Site Logistics Manager
Western Cape, Beaufort West
Fixed-Term
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Based in Bloemfontein, Raubex Infra is a subsidiary of the Raubex Group. We are looking for a Site Logistics Manager.
The site logistic management involves the planning, coordination, and management of resources, materials, equipment, and personnel on a construction site to ensure safety, adherence to deadlines, and efficient project execution. It accomplishes this by minimizing delays, optimizing workflows, and mitigating risks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
*Please do not apply for this position if you do not meet the minimum requirements contained herein as your application will be rejected.
•Grade 12.
•Diploma or degree in Logistics will be an advantage.
•A track record of delivery within a construction management or logistics function within the renewable energy sector (Wind & PV) (over the past 5 years) that has led to performance improvement e.g. cost reduction, process/service enhancements, innovation, winning work etc.
•Intellectual capacity to deal with complex logistics issues, and to implement logistics and supply chain vision, strategy and priorities.
•A driver of performance improvement.
•Excellent communication skills that build empathy and support, engage with individuals at all levels, influence, promote.
•Personal commitment to promoting a sustainable approach to logistic procurement
•Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
•Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans.
•Strong MS Office skills with specific reference to Microsoft Excel
•Strong relationship management skills
•Process-driven mindset with an ability to identify potential opportunities.
•Must be a team player and able to integrate within the team.
•Must be results driven and resilient in nature.
JOB SPECIFICATION
•Key interfaces that the logistics manager must ensure early engagement with are: the project planner; the commercial managers procuring the works and the senior construction manager on the site. The construction logistics manager should ensure that the construction team is fully aware of logistics activities in support of the build program.
•Control materials in and out of site.
•Create a schedule of logistics meetings and ensure logistics is represented at site meetings.
•Plan internal and external logistics routes through the project phases focusing on separation of vehicles, machinery and people. Lay down areas and offloading points.
•Pre-plan the usage of key assets such as hoists to ensure planned assets meet the needs of the program.
•Describe the characteristics of the site, including site access /egress, storage capacity and arrangement by programme, labour, hoists, cranes etc
•Use the description to produce daily, weekly and long-term movements plans
•Understand procurement arrangements
•Control materials in and out of site.
•Plan and integrate with key contractors to meet the needs of the planned programme and de-confliction of on-site space and time where appropriate.
•Assist in the evaluation of potential logistic suppliers and appropriate delivery management booking systems.
•Be capable of managing sub-contractors to deliver their package of goods or services
•Variation control and early communication of foreseeable change
•Commercial/contract basic understanding
•Utilise business management system procedures.
•Organise resources to enable contract deadlines to be achieved.
•Organise resources to work additional hours as required to meet project deadlines (eg extended site hours if required by client).
•Responsible for ensuring logistics activities are not a constraining factor on the program, where deemed unavoidable ensuring the issues are communicated in order that de-confliction can occur.
•Ensuring the organisation’s safety policies are followed
•Complete safety inspections to company and client standards
•Produce method statements, risk assessments ensure lifting plans are produced.
•Manage all movements to and from site and keeping associated records.
•Ensure that drivers and vehicles meet the required standards before being accepted to site.
