, roof tiles, fire extinguishers and other building related materials. * Work exposure in specific SANS as required by the specific laboratory is essential. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Civil Engineer holding a National Diploma or Diploma (NQF Level 6) with a minimum of 3 years of practical experience in testing various construction materials, including bricks, roof tiles, and fire extinguishers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated exposure to specific SANS standards relevant to laboratory operations, possess a strong understanding of quality management systems (QMS), and be familiar with SANAS and ISO accreditation requirements. Applicants should be detail-oriented, capable of managing testing processes from sample receipt to report generation, and skilled in maintaining equipment calibration, performing root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills are also important. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/test-officer-civil-testing-laboratory-south-african-bureau-of-standards-sabs Source: myjobmag

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