About Us
about us

our background & Quality policy

The lab started it's operation from 2015 and got SANAS Accreditation in January 2022. Wilge laboratory is a coal testing laboratory located in the Mpumalanga region. We specialize in rendering testing services to surrounding and anywyhere around South African mines and processing plants.

Top management is commited in continual improvement of the quality management system through ensuring effective implementation of the requirements of the ISO/IES 17025:2017 standard.

The lab is commited to the principle of impartiality & confidentiality making sure that valid, consistent and reliable results are generated from the laboratory.

Activities are perfomed in accordance with validated test methods and make sure the quality of work conforms to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard requirements.

80% of the staff members started since the lab was established & there is vast experience, trust and loyalty to the staff members.

our specialties

why choose us

Our lab personnel are timeously trained internally and externally to instill a sense of involvement and attention to detail pertaining to the activities of the laboratory.

All our test methods are documented and validated. The lab strives in reporting results within a 24-hour turnaround time.

Quality Assurance
expert lab technicians
fast working process
Ongoing Training
ACCREDITATION

accredited methods

The Lab Is Accredited On Nine Methods:

  • Sample preparation
  • Total moisture determination
  • Abrasive index
  • Particle size distribution
  • Ash determination
  • Inherent determination
  • Volatile matter determination
  • Calorific value determination
  • Total sulphur determination

non-accredited methods

  • Float and Sink determination
our team

led by passionate experts

Mbali Lubisi

Laboratory Manager

IMG-20241016-WA0004
Sipho Mahlangu

Lab Technician

IMG-20241016-WA0003
Sphiwe Mokwena

Lab Supervisor

Khanyisile Mbeba

Lab Administrator