Job Opportunities at Seriti

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide quality customer service delivery within the occupational health centre
• Comply and adhere to legal internal standards and procedures within the occupational health centre
• Processing of contractor/ employee access and activation process at relevant site
• Conduct medical surveillance and data input within Seriti for relevant sites
• Provide input into development and successful implementation of policies and procedures within occupational health centre
• Prepare for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic acts performed by the OMP
• Implement medical programs (e.g. TB, HIV, Chronic Illnesses) and report problems to the OMP and the Health Centre Superintendent
• Effective management of primary health care cases
• Adhere to quality assurance standards and programs
• Ensure that all health data are organised, verified and reported on the Health Information Management system
• Assist in managing the governance of the Health centre team
• Monitor and operate within the budget through stock and equipment management

Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree in General Nursing (NQF Level 7)
• Diploma/BTech Occupational Health Nursing Science
• Current registration and in good standing with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Occupational Health Nurse (SASOHN)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant mining experience post-graduation in Occupational Health
• Shall be trained in audiometry, spirometry, vision screening and multi-drug testing
• Shall be in possession of a dispensing license
• Medical database experience
• Experience in Coal mining industry
• Experience in COID Act reporting and administration
• In depth understanding of relevant medical legislation including:
• The Mine Health and Safety Act
• Health Act
• Compensation of Occupational Diseases Act
• Occupational Disease in Mines and Works Act Nursing Act
• Medicine and Related Substance Act
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver favourable outcomes
• Ability to manage contractors on-site to deliver favourable outcomes
• Excellent understanding of Health Legislative requirement
• Demonstrable drive for results
• Proven ability to solve problems and deal with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate effectively and passionately at all levels
• The ability to challenge, motivate, inspire and influence at all levels to achieve desired Health outcomes
• Ability to present interpret, analyse and report on health data
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Frontline Supervisory Course

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Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Comply with and ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Adhere to corporate governance implementation
• Conduct Inspections of roof quality
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all underground workers
• Ensure and enforce compliance and adherence to legislative requirements
• Compliance with the Emergency Preparedness and Response requirements
• Ensure the effective management of contractors
• Ensure change management process is implemented and communicated
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance to the company’s Rock Engineering specifications
• Analysis of trends (i.e. Safety, Cost, Production, People)
• To collect sample, analyse and report test results of mine support materials and comply to ISO 9000 requirements
• Interact with customers and familiarize yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g. HSEC & ISO issues)
• Budgetary control for laboratory materials
• Produce monthly invoices
• Conduct quality assurance tests on support materials
• Participate in and maintain compliance with a support quality assurance system (ISO)
• Participate in investigation (RCFA) of failed support units
• Draft 1SAP reports as identified and specified

Requirements:

• BSc Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering / Geology or 2 Papers of COMREC or Mine Overseer Certificate or Mine Managers Certificate
• Chamber of Mines (CoM) Certificate in Strata Control (Coal)
• Safety & Risk Management courses
• A minimum 2 – 5 years of experience in Rock Engineering within the Coal mining industry
• In-depth knowledge of rock engineering practices
• Relevant mining environmental legislation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite & Bentley Reader
• A valid driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Management Development Programme or equivalent
• Member of SANIRE
• Registered ECSA professional certified Strata Control Engineer
• National training certificate at least on NQF Level 4 or higher
• Experience in mining methods, mine planning & shafts / boxcuts
• Experience in the preparation of learning material as well as preparation
• Experience in U/G Production roof support on operations
• Strata Control / UG / OC mining analysis and evaluation skills

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 Key responsibilities include:

