Project Expeditor (m/f/d) Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Junior, Career start
  • Work experience
  • Purchasing, Materials Management, Logistics
  • Temporary activities / part-time jobs
Project Expeditor (m/f/d) Fixed Term Contract - 12 months, 1. image

Ready to achieve great things together?

The Project Expeditor will be responsible for expediting, logistics coordination, administration and supply chain support of solar PV EPC projects in South Africa, the position is regarded as a skilled expediting role. Reporting to the Global Operations Director (EMEA/APAC) – PM and O&M, the Project Expeditor will support the Supply Chain Manager; Project Manager and Construction Manager as directed.

Your contribution to the energy transition

Primary Responsibilities: 
  • Monitor and report suppliers and subcontractors procurement and manufacturing activities and deliverables in accordance with the contract and project schedule.
  • Primary interface between logistics/ transport companies and project sites.
  • Provide inbound shipping information to construction site personnel relating to anticipated delivery dates, photos of load, rigging, offloading and storage requirements.
  • Setup “track and trace” documents for all equipment deliveries from point of departure to project sites
  • Ensure all contractual acceptance/ delivery requirements are achieved in accordance with delivery milestones.
  • Work in conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager to schedule supplier/ subcontractor technical, quality, progress meetings for projects.
  • In conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager, compile and maintain registers of all supplier/ subcontractor audits and manufacture inspections within the project folder.
  • Work in conjunction with Supply Chain Manager and Project Quality Officer to draw up a register for pre-execution supplier quality audits and follow on criteria.
  • Perform production status & quantity audits at supplier’s facilities and project sites as required.
  • Support the Supply Chain Manager and Project Quality Officer to draw up a register for third party testing of applicable project components at local third-party testing laboratories.
  • Arrange incoming and outgoing quantity and quality inspections.
  • Prepare weekly/ monthly manufacture and logistics status reports.
  • Support Supply Chain Manager with product related damage and insurance claims.
  • Perform administrative and procurement tasks as directed by the Supply Chain Manager

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:
  • Relevant qualification
  • At least 2 years expediting / logistics experience in a similar role at comparable level
  • Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures and policies
  • Demonstrable ability to work in matrix organizations and to operate in a culturally diverse environment
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload including multi-tasking
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, MS Word, Power Point, Excel)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Ability to take initiative and organise effectively
  • Team player
  • Problem solving skills
 
Desirable Attributes: 
  • Experience of working within a project, logistics or construction environment
  • Exposure to contracts
  • Solar PV experience would be an advantage
  • Fluent in English
 
Other: 
  • Regular travel may be required in line with business requirements
  • In addition to the duties mentioned above, the job holder is required to carry out other duties that are in essence part of his area of activity, according to his/ her knowledge and abilities.
  • Flexibility in working hours based on project requirements

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:  
  • Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
  • International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
  • Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
  • Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career 
  • Hybrid working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
  • Personal Accident Insurance: we provide cover for accidents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year, world-wide 
  • Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance 

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future
 
At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto “Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong” permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.
 
As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.
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