Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy in high growth markets. As a long-term player, we develop, build, own and operate renewable energy plants, with 3.5 GW of installed capacity across four continents today. We are targeting 15 GW of renewable capacity to be in operation or un...
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Main purpose of position
- Currently we are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
- As our Senior Civil Engineer you will manage, coordinate and evaluate all tasks and designs related to foundations, tower, road/crane pad and drainage aspects of wind projects in various stages of development, execution, and operations to various business units within the organization, as well as provide support to engineering manager and managing junior to medium level engineers and draughtsmen
Main responsibilities
- Lead and scope the geological, topographical, and hydrological due diligence tasks
- Lead review of hydrological, geotechnical, structural and roads risks at development phase
- Manage the calculation of civil quantities for the bill of quantities
- Identify country specific Civil risks and constraints
- Presence on site during development phase to compile site specific checklists/presentations and decide scope of work
- Support technical due diligence of wind turbine generators and substructure suppliers
- Conduct due diligence investigations on civil related packages to ensure risks and opportunities are identified to be implemented in the detail design
- Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents (technical specifications and bill of quantities), then lead engagement with suppliers to clarity the responses
- Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project
- Ensure that all civil design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detail designs
- Supervision of Pile load/integrity tests and Pull-out tests during development or structuring phase
Qualifications and competencies
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years Civil engineering experience
- 5+ years Wind energy experience
- Foundation design/Geotechnical Investigations or hydrological modelling/ drainage design experience
- Roads/pavement or Structural design analysis and bending schedules
- Professional Engineering Registration (or similar active CREA )
- Design management of complex Civil infrastructure (foundations, drainage, roads and buildings)
- Understanding of Resident Engineer management of complex Infrastructure projects
- Sound knowledge of CAD knowledge
- Sound knowledge of SAP2000 (or similar numerical modelling software)
- An excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Sound knowledge of GIS software
- Language: fluent both written and spoken in English; (Arabic is an advantage)
- Able to represent and sign projects on behalf of Scatec for civil engineer discipline in MENA region in consultation with Engineering Manager
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
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Main purpose of position
- Currently we are looking for a Material Controller in Kathu, Northern Cape to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Material controller you are responsible for material management at Site.
- The Material Controller will collect all the documents and certification covering the arrival of materials at site and provide for recording of their movements including periodic reporting.
Main responsibilities
- To arrange storage and laydown area according to the instructions of the Site Manager
- To manage information relevant to arrival of materials at site and their availability at the laydown area
- To coordinate the provision of shipping documentation and feed the D365 database (where applicable) with proper information
- To manage the receiving, check, storage, and preservation of materials delivered at Site and feeds the key360 data base with proper information
- Initiate procedures concerning insurance claims for damage to materials during transport to Site or during erection
- To coordinate issuance of NCR by the Quality Manager for claims against vendors for /or non-conformity with the relevant purchase order
- To initiate claims against vendors for material inconsistences
- To facilitate claims against the Logistics Forwarder material damages and losses due to transportation / warehousing
- Ensure that a dedicated quarantine area for damaged/non-conforming material/equipment is available, and clearly marked & managed from the beginning of receiving material while maintaining full traceability throughout the project, with supporting documents
- To manage the receiving, check, recording and traceability of material certificate and feeds the D365 database (where applicable) with proper information
Qualifications and competencies
- Diploma/Certificate in Logistics/Material management
- 5 years’ experience in Materials management
- Experience in construction projects
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
- You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
- Team-oriented skills, self-motivation, and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Valid driver's license
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employee’s frame of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way.
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently.
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust.
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude.
For the particular role we also expect
- Good knowledge of inventory and material controlling practices.
- Good networking skills, ability to interact and build relations at all levels internally and externally.
- Proven strong experience in supply chain either purchasing, material control or planning, ideally in a similar environment.
- Have a strong planning and organisational skills.
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Main purpose of position
- Scatec is looking for a Contract Administrator in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
- As our Contract Administrator, you will provide support to the Solutions organization by overseeing Contracts Administration and Quantity Surveying activities for projects in the PV, BESS and Wind sector.
- This support shall be rendered directly to the relevant Procurement and Logistic Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager, encompassing the stages of Development, Structuring, and Delivery, with the aim of leading and managing the formulation, implementation, and execution of Construction and Supply Contracts.