• To manage the project control resources required to deliver a cross functional engineering project.
• To support the project with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Minimise disputes and claims by pro-active communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing and managing the baseline schedule, monitoring and reporting on project performance, controlling changes to the baseline, managing project risks, and providing guidance and tools for earned value management.
• Providing advice and consultation on the implementation of good planning procedures and controls. This covers information on earned value management, cost and schedule variance analysis, completion estimations, and critical path analysis. They help the project team make informed decisions and keep control of the project by providing experience in these areas. Support programme integration, governance, formats, plan optimisation, and project controls best practices.
• Assists program integration initiatives by building governance structures, defining formats and standards, optimizing project planning, and encouraging best practices in project controls. Endeavor to ensure that diverse program components are seamlessly integrated and that defined project controls protocols are followed.
• Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Earned Value Management policies, procedures and the standards required to deliver projects.
• Support the development of integrated master schedules for specific programmes in Primavera and/or Microsoft Project that reflect all interface milestones and activity durations from multiple contractors’ schedules and feed changes to the integrated master schedule.
• Monitor and control programme compliance in respect of the various contractual obligations

Additional responsibilities:

• Ensuring the Project controls function produce weekly / monthly reports in line with the project and company reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances.
• Ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the project.
• Manage governance to ensure robust cost and schedule performance for the agreed Scope of Work across integrated programmes managed across multiple suppliers.
• Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Earned Value Management policies, procedures and the standards required to deliver projects
• Support the development of requirements for specific resource-loaded schedules.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial manager and other team members to maximise the potential of the project

Education & Experience:

• Technical/Commercial related tertiary qualification, preferably Quantity Surveying or Engineering
• 5 years of experience in construction project management, including planning/scheduling, cost management, contract management, change management: preferably in renewable energy industries
• Ability to lead project controls effort within an operational area of the business to meet organizational objectives
• Comprehensive understanding of Work Breakdown Structure and project Coding structures and ability to implement cost management work processes on projects
• Comprehensive understanding of construction estimating methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management
• Demonstrated problem solving ability in cross-functional environment.
• Advanced MS Excel.
• Software systems and packages including Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals.
• An experienced user of the relevant Programme tools, techniques
• Experience in the implementation of Earned Value Management based Project Control systems, in accordance with relevant national standards
• Experience in working on FIDIC and/or NEC projects
• Practical ability to utilise critical project management concepts (e.g. EVM, project planning, risk analysis, configuration management
• Computer literate & experienced in Microsoft Office applications.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

• Undertake full responsibility of remote operations, monitoring, maintenance management and reporting of all renewable energy facilities operated by Seriti Green Asset Management (SGAM).
• Determine node addresses, domain numbers, signaling protocol and synchronization sources by using his/her knowledge of design criteria of the Operations Technology (OT) network and applicable procedures and standards.
• Oversee the commissioning of the Plant telecommunication system by collaborating with the EPC Contractor and group IT to bring new systems on-line.
• Analyse the performance of renewable power production facilities.
• Analyse supervisory alarms and invoke diagnostic routines to identify fault conditions.
• Analyse faults using his field experience and decides on what corrective actions should be taken.
• Determine risk and discuss with the Operations Manager and Engineering Manager before corrective actions are taken.
• Provide suitable feedback and reports on the performance of the plants.
• Identification of network refurbishment needs.
• Investigating and identifying the various technology options with their associated costs to meets the SGAM long-term refurbishment and/or expansion requirements.
• Liaising with Seriti Group IT to ensure that the most appropriate technology is used to meet the SGAM’s requirements considering life cycle cost and available budget.
• Conduct site visits to examine existing equipment configuration.
• Plan the refurbishment or expansion needs for SGAM, and technology developments considering existing Plant configuration and network performance.
• Participate and contribute to the design team that liaises with stakeholders on technical inputs, scoping of the Facility and IPP Substation Control System (SCS) architecture, prioritization, adherence to the Employers Requirements (ER), assessment of modification, progress monitoring and reporting on associated risks.
• Propose and pilot state-of-the-art technologies for use by the business to address complex telecommunication network problems.
• Contribute to the concept, basic and detailed designs in full compliance with the ERs, relevant standards, and other design criteria to achieve an optimized asset base.
• Perform appropriate interface designs and support with interface management.
• Contribute to the documentation of the design package.
• Support the provision of remote supervision and control of plant equipment.
• Identify key inspection/witness points and conduct key work inspections, and that they are undertaken in line with the various Issue for Construction (IFC) plans and the appropriate risk assessment and quality documentation is provided.
• Collaborate with the Electrical, Civil and Mechanical Engineers, and the Operations and Engineering Manager on the interfaces and overall design process management.
• Make recommendations on reducing technical risk, improving reliability of assets, through plant health assessments, trending of incidents, analysis of data and ongoing monitoring.
• Supports the Engineering manager with the development of internal guidelines and standards to standardize the department’s Engineering practice and to maintain ISO compliance.
• Contribute to the development of technical, refurbishment and obsolescence plans whilst considering the impact of both supply and demand side alternatives.
• Support the Engineering Manager with identifying training needs of the business within the discipline area.
• Ensure the electrical and SCADA design is progressed in a timely manner to meet interface requirements.
• Develop discipline-specific philosophies, technical guidelines and standards, procedures and specifications.
• Providing O&M input during project planning, design and implementation.
• Scanning the market for potential innovations, analyzing them for development and potential adoption.

