| Closing Date | 2026/07/14 |
| Reference Number | NAM260629-1 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Title | Laboratory Manager |
| Department | Scientific Services |
| Division | Planning and Natural Resource Management |
| Job Grade | D3 |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Location – Country | Namibia |
| Location – Town / City | Windhoek |
| Job Description | To manage all technical, quality management, and administrative requirements and processes of the chemical, biological, microbiological, and biochemistry sections and all aspects of water analysis to determine the quality for a variety of uses in line with NamWater standards to ensure compliance with legislation and the ISO 17025 international standard. |
| Minimum Requirements | Qualifications & Experience B Tech / BSc in Applied Science-NQF level 7 ISO 17025 certification (International Standards Organization standard for testing laboratories) Minimum 9 years relevant experience, of which 3 years on a supervisory level Legal Requirements |
| Competencies, Skills and Abilities | Computer literacy (Knowledge of MS Office Package, SAP, LIMS) Good Communication & Interpersonal skills Able to work under pressure Planning & organizational skills Time management skills Accuracy Analytical skills Problem solving skills Report writing skills Teamwork Numerical skills Customer Service Orientation Facilitation/training skills Management skills Multidisciplinary technical skills and knowledge Knowledge of SANS/International standards Understanding of ISO 17025 compliance Confidentiality Presentation skills Networking skills |
| Key Performance Areas | Operational and non-infrastructure capital budget control Optimized external revenue generation Benchmark related prices and terms of conditions for Laboratory Services Manage customers & stakeholder relations and service delivery Market NamWater Laboratory Operational planning of the Sub-Division Manage, optimize, and control laboratory processes Interpretation of water quality results Management, maintenance, and utilization of Laboratory equipment Manage and direct the SADCWATER lab proficiency testing scheme Compliance to statutory regulations Operational plan aligned with NamWater strategies Enhancement of new technology and scientific Systems Development of quality management policies and procedures Compilation, review, and evaluation of Bid documents |
Laboratory Manager – NAMWATER