- Furthermore, the role shall be responsible for monitoring and controlling the execution of the contractual framework and providing periodic reports to the project management and the rest of the governance structure around the project on these issues.
Main responsibilities:
- Establish Contract and Procurement Strategies: Assist in developing contract strategies for projects
- Assist in preparation of EPC Contracts and Subcontracts: Collaborate closely with legal, project management, supply chain management, technical management, and all other relevant disciplines to prepare robust Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and subcontracts
- Ensure that contracts are designed to minimize interface-related risks, mitigate schedule slippage, and prevent cost escalation while optimizing to achieve a competitive overall cost and timeline
- Manage Contractor Selection: Oversee the prequalification and initial selection of key contractors and subcontractors
- Facilitate the tendering process, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations to finalize contracts for implementation in line with the procurement strategy (including full compliance both with internal and external requirements)
- Commercial Management of Subcontractors: Take a commercial perspective in managing contractors and subcontractors, including formal correspondence related to contract management and interface risks
- Manage contractual determinations and progress payments to contractors, manage variations in scope, address claims for increased costs and extensions of time, prepare final account agreements
- Manage team of Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyors on site or office/
- Prepare Project Reporting: In collaboration with the Project Control function, generate comprehensive reports on Construction Contracts
- Provide detailed insights into the Contract status, claims, cashflow forecasts and risks
Important role interfaces:
- Project Direct Report: Procurement & Logistics Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager
- Matrix Organization Report: Project Manager and SVP Supply Chain Management
- Key Stakeholders under Matrix Organization: Solutions Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Project Control Team and Finance
- Key Stakeholders in country outside Scatec: SPV (Depending on the project set up), Contractors and Suppliers
Qualifications and competencies
- BSc. QS (Hons) - (or relevant technical or commercial qualification) or Technical or legal supplementary degree
- Quantity Survey education and experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Contracts suites, NEC, GCC and FIDIC
- EPC Contractors scope and EPC Contractors Schedule -ensuring activities and deliverables
- Quantity Survey education and experience
- Project Management Education
- Relevant courses in the FIDIC Contractual Framework and/or other relevant internationally renowned contract standards
- 5+ years Construction Contract Administration experience with the FIDIC suite of contracts in companies with strong procurement and Supply Chain Management practices
- Demonstrate familiarity with contract terms and conditions and the FIDIC suite of contracts
- Proven track record in affecting contract savings
For the particular role we also expect
- Strong organizational, communication and team working skills
- Extensive experience and competence in Procurement and Contract Management / Administration for large construction contracts
- Experience and a proven track record of working as an integral part of project management teams, focusing on identifying and implementing commercially acceptable and risk-balanced contracting solutions
- Experience in the role as Contracts Administrator (or equivalent) both from the position as EPC contractor with sub-contractors, JV partners and consortium partners as well as from the developer/sponsor position as the Employer procuring EPC services and supplies from the contractor market
- Task and solution oriented, prioritization skills, highly structured, systematic, and analytical
- Driven, always looking for ways to improve and having high aspirations for own work
- Dedicated and someone who takes “ownership” to tasks and responsibilities
- High social and intercultural competence
- Highest ethical standards
- Compliance driven
- Must be able to work extended hours at times
- French language advantageous
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
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Main purpose of position
- Currently we are looking for a Site Quantity Surveyor (PV & HV) based in Free State to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
- As our Site Quantity Surveyor you will need to conduct site progress measurement and follow up of contracts in accordance with the corporate standards, policies and procedures. To assist the contract representatives with the pro-active administration to secure the cost, time and quality as envisaged in the contracts.
