Young Talent Trainee – Minerals & Oil Gas Chemicals

About SGS Young Talent Program

• SGS Young Talent Program is a structured three-year development journey designed to build a sustainable pipeline of future frontline leaders.
• Through the Learn – Perform – Lead framework, participants will strengthen technical expertise, develop business acumen, and gradually build leadership capabilities to become future Supervisors and Team Leaders within SGS.
• Position: Young Talent Trainee – Minerals & Oil Gas Chemical

Business Unit

• Minerals & Oil Gas Chemical (MIN & OGC)

Location

• Ho Chi Minh City

Employment Type

• Full-time
• As a Young Talent, you will embark on a structured three-year development journey built around the
• Learn – Perform – Lead framework. During the
• Learn Phase , you will develop a solid understanding of SGS's business, operations, culture, and technical foundations. In the
• Perform Phase , you will take on increasing responsibilities, contribute to business projects, and demonstrate your impact. In the
• Lead Phase , you will strengthen your leadership capabilities, take ownership of team outcomes, and prepare for future supervisory or managerial roles.
• The recruitment process will begin in
• November 2026 , including CV screening, interviews, and a presentation assessment. Successful candidates will receive an offer and join the program in
• December 2026 , where they will start their professional journey with SGS through structured learning, mentorship, and on-the-job development.

Your responsibilities may include

• Complete assigned learning and development activities while building knowledge of SGS operations, services, systems, and processes.
• Support assigned functions in daily operational activities and contribute to project implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyse data and prepare reports, presentations, and other required documentation.
• Participate in cross-functional exposure and job rotations as determined by the programme.
• Collaborate with different teams to develop an understanding of business operations and customer requirements.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in individual and group projects, including research, data collection, analysis, and presentation of project outcomes.
• Support innovation and digitalisation initiatives across assigned projects and functions.
• Meet established performance objectives and development milestones while complying with SGS policies, Quality, Health & Safety, and Compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork throughout the programme.
• What You Will Gain
• Structured 3-year career development pathway.
• Technical training from industry experts.
• Exposure to SGS operations, quality systems, and business processes.
• Opportunities to lead projects and demonstrate business impact.
• Leadership development focused on self-management, communication, coaching, and team leadership.
• Clear career progression toward future supervisory and leadership roles.
• WHY SGS?
• A truly global environment – collaborate with international teams and be part of SGS’s worldwide network;
• Work-life balance – enjoy 18 days of annual leave plus 1 day of sick leave per month (up to 12 days per year);
• Competitive rewards – including a 13th-month salary and year-end performance bonus;
• Sustainability in action – contribute to a company where sustainability is embedded in our operations and client solutions;
• Continuous learning & development – build your capabilities through structured learning programs and hands-on experience;
• Career mobility – develop your career locally and explore opportunities across SGS’s global network;
• Well-being & employee benefits – access health and well-being programs, employee engagement activities and exclusive benefits available to SGS employees.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Commerce, or other related disciplines.
• With
• GPA of 8.2/10 or 3.2/4.0 or above preferred.
• IELTS 7 or TOEIC 850 for Sales; IELTS 6,5 or TOEIC 780 for technical positions.
• Final-year students, fresh graduates, or candidates with less than 1-2 year of working experience.
• Additional Chinese or Korean language skills are advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through social or university activities.
• Experience participating in innovation projects with positive outcomes is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, data analysis, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.