Planning and Workload Engineer

. Vacancy Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply. Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future. Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavours to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities. We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Planning and Working Workload Engineer position within the Engineering Department . The position will report to the Head of Engineering and is based in Dunnottar, Nigel (Gauteng Province). Job Purpose Lead the Engineering planning and workload management for Service and Rolling Stock contracts To consolidate and challenge site engineering workload in accordance with engineering rules To assure that an engineering schedule is available and up to date, engineering planners follows blocking points and they are able to Propose solutions to respect the committed schedule in case of slippage. To be responsible of all site engineering schedules. Key Responsibilities Engineering Workload Management : Consolidate site engineering workload and provide an overview in terms of volume per metier for both rolling stock and service engineering. Challenge engineering metier and projects about consistency and time range of firm and forecasted projects. Propose forecast for potential projects per metier. Prepare and analyses scenarios of workload based on opportunities in the pipeline. Respect rules of workload management defined by Central. Report to PrEM and Engineering Head of Department the site engineering actual vs forecast workload. Engineering Planning Management : To allocate the necessary resources to Engineering scheduling. To support PrEM and engineering team about Engineering schedules. To support the engineering in the relation with all other project stakeholders. To ensure an engineering schedule is updated and follow-up.  To support engineering in surveying blocking points regarding committed dates: To propose solutions, to follow implementation and to escalade if necessary KPIs: On Time in Full To deliver monthly scheduling Dashboard to Engineering HoD and Project Engineering Manager (Burn down chart) Forecast accuracy of previous forecast and data consistency versus budget (Say-DO)  Minimum Requirements Degree or B Tech in Industrial Engineering. 1 year in similar role. Special Requirements English. Design & industrialisation of electronic equipment. IT: MS-Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) essential; MS Project is mandatory. Collaboration & Teamwork - working with local team and with a remote network.. Continuous improvement - ability to innovate continuously and effectively. Organisation and planning - good time management and delivery. Communication skills - international and with internal and external correspondents. Closing Date 28 August 2024 Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful. Gibela Rail Transport Consortium (Pty) Ltd offers equal employment opportunity and subscribes to the Affirmative Action policy. .