Construction and Operation

• Responsible for ensuring that all electrical works are of the required quality standards, and that they meet the specifications and design requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing the telecontrol equipment such as the IPP Substation Gateway with Integrated HMI Facilities, I/O Modules (provide interface to hardwired alarms and controls), and PC-based applications.
• Reviewing work and tests reports of work performed on telecontrol and telecomms Plant equipment in the IPP Substation Control Room, validating results and recommending acceptance or further actions.
• Regular site inspections and walkdowns to verify the electrical contractor’s performance, contract adherence, quality etc.
• Conducting inspections, witnessing of material and component tests, and overseeing any necessary remediation work.
• Close liaison with site team to ensure issues are being managed in accordance with the various contract requirements.
• Support the development of Quality Assurance plans and scopes of work documents for HV and Secondary Plant equipment.
• Close liaison with site team to manage issues in accordance with contract requirements, including commissioning and SCADA testing for Grid Code Compliance by the Renewable Energy Technical Evaluation Committee (RETEC).
• Collaborate with the EPC Contractor to facilitate engagements with the National Control Centre (NCC), Regional Control Centre (RCC) and Standby National Control (Stabnec).
• Support the handover of systems and communications assets to SGAM, providing necessary quality and operation and maintenance documentation.
• Ensuring the availability of plant condition monitoring and reporting systems.
• Recording of plant condition and plan performance and the trending thereof.
• Conduct investigations into plant incidents and recommending interventions to bring plant back into service.
• Providing breakdown intervention to ensure return to service of failed plant.
• Investigating root causes of failures, identifying issues, investigating preventative measures and applying corrective action.
• Evaluating risks to plant, based on plant reliability and making recommendations on strategic spared holding.
• Compile and submit monthly plant performance and generation reports.

Contract Management:

• Ensure all project contract requirements are implemented.
• Produce procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
• Follow company policies associated with contracts.
• Initiate contractual claims as required.
• Assist with reporting and processing monthly cost recording and processing.
• Monitor, review, and ensure all Business Units deliver required reports.
• Provide Project Reports according to project and company requirements.
• Assist with estimating and provide guidance on costings and commercial matters, including commercial schedules for tender submissions on other projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BSc, B.Eng or B.Tech in Electronic Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a large-scale construction project environment.
• In-depth knowledge of network data communications, client/server functions and hardware/software architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of Telecommunication network, equipment and systems.
• Basic knowledge of power line carrier and teleprotection operations.
• Working knowledge of power network environment, including both primary and secondary plants.
• Working knowledge of configuring Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and signal list testing.
• Working experience in SIMATIC WinCC, Wonderware In-Touch, SPPA-T3000 or other SCADA and DCS software.
• Moderate knowledge of the South African Grid Code including the Renewables Grid Code.
• Experience working for an EPC contractor, consultant and Construction in the renewable industry.
• Exposure on Wind/Solar/BESS farms Electrical design and exposure on substation and overhead line design and construction methods will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the technical operations of renewable power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure will be an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of the Protocol Implementation Description for each protocol (IEC 60870-5-101, IEC61850 and DNP3 and DNP/IP).
• Good understanding of the appropriate South African and International Standards and Regulations.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities. Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental risk mitigation controls.
• Professional Registration with relevant local or international statutory body or institutions will be an advantage.

