Career Opportunities at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Our high value-add Consulting Client is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst.

Duties:

• Conducting analysis and research to identify business requirements and solutions to complex business problems.
• Interfacing with stakeholders to gather and document requirements and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Facilitating design and requirement sessions with cross-functional teams

Requirements: 

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration, computer science, etc.).
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a business analysis role.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Knowledge of business process modeling and flowcharting techniques.
• Understanding of the Microsoft Power Platforms product suit with advanced Power BI capabilities.

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About the job

Our high value-add Consulting Client is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Project Manager to lead a dynamic and exciting project in the banking industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in managing complex projects and a background in management consulting. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and lead project teams to successful project delivery.

Duties:

• Drive the project forward and deliver results within scope, timeline, and budget
• Lead project teams and ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Monitor project progress, risks, and issues, and adapt plans as necessary
• Be accountable for project budgets and ensure cost control

Requirements:

• Minimum Honors degree in a related field (e.g. business administration, computer science, etc.).
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Project Manager role.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of the Microsoft Power Platforms product suit with advanced Power BI capabilities.
• Experience in management consulting and the banking industry preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus

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My client is seeking an Organisational Development Manager with a Masters degree in Industrial Psychology or related field and registration with HPCSA, as well as solid experience in an information technology software development company/environment.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology or related, and registered with HPCSA
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ work experience, in an OD role within an information technology software development environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience designing and delivering training and development programs
• Experience with change management methodologies
• Experience with staff engagement methodologies and activities
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement organisational development strategies and initiatives that align with the organisation's goals and objectives
• Conduct assessments of the organisation's current state, including its culture, structure, and systems, to identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with senior leaders and managers to develop and implement change management plans that drive organisational transformation and improve employee engagement
• Work closely with senior leaders and managers to develop and implement initiatives to foster and cultivate employee engagement
• Collaborate with HR in the design and delivery of training and development programs to enhance employee skills and performance
• Collaborate with HR to facilitate the improvement of performance management processes and tools that align with the organisation's goals and objectives where necessary
• Collaborate with HR to develop and implement talent management strategies that ensure the organisation has the necessary skills and capabilities to achieve its objectives
• Work with other departments to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of organisational development initiatives, making adjustments as needed to ensure success
• Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in organisational development and use this knowledge to continuously improve the organisation's processes, systems, and culture

Other requirements:

• Change Qualification or Certification is preferred
• Project Management, Coaching & Facilitation skills
• Experience engaging with clients / stakeholders at line management and senior level.
• Experience in OD interventions, coaching, psychometric assessments, training development and facilitation, surveys, technical report writing, statistics.

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• My client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the role of Senior Specialist in Behavioural Economics.
• It is essential to have quantitative, big data experience and to have worked within a large organisation.
• The main purpose of the role is to lead the development of behavioural insights Unit to understand why people behave the way they do, how they make decisions and how they can be motivated or nudged to "do the right thing".

Education required:

• Relevant Master’s degree in Mathematics, Behavioural Economics, Economic Psychology, Economics, and Computer Science, Quantitative Social Science, Decision science, Data Science or related field with a strong emphasis on sophisticated mathematical algorithm design, AI and Machine Learning,
• 10-12 years' experience in a behavioural economics environment of a large  public or private organisation, of which 3 – 4 years at specialist level.
• OR
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Mathematics, Behavioural Economics, Economic Psychology, Economics, and Computer Science, Quantitative Social Science, Decision science, Data Science or related field
• AND 12 - 15 years’ experience in a behavioural economics environment of a commercial entity with a national footprint.

Responsibilities include:

• Use evaluative frameworks, behavioural experimentation methodologies, theory construction and model building skills to facilitate evidence-based product and design decisions.
• Design, launch, and analyses experiments to uncover user needs & behaviour with a cross functional team consisting of user researchers, data scientists, product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Deliver fresh, business relevant insights that are brought to life through engaging storytelling in continuous dialogue, presentations, and workshops. Contribute actively to company-wide research practice and community.
• Lead and execute complex multi-stream research design projects for products and experiences independently and as part of a team.
• Collect, analyse, and synthesize responses through surveys, benchmark studies, and online experiments
• Provide additional perspective on qualitative findings in lab studies, field visits, and ethnography.
• Lead in the development of a Behavioural Economics Laboratory
• Embedding Behavioural Economic principles in various company operations
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions to compliance and revenue collection
• Develop behavioural, systems and process models
•  Maximise the use of technology, AI and Machine learning for impactful solutions
• Review of communication messages to identify and amend in order to include Behavioural Economic principles
• Influence/drive implementation of behavioural economic recommendations
• Develop unit’s governance documents
• Develop and implement the unit’s short- and long-term strategic plan
• Development of Capacity and resources planning
• Analyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Contribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
• Develop multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks, supporting tactical development and excellence.
• Influence and communicate across business areas impacted by practice area to minimise resistance and ensure on-boarding of new thinking.
• Integrate business information, compare, analyse & produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies & inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Optimise goal achievement through tactical strategy development and optimisation of practises, processes & systems across an internal value chain.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the field at national and international level.
• Disseminate behavioural change insights and outcome to promote knowledge sharing within the organisation, locally and internationally.

