EST. 1978

Labserve’s Technical Manager and owner since 1999, Mr. Larne Auerswald, is responsible for managing laboratory affairs and for developing new areas of expansion. Larne has a BSc. Agric (Hons) from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg.

The head of organics at Labserve is Willem Immelman who completed a BSc. in chemistry and applied mathematics in 2012. Willem spends most of his time developing GC-MS and LC-MSMS methods among others and has developed the largest accredited pesticide residue analysis list in the country, developing and validating over 60 methods. Willem is also responsible for establishing and coding a designer laboratory integrated system (LIMS) as well as managing most of the laboratory’s IT needs. He is fully ISO trained.

Labserve’s Head of Laboratory, Mrs. Wilma Marais, has a diploma in Chemistry from Pretoria Technicon, and more than 40 years of laboratory experience including time with the Rand Water Board Laboratories.

Labserve’s Quality Manager, Mrs. Ilze Spies, has a National Diploma in Biotechnology, and a National Higher Diploma in Microbiology from Technikon Witwatersrand, and more than 20 years of laboratory and quality assurance experience, including time with the CSIR. She is also a member of the Professional Natural Scientists Association in the field of Microbiological Science.

Labserve’s assistant technical and quality manager is Ms. Tariena Nel, who has a BSc. degree from North West University of Potchefstroom, and has more than 10 years laboratory experience.  

Wendy Niemand is the bookkeeper and takes care of the financial aspects of the company. She has been with Labserve since 2013 and has over 10 years experience. Wendy is also in charge of the HR for the Laboratory.

Pieter Raath (PhDAgric) is leading our Labserve Mycro © division in the Western Cape. He has 28 years’ experience in both commercial agriculture and scientific research. As a soil scientist he plays a leading role to promote sound crop nutrition and soil management practices. Being an advocate for useful and accurate agricultural analyses, he understands the value of a competent laboratory that provides exceptional and personal service. 

Labserve’s customer relations coordinator is Mrs.Karin Vosloo, who has a BSc. degree in Consumer Sciences with Business Management from the North West University of Potchefstroom. She assists with customer queries and marketing aspects of the business, and has been with Labserve since 2017.

Labserve’s late founder, Mr. Ken Auerswald, had in excess of 40 years of laboratory experience, and was a qualified assayer. We were deeply saddened by his death in 2018, but his legacy will continue through us and our work.