LABORATORY ADMINISTRATOR (ANIMAL FEEDS DIVISION)

SUMMARY:
LABORATORY ADMINISTRATOR (ANIMAL FEEDS DIVISION)

POSITION INFO:

LABORATORY ADMINISTRATOR (ANIMAL FEEDS DIVISION)

Location: Bloemfontein

Salary: Market Related

Our client is looking for a detail‑driven, organised Laboratory Administrator to ensure efficient, accurate feed and forage testing while coordinating lab processes, documentation, and quality standards. If you thrive in structured environments and enjoy both admin and technical coordination, this role is perfect for you!

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

- National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

- 1 year supervisory experience

- 2 years office & system administration

- Previous laboratory experience (advantageous)

- Knowledge of ISO22000 (advantageous)

 SKILLS REQUIRED

- Strong communication

- Documentation control

- Attention to detail

- Data analysis

- Critical thinking

- Resilience & coping under pressure

- Teamwork & relationship building

- Understanding of QC, sampling & analysis

- Knowledge of ISO22000, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP

- MS Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint

MAIN FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Documentation Control & System Management

• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards & SOPs

• Manage returned stock

• Assist with implementing laboratory SOPs

• Maintain accurate records, findings & CPA registers

Laboratory Coordination

• Ensure timely testing of all samples

• Document & maintain test results

• Monitor IMTE calibration

• Manage reworks department

• Investigate CCPs & OPRPs for compliance

• Maintain lab equipment cleanliness & functionality

Pest Control

• Coordinate in‑house pest control processes

GENERAL & SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and support the lab team

• Drive staff performance & productivity

• Maintain safe, clean, hazard‑free work areas

• Ensure hygiene & OHS compliance

• Prevent contamination & ensure proper waste disposal

• Support product recall compliance

• Represent the brand professionally

• Collaborate with colleagues & uphold company values

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is ideal for a structured, analytical individual who enjoys maintaining order, ensuring compliance, and supporting a busy laboratory environment. You’ll play a key role in quality assurance and operational efficiency within the Animal Feeds Division.