Global Onsite Lab Project Manager

SGS; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Onsite Laboratory Project Manager in South Africa to review, assess and create financial models and proposals for onsite laboratories, consulting with clients and SGS regional staff.

The role involves planning, scheduling and coordinating new lab builds, startups and renovations, ensuring purchases meet global standards and timelines. Strong Geoscience background and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in a Science or Engineering related field, with strong preference for Geosciences.
• Some technical experience in geosciences with business/people management.
• Strong working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry.
• Proven time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple projects.
• Global team involvement may require extended/irregular hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; other languages valuable.

Responsibilities

• Model onsite opportunities using regional data to build financial models.
• Coordinate with regional management for technical and operational sign-off of models.
• Prepare technical proposals or tender submissions for onsite lab opportunities.
• Communicate with clients to develop onsite laboratory opportunities and negotiate wins.
• Schedule and track new onsite laboratory designs, builds, renovations and expansions.
• Monitor equipment purchasing to ensure alignment with global standards and timelines.

Skills

Time management

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Science/Engineering (Geosciences preferred)

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Our brand promise –when you need to be sure– underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

Job Description

The Onsite Laboratory Project Manager is responsible for the review, assessment and creation of financial models and proposals for new and existing onsite laboratories, including consulting with the clients, SGS regional and country staff with regard to requirements, costs, schedules, etc. This position is also responsible for working with the operating affiliates to implement all planning, scheduling and co-ordination required to execute and control new onsite laboratory builds and startups.

• Onsite Laboratory Proposal Process
• Use the collated information collected from the regional teams to model each onsite opportunity
• Work with Team and Regional Management to obtain technical and operational sign-off of the developed model Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) technical proposals and / or tender submissions for the onsite laboratory opportunities
• Communicate with clients as needed and as appropriate to develop new onsite laboratory opportunities, confirm information for RFP’s and to negotiate with the client to win the opportunity for SGS Onsite Laboratory Project Process
• Work with the SGS local operating teams to schedule and track new onsite laboratory designs, builds and existing onsite laboratory renovations and expansion projects.
• Confirm and monitor laboratory equipment purchasing to ensure that it is complete, to the global standard and scheduled to arrive at the appropriate time in the project build.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• University degree in a Science or Engineering related program with a strong preference in a Geosciences profession (Geology, Mines, Mineralogy, Environmental Mineralogy, Soil Science etc.).
• Select technical experience in a geosciences-related profession with some aspects of business management/personnel management.
• Strong working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Global team involvement will mean that extended and/or irregular hours will be required.
• Ability to work well with others & independently, without supervision.
• Ability to manage a team
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, fluid and highly professional environment.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition (English).
• Proficiency in other languages besides English (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic etc.) is valuable.

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