Power Construction is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the permanent role of Site Laboratory Manager, located in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Position: Site Laboratory Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing Date: 31 July 2025

Job Details

Division
Plant

Minimum experience
Associate

Company primary industry
Construction

Job functional area
Other

Job Description

We are a leading Group of Companies in the Construction and Building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. Sustained business growth has led to a challenging opportunity in our Lab Division for:

Site Laboratory Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of Grade 12 qualification.
• E class drivers license. (LDV/Car)
• 5 years of civil laboratory experience 2 of which was in a management role.  
• Proficiency in materials testing methods for soil, aggregates and concrete.
  • Able to teach others and maintain quality standards.
• Competent at computer work such as MS Outlook, Excel (Intermediate level).
• Comprehensive understanding of specifications like COTO, COLTO, SABS etc.
• Ability to manage people and equipment.
• Willingness to work away from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all laboratory activities are conducted safely and with due regard of the environment.
• Manage the sampling and testing processes to ensure quality outputs.
• Manage the laboratory environment and testing equipment. (Calibration and checking).
• Train and deem competent laboratory staff.
• Manage laboratory staff and ensure discipline.
• Interact with the client to comply with their requirements.
• Manage the administrative and record keeping processes.
• Analyse, interpret testing data.
• Prepare, approve and submit on time test reports.
• Provide technical assistance to the client where required.

Added advantage:

Applicable Diploma, qualification in Civil Engineering or materials.

Application Process:

The following documents need to accompany your application (attach on supporting documents):
1. Updated CV
2. Certified copy of your ID
3. Certified copy of your Matric certificate
4. Diploma or qualification in Civil Engineering or materials (if applicable)
5. Copy of E class driver’s license (LDV/Car)

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date.

Closing Date: 31 July 2025