Jobs at Murray & Roberts

Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effectively supervise the daily tasks of the general workers allocated
• Conduct safe and efficient underground excavations through the operation of a small Raise Bore machine to achieve production target
• Cost containment through effective and safe use of raise bore drilling machines, adhere to OEM specifications
• Follow lock out procedures
• Participate in morning meetings and complete the relevant checklist, risk/safety documents as required
• Effective stakeholders engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation, escalate and report
• Self and team understand and comply with M&RC’s standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Effective self and team management and alignment with M&RC’s values and leadership initiatives 

Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Certified as competent B
• Certified competent as a Raise Drilling Operator
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal)

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Learner Operator Raise Drilling in the mining industry
• Ability to supervise a team and complete administrative requirements [reporting, checklists, safety documentation]
• Understanding of a baseline risk assessment with ability to complete an issue based risk assessment independently 

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Job description

Key Performance Indicators:

• Securing the Company’s commercial and financial position on the project.
• Negotiating and drafting of all types of contracts.
•  Assist with and manager relevant disputes.
• Manage subcontractors and main contracts with the client.
• Functional and management reporting (risk registers etc.)
• Commercial compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Relationship, subcontractor and information management.
• Identification and conversion where applicable of all contract and subcontract risks and opportunities.
• Monthly project and cost report responsibilities.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports regarding contractual issues and project risks;
• Ensuring that all Client Correspondence are adequately responded to and letters are issued to Client regarding all project related contractual issues;
• Advise management and project team on legal and contractual issues pertaining to the project/s;
• Execute forensic investigation of contractual issues;
• Liaising with the Client/Subcontractors and the site team to identify and handle contractual and legal issues;
• Assist Functional Manager to liaise with external legal advisors;
• Draft contractual correspondence and notices;
• Maintain contractual entitlements and claims opportunities;
• Assist with and manage disputes’;
• Ensure relevant insurance matters are attended to and claims are processed;

Attributes:

• Sound problem solving skills;
• Sound written and verbal communications skills
• Sound commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills;
• Detail orientated.
• MS Office
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Eagerness to learn and grown in role
• Problem solving approach.

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Graduate with 5 years experience in contract administration;
• Exposure to Renewables energy sector advantageous.
• Understanding contract law in general.
• Experience in handling large projects.
• Be proficient in computers, ideally with a working knowledge of CCS & JDE systems.

Qualifications:

• Law degree or relevant commercial degree.