ESSENTIAL SKILL

• Delivery of projects in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of investors, project stakeholders and joint venture partners.
• All safety, time, cost, and quality KPI’s of the project are met.
• Contract administered in line with the obligations
• Delivery of the project forecast and reports on time.
• Contribution to the improvement of project management methods and processes within Project Construction.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Engineering

• Participate and contribute to the design team that liaises with stakeholders on technical inputs, scoping, prioritization, adherence to the Employers Requirements (ER), assessment of modification, progress monitoring and reporting on associated risks.
• Contribute to the pre-feasibility designs by considering the ER specifications.
• Drafting the scope of works and contributing to prepare the Requests for Proposals to be issued to procure front-end Civil engineering studies to support the Project Development team’s endeavors (i.e. geotechnical investigation, flood studies, topographical studies, foundation designs).
• Contribute to the concept, basic and detailed designs in full compliance with the ERs, relevant standards, and other design criteria to achieve an optimized asset base.
• Perform appropriate interface designs and support with interface management.
• Liaise with external Consultants on the scoping, progress, quality and modifications of designs.
• Contribute to the documentation of the design package.
• Ensure that the civil and structural design is completed on time and to the required quality standards so that the various interface requirements are met.
• Identify key inspection/witness points and conduct key work inspections, and that they are undertaken in line with the various Issue for Construction (IFC) plans and the appropriate risk assessment and quality documentation is provided.
• Support the Construction Site Manager and Project Manager to certify completion for milestone payments.
• Collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Manager on the interfaces and overall design process management.
• Ensure that the various interface requirements are met; chiefly, the road and foundations to accommodate the Wind Turbine deliveries and undertake design reviews to ensure the various supplied materials are following the various contractual requirements, ERs, and the applicable license conditions, regulatory and acceptable industry Codes, legislations and governing laws.
• Make recommendations on reducing technical risk, improving reliability of assets, through plant health assessments, trending of incidents, analysis of data and ongoing monitoring.
• Supports the Engineering manager with the development of internal guidelines and standards to standardize the department’s Engineering practice and to maintain ISO compliance.
• Contribute to the development of technical, refurbishment and obsolescence plans whilst considering the impact of both supply and demand side alternatives.
• Support the Engineering Manager with identifying training needs of the business within the discipline area.
• Provide professional technical leadership over Engineers within their own discipline.
• Develop discipline-specific philosophies, technical guidelines and standards, procedures and specifications.

Construction

• Provide Engineering support and technical assurance to projects during the procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and warranty period of the plant.
• Responsible for ensuring that all civil works are of the required quality standards, and that they meet the specifications and design requirements.
• Specifies Construction method statements and inspection criteria to ensure proper Construction of works.
• Regular site inspections and walkdowns to verify the civil contractor’s performance, contract adherence, quality etc
• Conducting inspections, witnessing of material and component tests, and overseeing any necessary remediation work.
• Close liaison with site team to ensure issues are being managed in accordance with the various contract requirements.
• Regular/periodic reporting of civil construction status and updating the risk management.
• Support of the handover of the civil assets to Seriti Green Asset Management team.
• Address as-hoc queries from Contractors on technical matters.
• Support the team with Interfacing with provincial authorities and national agencies regarding civil-related matters.

