8 Contractors jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 December 2024

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: South Africa

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following Independent Contractor vacancies available:Module Guide Writers (Independent Contractor)

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

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CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Writer develops content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

· To develop the module guide content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System.

QUALIFICATION(S):

· A relevant Honours or Postgraduate Diploma NQF Level 08 qualification

• 2-5 years Academic experience
• Module Guide Development or Moderation experience

· Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework

· Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines

· Excellent academic writing and communication skills

· Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing

· Proficient in the use of technological systems

· Possess a high level of ethics

· Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

About the Role:

• This position is for a Staff Product Manager for the “Contractors” product, a core offering of Deel
• “Contractors” is the company’s original and most advanced product offering to date. Your goal is to help grow its status as best-in-class as well as help evolve it as the market continues to mature
• This is an opportunity to redefine and advance access to work for all contractors across the world

What You Will Do

• Building a clear vision, strategy, and execution path for the product line as a whole
• Leveraging all of the core PM skills you have honed to date to drive progress through the entire product development lifecycle:
• Deeply analyzing customer needs and business problems to ensure we provide a seamless onboarding experience
• Strategically shaping the product from a high-level perspective, connecting the missing dots and shaping the roadmap for growth
• Rapidly developing impactful and elegant solutions to address specific problems and optimize user experiences
• Working with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally to gather requirements and design elements to create a flawless product experience
• Collaborating with a team of highly talented Product Designers, Engineers and product experts to execute your vision and deliver exceptional results.
• Balancing core product development with high-priority client escalations in a high-speed, remote-first working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 7+ years of product management experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably with scale-ups or startups.
• A background in B2B product management and/or workforce management is preferred
• Hands-on experience evolving a full product offering, including extensive experience with go-to-market strategy and growth pipeline management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously, leading initiatives and driving growth with minimal supervision.
• Strong operational & negotiation skills to drive seamless stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of both user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles, ensuring the product delivers seamless and intuitive experiences.
• Location: EMEA

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @ deel.com and other acquired company emails like @ payspace.com and @ paygroup.com . You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page .

Are you a driven and experienced insurance professional with a passion for building face-to-face client relationships?

Our client is looking for a Contractors All Risk Insurance Specialist to join their team. If you excel in personal engagement and thrive on growing your portfolio through trust-based relationships, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Drive new business development through face-to-face meetings across the Cape Town metro
• Conduct thorough risk needs assessments specific to contractor and construction insurance
• Consistently meet or exceed premium targets set by management
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline through ongoing prospecting
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships that grow your existing book
• Stay updated with industry trends and invest in continuous professional development
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of delegated reports

Requirements:

• FAIS-accredited qualification or equivalent full insurance qualifications
• RE5 certificate (Financial Services Regulatory Exams)
• Matric certificate (Grade 12)
• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience in face-to-face commercial insurance sales, ideally in Contractors All Risk or construction-focused insurance
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Highly organised and able to manage your own schedule independently
• Confident presenter with solid communication and negotiation skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office

We are looking for a dedicated Lecturer in HND in Construction Management to join our academic team. The successful applicant will provide high-quality teaching across a range of modules related to construction management, including project planning, risk assessment, and sustainable practices.

We have achieved outstanding results in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), scoring above the sector average in all themes and we improved on last year's exceptional results in 7 out of 10 themes.

Please note our Pearson programme offers Monday to Friday day time working hours only.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities in brief

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met

• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate.

• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials including live online learning.

• Attend meetings as required, to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with.

• To actively be involved in staff development activities and peer observations

• Understand and keep up to date with student support to ensure our students have the full support and guidance they need.

• To participate in the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student outcomes, student satisfaction, retention and attendance.

• Undertake administrative duties as agreed with your line manager
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS.

Essential Skills and Experience

• An honours degree in construction management, project management or equivalent; You will hold qualifications at least Master’s level in a relevant subject area and will usually hold a PhD or be able to demonstrate equivalent high level professional experience in the related discipline.

• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses

• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback

• Experience teaching in the wider subject area

• Experience with distance learning and supporting learners both online and face to face.

• Professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students

• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter

• A firm commitment to personal and professional development

• Attention to detail and accurate reporting

• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records

• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines

• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and a track record of teaching construction management with a specific focus on building information modelling (BIM) and digital technologies relevant to construction at undergraduate and postgraduate level OR relevant professional experience.

• Postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g.Higher Education teaching)

• Experience in facilitating computer aided design workshops.

• Experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent
• Full membership of CIOB or an equivalent body

In return we offer a great working environment, career progression and some great benefits which include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme with NEST
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to GBS discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

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Application period 06-May-2024 to 22-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Depending on the business needs, this position could be International ICA or Local ICA. If a local position is defined, the salary scale will be determined in line with UNOPS HR policies.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Construction Management Engineer, the Prison Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical services in all prison infrastructure activities.

