2 Team Leader jobs in Pietermaritzburg
Team Leader: Microbiology
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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.
To apply
, submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your microbiological experience and leadership aspirations to
shopfitter team leader
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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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