10 Building/Construction/Mining jobs in Cape Town on Job Mail

Our client, an expanding construction company, seeks to employ a reliable and results driven General Foreman for various building projects around Cape Town region.

Please Note that this role is for a candidate who works independently, has good track record dealing with clients and managing an effective building site to completion.

Key Requirements to Meet:

• You will have Matric, plus 5-7 years experience in managing a building site, specifically residential project and/or small commercial projects
• You will have proven experience in the following functions:

• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans
• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople on site
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Report on progress to the Director and client
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OSH guidelines
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to communicate and report effectively
• Problem-solving abilities

Due to the nature of the role and position of trust, you will have a clear criminal and credit record, as well as contactable reference.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we regrettably cannot personally correspond with all applicants, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful

The role involves measuring and mapping the world's underwater surfaces and studying the morphology (construction) of the seabed. The information is used in:

• Supervise and coordinate survey personal
• Responsible for survey project deliverables
• Provide survey support for all acquisition and positioning systems
• Oversee Mob and demob of CLIENT survey projects and Client Mob and demob when vessels hired.
• Develop scopes of work and survey procedures and monitor them
• Participate in survey staff recruitment, appraisal, performance, schedules and provide recommendations
• QC of survey project reports, Geophysical data collection and Geophysical data processing
• QC Vessel Positioning for sampling
• QC Subsea Acoustic positioning and mined data
• Review and certify all completed surveys
• Ensure all survey systems and equipment is up to date and functioning correctly (hardware, software, dongles and licences)
• Inventory control of survey equipment, service dates and calibrations
• Stay up to date on new and relevant technologies and advise on improvements to survey systems (Eg: side scan sonar)
• Manage "Geo explorations and survey" interests in the CLIENT fleet
• Perform quarterly audits on state of repair of Survey equipment and report to Mineral Resource Manager providing updates, recommendations and implementations.
• Sign off on Surveying, mapping and mine plans in accordance with Chapter 17 of the Mine health and safety act 1996 as registered and nominated competent person (If deemed a necessary requirement

• Hydrographic surveyors are expected to work in a wide range of differing situations and applications, from inland waters and rivers, to ports and oceans. The work may be onshore or offshore, depending on the specialist area.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • The associated Degree and relevant qualifications for the position
  • Minimum 5 Years’ Experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD NEED TO BE COMPLIED WITH
Detailed and Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proof of relevant Certificates of Competency (COC)
National Passport
National Seaman Book
Police Clearance Certificate
Willing to undergo Polygraph & Truth Verification Test

Senior Bookkeeper you will be required to assist the Finance department to prepare monthly accounting records from source document to balance sheet.

Responsibilities:

• Processing, reconciliation of all suppliers
• Prepare suppliers reconciliations for payment
• Reconciling customers and following up
• Raise and prepare tax invoices
• Processing monthly credit card statements
• Daily bank recons
• Petty cash control
• Assistance with record keeping for fixed asset register
• Monthly income statement recons
• VAT reports
• Assistance with month end procedures
• Other adhoc duties as requested by management

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Min of 10 years bookkeeping experience to B/S
• National Diploma or B.Com in Finance / Accounting

Key competencies:

• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent admin and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
• Detail understanding of VAT and accounting transactions
• Experience on Pastel Evolution

Our client, a expanding and well established building company, specializing in upmarket residential and commercial building projects, seeks to employ 2 Foremen, a experienced Finishing Foreman, as well as a Wetworks Foreman, to join their growing company with projects across Cape Town, the Winelands and Overberg regions

You will have Matric (a construction qualification is advantageous), coupled for 5-8 years experience in managing finishings and wetworks in high-end and luxury residential properties.

Proven experience to demonstrate and key criteria to meet for consideration:

• You must have proven experience in managing site quality of materials, as well as contractors workmanship
• You must have excellent and proactive problem solving skills
• You must have contactable references and a clear credit and criminal record.
• You will be flexible to travel if needed, have exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively communicate at all levels, lead by example and deliver results in a high pressure environment, meeting international standards.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, kind forward your CV, salary package details and notice period

My client is looking to appoint 2x Senior IT Technician, one to be based at the office in Montague Gardens, the other to be based offshore on a vessel.

The IT Technician is responsible for the smooth running of all the IT systems on board and continuous improvements to the IT environment.

