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A vacancy exists in the Buffalo City office for a Resident Engineer / Technologist to commence duties in the Water Business Unit as soon as possible. This is a limited duration contract of approximately 9 months with the possibility of permanent relocation to East London or Port Elizabeth. Main Responsibilities Monitor and report daily on construction progress ensuring that the project remains within budget and construction program Compile daily works reports in a format to include weather conditions plant on site and works undertaken Maintain quality records Inspect witness sample and arrange for tests when required Measure with the contractor dimensions of the works performed recording location widths lengths and depths Monitor adherence to the environmental management programmes and or actions which may affect the environment Keep the Engineer fully informed of activities on site and report any unusual or interesting items occurring Monitor the construction methods including the plant and equipment used note actual working hours Report to the Engineer daily on construction progress May be required to assist the office with some design work Minimum Qualifications BTech degree in Civil Engineering Professional registration would be an advantage Knowledge and Experience More than 5 years experience on site in the field of construction management Civil Designer and AutoCAD experience essential Behavioural Competencies Ability to work independently as well as in a team Good time management skills Good communication skills verbal and written Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
JOB PURPOSE: To manage the regional Quantity Surveying team to assure and deliver all Quantity Surveying functions and responsibilities across all projects in the designated region in accordance with best practice standards corporate governances policies processes systems and controls implemented within company across the full project life-cycle from inception through to completion. QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE: The incumbent is required to have a Bachelor s Degree / National Diploma in Quantity Surveying supported by a minimum of 5 years relevant post graduate experience in a managerial position and 10 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a multidiscipline and infrastructure project environment. Professional registration is not compulsory but will be an advantage. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provide line management and leadership duties for the Quantity Surveying team and on projects in that region ensuring that the specific programme/project teams are functioning and delivering to a high standard that accuracy is achieved at all times that real time and integrated reporting reflects actual current status of projects. Prepare manage and taking ownership of all aspects of estimating and cost planning activities as required at the various stages of the project life-cycle and particularly input required into analysing and compiling accurate and detailed budget estimates compiling and managing Bills of Quantities understanding of the procurement process management of cost variances and change control processes ensuring cost checking and valuation/certification work is managed effectively production of monthly cost reports cashflow forecasts deviation reviews contingency and trend management value management risk management life cycle costing earned value management asset capitalisation final accounts cost engineering contract administration claims interventions and resolution QA/QC. Ensure the effective adherence to all project support structures procedures and controls that are in place to support and monitor the delivery of projects. Ensure that the project lifecycle management system and all associated systems procedures controls and processes are implemented and adhered to across all projects. Initiating and implementing new business procedures congruent to best practice. Comply with all requirements of the Project Execution Plans (PEP). Establish and demonstrate progress in training and skills transfer of project support practices. Prepare and present detailed monthly status reports. Keeping abreast of industry norms and changes within the quantity surveying profession and implementing changes within company Projects. Promoting Continued Professional Development. Adherence to Talent Management principals. SKILLS and COMPETENCIES: Interpersonal and good communication skills; Good problem-solving skills; Prompt and effective decision- making; Manage and resolve conflicts; Computer literacy (MS Office package); Resource management; Time management Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Planning and organizing; Verbal and written communication; Presentation skills. WORKING CONDITIONS/INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: Flexible working hours; Regular travel. Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Ensure all safety health and environmental regulations and procedures are followed according to policies laid out in the Plant SHE manuals. Do SHE Toolbox talks on a daily basis and complete sheet PLN 11 m(also discuss recent safety bulletin as well as site workshop safety and environment audit reports) Discuss SHE monthly topic in your monthly communication meeting complete sheet PLVN 113. Ensure that all mechanical staff is dressed in RUMDEL overalls and the required PPE. Adhere to safety requirements (rotating lights fire suppression ect.) for Plant items as required on your contract. Check that workshops and stores are kept clean tidy and safe at all times Operational: A Daily Operational brief to be held approximately 10:00 with your mechanics and service crews. By this time they will have completed their daily servicing and will be able to report hour meter readings as well as defects which may need attention. This will give you