Bsc (Hons) Construction Studies Graduates - Durban, South Africa - Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.

That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

The HR Administrator will be required to provide professional, effective and efficient HR administration support to the HR Manager.

Furthermore, you will be required to coordinate relevant HR activities related to workforce planning, leave management, HR Administration, employee engagement, wellness and other HR activities for Southern Africa.

Job Description Experience**We are growing our Durban and Cape Town teams and are looking to engage qualified Construction Studies individuals.

If you are interested in being considered for a role with us, we are currently looking at recruiting Graduates to acquire experience in working with complex teams to support the growth of our business in a fast-paced, environment.

Key Accountabilities

Conducting background research, cost data collection and benchmarking
Assisting with estimating and cost plans
Supporting value Engineering exercise
Assisting with developing procurement strategies
Assisting with compiling and amending tender lists
Assisting with drafting the procurement documentation
Assisting with dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating with contractors
Conducting cost checks and valuations

We also look for individuals with the following qualities;

Strong communicator
Committed to making a difference
Quality driven
Exceeds expectations
Team player
Commercial thinker
Passion for the construction industry
Desire to learn and grasp opportunities

Qualifications
BSc (Honours) Construction Studies**
Additional Information Key behavioural competencies**:

Analytical Thinking
Solutions orientated thinking, including analysing causes, linkages and effects, in relation to whole jobs, projects, clients and division

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Passion, Drive and Decisiveness

Passionate about own success and the success of the HR department in equal measure combined with a decisive approach which maintains focus even in difficult circumstances in order to achieve standards of excellence

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Learning from others

Being open to and curious about ideas and thinking from fellow team members. Valuing and learning from people with different backgrounds and approaches and appreciating how this learning can both develop oneself and improve the service

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Working Together

Building strong twoway relationships with members of all teams and seeking an effective contribution from others

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Customer Focus

Building a strong relationship with the client (operational staff) and gaining a basic understanding of their business so as to enable the service to contribute towards their achievement of organisational objectives

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Projecting a Positive Image