Contract Administration

• Ensure that all project contract requirements are implemented.
• Produce procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
• Ensure Company policies associated with construction and contracts are followed.
• Initiate contractual claims as necessary.
• Prepare contract variations.
• Lead the civil works payment and variation certification process and be directly involved in any contractual disputes should they arise.
• Monitor and review financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labour and variation costs, expected Gross Margin and profits and report any discrepancies as they arise.
• Assist with reporting and processing monthly cost recording and processing.
• Ensure all Project Civil Reports are provided in accordance with the project and company requirements.
• Produce and/or assist in estimating with guidance on costings and commercial matters, including the provision/review of commercial schedules for tender submissions on other projects of the various quality and operation documents.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BSc Eng or B.Eng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 7 years’ experience in a large-scale construction project environment.
• Exposure in the Wind/Solar/BESS farms Electrical design and on substation and overhead line design and construction methods will be an advantage will be an advantage.
• Experience working for an EPC contractor or consultant in the renewable industry.
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of the Civil and/or the construction Industry.
• Good understanding of the appropriate South African and International Standards and Regulations.
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated experience in tender/bid evaluation.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities. Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental risk mitigation controls.
• Professional Registration with relevant local or international statutory body or institutions will be an advantage.

ESSENTIAL SKILL

• Oversight and quality control of the civil works in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Managing and monitoring the design progress and interface with others.
• Oversight of the installation in line with the project requirements.
• Management of civil compliance.
• Ensuring delivery in accordance with the project time frames.
• Developing the systems and processes such that Seriti Green continually improves.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Design and Quality

• Participate and contribute to the design team that liaises with stakeholders on technical inputs, scoping, prioritization, adherence to the Employers Requirements (ER), assessment of modification, progress monitoring and reporting on associated risks.
• Contribute to the pre-feasibility designs by considering the ER specifications.
• Drafting the scope of works and contributing to prepare the Requests for Proposals to be issued to procure front-end Electrical engineering studies to support the Project Development team’s endeavors (i.e. lightning studies, grid capacity studies, earth resistivity tests, etc.).
• Contribute to the concept, basic and detailed designs in full compliance with the ERs, relevant standards, and other design criteria to achieve an optimized asset base.
• Perform appropriate interface designs and support with interface management.
• Liaise with external Consultants on the scoping, progress, quality and modifications of designs.
• Contribute to the documentation of the design package.
• Ensure that the Electrical designs (i.e. Primary and Secondary Plant) is completed on time and to the required quality standards so that the various interface requirements are met.
• Identify key inspection/witness points and conduct key work inspections, and that they are undertaken in line with the various Issue for Construction (IFC) plans and the appropriate risk assessment and quality documentation is provided.
• Support the Construction Site Manager and Project Manager to certify completion for milestone payments.
• Collaborate with the Civil and Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Manager on the interfaces and overall design process management.
• Ensure that the various interface requirements are met; to accommodate the Wind Turbine deliveries and undertake design reviews to ensure the various supplied equipment’s are following the various contractual requirements, ERs, and the applicable license conditions, regulatory and acceptable industry Codes, legislations and governing laws.
• Make recommendations on reducing technical risk, improving reliability of assets, through plant health assessments, trending of incidents, analysis of data and ongoing monitoring.
• Supports the Engineering manager with the development of internal guidelines and standards to standardize the department’s Engineering practice and to maintain ISO compliance.
• Contribute to the development of technical, refurbishment and obsolescence plans whilst considering the impact of both supply and demand side alternatives.
• Support the Engineering Manager with identifying training needs of the business within the discipline area.
• Ensure the electrical and SCADA design is progressed in a timely manner to meet interface requirements.
• Develop discipline-specific philosophies, technical guidelines and standards, procedures and specifications.
• Provide professional technical leadership over Engineers within their own discipline.
• Overseeing and leading investigations into plant incidents and recommending interventions to bring plant back into service.
• Providing O&M input during project planning, design and implementation.
• Executing condition monitoring and testing activities on plant tan delta, thermography, oils sample and DGA analysis as well as earth continuity testing etc. as required.
• Scanning the market for potential innovations, analyzing them for development and potential adoption.

