LCS Projects Administrator

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 25 June 2025

JOB TITLE: LCS PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, SOUTH AFRICA 

We are seeking a LCS Project Administrator, South Africa to join our LCS Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing all administrative functions to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Primary activities include evaluation of customer inquiries and compatibility with Metso parts and services, coordination of an appropriate quotation considering price/margin/delivery, proposal follow up, support of outside sales efforts, sales order entry, order coordination, and order backlog management of orders until completion.

In this position, you will report to the LCS Contracts Manager - Africa.

This position is mainly located in Centurion, Gauteng.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

You will join the LCS Team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Management, Suppliers, Sub-Contractors, Clients, Supply Chain and the Sales Team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Meetings Administration
• Create Progress Reports Assisting Project Managers with Budgeting
• Providing Support to Project Managers
• Collecting and Analysing project data
• Administrative duties and updating Project Plans
• Conduct research for team members
• Task Tracking and documentation
• Monitoring Project Progress and Budget Tracking
• Ordering necessary office supplies
• Processing invoices and purchase requisitions
• Communicate and administer new projects
• Create timetables for the projects and format documents as required
• Manage Account Receivables

PERFORMANCE & OPERATIONAL METRICS

• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule of administrative tasks and all sites involved in the project
• Meet with the project teams and vendors to ensure efficient administration Manage vendor relationships, relaying information between the project management and client
• prepare proper supporting documents for bills and invoices as well as budgetary and progress reports
• Coordinate queries and escalates points
• Respond effectively and efficiently to internal external vendors' enquiries including queries relating to purchase orders and/or returns and escalate queries where required
• Create purchase requisitions and send purchase orders to vendors and input purchase orders and related information into the organization's project and SharePoint system
• Follow up all enquiries, review proposals where necessary and facilitate product demonstrations with project team
• Liaise with sales representatives, vendors and operations to determine vendor order status and track and maintain delivery timescales to ensure timely delivery of order to customers
• Administer commercial documentation such as contracts and service agreements

WHO YOU ARE

• Matric (Grade 12)
• SAP Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in a customer service or similar role

WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?

• Project Administration/Financial skills in global and multi-cultural environment 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to travel frequently Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet the deadlines 
• Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time, and (organizing, prioritizing tasks and working in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong communication, co-operation, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills, drive and performance orientation 

 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication

GET IN TOUCH

Want to rise above the possible with us?

• Go to our website www.metso.com, click on careers and start your application
• Go to PeoplePoint, click on careers and start your application

Hiring Manager: Jaco Petzer 
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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