Project Coordinator at Marvel Placement Consultant

Project Coordinator

We are recruiting for a Project Coordinator to join a well-recognised subsidiary company which specialises in a mass handling facility that imports and exports a wide variety of products. The ideal candidate should have working knowledge of contract forms, OSH Act 85 of 1993 and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Project Management.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• NQF6 qualification or equivalent in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management.
• Vehicle and valid Driver’s License.

Technical Requirements:

• Advantageous to have a professional project management registration (PMP).
• Working knowledge of contract forms such as GCC, FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, etc.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, especially the Construction Regulations.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) and ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar drafting packages

Duties and Responsibilities

Planned Maintenance:

• Monitor and maintain BC fleet planned maintenance systems, including OEM systems and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate timely bookings with OEMs, communicating with Operations teams for impacted vehicle availability.
• Rail Infrastructure and Terminal Tractor Trucks Maintenance Management:
• Lead workshop team in maintaining terminal tractors and infrastructure.
• Develop maintenance plans for terminal tractors.
• Interface with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for rail infrastructure maintenance.
• Manage locomotive and rail infrastructure maintenance contracts.
• Achieve weekly and daily maintenance targets and efficiencies.

Project Management:

• Review and approve equipment datasheets, sizing, and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, overseeing planning, cost control, procurement, and contract forms.
• Lead project site progress measures, planning sessions, and kick-off meetings.
• Collaborate with drafting teams to align drawings with project specifications.
• Liaise with contractors for infrastructure scope in capital projects.

Safety and Environment:

• Assume legal accountability for OSH Act GMR 2.7 in supervising terminal equipment.
• Lead risk assessments (HIRAs) and attend safety committee meetings.
• Ensure project risk assessments are completed.
• Lead change management (MOC) in projects and workshop maintenance.
• Champion occupational health and safety strategy for zero harm.
• Maintain IMS environmental and safety documentation.

Budgets and Cost Control:

• Generate and monitor maintenance budgets for terminal infrastructure and workshop.
• Review cost pools to identify and contain costs.
• Develop a 5 to 10-year capital plan for sustainable infrastructure management.
• Stakeholder Engagement (External).
• Interface with TNPA & TFR infrastructure management departments.
• Liaise with Port Engineer regarding port infrastructure.
• Stakeholder Engagement (Internal):
• Liaise with all departments for project execution challenges and objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments to seek solutions and implement changes.
• Provide maintenance and project-related feedback at meetings.
• Build effective relationships with managers, peers, team members, and suppliers.

Innovation:

• Apply new ideas and work methods to improve business results through team engagement.

General:

• Perform any other legal responsibilities in the interest of the company.
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings.
• Perform plant-wide engineering standby duties.