Repair Controller Graduate at Alstom

Job Purpose

• The programme offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills in the transport rail manufacturing industry. Participants will experience a dynamic and challenging work environment, collaborating with various teams across the organization. The role includes servicing and maintaining high‑quality products, as well as supporting the monitoring of compliance with Gibela’s requirements and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Expediting the delivery of repairs from external suppliers ensuring supplier and customer OTIF is achieved.
• Monitoring and updating SAP records.
• Maintaining order book accuracy and fulfilment.
• Coordinate all internal and external logistics activities associated with all overhaul contracts to ensure that customer milestone dates are met.
• To comply with Alstom Procedures and Code of Ethics
• Manage the workload of the service, the “Make or Buy” of validation work packages and validation means
• To ensure materials/services are delivered in-line with business requirements through expediting orders and updating the business system, communicating, and escalating issues
• To manage the stock levels of repairable materials ensuring they are kept at an optimum level through monitoring usage, raising orders, expediting and stock controlling
• To establish the priorities for Internal repairs and communicate them with the Repairs planners to the Workshop
• To respond to internal customer and internal queries in a timely and effective manner
• To maintain an accurate ‘base data’ within the computer-based stock control system
• To provide full Repair planner support for any identified project activities / requirements.
• To act as a champion for warehouse function both internally and externally
• To cover other Purchasing Functions (Supply Chain Coordinator, MRP Controller) when required

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical
• B-Tech/Advanced Diploma/BEngTech: Electrical Eng will be advantageous
• No previous work experience
• South African citizen between 18 and 35 years of age
• Excellent communicate skills in English
• MS Office literate

Behavioural requirements include:

• Demonstrate Honesty, Integrity, Teamwork and Respect
• Reliable, efficient, self-reliant and flexible
• Positive outlook driven and passionate