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• Ability to function independently and under pressure;
• Assertiveness;
• Continuous Learning;
• Commitment;
• Customer Driven;
• Excellent Communication skills;
• Flexible and Adaptable to change;
• Goal oriented;
• High attention to detail;
• Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Behaviour;
• Results oriented;
• Self-Starter / Proactive / Ability to use own initiative;
• Team player.

• Underwriting
• Manage own area of Control

• Capture and collate client and risk details received from Sales;
• Binder Insurers: Quote and underwrite in line with Insurer Underwriting Guidelines and mandates.
• Other Insures: Approach market for quotes;
• Provide Sales with quotes and product comparison from Insurers.
• Ensure all FAIS documents are completed and signed by Client and Sales.
• On confirmation from client / sales arrange cover with Insurer.
• Process policy documents raise debits where applicable;
• New business pack to be emailed to AE / Client.

• Check to see if all relevant FAIS documents are on file, if not request outstanding documents from AE.
• Review the latest record of advice on the policy;
• Review correctness of cover and insured details on policy;
• Send the renewal comparison and schedule to the insurer for review and sign off.
• Sales to provide negotiated terms on policies with insurer terms wide of automated rule set.
• Do not amend any renewal terms, unless agreed and signed off by the Insurer.
• Binder Insurers: Renew in line with Insurer Underwriting Guidelines and mandates.
• Assist AE with market exercise where necessary
• AE to provide ROA, minutes of meeting of renewal discussion with client attach to policy
• Provide Insurer with finalised renewal schedule
• Process policy documents raise debits where applicable ensuring debit is raised in correct financial period.
• Send completed/signed off renewal to client (copying in AE)

• Cover confirmation to be processed immediately cc AE, client and Insurer
• Diarise if there is outstanding information.
• Process amendment directly request outstanding info and diarise if not provided.

• Acknowledge receipt of amendment request advise AE;
• Binder Insurers: Process amendment in line with Insurer Underwriting Guide and mandates;
• Other Insurers: Obtain terms and process amendment;
• Send copy to Insurers this is applicable to Commercial only;
• Email updated schedule to client, copying the AE;

• Advise AE immediately.
• AE to complete the retention form and advise why they could not retain
• Send to Team Lead for cancellation to be actioned.
• Prep refund requisition when required - send to Team Leader to be authorised and send to finance to action refund.

• Review policies for corrective action, make recommendations and send to insurers for sign off
• Process corrective endorsement / cancellation on Insurers advice.

• Process corrective endorsement / cancellation as part of the renewal (rule set) raised;

• Annual leave: Ensure all outstanding mails/tasks have been attended to prior to going on leave.
• Be punctual, keeping to prescribed hours / timekeeping;
• Deadlines: Ensure all turnaround times and target dates are adhered to;
• Display personal accountability for own actions, quality of work and personal development;
• Effectively and efficiently maintain electronic filing system.
• Ensure that accurate record is kept of all new matters received in the department; Ensure that all deadlines are met, and that SLAs are adhered to;
• Ensure required response times to emails and telephonic messages are adhered to.
• Ensure all diary items are kept, followed up and actioned close when finalised
• Ensure that all relevant Procedure Manuals (Standard Operating Procedures) are adhered to.
• Always Exhibit Core Values (Professionalism, Integrity, Perseverance, Positive Attitude).
• Maintaining professional behaviour and work ethic;
• Perform adhoc duties as allocated from time to time;
• Team player and adhere to the backup arrangement as required by department to ensure cohesion.

Advert reference: uj_

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 24 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Soweto Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

To assist in the planning and scheduling of installation, care, and repair of facilities and equipment. Ensures that facilities, layout, and machinery used operate to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment.

• Assists in planning and scheduling of installation, care, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Performs routine facility and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Assist in monitoring and repair of facilities systems and technical devices directly supporting test and building operation.
• Assists with general office work related to the work request system.
• Participates in preventative maintenance, troubleshoots, dismantles, repairs, and reassembles complex equipment.
• Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
• Duties also include creating detailed technical specifications and documentation.
• Develop and configure workstations based on the requirement.
• Performs routine daily inspections of assigned buildings and spaces.
• Follows the Facilities Work Request System.
• Completes all documentation for work performed, in a timely manner.
• Oversees and performs the duties associated with events, including executing the set-up plan in a timely manner, breakdowns are completed on schedule with spaces returned to normal state.

