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Installation ManagerKONE • Milnerton, Western Cape, South Africa
Installation Manager

Installation Manager

KONE • Milnerton, Western Cape, South Africa
3 days ago
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As the world’s cities grow more complex, people’s need to move easily becomes even more important. Enabling urban flow requires talent and ambition. Together at KONE, we create a new urban reality. Your career is a journey, and how you travel makes a difference. It’s time to make a move. Join our flow.

As Installation Manager for the Western Cape, you’ll be a cornerstone of this ambition—driving operational excellence across new installations and modernizations while hitting every strategic target for safety, quality, profitability, and customer loyalty.

Reporting to the Delivery & Operations Manager, you’ll lead a team of Installation Supervisors from our Cape Town office , owning the full project lifecycle for every project in the Cape Region.

Project Delivery & Installation

  • Own scope, schedule, budget, and contractual compliance for every project—new builds to full modernizations.
  • Master resource optimization : people, tools, cranes, subcontractors—zero waste, maximum ROI.
  • Run full-chain monitoring : daily dashboards, deviation alerts, corrective actions.
  • Champion safety, quality, productivity : zero incidents, 100% method‑statement adherence, continuous improvement.
  • Be the customer’s trusted partner : proactive updates, dispute resolution, and escalations owned.
  • Integrate planning with sales, maintenance, and customer teams for seamless handovers.

Project Management

  • Lead start‑up, governance, reviews, and reporting using KONE methodologies and digital tools.
  • Identify risks early, mitigate with contingency plans, and protect cash flow and margins.
  • Maximize revenue opportunities via change orders; forecast with precision.
  • Drive Sales‑to‑Operations handover quality; close projects with lessons learned.
  • Maintain master action logs, safety culture, and subcontractor competence.
  • Leadership & People

  • Coach, develop, and performance‑manage Installation Supervisors.
  • Build capacity via Sales & Operations planning; audit sites for KONE Way compliance.
  • Ensure every installer—KONE or subcontractor—is trained, certified, and audit‑ready.
  • Who Thrives Here

  • Diploma in Mechanical and / or Electrical Engineering.
  • PMP certification is highly desirable.
  • 5+ years leading full‑lifecycle projects in construction, civils, or electrical—elevators / escalators is a major advantage.
  • Proven stakeholder influence : construction managers, QSs, developers, architects.
  • CRM & MS Office mastery—especially MS Project; KONE Flow / BIM 360 experience a plus.
  • Commercial edge : scope control, change‑order capture, P&L accountability.
  • Safety DNA : zero‑incident track record.
  • Leadership style : motivational, decisive, team‑first.
  • Fluent English; excellent command of English.
  • Mobile : Willingness to travel.
  • What do we offer?

  • Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment.
  • Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work.
  • Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills.
  • An engaging job with a position description and clear targets.
  • Regular feedback through performance discussions.
  • Opportunities for individual development.
  • An ethical business environment.
  • Mentoring and coaching programs.
  • Flexibility, trust, and respect.
  • Value‑based culture, behaviors, and ethics.
  • Sustainability and innovation.
  • Working for a successful organization.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please keep checking your emails for the link, which can sometimes land in the spam folder.

    At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co‑workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

    Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ZAR65,000.00‑ZAR80,000.00

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