Project Section Leader

sgs

Lethabong, GP, South Africa · Lethabong · South Africa

Posted May 8, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Certification, Consulting, Training and Other Services
Not Applicable

Job description

Company Description SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development. Job Description To manage a team of draughtspersons in producing drawings to achieve project objectives. Drawing Office (DO) set-up on projects per Company standards and procedures Budget management forecast and reporting on design office resource requirements Identify Project Drawing Office resource forecast requirements and communicating these requirements to Project, and Functional Management Compilation and maintenance of the Drawing Register Drawing office administration Forecast and monthly reporting on progress in accordance with the project execution plan, and advising deviations and corrective actions to the Project Engineer Generate and issue monthly reports listing key drawing office metrics Undertake actual draughting work where/when required Project change management: - Register all deviations to standard budget through change control procedure - Revise project plan to reflect time changes in project scope and deliverables Project close-out and arranging for archiving Provide input into man-hour/register generation for tenders complete with a write-up on strategy, assumptions, inclusions and exclusions Perform tasks in compliance with Company Systems, Standards and Procedures Adhere to standards Promote the company’s image and team cohesion through effective communication and liaison Actively promote the Company's professional image, both internally & externally. Maintain effective inter-departmental communication. Communication Maintain effective DO departmental and inter-project communication by: Ensuring DO departmental representation at relevant internal project and inter-departmental meetings Encouraging inter-departmental communication Innovation Review industry norms/practices and technologies from time-to-time Identify and implement continuous improvements initiatives Manage administration Maintain personal administration. Compile and manage man-hour budgets for discipline Issue data to relevant parties on request Distribute and expedite information coming into and out of Project DO Generate final Project DO records and close-out report Assist with Project DO Clerical duties where necessary Manage design office personnel Develop job specs and generate call forward schedule Control DO resourcing of project daily Ensure personal performance for technical responsibilities Perform site visits. Obtain feedback from Project Engineer and Lead Engineers Check engineering 2D drawings or 3D models Give feedback to draughtsperson for changes Ensure drawings that are generated are fit-for-purpose while containing the appropriate amount of detail Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Multiple discipline drawing office practice certificate, a completed N6 and gained practical work experience in mineral processing plants. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A proven track record of 10 - 15 years plus experience in discipline specific drawing design/draughting within a mineral processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, Most of the experience should ideally have been gained in a mineral processing background. Experience should ideally be balanced between feasibility studies, project execution Experience in managing other draughtspersons and interfacing with project team members outside of the DO. Technical Draughting - To generate graphical deliverables from an engineering design CAE Software - Ability to use software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCAD Engineering and Draughting - Knowledge of models and/or draughting environment including applications/interfaces and products across the disciplines Legislation & Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law and knowledge standard specifications and the ability to integrate these standards Continuous interface with other drawing office disciplines to resolve matters/clashes/interfaces Regularly requests information or inputs required to advance work from engineers Regularly questions incorrect/sub-optimal designs/solutions for the greater good of the project and proposes alternatives Extremely dedicated and committed to project and Company success Takes deadlines very serious and submits reasons and action plans well in advance should it become apparent that deadlines cannot be met Able to work independently with no or minimal guidance and direction Held in very high esteem by colleagues and seen as an authority in his/her discipline. Often approached by peers for advice or guidance. Additional Information