1. SHES (SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY)

· Ensure compliance with Group Safety and Security policies

· Complete Risk Assessments on all activities

· Ensure compliance with Permits to Work (Hot Work etc)

2. PRODUCTION

· Ensure stability of Network

· Ensures crew Wi-Fi is optimized

· Maintains Security IT system in conjunction with the SSO

· Maintains the vessel VSAT system

3. REPORTING

· Manages IT Daily Report

· Generates breakdown reports with suggested remedial actions

Must have experience in the following:

- Networking

- MS Windows/Office Suite/Server

- CCTV systems

- General Firewalling

Requirements:

- Relevant Diploma / Degree

- Minimum 5 years relevant experience

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Requirements for the Technician on sea. Application must have the following documents included:

1. Valid passport
2. Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (RSA / NAMIBIA)
3. Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) – (RSA / NAMIBIA)
4. Seamans Record Book (RSA / NAMIBIA)
5. STCW (Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers), Courses:

a. MFA (First Aid)

b. FF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting)

c. PST (Personal Survival Techniques)

d. PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)

e. HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

f. CSA (Competence in Security Awareness)

Our client, a national multi-disciplined construction company, specializing in medium to large scale building and civils projects, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Tender Buyer, for their operation in Cape Town.

Please Note that the role requires a candidate with a strong background in procurement for the civils sector (roads, bulk earthworks) and we cannot accept candidates who do not have the relevant sector expertise.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed a tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or related field, coupled with 10+ years experience in construction and civils materials sourcing, procurement and supply chain management, as well as having good working knowledge of RFQ and tender process management.
• You will have an industry specific established networks and relationships with quarries, bitumen refineries, steel mills, concrete producers and the like, in order to expand the current field of material suppliers.
• You will have experience in tender site inspections and drafting of site reports for material sourcing purposes.
• Certification in CCS, BuildSmart and Leads 2 is essential
• You will have a strong understanding of BBEEE preferential procurement policies applicable to the construction sector
• You will have proven experience in negotiations with suppliers, ensuring quality materials for best prices, as well as risk planning
• You will be flexible to travel if needed, have exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively communicate at all levels, lead by example and deliver results in a high pressure environment, meeting international standards.

Preference will be give to candidates resident in the Western Cape, however, should you be suitable and qualified, and wish to apply but be resident outside of the Western Cape, any cost incurred for interviews or relocation will be at your own expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, kind forward your CV, salary package details and notice period

POSITION: SNR HR OFFICER – Perm role

The Senior HR Officer reports to Assistant HR Manager and Group HR Manager.

JOB PURPOSE

Supports Human Resources department by performing Human Resources generalist functions for the client.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL BE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

HR Administration duties

• Prepare for review by Group HR Manager contracts, job description, contract addendums, increment, leave and acting allowance letters for the group to be signed off by Group HR manager and CFO.
• Recruitment process including but not limited to:
  • Identifying a valid need for a new employee & positions
  • Responding to Head of Department/ OSM request for new offshore personnel
  • Preparation of job description and job advert
  • Review CV’s and present relevant CV’s to HOD’s/Line Managers with vacancy
  • Perform reference checks on suitable candidates and validate certificates
  • Set up interviews with candidates
  • Interview and selection
  • Reporting HR admin projects to Group HR Manager bi-weekly
  • HR Filing system

HR & Crewing

• Maintain leave (annual, sea, family responsibility, sick and family responsibility) balance reports for office and offshore employees, which includes but is not limited to the following:
  • Update monthly
  • Follow up on employees with large leave balances for leave planning schedule ( in conjunction with the persons department manager)
  • Ensure leave that accrues within a leave cycle is taken within 6 months of leave cycle expiry
  • Monitor negative leave balances to ensure this balance is never below -3
  • Present for payment/deduction when employee contract is terminated
  • Ensure accurate leave days are presented on employee monthly payslips

• Prepare for review and confirmation by OSMM and crew quarterly offshore leave schedule.
• Prepare year to date offshore leave balance schedule to be used when planning crew changes.
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc) and take minutes
• Assist timeously with employee requests regarding human resources issues, HR policy queries, and regulations.
• Ensure Group organogram’s are up to date and communicated and circulated Group wide.
• Ensure HR system and all e-filing is managed, maintained and executed timeously.
• Must deal timeously with employee matters, grievances and disciplinary hearings. Chair hearings as well as be up to date with all labour relations legislation.
• Ensure employee wellness programs rolled out successfully for the CLIENT Group
• Ensure all IOD’s are managed, captured and admin executed it to legislative requirements in conjunction with the HR Training Officer.

• Communicate with public services when necessary, hospitals, UIF, Labour department, etc.
• Ensure that initial orientation for newly hired employees is provided on first day of employment, together with security tags.
• Exit interviews for all leavers.
• Update and maintain HR personnel records and database daily
• Prepare for review contracts for casual employees and payment schedules. HR General correspondence.
• Assist Group HR Manager with HR reporting, and all other HR ad hoc related queries general HR project work.
• Ensure constantly up to date with RSA & Namibian HR legislation.
• Assist with staff welfare functions (i.e. Braai’s, baby showers, farewells etc).

