Clerk of Works - Fixed Term Contract at Petra Diamonds Limited

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise and  skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Acts as a Company representative between Contractors. 
• Assists the Project team to forecast labour, costs, materials and equipment.
• Provide technical advice to contractors.
• Responsible to draft scope of work
• Plan and schedule allocated work taking into account customer requirements.
• Develop and submit ongoing action plans
• Inspect contractor equipment ensuring compliance with mine and legal standards.
• Initiate orders for materials required in order to execute work.
• Checks that all ordered items conform to mine design specifications/scope of work and ensures items are clearly labelled and corrected stored for future installations. Ensures deviations are corrected.
• Responsible to perform site visits for potential contractors.
• Monitor and control contractor performance according to plans and contracts.
• Monitors and controls all mechanical/civil/electrical work pertaining to construction work done by contractors through daily inspections and instructs on fault finding and trouble shooting.
• Perform on-the-job audits comparing work in progress against contractual requirements.
• Inspects construction work daily, with respect to work standards and renders direction to contractors or others as required.
• Ensures that all persons under his/her control strictly adhere to all requirements of relevant legislation, Company policies and departmental procedures by holding monthly safety meetings and keeping records.
• Monitor contractor waste control and environmental aspects
• Inspects construction work daily, with respect to housekeeping and safety, and renders direction to contractors or others as required.
• Takes appropriate action on any unsafe acts and conditions and reports findings to supervisor.
• Perform final handover inspections of completed work.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system within the operation
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non-compliance issues. 
• Perform risk assessments (Activity based and Mini).
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12.
• N2 National Certificate.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker or Fitter or Diesel Mechanic or Rigger or Electrician or Instrumentation Mechanician or Millwright). 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant trade (post qualification).  
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.