SNALAB is a trading branch of SNA Civil and Structural Engineers (Pty) Ltd. as well as various site laboratories. 
 
SNALAB Pretoria
The laboratory was established as “Padmaak Laboratorium Dienste” in 1961.  On 24th April 1981, the laboratory became member No 109 of the South African Association for Civil Engineering Laboratories.  A new testing facility was constructed during 1997 in Samcorpark Pretoria.  The laboratory moved to 191 Vonkprop Street and was established under the new logo, SNALAB Pretoria, on 29th October 1997.  SNALAB Pretoria is ISO 17025 accredited since June 2007 accreditation number : T0345.
 
SNALAB Richards Bay
The laboratory was established in July 1993 as a commercial testing laboratory for the Alusaf project and other commercial work.  SNALAB Richards Bay is ISO 17025 accredited since June 2007 accreditation number : T0341.

SITE LABORATORIES
Various site laboratories are in operation through out South Africa on various SNA Civil and Structural Engineers (Pty) Ltd projects.  Site laboratories implements and maintain.  Technical requirements as per ISO 17025 and SNALAB Quality manual.
 
SERVICES OFFERED
• Civil Engineering Surveys - Centerline, Borrow-pit and Geotechnical surveys.
• Soil and Gravel Road and Foundation indicator,
MDD, CBR, UCS , ITS Stabilisation Design, Densities and Quality Control Testing.
• Bituminous binders and Modified Binders - Quality control testing
• Asphalt and Slurry - Full Marshall control testing and Mix Designs Slurry Mix Designs, Core Drilling
  and testing
• Concrete - Quality Control Testing - Mix Designs - Core Drilling and testing Concrete Durability
   testing
• Chemical tests - PH, Conductivity and various Weathering tests.
• Aggregates - Grading- ACV, 10% Fact's

SNALAB QUALITY STATEMENT
• The Management of SNALAB will employ all
   responsible care to ensure that the required
   service and testing complies with ISO 17025 and
   SANAS regulations
• The Management of SNALAB is committed to client
   satisfaction by conforming to agreed requirements
   at all times.
• The Management of SNALAB shall strive to maintain
   an open and constructive relationship with all clients
   and all other stakeholders.
• The Management of SNALAB will ensure that all staff are familiar with and undertake to comply
   with the requirements detailed in the Quality Management System.
 
MANAGEMENT POLICY STATEMENT
• The implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System
• Good housekeeping
• The elimination of mistakes Customer satisfaction.
 
BEE STATUS
SNA Civil and Structural Engineers (Pty) Ltd of which SNALAB  a trading branch achieved a certified BEE rating level four in March 2009.
 
TRAINING AND UPLIFTMENT OF PERSONNEL
SNALAB upliftment policy includes the following :

• Bursaries to various institution.
• In-house training and transferring of skills followed by:
- Evaluations by SANAS approved
- Technical assessor Level promotions
• Obtaining drivers licenses
• Occupational Health and Safety training.
• Company loans for improvement of personal housing.
 
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
SNALAB is committed to comply to the statutory requirements laid down by the Occupational Health and Safety Act through implementation of requirements.  Regular audits by external companies assure the compliance to the Act.

SNALAB Pretoria
 
Laboratory Manager: Mr. Hendrik Diekeriks  
083 462 6949
Asst. Manager:  Mr. Doug Edwards  082 887 8233
Doc. Officer: Mr. Justin Grobler  083 447 2236
 
Tel:  012 —842 0060
Fax:  012— 803 4429
E-mail: snalabpta@mweb.co.za
 
Address

PO Box 72727191         Vonkprop Road
LYNNWOOD RIDGE        Samcorpark
0040                           PRETORIA 
 
 
Richards Bay Laboratory
 
Laboratory Manager: Mr. Q.M. Thole  082 893 8320
 
Tel: 035 - 789 715/6/7
Fax: 035—789-7098
E-Mail: snalabrb@mweb.co.za
 
Address

PO Box 10191       13 Peseta Parade
MEERENSEE          Arboremtum
3901                    RICHARDS BAY

• Bursaries to various institution.
• In-house training and transferring of skills followed by:
- Evaluations by SANAS approved
- Technical assessor Level promotions
• Obtaining drivers licenses
• Occupational Health and Safety training.
• Company loans for improvement of personal housing.
 
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
SNALAB is committed to comply to the statutory requirements laid down by the Occupational Health and Safety Act through implementation of requirements.  Regular audits by external companies assure the compliance to the Act.