Career Opportunities at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The role is for a capital Material Controller with warehouse experience in the project and construction environment who will work closely together with the Project Managers, Construction Managers and the appointed contractors, reporting to the Project Superintendent.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate will be have Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science  and N3 Technical Certificate experience in operations, warehouse, or project environment;
• Experience with SAP and MS Excel is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Facilitate the creation of reservations and requisitions in 1SAP and keep duly record of all purchase orders being created within the project cost tracking report;
• Conduct material planning for at least a 3 month forward looking period;
• Follow-up requisitions with supply and buyers to establish commitment dates for delivery;
• Receive, issue and dispatch of project related consumables and free-issue items to the appointed contractors;
• Weekly stock reconciliations of material stock on hand;
• Maintaining the project “Free-Issue” material data base;
• Organising and defining processes in all aspects relating to the capital yard and its operation.

Applications close 7 December 2022 at 17H00.              

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to safely drill blast holes by means of a Drill Rigg.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have Grade10 for internal candidates only and Grade12 with mathematics for external employees together with 5 years relevant working experience in a mining environment;
• Epiroc S2 Boomer Drill Advanced Training certificate is essential;
• Valid Code B/EB drivers Licence is essential;
• Competency A Certificate is advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform asset care activities as required to the S2 Drill including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders;
• Complete prestart inspection checklists for the S2 Drill, tools, other equipment, and work areas. Verify lubrication system. Complete and sign prestart checklist;
• Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors;
• Report to control room and charge hand on any breakdowns or planned or unplanned standing times;
• Report to the control room the start and end of shift, engine and procession hours and power pack;
• Complete and submit operators report to the control room;
• Set-up, navigate and operate the S2 Drill in accordance with the drill plan;
• Follow end of shift park procedure;
• Lubricate grease points and clean feed rails;
• Repair and report immediate breakdowns;
• Transport the machine to the workshop for major breakdowns and schedule maintenance;
• Obtain information, check for accuracy, and capture data;
• File documents per procedure.

Applications 2 December 2022 at 17H00.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• South32 are seeking a motivated candidate for a Business Partner – Finance at our Wessels Mine operations.  In this role, you will support the operation through a customer focused approach for the provision of analysis, explanation and advice on business options to deliver the highest value outcomes. This role reports into the Finance Lead and will be based at Wessels Mine.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree in Accountancy (CA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent) with relevant finance exposure with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in this relevant field.
• Experience in a similar business-partnering role with credible operational exposure in the Mining and/or Heavy Industry sectors is preferable.
• High level of proficiency in SAP and MS Excel is required.
• Self-reliant contributor with distinctive proficiency in finance and improvement with the ability to digest complex operational activities and communicate in simple concise language is essential;
• Stakeholder Engagement - Valued team member who has influenced solutions with internal and external stakeholders at senior management level is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Works safely within the South 32 Care Strategy;
• Supporting operations with the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, including management approvals, and influence their plans where required;
• Analysing data (costs, etc.) and identifying improvement opportunities;
• Coaching and supporting site based functional and operations personnel in finance processes and governance;
• Upskilling the commercial competencies of operational personnel - including understanding value and decision analysis;
• Understanding and communicating cost drivers and their impact on business outcomes;
• Resolving and communicating operational issues in Finance to meet business objectives;
• Ensuring site compliance to Company and Operational Standards and Procedures;
• Providing analysis and supporting on contract establishment and variations as required.

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 8 December 2022 at 17H00.                        

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science together with a N2 Technical Certificate for internal employees or a N3 Technical Certificate for external candidates, together with a Mechanical Trade Test and a minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on surface mining equipment;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential;
• Experience in performing major rebuilds and or components rebuild will be advantageous;
• SAP & CAT ET, SIS software knowledge will be advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

Applications close 8 December 2022 at 17H00.                        

