Active Jobs at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

• Responsible for delivering small to medium projects, or sections of larger projects, in line with safety, time, quality, and cost targets. Acts as the link between the Project Manager and site teams, overseeing all on-site activities, coordinating work, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business / Functional Management

• Execute project responsibilities in line with organisational strategy, to achieve set goals.
• Report to Project Manager on operational and project performance.
• Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management
• Provide inputs to estimating department on tender response structuring, site visits. May be involved with finalisation on an ad hoc basis.
• Risk Management & Compliance , incl. ESG Responsibility
• Be fully aware of the content and impact of new contracts ie general conditions of contract, special conditions, specifications, drawings; be aware of relevant legislation relating to the contract - as related to site operational execution and governance.
• Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)
• Maintain working relationship with head office structures with regards to support and professional services (HR, Safety, Quality, Plant, Survey, Commercial, Finance, IT, QS), in support of site deliver.
• Operations & Project Management
• Responsible for project execution on a specific site - within budget, scope, timelines, productivity and SHEQ standards.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Project Management or Management qualifications would be advantageous, along with relevant short courses in construction, commercial, financial, and site administration disciplines.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on construction projects in a Section Engineer or Site Engineer role.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role,
• overseeing foremen, labour, and plant resources.
• Proven hands-on experience coordinating site activities, including resource allocation, productivity management, problem solving, and planning and executing construction project sections.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Solid understanding of the Mining and Construction industry, including Fraser Alexander operations.
• Strong project and construction management capability.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Computer skills (MS Office), as well as planning software such as CCS, PrimaVera, MS Projects.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Reading plans and drawings.

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PURPOSE

• To coordinate operations and oversee employees to ensure the successful completion of a project at a construction site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Supervising and leading the team.
• Ensuring the safety of the team members.
• Communicating the job to and with the team.
• Ensuring team compliance with company policies and procedures.

Planning and Scheduling

• Translating general work requirements into a prioritised work plan for the team.
• Periodically review daily goals to meet the forecasted production.
• Work with the team to overcome work related challenges.

Quality Control

• Recognising, addressing and resolving issues/problems among or between employees in the team.
• Promoting, supporting and facilitating teamwork and harmony between all team members by fostering a positive attitude among all team members.

Administration

• Reporting on work progress
• Keep disciplinary reports.
• Daily time and attendance
• Recommending workforce actions such as recruitment , releasing, promotions and discipline.

Safety

• Facilitating mandatory safety toolbox meetings.
• Ensuring completion of initial safety and hazard assessments.
• Participating in Safety/incident investigations.
• Ensuring that company vehicles and equipment checks are carried out.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12.
• Certificate in a skilled trade is advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years’ relevant experience supervising construction teams.
• Earthworks working experience.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent organisational and Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Knows and understands the OHSA/MHSA and Safety and environmental issues.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office on-site.
• Over time work required.

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PURPOSE

• This position is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and delivery of complex or large-scale construction projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, time, and cost objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business / Functional Management

• Execute project responsibilities in line with organisational strategy, to achieve set goals.
• Effectively utilise resources in line with project strategy, to ensure effective project delivery.

Financial , Commercial & Contracts Management

• Responsible for managing site costing, as per standard policies and procedures for cost management.
• Ensure that all relevant labour, materials, plant and sub-contractors are procured in good time for the contract and within budget specifications.
• Risk Management & Compliance , incl. ESG Responsibility
• Ensure all site risks and opportunities are identified, and mitigating actions implemented and monitored.
• Align to client ESG requirements and ensure compliance throughout the project implementation.

Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)

• Promote ongoing open communication with Client Resident Engineer and Project Manager and other client managers to foster good relations between FAT and         the Client.
• Responsible for subcontractor and supplier management and building relationship with subcontractor and supplier site management.

Operations & Project Management

• Responsible for project execution on a specific site - within budget, scope, timelines, productivity and SHEQ standards.
• Ensure site operational, financial, quality and productivity objectives are achieved against standard and plan.

Management Operating System and Reporting

• Define, set up and implement appropriate management operating system, including forecasts, plans, controls, measures, data management and trend analysis,     reports and forums, for the site.
• Monitor production and productivity by means of reports, charts, graphs, dash-boards and visual applications.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: Degree or Btech in Civil Engineering.
• Project Management or Management qualifications would be advantageous, along with relevant short courses in construction, commercial, financial, and site   administration disciplines.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing sections of a construction project at Site Agent or equivalent level.
• Hands-on experience managing foremen, labour, and plant resources
• Experience in planning and setting up construction projects at Section Engineer level or higher.
• Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory or management experience in a construction environment.
• Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and site operations at Site Agent or Section Engineer level.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Solid understanding of the Mining and Construction industry, including Fraser Alexander operations
• Strong project and construction management capability.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.