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Senior Materials Technician (SMTIX)

Overview

Reference
SMTIX

Salary
ZAR500,000 - ZAR1,000,000/annum

Job Location
- South Africa -- Frances Baard District -- Galeshewe -- Kimberley DGD

Job Type
Contract

Posted
24 March 2026

Closing date
30 Apr 2026 21:59


Areas of Responsibilities

Quality Control

a)Comply with the Company’s quality management procedures

b)Supervise and co-ordinate all materials testing activities.

c)Assess laboratory test results.

d) Visual assessment of construction process.

e)Visual inspection of completed elements

f)Ensure the correct use of materials

g)Provide reliable test results to ARE’s.

Contractor liaison

a)Maintain good relations with all stakeholders.

b)Liaise with the Contractor with regards to the construction process, e.g. compaction problems .

c)Comment on and make recommendations with regards to mix designs

d)Evaluate and report on mix designs

Reporting

a)Maintain an effective up to date site diary .

b)Compile monthly reports

c)Reporting of results and final assessment of completed work

d)Do monthly audits as required by the ARE/RE

e)Recording of as-built data

Contractor liaison

a)Maintain good relations with all stakeholders.

b)Liaise with the Contractor with regards to the construction process, e.g. compaction problems .

c)Comment on and make recommendations with regards to mix designs

d)Evaluate and report on mix designs

Reporting

a)Maintain an effective up to date site diary .

b)Compile monthly reports

c)Reporting of results and final assessment of completed work

d)Do monthly audits as required by the ARE/RE

e)Recording of as-built data

4  Health safety and environment

a)Comply with and embrace site health and safety requirements

b)Ensure that staff comply with health and safety requirements

Education, Language & Qualifications

  • At least a Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
  • National Diploma or equivalent

Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years experience as a Senior Materials
  • Technician is essential

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of SANS 17025
  • Knowledge of laboratory quality and auditing procedures
  • Knowledge of SANS 3001 , SANRAL M2 manual and other relevant testing documents, SABITA Manual 35.

Skills

  • Good communication skills in Afrikaans and ENGLISH


Contact information

Shelley