Vacancy: Laboratory Administrator - BBK

Breede River Valley Bottling (BBK) specializes in the bottling and packaging of wine and other beverages and currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Laboratory Administrator, to form part of its Laboratory team.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the organization and oversight of all administrative functions to ensure that laboratory activities run as efficiently as possible. This would include the following duties:

• Receiving and registering samples on LIMS as well as Wine online.
• Execute data entry on Wine online as well as internal programme.
• Receiving chemical orders from clients.
• Daily bookkeeping of SAWIS analysis totals for invoicing.
• Liaise with clients and couriers on samples sent to the Laboratory.
• Minute-taking of Laboratory meetings.
• Execution of SAWIS submissions on Wine online.
• Answering client calls and responding to emails.
• Maintain Laboratory archive.
• Filing of documentation for record-keeping purposes.

Successful candidates need to align to the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (with Physical Science)
• A tertiary secretarial qualification will be advantageous
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP requirements
• Attention to detail, excellent administrative skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal- and communication skills
• System savvy

If your qualifications and experience aligns with the requirements above, please feel free to apply by sending an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitment@bbk.co.za by no later than 6 November 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.