Facilities and Construction Coordinator

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Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for Coordinator Facilities and Construction position under the Services Department. The position will report to Manager Site and Operations and is based in Randjespark, Midrand (Gauteng).

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for Coordinator Facilities and Construction position under the Services Department. The position will report to Manager Site and Operations and is based in Randjespark, Midrand (Gauteng).

Job Purpose

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and in charge of construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geo-technical engineers where Gibela TSSSA operates (clients depot, JV repair centre, own repair centre)

Be the single point of contact for the construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities across the different locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site
• Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial facilities
• Day to day management of operations on site, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the required time, budget and quality constraints
• Ensuring timely management of any unforeseen delays
• Regular monitoring and liaison with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager to ensure adequate labour and sub-contract resource are available on site
• Plan and efficiently organise the site facilities and logistics, ensuring all equipment on site is fit for purpose
• Request all materials, oversee the deliveries, and ensure they are done so in adequate time in line with the construction Programme and procurement schedule
• Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information (HVAC and Building equipment)
• Supervise, manage and motivate all site team including effective management of sub-contractor activities on site ensuring they are engaged, on target in line with the master Programme
• Report the compliance with the contractual obligations by the utilities / PSI suppliers and to manage the action plans and regular reports of the suppliers performance
• Draft, draw Lay Out, and Specify Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment -- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used
• Propose and implement solutions for costs optimization in relation to utilities and facilities
• Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Participate into the assessment and selection of suppliers for facility maintenance with adherence to Gibela procurement policies
• Supervise the reception process for the suppliers that assure the interventions on utilities , buildings and equipment
• Manage and follow up the optimum functioning of equipment and buildings installations with the utilities and maintenance team
• Manage the update of data related to equipment in the informatics tools used internally (equipment database)
• Perform periodic training of subordinate workers, when necessary
• Supervise, follow-up performance, availability and quality and all major equipment and define KPI`s
• Manage contractors and vendors relationships:
• Manage and review service contracts to ensure facility management needs are being met
• Ensure delivery schedules, quantity and quality criteria are met
• Support Industrial Operations QCD objectives
• Undertake other duties as specified by the Site & Operations Manager
• Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies
• Adhere to Company procedures especially in relation to AZDP and Quality and Health & Safety

Minimum Requirements

• B-Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management will be an added advantage
• IT literate ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ms project)
• English fluency
• Prior experience in a supervisory position
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, technical operations, and building codes and regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• At least 5 years' experience in construction site management experience is preferable
• Experience in working and consulting with communities
• Team Leadership, Customer & Quality focus, Methodical, Problem solving & Decision making, Communication
• Experience Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of industrial buildings, Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and specifications
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Special Requirements

The job involves some mobility, with work in several depots at times.

To carry out technical support and maintenance on extra hours & on-call basis (weekends at times if required).

Closing Date

7 June 2024

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.