and your team the opportunity to plan and prioritize various items for the day. Ensure plant items are evenly allocated to service crews for servicing (use sheet PLN 124). All plant is serviced on a daily basis and recorded on 10 hour service cards. Ensure oil issues are recorded daily (using sheet PLN 119 120 121) and that all meters on vehicles are operational and the stop and start readings are recorded. Plan and make sure that the Service crew has suitable time for checking tyre pressures on haul units first thing in the morning. (Cold pressures) Ensure that mechanics have been allocated plant which they are responsible to maintain (use sheet PLN 115) and that mechanics liaise with service teams and sign 10 hour service cards. Mechanics have to attend to faults on Plant as reported on daily service cards by service crew. Ensure all major services are carried out with a mechanic present who must sign-off the service cards. Check and ensure that failures on Plant items are properly ascertained to avoid incorrect costly repairs. Assist mechanics to carry out maintenance repairs and breakdowns. Ensure all necessary oil samples are taken on all plant and that all labelling and documentation that goes with the oil sample is correct. Read and analyse oil sample reports. Follow up on problem reports and send meaningful feedback to head office. Ensure that tyre surveys and checks are being done action tyre reports and queries on time. Keep record in a file and manage Undercarriage inspections (TUR) on Track type plant. Make sure that the final document get filed in the history file all action taken noted. Ensure that major component replacement record slip PLN 108 are filled in on all major component replacements. Keep a copy in the Plant history file and also record items on Plant item Component Replacement Record sheet PLN 150. Complete sheet PLN 107 for all Plant and hand in with monthly reporting. Refer to procedure document PLN 151. Carry out monthly inspections on all plant items (including small plant and equipment lDV s and service units) noting all findings on the plant inspection report PLN 104. Ensure all repairs arising from the inspections are carried out by the mechanics and note the repairs on the same inspection sheet. Sign off and file completed inspections in machine history file. Refer to procedure document PLB 139. (Inspection compliance and quality will be checked by roaming foreman and scored on summary score sheet PLN 140). Complete monthly incident report form PLN 103 for all incidents such as incorrect operating application and plant abuse. Discuss with site management and get site agent to sign your PLN 103 Refer to procedure document PLN 139. Ensure all plant leaving site is inspected thoroughly and all defects or problems are noted on the plant arrival and departure sheet PLN 112. Ensure all media records tools files spares components tyres GET and buckets belonging to the plant item are with the plant item and both the Plant movement check sheet PLN 003 and plant transfer note have been filled in and forwarded to the correct places. Ensure that accidents are reported on the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Claim form together with all the relevant MVA procedure forms A B C and D. These MVA forms have to reach the claims department within 5 working days. Report daily before 12:00 to your plant manager on plant availability and any problems. Fax daily breakdown control sheet PLN 106 to plant manager. Keep record in a file and manage brake measurements on Articulated Trucks. Ensure that plant is washed and serviced daily (if possible). It is important that operators of Plant keep the cab clean supply and check cleaning kits when doing Plant inspections. Check that the operator keeps the undercarriage to Track type Plant clean in order to minimize wear to moving components. Ensure all plant has the company logo and plant numbers are clearly marked. Ensure that service team carry out their functions to company standards. Make use of PLN 125 form to check and train service crew at least every 2 months. Discuss with Plant Manager and also make use of Service crew trainer when needed. Administrative Control Control company assets through ensuring that clerk keeps an asset register of each area checks it on a monthly basis and completes and submits monthly stock take of Tools PLN 117 Filters PLN 131 Spares PLN 136 GET PLN 133 Gas PLN 132 and Tyres PLN 137. Clerk to submit Oil returns on a monthly basis (on the ..) using sheets PLN 118 119 and 121. Keep control on wages time booking monitor and manage overtime sign-off time sheets before submission. Check that your clerk compiles wage sheets summaries as part of monthly reporting. Check final wages booked on your cost report against the clerk submission sheets. Check service team tools on a monthly basis. Complete PLN 126 and submit. Ensure that the most current copy of the Oil and Lubrication file PLN 152 is in your service trucks and that the old versions are destroyed. Technical department will hand this file to the Plant Manager who will then make sure that it gets to the site workshop foreman for distribution. Check that services and history files are kept up to date. Ensure that service charts are kept up to date and all services are carried out at correct hourly service intervals and that oil samples are filled in correctly and sent in on time. Check that mechanics and service crew fill in time sheet PLN 007 on a daily basis. Clerk to record all time sheets on the computer and submit it monthly (on the ). Keep record in a file of and distribute knowledge on Technical bulletins. Plan and manage allowable kilometres with workshop staff allocated with LDV s using sheet PLN 109 Make sure that all monthly reporting as listed on PLN 110 are submitted on time. Purchasing and Logistics Make sure that requisitions are completed in full all cost codes prices priority status signatories ect. Try to