1. Technical Support
   • Facilitate the planning and implementation of prison infrastructure activities.
   • Assist the Lead Construction Management Engineer with monitoring, control, and assessment of prison designs produced by consultants.
2. General Construction
   • Liaise closely with engineering personnel, ensuring accuracy of prison engineering activities.
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in identifying and solving prison construction issues in a timely manner.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in the implementation of quality plans for the project to ensure the specified quality of work from the penitentiary perspective is achieved.
   • Support monitoring and evaluation of prison infrastructure activities.
4. Knowledge Sharing
   • Participate in the prison project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feeding back into a continuous improvement cycle.
   • Provide training and knowledge transfer about prison building best practices and lessons learned to national &/or contractor personnel, including advice on good prison construction practices, and appropriate security standards.

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the Terms Of Reference attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

1. Education
   • Master’s degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, is required.
   • Bachelor’s level degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field in combination with additional years of experience, is acceptable in the absence of a master’s level degree.
2. Work Experience
   • Proven experience of 5 years (or more depending on the level of study) in the planning, design, and/or evaluation of prison infrastructure projects.
   • Extensive knowledge of norms, regulations of prison systems such as the International Minimum Rules for deprivation of liberty (Nelson Mandela rules and the Bangkok, Beijing, and Havana Rules) is required.
   • Work experience or proven knowledge of addressing the triple planetary crisis in infrastructure projects is an advantage.
3. Key Skills
   • Ability to use G-Suite software: Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets is an advantage.
   • Ability to write technical and executive reports is an advantage.
4. Language requirements
   • Proficient in English (spoken & written) is required.
   • Knowledge of Dutch is an important advantage.
   • Knowledge of Spanish or another UN language is an advantage.

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men to apply regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. We appreciate that people who self-determine themselves as Afro-descendants, indigenous as well as people with disabilities, members of the LGTBIQ+ communities and/or other underrepresented groups in national contexts, voluntarily indicate so in the motivation letter when applying for this vacancy.

Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Overview

Job title: Administrative Clerk: Construction Project Management

Job Location: Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Deadline: September 12, 2025

• A Senior Certificate / Grade 12 certificate. Knowledge of WCS. Knowledge of PFMA, Financial Administration, Budgetary and procurement processes, financial systems, good verbal and written communication skills, good report writing, basic numeracy, office administrative and organizational skills.

• Effectively and efficiently manage the office to relieve the manager of various administrative and clerical tasks, liaise and interact with other managers, staff and stakeholders and provide support, gain or provide information as and when required, liaise and interact to gain or provide information.
• Facilitate access to information or referral to appropriate persons, processing of WCS payments for consultants and contractors / suppliers. Effectiveness of transport, travel and accommodation arrangements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans (PEPs), schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments.
• Align project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and BOQs.

• Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring work is on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor progress using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Manage cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.

• Manage EPC, O&M, and subcontractor contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, government bodies, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Eskom, municipalities, and financial institutions.

• Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Track project cash flows, invoicing, and cost control.
• Report regularly on project financial health to senior management.

• Identify potential risks (technical, commercial, environmental) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and health and safety regulations (OHSA/ISO standards).

• Implement QA/QC processes and safety protocols.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead safety audits and toolbox talks on construction sites.

• Supervise system integration, testing, and commissioning of BESS and other renewable energy assets.
• Ensure all punch lists are resolved and handover documentation is complete.
• Train operations teams and prepare as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

• With a background in energy storage and renewables, the project manager typically:
• Manages grid-tied and off-grid BESS installations (e.g., lithium-ion systems).
• Oversees integration of BESS with solar PV, wind, or hybrid systems.
• Liaises with utilities (e.g., Eskom) for grid connection and compliance with grid codes.
• Coordinates with OEMs and technology providers (e.g., battery suppliers, inverter manufacturers).
• Handles SCADA integration, EMS configuration, and performance testing.

• Managing civils and structural works for solar farms, substations, and BESS containers.
• Ensuring compliance with local building codes, NHBRC regulations, and municipal by-laws.
• Leading local community engagement and managing local subcontractors in compliance with BBBEE policies.
• Navigating environmental regulations (e.g., NEMA) and permitting processes (e.g., REIPPP, municipal approvals).

• Software : MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, PVSyst, HOMER, SAP, Excel (Advanced), SCADA platforms
• Standards : SANS, NRS, IEC, IEEE, NEC
• Soft Skills : Leadership, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, strategic planning

• +10 Years construction experience including BESS project management experience preferably with a minimum of 5 years in renewable energy projects
• Experience managing large teams
• Construction experience in South Africa
• Constructed at least on BESS project with a minimum capacity of 50 NW