Job Opportunities at Murray & Roberts

Introduction

The QA/QC officer will be responsible for capturing, reviewing and maintain the control of project quality documents . Successful candidate will also Interpret, build upon and comply with company and client quality standards, carefully maintain non- conformance processing through records and tracking systems. He or she will also document quality assurance activities with internal reporting and audits Avoid unnecessary work deviations or non-conformities

Job description

Key Performance Indicators: 

• Control and distribution of all quality documentation on site
• Monitor all quality related activities on site
• To ensure quality inspections are done in accordance to the stages of construction activities
• Monitoring of construction activities
• Elimination of issues to ensure client requirements are continually met
• Attend all site meetings

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the QC management system on site
• Manage the document process
• Co-ordinate quality inspections with client and/or contractor
• Co-ordinate with the client representative and Employer on all quality matters
• Co-ordinate all receiving inspections
• Distribute relevant QC documentation to supervisors and contractors and ensure Transmittals are kept on the Quality Files and Folders
• Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable requirements and standards as per the agreed QC and ITP process between the client and the Employer
• Participate in site internal and external audits
• Co-ordinate all the quality inspections through the Client’s Site Representatives
• Ensure all quality control documentation is completed and signed for as-built hand over.
•  Ensure that AS Built Drawings are issued by the design engineers.
• Ensure all quality data packs are completed, signed and submitted for invoicing progressively
• Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial action
• Update NCR Register
• Review the client’s specification, drawings and Design packages and ensure Supervisors comply
• Co-ordinate with the Construction Manager on all quality issues
• Ensure that quality records, inspection check sheets, acceptance certificates, hand over certificates, completion certificates and the documentation for specific activities are prepared and collated in accordance with the project requirements
• Co-ordinate with the SHEQ and Project Managers for the completion of as-built hand over documentation
• Resolve any discrepancies between the completed milestones and quality documentation submitted
• Participate in the reviewing of supplier’s and contractor’s inspection and test plans against the scope of work
• Assist Supervisors and contractors to compile documentation for handover
• Monitor and control the status of punch lists and exception lists
• Provide progress data to the Construction Manager in a Monthly Quality Report

Competency Profile

Attributes:

• Good communicative and interpersonal skills
• Output driven
• Good Problem solving
• Quality conscious
• Attentive to detail
• Be able to work under pressure
• Planning and Setting Priorities
• Initiative
• Team Player
• Ability to correctly interpret drawings

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a QC officer in the Construction Industry 
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Renewable Energy field of Wind Farms
• Good Administrative skills
• Computer literate
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team
• Experience with internal and external audits

Qualifications:

• Diploma or similar qualification in Civils or Electrical
• ISO 9001:2015 (advantageous)

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Job description

• Preparation of Group consolidation for monthly results, quarterly assessments and business plans (3 year budgets) and the analysis of these results.
• Preparation of management reports used for i.e. board meetings at Group level.
• Preparation of Group and company annual financial statements.
• Ensure Group compliance with IFRS.
• Provide accounting advice to entities and senior management, with regards to the accounting impact that certain decisions may or may not have, depending on the decision they implement.
• Updating the packs to be submitted by entities to ensure Group compliance of IFRS and that the necessary information is available for the consolidated annual financial statement.
• Management / review of press release with regards to half year and year end results.
• Preparation of presentations for CFO required for board and external meetings.
• Other adhoc projects as requested by Group CFO

Education: Qualified CA (SA)

Minimum requirements

• Team player
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Strong analytical skills set
• Knowledge of Excel (V-lookups, Sum-if and pivot tables) is a requirement
• Power Point & Hyperion knowledge is an advantage

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Job description

Key Permformance Indicators:

