Installation Field Supervisor

KONE, as a Top Employer, is committed to creating a better work environment through excellent people practices. We prioritize our employees' well-being and foster a workplace that values collaboration, diversity, growth, and efficiency.

**Role Overview**:
**Installation Field Supervisor - KONE (Cape Town)**

**Location**: Cape Town, South Africa

**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Join KONE and help us elevate the future of urban mobility**

**Responsibilities**

Project Management:

- Act as the single point of contact for the customer during installation regarding site management, utilizing proactive communication and related tools.
- Be responsible for achieving own targets for add-on sales and change orders during installation.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with the installation process and quality of installation.
- Regularly communicate project status effectively to KONE management and the customer.

Team Leadership and Subcontractor Relations:

- Be responsible for verifying that installers are trained, certified, competent, and capable of performing each installation task.
- Be accountable for the site operatives’ motivation and well-being.
- Identify field operative training needs and communicate these to respective line managers, HR, installation subcontracting companies, and sourcing teams.
- Manage site planning, communication, objective setting, and progress monitoring.
- Manage the performance of the team and individual members.
- Develop and maintain proactive and professional relationships with subcontractors.

General Duties:

- Ensure projects are delivered within the defined scope, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements.
- Promote a harmonious and collaborative work environment.

**Requirements**:

- Trade Test/Diploma or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.A
- Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification is desirable.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in project management, including managing subcontractors.
- Experience in running construction and/or electrical projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Experience in the modernization and/or full replacement of elevators and escalators is advantageous.
- Ability to comply with the Project Management Office, focusing on project scope, schedule, and budget, delivering within defined contractual requirements and objectives.
- Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Office, and project management tools.
- Effective stakeholder management through the project management process.
- Effective leader and coach with the ability to motivate a successful installation team.
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with a strong orientation toward customer service.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team and promote a harmonious environment.
- Passion for mechanical and electrical vocations, with a proven track record and strong customer focus.

**What do we offer?**
- Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment.
- Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
- Comprehensive learning and development programs.
- Engaging job with position description and clear targets.
- Regular feedback through performance discussions.
- Opportunities for individual development.
- Mentoring and coaching programs.
- Flexibility, trust, and respect.
- Value-based culture, behaviors, and ethics.
- Sustainability and innovation.
- Working for a successful organization.
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. _