use one requisition per Plant Item except when ordering bulk orders i.e. filters oils ect. Remember to return failed components ASAP where remanufactured or PEX items were supplied from dealers. Keep record and manage outstanding parts order (use control sheet PLN 127). Follow up on component repairs to avoid delays and extended downtime. Manage all deliveries to and from site by checking and completing the correct documentation on time. General Keep minutes of your monthly communication meeting and hand to staff and plant manager. Discussion in this meeting will also include technical bulletins. Discuss with site agents the performance of mechanical support and address any related problems. Attend site meetings and maintain direct communication of all Plant activities as well as forward planning. Prepare service and Repair schedule PLN 102 and discuss with site agent on week in advance. Carry out any other work related tasks or instructions given by your superiors. The main functions of the foreman is to keep the condition of Plant to the highest standard be aware at all times what his mechanics and Service crew are doing and to ensure they perform quality work. The foreman has to keep a good relationship going with Site and monitor Plant application and abuse. Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
Job Purpose To execute the company contracts successfully to achieve stakeholder s expectation. Qualifications and Experience: A relevant national Diploma in Electronics and or qualified artisan with 10 years experience At least 5 years of supervisor experience is required Registration as an Engineer Tech will be advantageous Must have a valid code 8 driver s license Computer literacy would be advantageous Knowledge and Skills: People sensitive and good interpersonal skills Financial /budgeting and cost control experience Enthusiasm drive and determination Analytical and problem solving ability and results driven Understanding of contractual relationships Knowledge of OHS Act (Act 85 and Construction Regulations and the company s internal regulations and systems Knowledge of project management and execution contract administration Knowledge of railway signalling systems Key Accountabilities: The execution of tasks within time cost and quality constraints against the background of knowledge and standard procedures and techniques Should be able to show a good balance between the development of innovative concepts (creative ability) and the use of standard procedures Procurement of resources (plant material and labour) Ensure successful project execution and completion by managing cash flow contract administration safety site investigations quality assurance team management time and financial management On-site technical training and development Maintain the balance between the technical effectiveness of a solution and acceptable costs within the available time span Ensure successful project execution and completion by managing cash flow contract administration safety site investigations quality assurance team management time and financial management Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
Main Purpose of the job BComm or Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent Preferred Minimum Education BComm or Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent Preferred Minimum Experience Minimum requirements of a suitable qualification Minimum 5 years engineering projects experience with relevant risk and / or process management experience Additional experience within the fields of HAZOP Assurance etc is desirable Behavioural Competencies Negotiating and influencing skills Excellent communications and presentation skills to be able to inform and persuade both orally and in writing This means excellent written and spoken English Persistence an eye for detail and ability to complete projects and keep to deadlines (in respect of risk reporting) Initiating Action Personal organization and planning skills Technical Competencies Attention to detail Project delivery Familiarity with relevant software Key Performance Areas Task Functions: Design implement and manage an overall risk management process for application to specific engineering projects Manage the process of identifying and assessing the risks affecting the business/project environment (affecting all project lifecycle stages) Liaise with Clients Project Managers and Technical teams in the risk management activity Oversee and where appropriate areas implement the plan of risk control actions Monitor evaluate and challenge the project and organization s success in managing its risks Organize appropriate risk reporting internally and externally Use of suitable software to determine risk profiles Role may extend into support to other related fields based on candidate s experience and ability (e.g. HAZOP Assurance activities etc.) Description of Function: The purpose of risk management is to safeguard an organization its customers reputation assets and the interests of stakeholders by identifying and managing all threats to the achievement of its business objectives. Risk management is applied to all engineering projects to support the project management function and to manage internal project risk Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
