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Purpose of the job:

• To manage order process for repairable materials to ensure float is available for Operational requirements.
• To ensure supplier communication/orderbooks and system data are correctly managed and delivery commitments are met.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within Supply Chain.
• Experience /understanding of parts repair process.
• Good knowledge of ERP: SAP.
• Computer Literate (MS Office).
• Financial and commercial awareness.

Main Responsibilities:

• Expediting the delivery of repairs from external suppliers ensuring supplier and customer OTIF is achieved.
• Monitoring and updating SAP records.
• Maintaining order book accuracy and fulfilment.
• Coordinating all internal and external logistics activities associated with all overhaul contracts to ensure that customer milestone dates are met.
• Managing the workload of the service, the “Make or Buy” of validation work packages and validation means.
• Ensuring materials/services are delivered in-line with business requirements through expediting orders and updating the business system, communicating, and escalating issues.
• Managing the stock levels of repairable materials ensuring they are kept at an optimum level through monitoring usage, raising orders, expediting and stock controlling.
• Establishing the priorities for Internal repairs and communicate them with the Repairs planners to the Workshop.
• Responding to internal customer and internal queries in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintaining an accurate ‘base data’ within the computer-based stock control system.
• Providing full Repair planner support for any identified project activities / requirements.
• Acting as a champion for warehouse function both internally and externally.
• Covering other Purchasing Functions (Supply Chain Coordinator, MRP Controller) when required.

Closing Date: 22 September 2023.

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Job Purpose

• The primary focus of this position is to ensure effective cost management and timely business reporting.
• The specific emphasis of this role is the analysis of both Production and Non-Production Overheads and their allocations to the projects.
• The incumbent is responsible for the budgeting and forecasting of Labor costs of Gibela and the calculation of the recovery rates concerned with these costs.
• The cost controller should use their acumen to assist with resolving intercompany queries, internal & external audit queries as well as adhering to internal controls.

Performance Measurement:

• Cost Management (Budget vs. Actual) & Cost Saving Initiatives
• Timely and Accurate Reporting
• Management & Analysis of Labor Under/Over recoveries

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Budget vs Actual Variance analysis for MSA & TSSSA and communicate these management (cost center owners)
• Perform accurate Month-end reporting in accordance to set deadlines, this would include Central Reporting in Teranga, Cost Centre Reporting, FTE analysis and Labor Cost Reporting and any other reporting that flows directly from the Cost Controlling function.
• Allocate Production Overheads (POH) and Non-Production Overheads (NPOH) to the correct Projects and Cost Centres and ensure timely reporting of KATR in Teranga.
• Maintaining OH by function controlling ensuring that Central fees schemes application
• Approve Purchase Requisitions and ensure spending is aligned to Budget and Cash forecasting
• Responsible for preparing KATR annual operational budget for MSA & TSSSA and the rolling forecast.
• Prepare and provide in depth analysis of on recovery rates on labor and overhead per cost centre; assist in implementing (Full FI07)
• Become a business partner to heads of departments (Cost Center Owners) with regards to financial reporting and performance monitoring
• Solicit Commentary and solutions from Cost Centre Owners on divergences from the budget
• Become the Cost Saving Initiative Champion for finance, providing business with potential scenarios and analysis
• Ensure all internal control are implemented and complied with in the area of responsibility
• Assist the Business Controller with the budget preparation and monthly reporting
• Support, implement and monitor the GIBELA objectives as well as the MEA objectives
• Assist Business Controller in providing reconciliation between project books and local statutory books
• Ad hoc reporting upon special request.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Business understanding and desired knowledge/experience

Minimum education required

• B.Com or an equivalent qualification

Minimum experience required

• 5 years’ experience in a similar industry.
• Computer literate – advanced working knowledge SAP and Excel
• Good understanding Teranga & Alista would be advantageous
• Clear understanding of the Accounting Reporting Framework
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively as part of a diverse team;
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, both verbally and in writing;
• Good Problem solving and people skills;

Closing Date: 22 September 2023

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Job Description

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Field Modification Operator position to be based in Wolmerton, Pretoria North.

The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Team Leader - Services.

The purpose of the role is to apply modifications in manufactured Rolling Stock units already delivered by factory following the Field Modification Instruction (FMI) documents and complying with Gibela industrial and quality process. 