Construction and Operation

• Responsible for ensuring that all electrical works are of the required quality standards, and that they meet the specifications and design requirements.
• Reviewing work and tests reports of work performed on The HV and Secondary Plant equipment in the Substation, validating results and recommending acceptance or further actions.
• Regular site inspections and walkdowns to verify the electrical contractor’s performance, contract adherence, quality etc.
• Conducting inspections, witnessing of material and component tests, and overseeing any necessary remediation work.
• Close liaison with site team to ensure issues are being managed in accordance with the various contract requirements.
• Regular/periodic reporting of electrical construction status.
• Developing Quality Assurance plans and scopes of work documents for HV and Secondary Plant equipment.
• Regular site inspections and walkdowns to verify eBoP performance, contract adherence, and quality.
• Performing quality assurance and final handover HV and Secondary Plant equipment for operational and capital project activities.
• Support of the handover of the electrical assets to Seriti Green Asset Management team.
• Close liaison with site team to manage issues in accordance with contract requirements, including commissioning and Grid Code Compliance testing with Renewable Energy Technical Evaluation Committee (RETEC).
• Manage handover of Electrical assets to Seriti Green Asset Management team, providing necessary quality and operation and maintenance documentation.
• Ensuring the availability of plant condition monitoring and reporting systems.
• Recording of plant condition and plan performance and the trending thereof.
• Providing breakdown intervention to ensure return to service of failed plant.
• Investigating root causes of failures, identifying issues, investigating preventative measures and applying corrective action.
• Evaluating risks to plant, based on plant reliability and making recommendations on strategic spared holding.
• Compile and submit monthly plant performance and generation reports.

Contract Management:

• Ensure all project contract requirements are implemented.
• Produce procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
• Follow company policies associated with contracts.
• Initiate contractual claims as required.
• Prepare contract variations.
• Lead the eBoP payment and variation certification process and manage contractual disputes if they arise.
• Monitor and review financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labor and variation costs, expected Gross Margin, and profits. Report discrepancies as they arise.
• Assist with reporting and processing monthly cost recording and processing.
• Monitor, review, and ensure all Business Units deliver required reports.
• Provide Project Reports according to project and company requirements.
• Assist with estimating and provide guidance on costings and commercial matters, including commercial schedules for tender submissions on other projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BSc or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 7 years’ experience in a large-scale construction project environment.
• Good knowledge of the South African Grid Code including the Renewables Grid Code will be an advantage.
• Experience working for an EPC contractor or consultant in the renewable industry.
• Exposure in the Wind/Solar/BESS farms Electrical design and on substation and overhead line design and construction methods will be an advantage will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the technical operations of renewable power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of the Electrical and/or the Construction Industry.
• Good understanding of the appropriate South African and International Standards and Regulations.
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities. Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental risk mitigation controls.
• Professional Registration with relevant local or international statutory body or institutions will be an advantage.

ESSENTIAL SKILL

• Delivery of projects in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of investors, project stakeholders and joint venture partners.
• All safety, time, cost, and quality KPI’s of the project are met.
• Contract administered in line with the obligations
• Delivery of the project forecast and reports on time.
• Contribution to the improvement of project management methods and processes within Project Construction.

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Key responsibilities include

Design and Development:

• Support in the development and review of project employer requirements and standards.
• Designs, develops, and supervises the manufacture, testing, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the renewable generation facility.
• Ensure mechanical design of projects is reviewed according to the internal quality systems and industry best practice.
• Keep up to date with state-of-the-art technological developments in the renewable energy sector and update internal systems to align with latest best practice in the industry.
• Monitoring and providing direction on mechanical technology towards enhancing mechanical efficiency and project design optimization.

