Project Officer

Calderys is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry. Calderys is a global network of industry-leading experts working in close collaboration with our customers to provide personalised refractory solutions.    A vacancy exists at *Calderys, Vereeniging* for a *Project Officer* reporting to* the Head of Project & Installation.*     *Purpose of the Role:  * Managing resources, monitoring project execution, reporting to senior management, ensuring a continuous flow of information among project team members and assigning tasks. Which includes the coordination of various projects activities,scheduling, reporting and document control.    *Scope of job:* * Responsible for executing all the processes as described by the project plans in the Projects Area * Report on the project financial objectives, margins, progress status, successful closure and maintain a comprehensive project information management * Monitors project expenditure and contracts/agreement and provides monthly financial reports and projects progress   *Key Tasks and Responsibilities: * * Provides a full range of project management support  * Collating contracts, timesheets and reports * Creates and distributes correspondence relevant to the team, project or program (internal and external). * Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures * Preparation of progress reports to monitor all technical,financial and administrative aspects on the utilisation and impact of all resources made available to a specific project * Manages relationships across functions (finance,production,sales,safety and installations)  * Updates necessary project tracking status to ensure that projects are maintained with complete accuracy, including third party management systems. * Assists with administrative preparation for various meetings. * Develops and maintains accurate and complete files for projects and programs; continues to monitor for integrity and completeness. * Issue vendor POs, as needed including various department office management functions * Break projects into doable tasks and set timeframes and goals while communicating potential issues * Track expenses and prepare forecasts  * Ensure contracts/projects are managed in accordance with their terms of reference * Adherence to company’s SHERQ requirements * Communicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the project’s goals (verbal, written, and graphics) *Job Specifications- Education and Experience Requirement: * * Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent, relevant Financial/Cost Accounting Qualification or equivalent NQF 6/7 qualification. * Min 4 – 6   years Project management experience in a similar industry or relevant technical background. * Strong computer skills and go