Cobol jobs in South Africa

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the Job

Prepare Tenders : Provide construction methodology and scheduling as key inputs to the Tender. Define a suitable sequence of works coordinate construction activities with partners to perform the estimation with homogenous and validated assumptions. Offer technical expertise in drafting narratives related to the project schedule.

Support Projects : Assist the region during the early stages of the construction phase. Bring support for efficient teams mobilization focuse on construction staging sequencing phasing monitoring and coordination. Perform peer reviews with the construction teams to assess their maturity and identify areas for improvement.

Transversal : Support Turnkey planning & construction director to define and review processes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a work sequence for the schedule using gap analysis standard methods or previous experiences considering each entitys share of work.
• Review and get approval from Product Lines on the work sequence methodology and tools before issuing the schedule.
• Provide technical support for risk mitigation or alternatives based on the critical path for planning review. Identify and propose construction optimizations and mitigations.
• Challenge partner construction schedules and ensure key links with partners are established.
• Assist the Bid Manager during negotiations with Consortium Partners and the Client until the proposal is submitted and the contract signed.
• Contribute to shared practices and reference database consolidation.
• Coach and guide Construction Managers as needed.

During Project Execution Assess the implementation of :

• The EHS plan by construction teams and closure of identified EHS issues.
• Alstom Construction Quality process follow-up
• Coordination of all Alstom construction activities and Site management.
• Audits on work sequencing in line with the Project Master Schedule proposing schedule mitigations / actions.
• Construction progress monitoring.
• Monitoring readiness of construction interface and method documentation with the Project Engineering Manager.
• Sharing best work practices and Return of Experience between entities

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 5 years in construction coordination on railway project background
• Good overall knowledge of railway systems projects and technologies
• Knowledge of the scheduling methods (Time Chainage GANTT) and tools (Primavera Tilos Ms Project )
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Conflict management
• Multi-tasking activities

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Cobol,Environmental Consultancy,Facility Management,Insulation,Asic

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1