A vacancy exists in the eThekwini office for a suitably qualified and experienced Professional Civil Engineer / Technologist to commence duties in the Transport Sector as soon as possible The Sector Area Manager will provide strategic business leadership and development of operations within eThekwini Main Responsibilities Business development and client liaison Management and design of Transport infrastructure and planning projects Technical and business management including business planning development budget and income control Management and development of employees in the unit Minimum Qualifications Skills and Experience BSc/BTech Civil Engineering post graduate qualification preferable Professionally registered Minimum 10 years experience (BSc) or minimum 15 years experience (BTech) in the transportation field specifically in the planning design and supervision of National Provincial and Municipal Roads Proven track record in business development and success in generating business from both the public and private sectors with an understanding of both environments Management experience at a strategic level with good technical knowledge and experience Must be able to network with relevant stakeholders at a senior level Fluent in English written and oral Fluency in isiZulu will be advantageous Behavioural Competencies Must have proven leadership qualities Excellent interpersonal communication and management skills - team leader Strategic thinker who is financially astute with strong marketing growth and profit orientation Results orientated - proven track record in business delivery Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
Min B Degree in Civil Engineering Registered as a Pr Eng with EDSA (Not as a candidate engineer) Experience in a private consulting practice in SA Additional qualifications would be an advantage; further studies in water engineering field Minimum 10 years experience in planning and design for large water infrastructure projects such as pump stations large bore pipelines canals municipal water and sewer services etc. Experience in planning and design of other water infrastructure such as irrigation systems mining infrastructure dams stream diversions etc. will be an added advantage. Ability to carry out design work and associated reporting for all civil engineering elements of complex water infrastructure projects independently and without supervision. Knowledge of operational processes in the consulting environment in SA. Ability to manage all aspects of complex water infrastructure projects including progress monitoring and performance client liaison head office construction supervision quality control. Ability to lead a small team of engineers and support staff for execution of projects. Excellent verbal and communication skills and ability to write project reports and proposals/tender documents. Knowledge of relevant softward packages Hands on experience in the compilation of construction Contract Documentation will be and additional advantage. Job Responsibilities: Preparation and submission of proposals and tender documents. Planning design and head office supervision of water infrastructure projects inlcuding leading a small team of support staff. Overall project management. Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
A vacancy exists in the Msunduzi / eThekwini office for a suitably qualified and experienced Traffic and Transport Engineer / Technologist to commence duties in the Transport Sector as soon as possible. The suitable incumbent must be prepared to travel between both Durban and Pietermaritzburg offices and / or sites if applicable. Main Responsibilities Understudy to Sector Traffic and Transport Engineering Manager Technical support to the team Road classification Road asset management Road planning reports and timeous submission Preparation and updating of road management guideline documents Training / mentorship of junior staff in the service line when required Minimum Qualifications Skills and experience BSc/BEng/BTech: Civil Engineering with a focus on road traffic planning and management Professional registration with ECSA is preferred Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in the field of transport engineering specifically traffic planning Knowledge of roads and road authorities within KwaZulu-Natal Good report writing skills Behavioural Competencies Ability to handle pressure and delivery of targets Using own initiative Ability to work both independently and as a team player Mature energetic innovative and customer centric Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
Qualifications BSc Civil or MSc Civil Engineering PrEng Responsibilities Run large scale sports stadium projects Responsibility to run the design team Business development to increase property portfolio Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
A vacancy exists in the Nelson Mandela Bay office for a Structural Engineer / Technologist to commence duties in the Buildings Business Unit as soon as possible. Main Responsibilities Business development Structural design Project management Preparation of tenders Contract administration Minimum Qualifications and Experience BSc/BEng OR B-Tech Civil Engineering Professional registration with ECSA Knowledge and Experience Minimum of 8-12 years experience: Reinforced concrete Structural steel Masonry Structural experience in buildings and water retaining structures will be advantageous Experience in Prokon design package Site experience Project management Ability to liaise with clients architects quantity surveyors and contractors Supervising a team Behavioural Competencies Able to take initiative and work independently Good organisational skills (e.g. time management) Team player mature energetic innovative and customer centric Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work well under pressure Deadline driven Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
