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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Manage and coordinate all engineering operations throughout workshops. This includes system optimisation, resource management and driving efficiencies to ensure success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Contract and Project Management:

• Produce project plans and detailed work breakdown structures, updating continuously.
• Provide technical advice and support to Foremen/Supervisors on interpreting customer requirements.
• Ensure forecast labour hours and durations are prepared with assistance from the Foreman.
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly specified.
• Control labour hours against budgets.
• Control costs against estimates and manage profitability of projects.

Estimation and Revenue Forecasting:

• Ensure cost estimates and quotes for prospective clients are accurate and timely.
• Ensure invoices are processed and delivered on time.
• Handle maintenance budgeting.
• Ensure supervisors understand job requirements.
• Ensure timely quoting on additional works.
• Provide accurate forecasts and progress at WIP meetings, including cash flow.
• Monitor and report deviations from forecast or budget in terms of schedule and costs.

Planning and Management of Sub-Contractors:

• Source and contract the most cost-effective, experienced, and efficient sub-contractors for specific jobs.
• Monitor progress, update programs, and manage “catch-up” strategies.
• Ensure regular site meetings are held.

Enforcement of Safety and Quality:

• Ensure housekeeping and safety standards in the business unit are acceptable by delegating responsibilities to supervisors.
• Ensure quality control standards meet contractual requirements.
• Ensure safety standards meet contractual requirements.
• Address quality control issues raised by the quality control officer and escalate if necessary.
• Address safety issues raised by the safety officer and escalate if necessary.

Management of Discipline:

• Manage team performance according to company standards and procedures.
• Handle employee grievances according to company procedures.

Strategy:

• Provide input into the formulation of functional unit strategy.
• Implement and execute departmental and individual strategies to support Opco strategy.

Leadership Duties:

• Supervise workshop employees to ensure all tasks are completed according to standards.
• Lead teams toward an inspiring future, impacting engagement, spirit, and resilience.
• Foster an environment where employees feel free to communicate, encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Provide mentorship to team members on technical skills transfer and teamwork.
• Demonstrate leadership in line with company values, breakthrough architecture, and O&L Persona.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Requirement:

• Degree / Diploma / National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management (PMI)
• 8-10 years of which 3 years managerial
• Technical drawings and drawing software experience

Competencies:

• Mastery of concepts and principles of a specialist field (e.g., technical engineering).
• Ability to manage other professionals in the field.
• Detailed knowledge of O&L Breakthrough Strategy and Culture.
• Ability to apply knowledge of O&L Breakthrough Strategy and Behaviours to formulate processes, practices, systems, and initiatives.
• Networking and relationship management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, conflict management, and emotional intelligence.

The company ONLY accept applications via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:

Apply online via: O&L Career Portal

Closing Date: 29 November 2024