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• Take on a new challenge and apply your quality assurance expertise in a cutting-edge field.
• You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.
• You'll play a key role in ensuring the highest quality standards are met, supporting our Zero Defect Program and delivering excellence to our customers.
• Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams (such as manufacturing, engineering, and project teams), coach team members on problem-solving methodologies, and manage quality control plans, and much more.
• You’ll specifically take care of implementing, updating and maintaining Quality Control Plans and managing site-level Industrial Quality activities, but also support manufacturing teams and drive process improvements.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing Industrial Quality activities at site level, including the IQ team, processes, and KPIs.
• Developing and maintaining site PFMEA’s and control plans.
• Building, implementing, and regularly updating Quality Control Plans with Return of Experience (REX) from previous projects.
• Ensuring customer approval, document validation, and compliance of manufactured products before shipping.
• Driving process improvements through problem-solving and lean principles.
• Leading and coaching cross-functional team members on quality methodologies and tools.
• Managing non-conformities (internal and external) and supporting manufacturing teams with self-inspection and quality animation.
• Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly Industrial Quality KPI reports.
• Supporting special process maturity and leading APSYS development.
• Managing site documentation on the central index and driving work station audits.

All about you

We value passion and attitude. We don’t expect you to have every single skill but we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (mandatory).
• Technical drawing knowledge and understanding.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality function within the engineering sector.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen application knowledge.
• Proficiency in problem-solving techniques on an industrial shop floor.
• Process knowledge related to quality and industrial standards.
• Proven track record of conducting audits.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Own transportation with a valid driver’s license.
• Manufacturing environment experience (advantageous).

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Job Purpose

• Provide legal support and advice to Gibela's internal clients on business matters involving customers, partners, and subcontractors, and represent the organisation in mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Experience

Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, ensuring risks remain within acceptable parameters.
• Provide support in business litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution matters.
• Manage relationships with external legal firms.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements from various bodies including the Rail Safety Regulator (RSR) and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
• Coordinate with the South African Reserve Bank regarding international payment regulations and ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Conduct thorough contractual and legal assessments of tender documentation.
• Advise and assist the business on all legal and contractual issues, including claims management and dispute resolution.

Compliance

• Ensure employees comply with approved delegated authority levels.
• Monitor legislative compliance and address areas of non-compliance promptly.
• Deliver training to internal stakeholders on legislative updates, such as amendments to the Companies Act.
• Maintain adherence to Gibela’s Code of Ethics.
• Assist with the investigation and reporting of non-compliance issues.

Risk Management

• Identify potential legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Update and maintain the legal risk register regularly.

People Management

• Prioritise resource allocation, align team objectives, and set and communicate Key Performance Areas (KPAs).
• Foster a culture aligned with company values by inspiring commitment, encouraging collaboration, and supporting development opportunities.
• Promote a high-performance culture that aligns with the organisation’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Proactively manage direct reports to achieve functional goals, including addressing non-performance and conducting disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Ensure all team members possess the necessary skills and competencies through mentoring and coaching.
• Implement effective people management practices to enhance employee engagement, empowerment, skills development, talent attraction and retention, and succession planning.
• Uphold a workplace culture of integrity and ethics by embedding these values into all procedures, processes, and practices.
• Serve as a change agent for all initiatives related to functional transformation, culture, and diversity.
• Foster a learning-oriented environment within the team’s scope of influence.
• Develop and implement strategies for functional and leadership skills development in partnership with Human Capital Management.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB (NQF Level 7)
• LLM (NQF Level 8) - added advantage
• Legal Practice Council registration
• Corporate Council of SA registration (preferred)
• Admitted attorney or advocate (required)
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience within an international business environment or law firm.
• Proficiency in public tenders and international contracts.
• Previous exposure to international practices through academic studies or professional experience is required.
• Experience in private practice at an international law firm for at least 2 years is advantageous.

Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of legislation, case law, and practice guidelines.
• Exceptional communication abilities.
• Collaborative team orientation.
• Strong business insight.
• Expertise in negotiation.
• Forward-thinking and proactive mindset.
• Knowledge of procurement standards.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Timely responsiveness.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations.
• Aptitude for managing conflicts.
• Sharp analytical capabilities.
• Insight into the rail sector.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to handle adversity.
• Awareness of global market regulations.
• Efficient time management.
• Commercially focused attitude.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Unwavering integrity.

Closing Date

• 30 July 2025