A vacancy exists in the Port Elizabeth / East London Offices for a Project Manager to commence duties in the Project and Construction Management (PCM) Business Unit as soon as possible. In line with our growth ambitions the Project Manager will oversee current projects and develop the Business Unit in the Eastern Cape Region. The main service lines of the PCM Business Unit are as follows: Project and programme management Construction management Infrastructure asset management Project development Institutional support and capacity enhancement Main Responsibilities Comprehensive project management over project life cycle Client relationship management Business development including budget and income control Project planning and reporting Project resource management Minimum Qualifications Engineering degree with Project Management Qualification Must be registered locally with the relevant statutory body or be eligible for registration Registration with relevant international professional body will be an added advantage Knowledge and Experience Minimum 10 years post-graduation experience of which four years must be on multi-disciplinary projects At least two years experience on multi-disciplinary projects (preferably as project manager and/or construction manager) Previous track record in business development and success in generating business from both the public and private sectors Management experience at a strategic level Able to network with relevant stakeholders at a senior level Behavioural Competencies Team player who is willing and able to work across Business Units of the company Proven leadership qualities Participative management style with attention to detail Excellent interpersonal communication and management skills Strategic and innovative thinker Commercially astute with a strong marketing growth and profit orientation Results or\entated Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
JOB PURPOSE Ensure compliance with corporate governance and the implementation of one standard throughout the Capital Expansion Programme legally compliant at minimum risk to the company To manage NEC3 ECC training workshops to projects teams throughout the programme and to manage a Contract Centre of Excellency providing expert advice on all contracts procurement policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A Legal degree and Engineering QS or other technical qualification is required At least 5 years experience in practising commercial law (construction industry preferable) solid management track record Contract experience on mega and major projects would be an added advantage KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensure that commercial implications of contract terms and conditions are researched and understood both legally and commercially to correctly manage the different types of risks to the division Provide guidance to delivery teams / project managers on contract strategy incorporating approach design and content of contracts and provide specific advice when necessary Facilitate and participate in risk review workshops during the planning stages of new projects or subsequent phases of projects to ensure that all risks are accommodated contractually Remain abreast of any changed regulations that affect the implementation management and administration of contracts ensuring that these are incorporated into templates policies and procedures when necessary Liaise and co-ordinate with Group Legal to obtain advice on non-standard clauses or on the development of guidelines for implementation throughout the region Liaise with project managers on dispute resolution and prepare and submit submissions for Adjudications to the Legal and Risk Manager for review Provide expert peer review for contract teams to ensure that contracts are legally compliant and are being correctly managed in accordance with policies and procedures Assist in the design of audit processes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures relevant to contract development and management and assist in carrying out these audits when necessary Ensure that identified problems or audit items arising from either the internal or external audits are investigated and appropriately dealt with and that corrective measures are implemented to prevent their reoccurrence Ensure that all contracts entered into are compliant with relevant regulations and comply with sound corporate governance principles Continue to ensure that the company remains a centre of excellence in construction contracting and the use of NEC3 and provide input to other areas of the company on best practice in this regard Periodically undertake best practice research on construction contracts and provide advice to the Senior Specialist: Performance Best Practice and Enterprise Development to ensure that this is incorporated Assimilate information on lessons learnt and roll out advice based thereon to the Project Teams Assist in managing the Procurement contracting portfolio across the regions to ensure the implementation of an effective efficient and consistent delivery approach as well as overseeing the management of all procurement contracting activities to ensure appropriate delivery of contracts Administer the transversal and term service contracts and frameworks for the company and manage task order call-offs against these Prepare and submit monthly report on Contract and governance matters WORKING CONDITIONS/INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB Drivers licence code 8 Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment although site visits are likely Flexible working hours Regular travel KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Sound working knowledge of the construction industry Specialist knowledge of NEC 3 contracts Detailed knowledge of contracts and contractual law Understanding of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) regulations as well as any relevant PFMA regulations Application of commercial and financial principles of cost profit market influences risk competitive advantage and viability Design and implementation of policies and procedures around contract development and management Corporate governance and risk management Business and commercial acumen Knowledge and understanding of Project Management and execution Project Management Written and verbal communication Report writing Analytical Interpersonal Results/delivery focused Problem solving Negotiation Networking/ relationship building Contact: AtripleA Recruitment www.aaaa.co.za ferdi aaaa.co.za
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