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• Our client in the IT & Telecommunications industry is seeking a Pre & Post Installation Engineer - Junior.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• A+ & N+ Certificate will be advantageous

Minimum Requirements

• CCTV, PABX and Biometrics experience will be advantageous
• Bilingual
• Drivers License
• Ability to work in a team as well as on your own
• Punctual, honest, hardworking, loyal and dedicated to client service
• Well dressed and presentable as befits our corporate image

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fully install, program, lay cabling
• Maintain service call
• out records by completing all service calls
• Troubleshooting network/VoIP issues
• Ensure that all stock under your control is kept secure in a clean and tidy state
• Loading of vehicle with the necessary equipment for installations

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• My client in Engineering and Design services seeks the expertise of a Geotechnical Engineer to be based in their Cape Town office. The purpose of this role is to provide geotechnical services to the mining, infrastructure, property and building sectors
• The successful candidate must posses a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering would be advantageous. 
• Professional registration with ECSA or similar body is a must
• At least 8 years post graduate experience
• This role is based in Cape Town but involves travel

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• The successful candidate will be tasked with reporting, analyzing data, budgeting and streamlining accounting functions and operations
• The ideal candidate must possess a relevant qualification in finance and in addition a CIMA qualification.
• Must have over 10 years experience in a finance role 5 years of that must be in management accounting and managing people.
• The environment is a fast paced manufacturing firm that requires a great communicator and someone assertive.

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• The Senior Estimator provides support to the proposal function through estimating of engineering, supply, construction and associated costs, performing budget estimates and assisting with selection of the most appropriate procurement strategy for subcontractors and suppliers. The role involvement is from tender inception up to tender awarding.
• Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) OR equivalent qualification OR will have sufficient knowledge and experience to work towards obtaining such certification. Degree/Diploma in Construction Management/Building Science/Engineering.

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years post qualification related practical experience.
• 5 - 10 years post qualification related practical experience (Senior Estimator).
• 3 – 10 years of experience in cost estimating.
• Proven experience in industrial engineering is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of various suite of contracts would be beneficial

Tasks:

• Estimates and pricing schedules for tender submissions cross-referenced with the IFF, WBS and Activity Schedules.
• Planning and managing set estimating task/activities.
• Responsible for the development of all capital estimates.
• Review and confirmation of scope of work and battery limits.
• Interact, coordination and assessment of discipline engineering, procurement and planning input for estimate development.
• Perform project cost forecast and cash flow to determine escalation calculations/CPA, bond costs. Prepare estimates and pricing for client requests or quotations.
• Provide post tender commercial analysis.
• Develop and maintain database of rates.
• Review and update existing cost benchmarking database.
• Rates database, cost models and benchmarking exercises to support tender pricing, quotations and tender pricing analysis.
• Liaison with design engineers to ensure scope is correctly identified in the cost model.
• Liaison with planners for matching of cost model and WBS.
• Liaison with procurement in obtaining cost information from the market place.
• Attend and partake in post tender review meetings.
• Support Cost Engineer and Quantity Surveyors on an ad-hoc basis.
• Prepare and submit self-assessments to line manager for performance management reviews.
• Expedite information from team members.

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My client is seeking a suitably qualified Senior Human Capital Practitioner on a 2 month contract.  Based in Pretoria.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A or BTech in Human Capital Management, Industrial Psychology and/or related HC field Capital generalist capacity
• At least 5 years experience in a Human Capital Generalist capacity in a medium to large organisation;
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage;
• SABPP membership would be advantageous;
• Sound understanding of all HC relevant labour legislation;
• In-depth exposure and experience in all Human Capital functional areas;
• Good knowledge and basic exposure to supervisory and people management skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of HC policies and procedures;
• Time management and business writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict management and excellent report-writing skills.

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My client is seeking a Chief Structural Engineer with experience in the  design and construction of water/sewer systems/ pump-stations / reservoirs / water towers.

