Rigging / Installation Manager

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Rigging / Installation Manager in the Cape Town area.

POSITION INFO:
Key Requirements:

• Managing the various rigging teams – i.e., Scheduling installations, up-country trips.
• Liaising with project managers regarding installations 
• Daily briefing of riggers regarding jobs.
• Communicating allowables to Riggers & sub-contractor riggers (PE, JHB & KZN). 
• Acting as stand in Project manager to meet deadlines when PMs aren’t on site. 
• Ensure photos of completed jobs and delivery notes are submitted by the riggers and saved on the server. 
• Administration – capturing documents on server, send all completed documents to PM’s and notify them that the job is ready for invoicing. 
• Invoice management - sign invoices off and project manager and send off for payment. 
• Scheduling trips and ensuring trip sheets are completed. 
• Detailed site surveys. 
• Managing sub-contractor riggers - scheduling work for PE, JHB & KZN 
• Liaising with dispatch - ensuring consignments have been sent off (Products are ready for installation). 
• Managing installation schedules – planning jobs, dates, and timeline when jobs need to be actioned.

• Printing/compiling of all H&S files for all regions and for all jobs. 
• Have regular H&S meetings with Rigging teams to keep up the standards. 
• Toolbox talks, equipment management (i.e., ensuring stock is always accounted for) 
• H&S administration (IOD’s documentation; methods statement etc. 
• Make sure all Rigging teams always have an up-to-date H&S file with them. 
• Managing first aid on the property and ensuring the first aid kit is up to date. 
• Ensure all riggers wear their PPE. 

• Ensuring all vehicles are licensed. 
• Ensuring all vehicles are serviced on time. 
• Ensuring all trucks & vehicles are roadworthy. 
• Ensuring the crane trucks are sent for servicing. 
• Annual Crane load testing to be scheduled. 
• Monitoring of all vehicles i.e. Tracking vehicles. 
• Ensuring al fire extinguishers and equipment in the vehicles are serviced annually.

• Excellent delegation skills 
• Excellent Decision Making 
• Ability to work at heights. 
• Concern for safety: Special and particular attention to safety.
• Willingness to work during evenings and on weekends, as needed. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand technical drawing and requirements. 
• An orderly and logical approach to work. 
• Team working, relationship-building, and influencing skills. 
• Good Communication. 
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally. 
• Thoroughness and reliability. 
• Follow instructions. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Good problem-solving skills. 
• Team player – help where needed without being asked. 
• Ability to manage people efficiently. 
• Positive attitude and excellent attendance record. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changes.

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12) 
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license – code 08 EB or code 10. 
• Minimum of 5-to-7-year experience rigging in signage installations & managing teams. 
• Good knowledge of various types of signs including vinyl, channel letters, electrical signs. 
• Proficient Computer Literacy, high tech environment, especially Microsoft Office 
• A sound understanding of the applicable installation methods, materials, and safety measures. 
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards. 
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.