The successful candidate will from time to time be required to travel to all different depots across the country to apply modifications.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or N3 Certificate
• Trade Tested - Mechanical or Electrical 
• Industrial and technical background with 2 to 5 years’ experience preferably from working in a railway or similar industry
• Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems 

Measurement:

• Achievement EHS zero accident and respect EHS policies
• Achievement of QCD Commitments and respect Quality policies
• Continuous improvement of tasks executions
• Respect of timeframe for modification implementation
• Customer acceptance and quality level of implemented modification
• Ability to train others
• Autonomous

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of modifications in Rolling Stock units according to the modification file, in line with Company procedures especially in relation to Industrial and Quality
• Undertake reworks, retrofits, repairs and/or other kinds of works to perform outside manufacturing facility as specified by the Manager according to Organization Chart
• Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies
• Ensure all correct tools are available prior the works, validity and certification of relevant tools
• Ensure all correct materials, components and parts prior the works are available
• Populate relevant modification follow-up data base
• Guarantee information flow within the field modification team
• Perform quality self-control
• Write a clear and detailed report on the work done (Job card)
• Drive company vehicles when required and applicable
• Attend regular team briefings
• Read reports and manuals as and when required

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Purpose of the job:

The main activities are to support the GSI SOurcing Key User, with data cleansing operations, to communicate on changes, to perform end-users & newcomers training on processes, business rules and tools. The Key User has sound knowledge of current practices and new processes. This role is part of the the local process ambassadors of the sourcing functional stream and has a critical role when it comes to implementing new GSI Core Model.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Provide in-depth knowledge on local business processes
• Confirm data scope, extraction, cleanse & prepare data according to plan, validate conversions & loads
• Test new functionalities and raise incidents or defects
• Communicate on changes to local management and end-users
• Adapt / create on-site training material and documentation
• Perform power users (if any) and end-users training
• Contribute to cutover plan elaboration and execute plan
• Confirm business roles with needed authorizations
• Ensure the appropriate support to end-users post Go Live
• Contribute to functional stream continuous improvement (provide counterparts with good practices...)

Experience 

Mandatory:

• minimum 5 years working experience in sourcing environment
• Previous experience in ERP implementation focusing on procurement scope
• Manufacruing /production / engienering environment knowledge

Desirable

• Continuous Improvement awareness
• Experience in end-users training
• Project Management or Change Management

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Diploma with CIPS qualification preferred
• Experience in impacted stream such as procurement of supply chain will be considerd as suppliment to the qualification level

Competencies & Skills 

• English proficiency  –is able to use English on a daily basis for speaking, reading and writing purposes.
• Analytical skill
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration with other functions
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Disciplined, rigorous, proactive
• Communication skills
• Good Knowledge of ERP systems

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Purpose of the Job:

• The role of the Maintenance Planner is to improve work force productivity by planning preventative maintenance activities, ensuring parts are available for planned and activities, and supporting the department to extend MTBF and reduce MTTR.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Create and distribute work orders.
• Conduct site visits to confirm location of breakdown, determine required resources, estimate duration of repairs, and advise on spares required to repair the machine.
• Schedule planned maintenance activities based on the agreed plan.
• Ensure that spare parts and consumables are available for planned activities.
• Attend daily team meeting to align on activities for the day and prioritise work orders.
• Check breakdown notifications and liaise with the requestor for incident clarity.
• Identify opportunities and activities to improve machine reliability.
• Schedule emergency repair orders based on priority and impact to production.
• Work order closure: confirm the job that has been executed and record plan vs. actual hours of execution.
• Provide budget inputs for maintenance activities.
• Report on work order compliance
• Weekly reporting on machine breakdowns.
• Daily update of maintenance KPI’s
• Proactively look for opportunities to save costs or minimize spare parts lead times.
• Any other work reasonable work that may arise and be requested  by the employer

Requirements:

• An Electrical or Mechanical Trade Test with more than 5 years post qualification maintenance experience
• A N. Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with more than 4 years post qualification maintenance experience.
• Understand the process of setting up maintenance plans and creation of stock items.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operation and equipment
• Strong knowledge and skills of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Accurately filling out daily reports and maintenance KPI’s
• Understands and able to use SAP
• Understand and able to use Ariba
• Understand configuration and the structure of a CMMS

Closing Date: 20 September 2023

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Purpose:

• Execute the Services Engineering activities in the project.
• Main interface between product development Engineering team (Rolling Stock) and manage both the Integrated Services Readiness (ISR) and Maintenance Teams on deliverables during the product development phase.
• Be involved in Rolling stock DFQ cycle for managing the Designs/ Changes to be ready for maintenance and after warranty phase during maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc/B.Eng. Degree (Mechanical Engineering) with 3 years working experience in the similar industry.
• Registered or Registerable as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Knowledge of rolling stock maintenance.
• Knowledge of Reliability, Accessibility and Maintainability Aspects.
• Life Cycle Cost/RAMS experience.
• Training experience is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessments.
• Problem Solving capacity (Technical and cost evaluation of a solution).
• Capacity of managing Technical Risks.
• Solid decision-making abilities and critical thinking.
• Tools - Good understanding of understanding on Prognostic Tools.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, SAP (System Analysis Program)/GSI (Global Simple Instance).

