Website National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC
The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) is a statutory body, established in 1998, in terms of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, 1998 (Act No. 95 of 1998). and is mandated to protect the interests of housing consumers and to regulate the home building industry.
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Junior Material Testing Technician’s primary role is to collect samples on sites and conduct and facilitate laboratory tests. Monitor experiments, record and calculate results and ensure testing traceability. Compile draft test reports for approval. Strict adherence to applicable SANS test methods while complying with ISO/IEC 17025 and SANAS requirements.
The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Conduct site visits to collect samples and conduct tests.
Maintains equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, reporting and adhering to calibrations and maintenance schedules.
Set up, adjust and verify laboratory and field equipment.
Isolate, identify and prepare samples for examination.
Analyse data and interpret results.
Ensure sample registers are regularly and appropriately updated.
Record all testing data as per the laboratory worksheets and forms.
Identify problems by examining and evaluating data; propose corrective steps and apply recommended corrective action to the Laboratory Technician.
Ensure correct sample identification on site and recording in the laboratory.
Provide support in research projects where there is a need for material testing and analyses, including the collection of information and samples, such as soils, bricks, cores, etc.
Participate in educational opportunities.
Implementation of laboratory audit and management recommendations.
Ensure that all laboratory and organisational policies and procedures are adhered to.
Ensure all testing complies with relevant SANS standards
Draft laboratory reports.
Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Process all documentation according to the laboratory Quality Document.
Build, support and maintain healthy relations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12
Minimum qualification is a National Diploma in Built Environment or Geotechnical Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting Civil /geotechnical laboratory testing methods.
Knowledgeable and familiar with relevant SANS Testing Methods, ISO 17025 and SANAS requirements
Analytical mathematical skills
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, email)
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