• Health & Safety Management – Zero Fatalities and Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs). Monthly Attendance of Health & Safety Site Meetings. Full compliance to the OHS Act.
• Waste & Environmental Management – Full implementation of Waste Management Plan. Full compliance to the National Environmental Management Act (“NEMA”) and NEM: Waste Act. Full compliance to the Environmental Management Programme (“EMPr”) as included in the Environmental Authorisation (“EA”). Implement and maintain high Housekeeping Standards and ensure the Site remains clean and tidy at all times.
• Site Management & Subcontractor Management – Identify construction risks and possible bottlenecks and proactively align efforts of the various disciplines and respective subcontractor Scope of Works to ensure efficiencies and a high productivity rate.
• Quality Control & Inspection – Implement the Quality Control Plan. Ensure inspections of the Works when required and holding points signed-off. Ensure Inspection Sheets and Test Reports are up to date and stored in the Project Data Room as per the Document Control Procedure. Encourage the First Time Right (“FTR”) principal to avoid costly and time-consuming reworks.
• Monitoring & Reporting – Daily monitoring of all Site activities and timeous submission of Key Project Progress Indicators and other reports, as required by and agreed with the EPC PM.
• Time & Cost Management – Ensure Construction activities are completed on time as per the Project Programme (Schedule) and within budget, or as per pre-approved (by the EPC PM), variations when applicable.
• Construction Drawings, Designs & Document Control – Ensure strict adherence to the Document Control procedure by all EPC personnel and subcontractors on Site.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Satisfaction – Build professional relationships with subcontractors, organised labour and the Employer’s representatives working on Site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the Solar PV Project Construction Site from NTP to COD and Power Plant Hand-Over.
• Serve as the Contractor’s primary on-site representative.
• Take full responsibility of Health & Safety on Site as the Construction Manager legally appointed in terms of Section 8.1 of the Construction Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHS Act”).
• Ensure the Contractor fulfil its’ contractual obligation in terms of the lump sum fixed price EPC Contract with respect to all Site activities.
• Closely collaborate with the EPC team on Site to ensure project success.
• Keep a Construction Site Daily Dairy and conduct daily Site Meetings with the EPC team and subcontractor representatives and / or construction managers to coordinate the various Site activities of the respective subcontractors. 
• Continuously monitor the construction activities and progress, and provide daily reports and updates to the EPC PM on the construction progress, including quality and safety metrics, in the required format.
• Provide regular updates specific to the construction activities to management and external partners (only when contractually required to do so).
• Interface with the Utility and project Off-Takers on Site and only with respect to on-Site activities.
• Ensure the Construction Site Safety File is up to date and immediately address any shortcoming or outstanding information and / or liaise with the EPC PM to resolve issues.
• Coordinate the project Commissioning, Performance Testing and Closeout activities, with support from the Contractor’s appointed Commissioning Engineer and support staff.
• Coordinate the training of the Employer’s Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) team during Hot Commission until COD with support from the Contractor’s O&M internal personnel and / or external consultants.
• Monitor the Contractor and respective subcontractors’ compliance with their respective contracts and / or SLAs, specifically in terms of Quality, Safety, Schedule and Budget and related to on Site activities.
• Conduct daily site audits, specifically but not limited to, construction activities on the Critical Path, in coordination with Quality Control Lead, Health & Safety Lead and EPC PM and identify possible risks and / or bottlenecks to be addressed and resolved.

Attributes:

• Thorough knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and legislation pertaining to Construction Site activities and zero tolerance towards non-compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Good communicative and interpersonal skills.         
• Output, performance and service driven.
• Resilience and problem-solving skills.
• Quality and safety conscious.
• Excellent Planning Skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Good Sound commercial awareness.
• Good numerical and computer skills.
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate team

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

• BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• SACPCMP Certification advantageous
• Construction Regulations Certificate
• OHS Act Certificate
• Legal Liability Certificate
• HIRA Certificate
• Planned task observations Certificate

Skills & Experience 

• Have previously performed the above duties and responsibilities for Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects.
• Have previous experience in lump sum fixed price EPC Contracts for the Solar PV Projects.
• Preference: Experience on projects over 100MWp.
• Substation and transmission line construction and commissioning experience.
• Physically fit to work at the Construction Site full-time during the construction phase of the Project.
• Expertise in EPC Construction Processes and Procedures.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Software.

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Introduction

The Legal Counsel will responsible for providing accurate and timely legal advice to the business. This will include input into tenders, contracts, client interface and managing disputes. Responsibilities include researching and evaluating different risk factors and offering proactive advice on possible legal issues

Job description

Key Performance Indicators 

• Advise on a variety of legal issues and legal risks pertaining to tenders and contracts and lead in any dispute resolution process.
• Explain legal language and provide expert opinion on entitlement claims and contract law advice to project teams.
• Draft, review, edit, interpret, and advise on contracts and other legal documents.
• Oversee all contractual obligations and negotiate claims, settlements, possibility of new work and change of scope with clients.
• Research and report on unique legal issues impacting the business
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the business.
• Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison between the business and external attorneys.
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces.
• Maintain professional and timely communications.
• Document and maintain legal files and issues.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

•  4-year LLB or similar (essential) Admitted Attorney (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years legal experience in construction or a similar contracting environment – renewables industry experience advantageous.
• Working experience of FIDIC NEC, GCC and Bespoke contracts.