South Africa Job Openings
ALSTOM
Project Assistant
Durban
October 22, 2024
Req ID:471161
Job Title: Project Assistant/Co-ordinator – Durban (Limited Duration Contract)
At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Project Assistant/Co-ordinator for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT ASSISTANT / CO-ORDINATOR ROLE IS TO:
Provide confidential, effective and professional service to the Manager and his/her team. To assist the Manager to guarantee time efficiency, communication and organization.
Provide support on any specific subjects linked to the activities of the department.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Managing administrative activities for the project.
Liaising with project team on a regular basis to obtain various information for the PM
Compiling reports for Project reviews
Coordination of meetings and Customer engagements etc.
Prepare agendas for the meetings, write minutes in compliance with contractual expectation.
Customer liaison – build up relationships with the customers at all levels and become a reliable point of contact.
Manage the office / building maintenance.
Manage orders and recons.
Provide commercial support to the Project & sub-contractor.
Perform Project Ody.C updates.
Support the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
Consolidation of Work Package reviews.
Lead mini-Projects.
General Office duties
The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:
Diploma in business management
IT skills – competent with use of Microsoft Word, Excel packages. Good command of software (word, excel, Power Point, Outlook…)
GSI – SAP, Ody.C
Project Management Diploma (advantageous)
Attention to detail
Minimum of 5 years’ Project Co-ordination experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting project teams with various project related tasks and activities
Working experience doing project related reporting and compiling of project related presentation.
Cross functional working experience.
Good knowledge of Project administration.
General Office management experience
Exposure to procurement processes
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies
Fluent in English
Highly organized
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Trustworthy / Confidential / Discretion
Sense of urgency
Autonomy, good sense of initiative and ability to anticipate and solve issues
Quality rather than quantity service
Reactivity
Good relationship and communication skills
Team-spirit and customer focused
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.
You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
Job Segment: Project Manager, Procurement, ERP, SAP, Office Manager, Technology, Operations, Administrative
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.
Job Title: Project Assistant/Co-ordinator – Durban (Limited Duration Contract)
At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Project Assistant/Co-ordinator for our Traxx Africa project based in Durban.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT ASSISTANT / CO-ORDINATOR ROLE IS TO:
Provide confidential, effective and professional service to the Manager and his/her team. To assist the Manager to guarantee time efficiency, communication and organization.
Provide support on any specific subjects linked to the activities of the department.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Managing administrative activities for the project.
Liaising with project team on a regular basis to obtain various information for the PM
Compiling reports for Project reviews
Coordination of meetings and Customer engagements etc.
Prepare agendas for the meetings, write minutes in compliance with contractual expectation.
Customer liaison – build up relationships with the customers at all levels and become a reliable point of contact.
Manage the office / building maintenance.
Manage orders and recons.
Provide commercial support to the Project & sub-contractor.
Perform Project Ody.C updates.
Support the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
Consolidation of Work Package reviews.
Lead mini-Projects.
General Office duties
The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:
Diploma in business management
IT skills – competent with use of Microsoft Word, Excel packages. Good command of software (word, excel, Power Point, Outlook…)
GSI – SAP, Ody.C
Project Management Diploma (advantageous)
Attention to detail
Minimum of 5 years’ Project Co-ordination experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting project teams with various project related tasks and activities
Working experience doing project related reporting and compiling of project related presentation.
Cross functional working experience.
Good knowledge of Project administration.
General Office management experience
Exposure to procurement processes
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies
Fluent in English
Highly organized
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Trustworthy / Confidential / Discretion
Sense of urgency
Autonomy, good sense of initiative and ability to anticipate and solve issues
Quality rather than quantity service
Reactivity
Good relationship and communication skills
Team-spirit and customer focused
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.
You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
Job Segment: Project Manager, Procurement, ERP, SAP, Office Manager, Technology, Operations, Administrative
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