Provide technical leadership in managing a team of Specialists.
Responsibilities include:

• Structural design
• Planning of portfolio to ensure readiness for implementation of projects/programmes.
• Define technical resource requirements to identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems including the procurement /engagement of external resources required for effective delivery of projects/programmes.
• Provide technical leadership to review and approve all designs carried out in the structural engineering cluster as the responsible professional.
• Manage projects as per the relevant provisions of Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) from stages 5-9 and ensure that structural projects designs are done on time and to acceptable quality.

Qualifications and experience required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist
• 10 years experience in the design of reservoirs/ pump stations/ water and or sewer retaining structures and
• 5 years in construction management and leading a technical team throughout the project lifecycle for water and /or sewer retaining structures,
• Computer literacy in use of design packages such Techno CAD/AutoCAD/Civil Designer/Civil 3D and Valid Code B

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• Our leading Heavy Equipment Manufacturing client is currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to Capture, administer and reconcile payroll and related information. Complete calculations using electronic payroll systems to ensure accurate master file data at all times.

NB  SAGE experience is not negotiable.
Local payroll and expat payroll experience is not negotiable

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Payroll Certificate(NQF L5)

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years' in Payroll
• 3 years' Expatriate Executive Payroll  experience
• 3 years SAGE 300 experience

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• Our large coal and heavy minerals mining client is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer, Civil to deliver expert technical support in engineering discipline in projects and to contribute effectively to the development of the business growth and operations.

Contract position: 12 months

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure design for operability and maintainability
• Support service delivery within department and project budget parameters
• Adhere to appropriate quality management systems
• Ensure skills and technology communication to business units.

Qualification and Experience required:

• BSc/BEng. Civil Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Program (Recommended/Desirable)
• Civil design, maintenance, hazard identification, risk assessment, procurement, project engineering, contract and project management 6-8 Years’ experience.

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About the job

• At least 5 -10 years SHEQ experience (4 years at management level) within an Opencast Mining environment.
• Reporting directly to the SHEQ Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Safety, Health, Environment at site. The candidate shall maintain health and safety systems and ensure a safe working environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma in Safety Management
• Degree in Quality Management /Health & Safety / Risk Management or Equivalent
• Total Quality Management Certificate
• Legal Liability Training
• Competency A Training
• At least 5 -10 years SHEQ experience (4 years at management level) within an Opencast Mining environment
• Significant experience in Safety, Health, and Environment
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001
• Extensive knowledge in Risk assessments
• Lead Auditor
• Well adverse in the Mine Health and Safety Act
• The impact of adverse Health & Safety conditions

Experience in Health & Safety auditing

• Provide a Health & Safety and Quality input to the establishment of the overall company strategic vision, mission, and objectives. ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001
• Monthly and Weekly reports internally and to the client.
• Develop a strategic vision, mission and objective for the Health, Safety Health & Safety and Quality   functions.
• Implement and Integrate ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 Systems for entire project.
• Integrated ISO 9001 :2018 Systems as per Mine Requirements
• Manage Internal Audits for Quality Management System
• Manage and coordinated Group Audits.
• Manage and coordinate the Health & Safety strategic objectives and initiatives e.g.: Risk or Safety Management.
• Develop & Manage the Quality policies & procedures with All relevant Departmental Managers.
• Responsible for the management & implementation of Health & Safety policies including the expansion project along with Business Partners.
• Assist and guide management in implementing prescribed codes of practice for quality .
• Keep abreast with & implement new Quality technologies and developments.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal and external parties on Health & Safety and quality 
• Manage and ensure Legal compliance & compliance with relevant ISO audits. Manage the coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual Quality reports & audits.
• Provide professional support and advice to the senior management team and staff on Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters.
• Key Performance Areas-Drive the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality strategy for the company
• Manage All Sub-Contractor On -Boarding.
• Ensure On-Me System is Implemented and Managed effectively in All relevant departments as global standard.
• Manage Monthly Key Performance Index (KPI’s) as per contract requirements ..

Other Skills and Competencies:

• Provide professional support and advice to the senior management team and staff on Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters.
• Key Performance Areas-Drive the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality strategy for the company
• Work with senior management and staff to implement SHEQ strategy
• Provide assurance and audit role

Safety:

• Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Mine Health & Safety Act, Company policies and procedures and any other relevant legislative requirements always.

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• Our leading Heavy Equipment Manufacturing client is currently recruiting for a Desktop Support Analyst to provide technical support including maintenance, installations, testing of equipment, commissioning and fault finding as well as to provide general IT support.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Essential)
• -A+ Diploma (Essential)

IT Training:

• Conduct IT policy training to all stakeholders to ensure compliance as required.

IT Hardware:

• Set up all new computers, cell phones and any other devices for staff when required.
• Set up all new computers, cell phones and any other devices for staff when required.
• Rebuild old computers for repurposing as required.