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Purpose of Position:

To manage and drive the full scope of the Ship Repair projects by successful initiation, planning design, execution, monitoring and closure, engaging with current and new clients to secure opportunities to ensure your business unit is sustainable.    

Qualifications/Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) in Project Management/Commercial/Technical or equivalent 
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience in the Industrial/Mining/Ship Repair industry on middle leadership team level 
• Computer proficiency in MS Office
• Valid drivers license

Key Accountabilities:              

Estimating and Revenue Forecasting

• Ensure cost estimates and quotes for prospective clients are done accurately and timeously.
• Ensure supervisors understand requirements.
• Ensure timeous quoting on additional work.
• Ensure accurate forecasts and progress at WIP meetings, including cash flow.
• Monitor and report any deviation from forecast or budget timeously in terms of schedule and budget.
• Ensure invoices are made out to correct party and signed for on time.

Contract and Project Management

• Produce project plans and continuous updating.
• Familiar with terms and conditions of contracts and management thereof.
• Provide technical advice and support to Foremen/Supervisors on interpretation of customer requirements.
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly specified.
• Ensure forecast labour hours and duration are prepared by Project Co-ordinator with the assistance of the Foreman/Supervisor.
• Control labour hours against budgets.
• Control costs against estimates.
• Report any client related difficulties to management.
• Overall coordination and control of project in line with resources, deadlines, profitability and standards.
• Manage profitability of projects.

Planning and Management of Sub-Contractors

• To source and contract in the most cost effective, experienced and efficient sub-contractor for the specific job.
• Monitor progress, update programmes and manage “catch up” strategies.
• Ensure regular site meetings are held.
• Ensure sub-contractor receives official order prior to commencement of work.
• Check and approve all sub-contractor invoices.
• Keep abreast of the performance of sub-contractors.

Leadership and Management of Discipline

• Demonstrate leadership in line with Company values and breakthrough architecture.
• Create an atmosphere of accountability and consistency impacting reliability for producing extraordinary outcomes.
• Lead teams toward an inspiring future, impacting engagement, spirit and resilience.
• Foster an environment where employees are free to communicate, impacting creativity and innovation.
• Manage the performance of teams according to set company standards and procedures.
• Handle employee grievances according to company standards and procedures.
• Managing discipline in the workplace according to procedures and policies.
• Provide mentorship to team members on a regular basis with regards to technical skills transfer and working together in a team.
• Assign, instruct and lead the right people to the right tasks.

Enforcement of Safety and Quality

• Ensure that housekeeping and Safety in your business unit is at acceptable standards through the delegation of responsibilities to applicable supervisors.
• Ensure that quality control standards as per contractual requirements are met.
• Ensure that safety standards as per contractual requirements are met.
• Attend to and address quality control issues raised by the quality control officer and escalate if necessary.
• Attend to and address safety issues raised by the safety officer and escalate if necessary.
• Ensure accurate documentation on all projects.
• Ensure Warranty claims do not arise from negligence / poor workmanship.
• Ensure that vehicles, equipment, cranes are maintained and serviced regularly

Customer Service and Marketing

• Ensure adequate recordable communication with clients to prevent disputes
• Drive business development by building and maintaining client relationships                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Closing date: 5 January 2026                                                                                                                                        

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5379