Project Planning:

• Assess mechanical requirements, calculate resource requirements, and create schedules for design, production, and installation to contribute to project planning.
• Collaborate directly with suppliers and manufacturers to examine designs, procure materials, and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams that include electrical engineers, environmental experts, and project managers to ensure that mechanical systems are seamlessly integrated into wind energy projects.
• Writing reports and reviewing outputs of appointed Consulting and Contractor engineers and technologists.
• Controlling costs on Projects and ensuring milestones are-met.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all mechanical designs and activities adhere to industry norms, Grid Codes, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation.
• Advising senior staff of safety related risks of critical plant equipment and operation regimes.
• Monitor mechanical issues within Seriti Green owned and operated assets and initiates projects to implement rectify and improve the mechanical issues.
• Advise senior staff with regards to long-term plant health care of operating plant mechanical equipment.

Operations and Maintenance

• Develop, review and implement facility and equipment performance models.
• Support in the development and implementation of warehouse and workshop systems for inventory management.
• Continuous management and improvement of spares, materials and consumables to ensure operations and maintenance to drive down costs while improving quality.

Education & Experience

• Mechanical Bachelor’s (BSc) Degree, BTech Mechanical Engineering or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Eng professional registration and Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is advantageous.
• WindPRO, WASP, and PVsyst software experience is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a large infrastructure and construction environment as Mechanical Engineer.
• Excellent knowledge and experience into the behaviour of mechanical plant.
• Experience and knowledge of life of plant assessment and engineering techniques of Wind Turbine plant.
• Financial skills and understanding of systems.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of the construction industry.
• Good understanding of the appropriate South African Legislation and International Standards and Regulations.
• Desirable to have wind farm project development, delivery, and operation experience.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities.
• Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; and make decisions within an intense construction environment.

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Key Responsibilities Include:

Contract Administration

• Ensure that all project contract requirements are implemented including the procurement and administration of contract securities and insurance requirements.
• Produce procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
• Ensure Company policies associated with contracts are followed.
• Assist in the preparation of progress claims for projects and general sales invoicing for projects to ensure timely submission of invoicing, and minimise WIP balances
• Assist in the administration of all contracts. Aid Project Managers in relation to notifications, letters, reports, etc.
• Develop and maintain the contracts filing system.
• Produce and manage contractual claims as required.
• Prepare and control sub-contracts and associated documentation.
• Participate in contract reviews and negotiations as required.

Prepare contract variations.

• In conjunction with the Project Managers, be involved in the payment and variation certification process of major subcontractor works, and be directly involved in any contractual disputes should they arise
• Ensure that effective contractual document control processes are adhered to within the business.
• Monitor and review financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labour and variation costs, expected Gross Margin and profits and report any discrepancies as they arise
• Assist with monthly cost recording and processing
• Ensure all contracts are managed, reviewed and administered in accordance with the company’s legal and commercial policies and procedures.
• Where necessary, monitor the financial performance of sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure code compliance in accordance with relevant regulations and Company requirements.
• Monitor, review and where directed ensure all Business Units deliver appropriate reports as directed.
• Ensure all Project Reports are provided in accordance with the company requirements, and.

Procurement

• Provide input into the overall procurement strategy, including contract development and review, scheduling, packaging of work and tender processes.
• Ensuring contract award approval processes are adhered to.

Site Management

• The contracts manager needs to be fully aware of all ongoing site activities and provide assessments of those activities on the overall project. This will require:
• Regular visits to site to verify subcontractor performance etc required to verify contract adherence
• Close liaison with site team to ensure any issues are being managed in accordance with the various contract requirements

Key Result Areas

• All safety, time, cost and quality KPI’s of the project are met.
• All contracts administered in line with the obligations
• Delivery of the project forecast and reports on time.
• Contribution to the improvement of project management methods and processes within Project Construction.
• Deadline driven with a strong tendency to planning and preparing for deadlines
• Ability to work with teams in remote areas

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Contract Law
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with FIDIC and/or NEC contracts
• Experience of claims preparation and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities. Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Previous experience with commercial and contract reviews.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in Contracts Administration/Construction Management
• Experience with environmental and risk mitigation controls.
• Experienced Contracts Administrator with a proven track record
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of the Electrical and/or the Construction Industry