• Audit and maintain spare parts inventory and manage documentation around instruments.
• Assist and serve as backup to other Facilities employees.
• Respond to emergency call-ins.
• Serve in the rotation of weekend on-call personnel.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Provide customer service and information on different maintenance activities.

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in hazardous waste management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulatory standards and instrumentation work.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Grade 12 (NQF 4).
• Three (3) to five (5) years' of job experience in a Facilities/Manufacturing environment.
• Certificate in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, or Windows-based operating environment.

• Motivated team player with desire to share creative solutions and clinical simulation best practice.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good technical background.

• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Willingness to undergo further skills training.
• Willingness to work overtime and do standby as and when required.
• Pneumatic experience.

Enquiries regarding the job content: Mr Phuti Morudu on Tel:

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Nozuko Mazibuko (HCM Business Partner) on Tel:

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

• Project planning: IT Project Managers start by defining the project scope, objectives, and requirements in collaboration with their stakeholders. They create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Resource management: They are responsible for assembling and managing project teams, which may include IT developers, engineers, designers, analysts, and other specialists, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and resources.
• Budget management: IT Project Managers develop and manage project budgets, track expenses and ensure that the project stays within budget.
• Risk management: Identifying potential risks and issues that could impact the project’s success and developing strategies to mitigate or manage them.
• Communication: Keeping stakeholders such as executives, team members and clients informed about the progress. They facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Quality assurance: Ensuring that the project delivers high-quality results that meet the specific requirements and standards. They may establish a quality control process and conduct regular quality assessments.
• Timeline management: IT Project Managers closely monitor project timelines and milestones to ensure that the project stays on schedule. If delays occur, they may need to adjust the project plan or allocate additional resources.
• Change management: Handling changes to project scope, objectives, or requirements is a common challenge. IT Project Managers assess the impact of changes and work with stakeholders to implement them effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in information Systems, Business Administration, HRM or related field
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMBOK)
• Minimum of 5–8 years of ICT project management experience
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale transformation projects
• 8+ years’ experience in managing a large scale/organisational ICT – related and/or people related change

Project Manager – Conferences

26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes

Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.

Who We Are

We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:

• 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
• Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
• A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
• Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
• Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic

What You'll Be Doing

As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:

• In-depth sales & telephone research
• Programme and commercial copywriting
• Speaker acquisition from top brands
• Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
• Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
• Excel and data planning/management
• LinkedIn strategy and ROI
• External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
• Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Topic generation and innovation

This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.

What's In It For You

We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
• Remote work flexibility
• Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
• Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
• Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?

You do? THEN APPLY NOW

By applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Experience:

• events production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Role Summary

As the Assistant to both functions, you will work directly with the Head of Accounting and Controlling providing executive support and taking the lead in the day-to-day office administration facilitating its smooth and efficient operation. In addition, supporting project management related activities, for example keeping track of project statuses and providing project support where applicable.

• Managing the Head of Accounting and Controlling diary to ensure that meetings and appointments are planned and prioritised ensuring optimum use of the time
• Communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that a professional image is portrayed
• Planning and organising travel including preparation of detailed itineraries in advance of travel.
• Planning and organising workshops onsite and offsite, including preparation of detailed agendas.
• Preparation of presentations in Ms Powerpoint.
• Liaising with internal and external service providers.
• Organize and support in running meetings.
• Undertaking a range of administrative tasks including raising purchase orders.
• Tracking status of project deliverables and milestones.
• Defining and updating the project management processes, standards and governance,
• Ensuring project plans and project documentation are complete and up to date, provide regular project status updates, help acquire the necessary resources and skills, and contribute to the delivery of business systems to meet identified business requirements
• Organise workshops to identify areas of improvement for projects, documenting recommendations

• Strong administrative experience within a professional environment
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft packages including word and excel
• Excellent Power Point skills
• Highly organised individual with ability to multitask and manage high volume of work
• Confident individual with excellent spoken and written English
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail
• Team player and able to support other colleagues if required

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Remote / Flexible work
• Time off / Paid holidays
• Continual learning through the platform
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture

Overview

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical / energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector / Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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