Construction Supervisor -Mechanical at Wesizwe Platinum Ltd

Role Description

The Construction Supervisor - Mechanical is responsible for logistics, system design, suppliers and sub-contractor management to make sure that the project meets its milestones. The role reports to the Project Manager

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12
• Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering (i.e. N4)
• BEng/BSc/B-Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
• 6 years Technical Project Management experience
• Extensive experience in construction/mining Industry
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Mining mechanical experience will be advantageous
• Technical Documentation experience is essential
• Project Management Software knowledge is essential

Job Requirements

• Run day-to-day operations on-site, along with the appointed Contractor
• Control rate of construction progress and schedule work to meet targets
• Lead inspections, commission daily construction work, and enforce conformity
• Supervise contractor staff (supervision, clerical staff, site engineers, and site agents)
• Serve as ‘go-to’ person for information
• Check process design, review design documentation and drawings
• Commission the plant in line with operating procedures
• Resolve problems affecting acceptance and commissioning of completed parts of the project
• Ensure acceptance for commissioning, that all records confirming that the project has been supplied to the technical specifications are complete and in order
• Ensure that the construction completion schedules and milestone dates of the Contractor align with the specified takeover and commissioning schedules
• Coordinate construction on-site
• Manage project planning and schedule control
• Liaise with the Chief Engineer and/or his subordinates in the resolution of problems affecting acceptance and commissioning of completed parts of the project
• Produce weekly project progress reports and monthly reports highlighting progress, trends, and challenges
• Ensure that Contractor’s Supervisors are fully conversant with the requirements and procedures of BPM to the extent needed by them to carry out their activities responsibly and efficiently

Skills Required Comprehensive Knowledge of:

• Working with quality management approaches, techniques, and principles to ensure quality

Demonstrated ability in:

• People management, strategic planning, risk management, change management, and project management
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Full understanding of software development lifecycle best practices
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Self-motivated individual with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship-building skills, and ability to achieve results without direct reporting relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to all stakeholders
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high-quality work