Thomas Thekiso
Gauteng
Summary
Driven Sites Laboratory Manager with over 23 Years of Experience in laboratory and Field Oversight, adept at improving processes and leading teams to achieve projects timelines. Proficient in laboratory Equipment maintenance and Budget Management.
Overview
4
4
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Laboratory Manager
Roadlab Laboratories
Free State/Bloemfontein
05.2026 - Current
- Management of production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
- Responsible for liaising with clients and relevant regional managers.
- Responsible for ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
- Responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
- Responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates.
- Responsible for adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the Company management system.
- Responsible for assisting the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorised site supervisor /laboratory manager.
- Responsible for performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorised site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
- Responsible for following all company policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
- Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
- Https://www.roadlab.co.za/
Senior Laboratory Manager
Roadlab Laboratories
Eastern Cape
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Management of production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
- Responsible for liaising with clients and relevant regional managers.
- Responsible for ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
- Responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
- Responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates.
- Responsible for adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the Company management system.
- Responsible for assisting the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorised site supervisor /laboratory manager.
- Responsible for performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorised site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
- Responsible for following all company policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
- Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
- Https://www.roadlab.co.za/
Site Laboratory Manager
Roadlab Laboratories
N2 Swellendam
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Management of production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
- Responsible for liaising with clients and relevant regional managers.
- Responsible for ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
- Responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
- Responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates.
- Responsible for adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the Company management system.
- Responsible for assisting the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
- Responsible for performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
- Responsible for following all company policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
- Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
- Ensure all company mandatory (OI Toolbox/ Annual Integrity / social media etc) training is done as and when required.
- All timesheets, claim forms and payroll instructions are sent to the relevant departments timeously.
- Https://www.roadlab.co.za/
Site Laboratory Manager Sandral Project
SGS Matrolab
N12 Wolmaransstad Northwest
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Management of production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
- Responsible for liaising with clients and relevant regional managers.
- Responsible for ensuring reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
- Responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
- Responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates.
- Responsible for adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the Company management system.
- Responsible for assisting the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
- Responsible for performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
- Responsible for following all company policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
- Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
- Ensure all company mandatory (OI Toolbox/ Annual Integrity / social media etc) training is done as and when required.
- All timesheets, claim forms and payroll instructions are sent to the relevant departments timeously.
QA/QC Manager
Tekfalt Binders PTY LTD (Roadspan)
Meyerton Vaal Gauteng
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Testing and Control of all Laboratory results, Manufacturing of all Modified Binder, Asphalt Mix Designs and Emulsions according to BT3, BT4 ISO 17025, TG1, Colto and TMH, Leasing with Clients, research and problem finding and solving.
- Internal Auditing according to ISO 9001, ISO1400 and ISO 17025.
- Manufacturing and testing of the following Products in all the specifications.
- SS60%, CRS60%, CSS65%, Prime, Slurry designs for all aggregates, Seals.
- S-E1, S-E2,A-E1,A-E2 SC-C1, SC-E2, Bitumen ranges 20/30, 50/70 and. 70/100.
- PG grading the new specifications are based on advanced tests in South Africa.
Technologist
CSIR
Pretoria
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Implement a complete Quality system (ISO and SANAS) in the lab.
- Prepare the all laboratory for ISO and SANAS audits, including Ensuring adequacy of Standard Operating Procedures across the company.
- Developing an appropriate staff training schedule in quality issues.
- Maintenance of the Quality System.
- Planning and performance of internal audits.
- Follow-up of non-conformities and corrective action requests from internal audit.
- Maintain adequate document control in line with the Companies Quality Manual.
- Implementation and maintenance of a Quality Improvement Program.
- Ensure effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability of the Quality System.
- Ensure adequate participation in laboratory internal and external quality assessment schemes.
- Oversee instrument calibration and testing programs and Monitor customer satisfaction.
Laboratory / Plant Assistant
Much Asphalt
Benoni
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Testing according to TMH1 specifications, Marshal compaction, Gyratory compaction, Slab compaction, MTRD, BRD, Air permeability, ITS, Stability, Coring, Sieve analysis, Riffling, of loose mix and Aggregates, Mix designs preparation and testing, Proficiency test preparations and testing.
- Lab equipment’s verification and Calibrations and on side sampling.
Education
Certificate - Construction Management
IQ Academy
Johannesburg01-2026
Electrical Engineering - N3
Ergo Business Development Academy
01-2021
Global Rules of Life Laboratory
SGS
01-2021
SABS ISO 9001;2014
WBHO
01-2016
Basic Excel -
CSIR Cilla
01-2012
Project Management -
CSIR Cilla
01-2011
Risk Management -
CSIR Cilla
01-2011
Grade 12 - Math's and Science
Phulong Senior Secondary School
Johannesburg01-2003
Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills -
Tlamoha Technical College
01-1999
Asphalt Academy
Further Training
Health and Safety
Training Dynamics
Languages
English
Sesotho
Zulu
Afrikaans
Custom
Best Team, CSIR, 2014-01-01
Timeline
Senior Laboratory Manager
Roadlab Laboratories
05.2026 - Current
Senior Laboratory Manager
Roadlab Laboratories
02.2025 - 04.2026
Site Laboratory Manager
Roadlab Laboratories
11.2022 - 01.2025
Site Laboratory Manager Sandral Project
SGS Matrolab
04.2020 - 10.2022
QA/QC Manager
Tekfalt Binders PTY LTD (Roadspan)
05.2015 - 03.2020
Technologist
CSIR
04.2010 - 04.2015
Laboratory / Plant Assistant
Much Asphalt
08.2007 - 03.2010
Certificate - Construction Management
IQ Academy
Electrical Engineering - N3
Ergo Business Development Academy
Global Rules of Life Laboratory
SGS
SABS ISO 9001;2014
WBHO
Basic Excel -
CSIR Cilla
Project Management -
CSIR Cilla
Risk Management -
CSIR Cilla
Grade 12 - Math's and Science
Phulong Senior Secondary School
Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills -
Tlamoha Technical College
Asphalt Academy
Further Training
Health and Safety
Training Dynamics