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all Work Instructions (WI), Maintenance Instructions, Maintenance and Safety Bulletins including all other associated Risk assessments necessary are produced to the relevant standard and presented for sign off in a timely manner.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation in the form of specifications, test procedures, modification instructions, maintenance and safety instructions and technical reports.
• Leading optimisation of the maintenance schedule and casualty repair procedures in light of service experience and Operations feedback including:
• Justification of inspection periodicity.
• Specification of materials and tools.
• Arranging and carrying out validation of tasks.
• Carrying out product/process audits of depot maintenance and casualty repairs.
• Assisting PRASA and/or GIBELA Front office as necessary to diagnose train defects where technicians require guidance.
• Escorting the Customer during Routine Condition Audits and undertake product and process audits as required ensuring the integrity of the fleet and maintenance processes.
• Managing the production and maintenance of the Bill of Material (BoM), and WI.
• Managing the production of the preventive & corrective & overhaul Life Cycle Cost (LCC).
• Continually reviewing all Maintenance, Reliability, Overhaul and associated documents to ensure all are up to date and correctly formatted.
• Assisting in parts identification, creation of DTR numbers and obsolescence management.
• Producing, updating training material, and perform training as trainer to PRASA & GIBELA team and any other GIBELA training needs.
• Acting as a technical expert continuously develop expertise in selected field.
• Continuously improving Training material and sustain Trainer qualification in order to provide Training courses to PRASA at the expected service level.
• Obtaining Training accreditation i.e (SETA, TETA, etc).
• Supporting the Hotline / Help desk service to PRASA at the expected service level.

Closing Date: 20 September 2023

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Purpose of the Job

• Repairs to carbon steel and aluminum assemblies in line with original OEM designs. Carry out maintenance and repair work as per instructions on job cards. Build machine components as per drawing.

Network & Links

• SCM, LME, Maintenance. 

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Perform oxy/acetylene fuel gas welding.
• Perform MIG & TIG welding.
• Perform manual metal arc welding.
• Perform gas metal arc welding.
• Welding of aluminum structures and components
• Undertake manual handling.
• Carry out mechanical cutting.
• Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques.
• Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications.
• Fabrication of structural components from detailed drawings
• Cut, bend, shape, mold, or heat aluminum products to fabricate components and structures.
• Fit and assemble components by bolting or welding.
• Apply safe welding practices.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Mark out structural fabrications and shapes.
• Organize and communicate information.
• Use hand tools.
• Plan repair work activities.
• Use hand-held and bench-mounted power tools.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with  Maths and Science
• Trade Tested Boilermaker.
• Competency welding certification would be advantageous (SAIW)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a metal fabrication environment
• Must have ability to read, write and follow procedures.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to relate well with people.
• Must be able to manage time well, by prioritizing and sequencing tasks.
• Must be able to consistently stand for entire shift

Closing Date :20  September 2023

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the role is to apply modifications in manufactured Rolling Stock units already delivered by factory following the Field Modification Instruction (FMI) documents and complying with Gibela industrial and quality process. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or N3 Certificate.
• Trade Tested - Mechanical or Electrical. 
• Industrial and technical background with 2 to 5 years’ experience preferably from working in a railway or similar industry.
• Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Implementation of modifications in Rolling Stock units according to the modification file, in line with Company procedures especially in relation to Industrial and Quality.
• Undertake reworks, retrofits, repairs and/or other kinds of works to perform outside manufacturing facility as specified by the Manager according to Organization Chart.
• Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies.
• Ensure all correct tools are available prior the works, validity and certification of relevant tools.
• Ensure all correct materials, components and parts prior the works are available.
• Populate relevant modification follow-up data base.
• Guarantee information flow within the field modification team.
• Perform quality self-control.
• Write a clear and detailed report on the work done (Job card).
• Drive company vehicles when required and applicable.
• Attend regular team briefings.
• Read reports and manuals as and when required.

Closing date: 19 September 2023