Job Description

Clerk of Works

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

• Location: Richards Bay, South Africa

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

About the role

We are looking for a Clerk of Works - Buildings that will be responsible to inspect the workmanship quality and safety of work, performed by construction and maintenance teams/contractors in the building maintenance environment. The clerk of work will ensure quality, compliance, cost and completeness to the scope of work that needs to be performed.

Reporting to the Engineer: Facilities, you will be:

• Inspections of workmanship quality and safety of work performed during building maintenance.
• Verifications of compliance, quality and completeness to the scope of work that needs to be performed.
• Discern between repair liabilities (owner, lessee & occupant) for properties and document the work to be performed per category.
• Provide feedback on the performance of contractors using official channels and monthly performance meetings.
• Performing regular inspections of the work on site and documenting the quality of work performed including deviations found. Comparing completed work with drawings, specifications and the scope of work that needs to be delivered. Facilitating the process of documenting work to be done on company owned and on rental properties as part of maintenance.
• Compile Scope of Work in adherence to RBM COP and general procedures for work to be conducted in area of responsibility.
• Put in place contracts/ outline agreements with procurement business partners for services in area of responsibility.
• Support 2.13.3.1/2.13.1 appointee to comply with MHSA Regulations 2.13.4.1(b)

What youll bring

• Degree/Diploma Civil Engineering/ Construction/Building Management
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in a building/construction and maintenance environment in the mining industry, of which 2 years experience in a supervisory position.
• Knowledge of SAP in a maintenance environment and the work management cycle;
• Knowledge of general repair and maintenance work related to buildings/structures/ prefab buildings i.e.: Concrete & Masonry work, Paint application, cupboards, tiles, carpentry, steel work, drainage systems, garage door, facia, roofs, bathrooms, plumbing and hot water systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of the National Building regulations SANS 10400 National Building regulation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996.

• Knowledge and experience in Building Management Systems
• Valid EB Drivers License

Your application should include the following:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae with copies of Qualifications, Identity document and Drivers License
• Acceptance into the position is dependent on a successful interview and assessment.

Only online applications will be considered, failure to provide any of the required documents will result in an automatic regret of your application.

(Please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered)

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing youve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where youll be working

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is a world leader in heavy mineral sands extraction and refining and is South Africas largest mineral sands producer. RBM produces predominantly ilmenite, rutile and zircon - materials used in everything from paint to smartphones to sunscreen.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

Rio Tinto