HR Payroll (PASTEL):

Must be able to execute this function only in the absence of the responsible employee.

• Prepare timeously an accurate monthly Pastel HR report with summary of HR transactions for the month for the complete Group
• Prepare monthly vessel schedules confirming days with final crew change list, Masters POB, attendance registers of departments, training schedule, IOD forms, leave forms, etc.
• Review all overtime requests for Group but not limited to the following:
  • Ensure that pre-approval has been granted by the line manager or Director
  • Check overtime hours requested reconcile to security logs, weekly minimum required hours, and overtime pre-approval
  • Check workshop/casual worker/security timesheets on weekly and monthly basis ensuring reconciliation to security logs, minimum required hours, and overtime pre-approval.
• Prepare accurate monthly payroll on excel for review by Group HR manager, CFO & Finance Department ensuring but not limited to:
  • All company/employee deductions/contributions have been made
  • All contract amendments (increase, acting allowances, terminations, unpaid leave, leave pay-out etc) have been included
  • All other details affecting payroll have been included and processed appropriately

• Process payroll on Pastel accurately and timeously
• Provide employee data for EMP201 and EMP501 for the group
• Submit monthly SSC, UI19 forms and VAT returns for the group
• Prepare employee reconciliation and PAYE returns yearly for the group
• Preparation of IRP5 information for SARS submission, distribution of IRP5’s and assistance with employee queries

• Preparation of information for Tax clearance certificates for offshore personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Human Resources Degree
• 5 – 8 Years’ experience in fast paced HR environment
• PC literacy MS Office, Compulsory
• Pastel payroll knowledge experience
• Basic knowledge of SA labour law
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communications skills

POSITION: Buyer

REPORTING: Procurement Manager

JOB PURPOSE

Support the operations of the CLIENT Group by sourcing and purchasing the required products or services as per a detailed requisition received by the procurement department. Responsible for applying high integrity and ethical practices to supply the best quality product or service at the best price, to be delivered at the intended destination at the required time. Conduct ethical buying practices with suppliers as per the designated responsibilities allocated and in accordance with the CLIENT Group Procurement Policy and Procedures. Ensuring the buying objectives are achieved by continuously looking for cheaper prices, new suppliers both local and international and constantly reviewing the approved suppliers on the supplier database.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials (local, regional or global) as per best Procurement practices guidelines of right product at the right price from the correct supplier to be delivered to the originator at the right time.
• Issue (RFQ’s) requests for quotes / proposals and select the best source ( local , regional or Global) consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Compare prices, quality and lead times of quotes received to determine which supplier should be awarded the purchase. Where stipulated by the Procurement Policy and Procedure, compile a Cost Comparison Schedule (CCS). Submit quotes and or CCS to the relevant originator of the requisition.
• After placing RFQ monitor supplier performance by ensuring that the quotation is supplied timeously and a CCS is compiled and submitted to the relevant requisition originator.

• Monitor supplier responses after requesting a quote (RFQ) to relay and resolve any queries with the originator and to ensure that the quotation is supplied timeously and as per details provided.
• Follow up on orders placed with suppliers and complete the supply chain process from supplier to the CLIENT Group warehouse to efficiently conclude the purchase process.
• Apply the company’s Procurement Policy and Procedures conscientiously and at all times.
• Prioritise and act on Emergency purchases at all times, according to the Procurement Policy and Procedure to ensure the goods or services are supplied rapidly and the operations are not compromised.
• Negotiate trade terms, conditions and discount structures with suppliers (local, regional and Global).
• Administer and attend to all responsible purchasing related queries
• Ensure all items are received on time, as per requisition and in good order.
• Ensure purchase order and invoice details are the same.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for best pricing, lead times, services, deliveries and terms.
• Apply a high level of integrity and ethical procurement practices at all times.
• Source new suppliers based on best price, quality, availability, reliability and technical support.
• For goods kept in stock, update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Timeously submit supplier invoices or statements to the Finance Department for payment to vendors according to the agreed terms.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to the companies security and the SHE policies and objectives.

• Liaise with end -users regarding purchasing status and continuously provide feedback to the relevant parties.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly behaving in a courteous and professional demeanour in order to maintain good relations with suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric / Grade 12, however secondary education is preferred (degree or diploma in a business field such as economics, logistics, supply chain management, operations management, finance or engineering, mathematics or statistical analysis.
• Experience in General Clerical Work and Procurement / Supply Chain Procedures.
• A background of and minimum 3 years’ experience in the Marine, Mining or Engineering and/or Technical fields is required.

• Knowledge in accounting, inventory management, global sourcing, negotiation basics and logistics-related IT.
• Strong English reading, speaking and writing skills.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• Have good judgement and decision-making skills.
• High integrity character combined with determination and politeness.