Main responsibilities
- Conduct progress measurements for payment certification
- Commercial assessment of contracts and alignment of bills of quantities
- Assist with drafting contract correspondence, variation orders and notices in accordance with the contract
- Maintain a contract register depicting correspondence in and out, variations, contract risks and final account details
- Understanding EPC/Contractors scope
- Ensure that the project manager and site manager is kept abreast of critical topics that have the potential to affect time, cost or quality
- Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system
- Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the operating system
- Successfully implement the operating system throughout the development, structuring and execution phase of the Project
Qualifications and competencies
- Min: B.Sc. QS (Hons)/ B.Tech QS/ Formal QS qualification
- Comprehensive knowledge of contracts suites FIDIC (NEC/GCC a bonus)
- EPC Contractors scope
- EPC Contractors schedule and the activities and deliverables
- At least 3 -5 years of relevant experience of on-site QS activities on Construction Projects
- An excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent management, communication and team working skills
- Fluent in English, spoken and written
- Ideal: Technical supplementary degree
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
For the particular role we also expect
- Valid driver's licence
- High social and intercultural competence
- Dedicated and someone who takes “ownership” to tasks and responsibilities
- Self-reliant and efficient and structured
- Flexible and adaptable with a “can-do” attitude
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Main purpose of position
- Currently we are looking for a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.
- As our Procurement and Logistics Coordinator you will provide a coordination service to O&M with regards to Procurement and Logistics through sharing information and ensuring that procurement is executed on time and successfully.
- The Procurement and Logistics Coordinator is expected to support any of the SCATEC business units as assigned from time to time.
Main responsibilities
- Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system
- Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system
- Successfully implement the operating system throughout the structuring and execution phase of the Project
- When supporting the Solutions business unit: Delivery to EPC(Accrual), O&M and SPV Business Units
- Obtain quotes and lead times for services / materials requested by plant(s)
- Align lead times with Project Site Team
- Present quotes to Line Manager / Business Unit Manager for approval
- Prepare contracts / Purchase Orders (PO’s) for relevant service/material suppliers and send to Line Manager / Business Unit Manager for signature
- Send contracts / PO’s to supplier and follow up on acknowledgement
- Save signed contracts/ PO’s on document management system and update tracker(s)
- Highlight logistic risks identified during the delivery of goods timeously communicate to Line Manager / Stake holders
- Maintain delivery documentation (Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists & Material Handover Sheets) for delivery including shipping registers, delivery plans and trackers in accordance with the operating system (Digitally)
- Receive invoices and check against contracts/purchase orders and delivery notes from site and code on Payment System (Eye-Share (ES) and recommend for payment or reject with reasons
- Follow up with relevant approvers to ensure invoices are approved on time for weekly payment run
- Follow up with finance (on Mondays) after each weekly payment run (done on Thursdays / Fridays), share Proof of Payments (POP’s) with supplier and save to operating system
- Close out contracts / PO’s by saving all relevant documentation on operating system after delivery to the plant(s)
- Manage all Customs related documents with Suppliers / Logistic Providers
- Prepare the Request for Pricing (RFP) before submitting to Line Manager for approval to issue
- Issue and follow up on RFP responses
- Assist with the bid evaluation and recommendation process
- Compile lessons learned report and submit to the Line Manager
Qualifications and competencies
- Minimum: Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
- 2+ years’ experience in Procurement Operating System
- Ability to coordinate with suppliers, planners and other departments in order to produce and monitor the shipping register and schedule for just in time delivery. As well as to communicate in advance any delays or potential cost overruns.
- Detail orientation and knowledge of administration requirements to deliver on updated records, registers and system documentation requirements. Accountability and responsibility to manage letters of credit and other financial instruments linked to logistics
- Following D365, operating system and general procurement requirements, process thinking is required to deliver the day to day procurement deliverables such as purchaser orders and close out of orders.
- When supporting Operations and Maintenance/Asset Management business unit:
- Procurement Compliance: Assist in training and follow up of relevant O&M personnel for the implementation of the procurement policy and procedure
- Assist in the audit of the implementation of procurement policy and procedure
- Coordinate the implementation of local content and economic development commitments under procurement
- Organise day-to-day electronic filing in the document management system
- Assist with on-site material audits
- Operations and Maintenance (O&M) audits
- Strategic procurement: Prepare all purchase orders for procurement of assets including spare parts
- Assist with the contracting of service agreements and supply accounts
- Administer warranty claims on behalf of EPC
- Arrange logistics to support delivery of assets to site
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
For the particular role we also expect
- Procurement and Logistics Coordinator is expected to support any of the SCATEC business units as assigned from time to time
- Support Scatec Business Units with the assistance of Procurement and Logistics Manager
- Excellent knowledge in MS Office
- Must be able to work extended hours
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