Construction Leader

**Job Purpose**

The
**Construction Leader** is ultimately responsible for the successful technical execution of the project.

**Qualifications and experience required for the position**:
**Project Coordinator**:

- Artisan / Technician (National Certificate) + 5 years related experience.
- Technician (Engineering diploma - ND) + 3 years related experience.
- Technologist (Technical engineering degree or HND) + 2 years related experience.

**OR**

**Construction Leader (Level 1)**:

- Artisan / Technician (National Certificate) + 8 years related experience.
- Technician (Engineering diploma - ND) + 5 years related experience.
- Technologist (Technical engineering degree or HND) + 3 years related experience.
- Engineer (B. Sc. Engineering degree) + 2 years related experience.
- Experience in the nuclear field is advantageous.

**OR**

**Senior Construction Leader (Level 2)**:

- Artisan / Technician (National Certificate) + 15 years of related experience.
- Technician (Engineering diploma - ND) + 10 years related experience.
- Technologist (Technical engineering degree or HND) + 6 years related experience.
- Engineer (B. Sc. Engineering degree) + 4 years related experience.
- Experience in the nuclear field is required.

**Key Tasks**:

- Provide construction input during Engineering Phase.
- Compile/review/approve SIDs and other project documentation as authorised.
- Provide input for planning & scheduling functions - schedule, PTWs & SAP orders.
- Utilise DR & CN process for any changes required to the approved SIDs & design.
- Obtain materials required for implementation.
- Receipt inspection (with QC), organising of storage and transmittal of materials & tools.
- Provide technical leadership to the Supervisor and the rest of the project team for execution
phase.
- Cover section 8.2 responsibilities of Construction Regulations.
- Take out PTWs & SFTs when required.
- Promote safe work practices and quality work always.
- Perform on site job observations when required.
- Performs Pre-CSC & CSC inspections.
- Obtain legal certification (COCs, etc.).
- T&C input during engineering phase.
- Compiles Test Procedures.
- Provide input for planning functions w.r.t T&C - schedules, SFT & SAP orders.
- Obtain required Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE).
- Take out Sanctions for Test (SFTs).
- Performs Testing and/or Commissioning.
- Technical closing out of project, EIR compilation, record keeping & EIR handover.
- Obtain Return to Service certification.
- Tracking progress to ensures delivery within the stipulated timeframe.
- Informs the PM when becoming aware of any issue which may constitute an Early Warning
or Compensation Event.
- Assist the PM with scope control.
- Any other general action required by the FAM for the benefit of the department or PM of the
project to the benefit of the project.

**Knowledge**:

- Good technical knowledge from engineering field.
- Knowledge of nuclear systems.

**Skills**:

- Assertiveness.
- Ability to organise and get things to happen.
- Follow SIDs (respect Hold & Witness points, use DR process for deviations, no work without approved paperwork, etc.).
- Foresight and anticipation of future activities.

**Behaviours/Personal Attributes**:

- Demonstrate conformance to the safety culture (questioning attitude, report near misses or risky situations, suggest improvements, etc.).
- Comply with the Lesedi Quality Management System.
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude working in a team environment and respect colleagues.
- Act in the interest of the company always.
- Work methodically with attention to detail.
- Respect deadlines and milestones.
- Act with honesty and integrity always.
- Demonstrate reliability.
- Independently initiate activities through self-motivation and assist others during quiet periods.
- Inform FAM if not having enough workload for effective/productive time usage.
- Provide regular and accurate feedback on progress and issues.
- Perform professionally always - internal, external (Client, suppliers & partners).
- Perform the duties listed in the Personal Authorisation form (F-TP-012) as authorised.
- Comply with general HR rules - time booking, leave booking, time keeping, effective time usage, etc.