Jobs at Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Responsibilities:

• Performing preventive maintenance in the entire BOP O&M Facility as per the Preventive maintenance plan scheduling for SCADA equipment related to the Substation, MET Mast, Weather stations, Fibre-optic Cables, Terminations, SCADA and Security System.
• Performing unplanned(corrective) repairs for the breakdowns and failures on the facility SCADA devices and equipment
• Liaising with colleagues in finishing pending SCADA activities or fixing unplanned faults and failures in the facility.
• Carrying out troubleshooting/fault finding on SCADA equipment in the Facility.
• Abide by bona fide work practices in relation to the company regulations and working ethics.
• Attending training organized by the company this includes but not limited to, Occupational Health and Safety, First Aid, Fire Fighting.
• Collect, analyze, and report site activity data, including plant operational performance, and contractor activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive documentation of all SCADA activities, ensuring alignment with the company’s Central SCADA systems
• Support the preparation of detailed reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly summaries, on SCADA related aspects of site operations.
• Identify and escalate any SCADA risks, incidents, or deviations from standard operating procedures to the Plant Coordinator.
• Support in standardizing and optimizing the various systems dedicated to efficiently monitor and manage the assets, in order to comply with Company policies, procedures, standards, and requirements.
• Implementation and continuous maintenance of all data-related aspects of the of SCADA systems
• Support in developing, implementing and improvement of asset performance tools and databases
• Evaluations on short-, medium- and long-term periods of performance indicators not limited to energy production, availability and performance ratios, actual performance versus expected performance indicators
• Ensuring that full and up to date records and systems are in place and are maintained;
• Overall compliance to all the internal Policies and Procedures of the Facilities where applicable;
• Support the O&M Team / Command Centre services in that all information is recorded in both electronic and hard copy and meets internal and external audit standards and the Red Rocket repository rules;
• Support internal O&M Team/ Command Centre Operations Manuals and relevant procedures, within the overall Operational systems as and when required;
• Verification of performance data, reports and information from third party service providers;
• Implementation of all SCADA tools as provided, and strategies undertaken for different plants during Operations and Maintenance Phase;
• Open to travel and regular prolonged periods at remote facilities;
• Monitor and Operate the OEM Turbines - Human Shutdown on Demand (HSDOD) requests, received by Environmental specialists

Requirements
Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Degree/ Diploma in Engineering / IT or relevant field
• Certification in SQL, SCADA and programming courses are advantageous

Minimum Previous Experience:

• 1-3 years working experience in similar role in power plants.
• Extensive Experience working with SCADA platforms of Wind, Solar and Hydro facilities
• Experience in working with SQL Databases, Ubuntu or similar systems

Other Skills:

• Computer and ICT Literacy
• A keen interest in Internet of Things
• Troubleshooting, Problem solving and Fault-finding skills Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Self-regulated and the ability to work independently
• Report writing
• Programming

Languages

• English (Read, write & speak)

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Description

• The Receptionist is responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient reception service to all visitors and callers, and for managing the verification and systematic capturing of invoices. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will exhibit a professional demeanour, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to service excellence.
• To attend to all visitors and/or contractors entering the office for meetings or maintenance work and deal with enquiries over the phone and face-to-face.
• To be the first point of contact for the company and provide administrative support across the organisation.
• To handle the flow of people through the business and ensure all responsibilities are completed accurately, promptly, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

Front Desk & Visitor Management

• Greet, welcome, and direct visitors, guests, and contractors in a professional manner.
• Manage visitor and reception logs, phone calls, and access control procedures.
• Act as the visible, positive first point of contact for employees, visitors, and stakeholders.

Office & Facility Management

• Support the Office Management team in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee office upkeep, tidiness, and maintenance, coordinating with suppliers and service providers where required.
• Manage bookings for the office-side meeting rooms and facilities, coordinating with the Business Centre Coordinator, who manages business centre bookings.
• Handle mail, deliveries, couriers, and laundry services.
• Maintain inventory of office and meeting room supplies, and place all supply orders.
• Coordinate office seating plans and parking allocation.
• Liaise with the V&A property company on building repairs, maintenance, and tenant queries.
• Liaise with the company's contractors on all other maintenance and repairs, acting as the single point of contact for logging maintenance requests and tracking them through to resolution.

Administrative Support

• Perform general clerical duties (filing, photocopying, binding, collating).
• Maintain updated staff contact lists, movement logs, and corporate SharePoint documents.
• Send out internal communications (menus, cruise ship arrivals, wellness updates etc.).
• Support onboarding of new employees
• Track and coordinate wellness and carwash bookings and employee engagement activities (e.g., birthdays).
• Maintain confidentiality when handling visitor information, staff contact details, invoices, booking records, and any other company information accessed through reception or administrative duties. Ensure records are handled, stored, and shared in line with internal procedures and applicable data protection requirements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain and update H&S evacuation rosters and appointee schedules.
• Monitor and report on fire safety alerts (OPTX fire box).

Finance & Vendor Coordination

• Receive, verify, and capture invoices in Sage with accuracy.
• Resolve discrepancies in coordination with the finance team.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Events Support

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events hosted in the office, including set-up, guest coordination, and any other support required.
• Assist with catering, seating, and signage for events and functions.
• Support communication of event details and logistics to attendees and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with welcoming guests at office events, which may require flexible availability.

Requirements
Minimum Educational Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification

Minimum Previous Experience

• 2–5 years' experience in similar roles

Other Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional appearance: must wear branded, semi-formal, or provided uniform items at all times.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Front-facing orientation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise, and work under pressure
• Willingness to be flexible and assist with changing office priorities, urgent requests, or occasional ad hoc duties where required

Languages

• English (read, write & speak)