National Laboratory Expansion & Facilities Project Manager South Africa

JDJ Diagnostics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare diagnostics company in Durban is seeking a National Laboratory Expansion & Facilities Project Manager to drive the opening of new laboratories nationwide. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management within healthcare or regulated environments. Strong negotiation, contractor management skills, and a willingness to travel are essential. This role offers a salary between R30,000 and R35,000 monthly.

Qualifications

• 5 years project or facilities management experience in labs, healthcare or regulated industries.
• Strong negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Valid driver's licence & willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Identify & secure new lab locations nationwide.
• Oversee fit-out: tiling, partitioning, furniture, amenities.
• Manage contractors, budgets and timelines.
• Ensure ISO 15189 & health & safety compliance.
• Work flexibly evenings or weekends when needed.

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

Contractor management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or similar

Job description

Overview

National Laboratory Expansion & Facilities Project Manager South Africa

Were growing FAST and need a strategic hands-on leader to drive the opening of new laboratories nationwide.

Youll find the sites set them up and make them operational from securing premises to final compliance checks. Think site scouting renovations contractor management budgeting safety compliance and launch readiness.

What Youll Do

• Identify & secure new lab locations nationwide.
• Oversee fit-out: tiling partitioning furniture amenities.
• Manage contractors budgets and timelines.
• Ensure ISO 15189 & health & safety compliance.
• Work flexibly evenings / weekends when needed to meet deadlines.

What Youll Bring

• 5 years project / facilities management experience in labs healthcare or regulated industries.
• Bachelors degree in Project Management Engineering or similar.
• Sharp problem-solving time management and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Valid driver’s licence & willingness to travel extensively.

If you thrive in urgency have a keen eye for detail and love turning empty spaces into fully functional compliant labs we want to meet you!

Apply now

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 30000 - 35000