Team Leader: Microbiology

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal R250000 - R450000 Y GreenHill Laboratories

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Position Title:
Team Leader: Microbiology

Location:
Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal

Department:
Microbiology

Reporting To:
Laboratory Manager

GreenHill Laboratories is a nationally accredited testing and consulting laboratory committed to technical excellence, strategic resilience, and ethical governance. We are seeking a qualified microbiologist with proven leadership capability and a deep respect for compliance to lead our Microbiology team. This role combines hands-on technical work with team coordination and SANAS-aligned result authorisation, offering a pathway to Technical Signatory designation for candidates who demonstrate operational maturity and regulatory fluency.

Core Responsibilities

Microbiological Testing & Technical Oversight

  • Perform accredited testing on food and environmental samples, including hygiene indicators and pathogens
  • Identify microbial isolates using staining, biochemical, and serological methods
  • Record, interpret, and report results with precision, traceability, and audit-readiness
  • Assist in method validation, verification, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain LMS compliance and uphold ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and statutory requirements

Team Leadership & Operational Coordination

  • Oversee daily team operations, delegate tasks, and ensure timely execution
  • Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous learning
  • Monitor performance, identify training needs, and coordinate proficiency testing
  • Liaise across departments to balance workloads and resolve interdepartmental issues
  • Maintain equipment verification, calibration, and service schedules
  • Implement management directives and contribute to strategic planning

Technical Signatory Responsibilities (Post-Confirmation)

  • Accept full responsibility for results released under accreditation
  • Verify and authorise Certificates of Analysis and Test Reports
  • Ensure all required checks, controls, and documentation are complete prior to result release
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of SANAS requirements, including ISO 17025, ILAC/IAF/AFRAC documents, and method-specific objectives
  • Represent GreenHill during SANAS and other regulatory assessments

Minimum Qualifications

  • BSc in Microbiology or equivalent
  • 2+ years' laboratory experience, including internal auditing exposure
  • English fluency and strong written communication
  • Eligibility for Technical Signatory confirmation

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Attention to detail, aseptic technique, and current Good Laboratory Practice
  • Strong leadership, time management, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency in numeracy, IT systems, and LMS navigation
  • Friendly, respectful, self-critical, and confident in high-stakes environments
  • Ability to lift up to 10 kg and manage own workload independently

Performance Indicators

  • Proficiency Testing accuracy and audit readiness
  • Operational efficiency and team ethos
  • Result traceability and customer satisfaction
  • Internal audit findings and SANAS observations

Why GreenHill?

We offer a growth-oriented, compliance-driven environment where technical excellence meets strategic ambition. You'll lead a team that values mentorship, governance maturity, and authentic institutional representation — with clear pathways for accreditation-based responsibility and leadership development.

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, submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your microbiological experience and leadership aspirations to

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shopfitter team leader

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal R200000 - R250000 Y Jacobs Joinery and Shopfitters

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A well established shopfitting company based in Pietermaritzburg is looking for a Shopfitter Team Leader with proven experience of a minimum of 7 years in shopfitting. Applicants must be able to read drawings and must have experience in been able to work with and lead a team.

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Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 3 months

Work Location: In person

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