Clerk of Works, D1, MMS021/26GS (Fixed Term)
Requirements
- ✓National N4 Certificate with a recognised Electrical / Mechanical Trade Test or National Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Diploma or Degree
- ✓Minimum 5 years’ relevant technical experience in the construction or mining industry
- ✓Extensive experience as an Engineering Foreman in the construction or mining industry
- ✓A good knowledge of legislation relating to the mining industry, e.g., Mine Health and Safety Act, Environmental Legislation including the Occupational, Health, and Safety Act.
- ✓Good knowledge of Seriti safety and sustainable development policies, procedures, and standards
- ✓In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering processes and practices, as well as within the construction discipline
- ✓An understanding of contracting principles
- ✓Have good communication skills, verbally and written and teamwork abilities
- ✓Planning and control abilities
- ✓Knowledge of project management packages such as Microsoft Projects
- ✓Valid drivers’ license
- ✓In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness
- ✓Advantageous:
- ✓Experience in implementation related projects
- ✓Experience in the coal mining industry
- ✓Coaching and mentoring
- ✓Supervisory Development
- ✓SAP PM
- ✓Closing Date 11 March 2026
About This Role
The role is responsible for monitoring the activities performed on implementation projects to ensure the safe and successful completion of projects including the coordination of all implementation activities for all projects so that legal requirements relating to implementation are upheld. Take on the responsibility of ensuring that the workmanship, quality and safety compliance by all contractors and stakeholders of capital and stay in business projects is in accordance with the required Seriti standards, time frames, and budget.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Perform inspections on contractor equipment so that all meets safety standards
Perform regular plan task observations on site alteration work completed to assess compliance and act on non-compliance
Manage contractor activities on sites and coordinate them and their staff accordingly
Assist in regular audits on construction projects to assess compliance and act on non-compliance
Maintain discipline on-site for all parties involved
Monitor contractors activities in accordance with the requirements of the MHSA, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and EMPR
Ensure that policies, standards, and procedures are well understood and signed off by contractors
Ensure that contractor packs are in place and signed off
Provide input into the development of implementation programmes and be well aware of the implementation milestones and activities as per the programme
Involved in effectively managing project costs and expenditures
Feasability assessments for all project cost increases to be done accurately
Contribute to building a cohesive working environment
Actively participate in all people performance and development initiatives to ensure the team’s performance meets the required standards
Build, support, and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions were required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.
Provide relevant and specialised technical support, where required, to peers and colleagues to ensure the achievement of objectives
Monitor expenses against budget
Execute all duties in line with statutory legislation, Seriti standards and requirements
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards and participate in workplace investigations or observations as required
Demonstrate an ability to influence, communicate, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the business and maintain relationships
Please note:
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A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
All applicants are thanked for their interest
Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only
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