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to safely assist with charging up of drilled holes with explosives and accessories.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science/ Grade 10 (Internal candidates) with a of 1-year minimum relevant experience in a mining environment;
• Competency B certificate is advantageous;
• Valid driver’s license is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare Primers in the Primer bay;
• Handle explosives in the mining environment;
• Destroy old explosives in an underground workplace;
• De-water and de-sludge blast holes;
• Handle explosives in the mining environment;
• Charge shot holes with: primed explosives, bulk explosives, cartridge explosives and accessories;
• Barricade charged faces;
• Assist with blasting operations (Blast Guards, etc.);
• Pump water using Submersible De-watering Pumps.

Applications close 8 December 2022 at 17H00.                        

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to safely support roofs by means of a roof bolter in accordance to Ground Control standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science/ Grade 10 (Internal candidates) with a of 1-year minimum relevant experience in a mining environment;
• Equipment license on Roofbolter is essential;
• Competency B Certificate is advantageous;
• Valid Code B Driver’s License is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct the pre-shift checks prior to operating machine;
• Conduct the applicable Safe Work Instruction for normal routine tasks or Risk Assessment if non-routine tasks are required;
• Report all equipment defects or unsafe conditions to the control room and supervisor;
• Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes (Roof bolting);
• Achieve excavation stability in the presence of geological discontinuities and brows.

Applications close 8 December 2022 at 17H00.                  

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this role is to coordinate activities within the logistics section of Hillside Aluminium and coordinate the inbound raw material logistics of Hillside and Mozal Aluminium in order to produce cost-effective high-quality aluminum, without sacrificing safety or plant integrity

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a degree or National Diploma in a Technical/Supply/ Logistics field together with a minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience is essential;
• Raw Materials / Logistics experience is essential;
• Knowledge of international shipping laws and logistics will be advantageous;
• Computer literacy in MS Suite is essential;
• Knowledge and working experience on SAP is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Consult with Marketing and Production to establish, implement and manage yearly shipping schedule in line with strategic stock holding policies.
• Maintain and update master ship plan (6-month view) and utilize the plan to provide input into all Logistics plans.
• Update the Berth line-up planning using Freight Schedule Report (SAP) and updates from Marketing. Highlight and action issues / opportunities with congestion and demurrage minimization by utilizing the plan.
• Forecast of short-, medium- and long-term stock levels for regular review by the management to ensure stock holding is kept above operating window minimums.
• Develop production schedule, plan and monitor raw material movement and advise the forecast to Carbon departmental manager.
• Compile the weekly Conveyer plan-allocation of material between silos in conjunction with maintenance plans. Execute weekly raw materials transfers
• Determine import / local pitch ratios to be loaded for delivery to Hillside from the harbor, ensuring quality specifications are adhered to and required stock holdings are maintained and balanced.
• Complete the site raw material reconciliation process (weekly; monthly etc.), including all required Stock Movements on SAP. Issue the weekly raw material dashboard report.
• Manage the creation and tracking of all SAP requisitions for the logistics functions (transport, leases etc).
• Manage the collation and submission of all documentation required for vessel clearance to the relevant entity.
• Administer and monitor the key Logistics contracts (Pitch Transfer, Stevedores, TNPA, TPT).
• Resolve and escalate where necessary, any raw material issues between Marketing, Hillside and Mozal Aluminium.
• Monitor TPT and Stevedores ship offloading performance according to Contract / SLA.
• Update load Port ETA/ETD in SAP biweekly
• Maintain, analyze and sign off on all vessel debriefs.
• Adhere to the execution of the schedule in order to achieve established performance targets on HSEC, Cost and Volume (according to the Schedule).
• Provide input to investigations of relevant Events.
• Track and provide a monthly demurrage analysis to management.
• Contribute to improve work practices, procedures and critical controls for material risks.

Applications close 06 December 2022 at 17H00.            

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this role is to ensure that departmental operations (scheduling / site metal flow drumbeat) are performed in a way to ensure the safety and production targets are achieved (e.g. - ingot casting machines OEE performance, hourly site metal flow target) with the contribution of a fully engaged workforce.

To be an effective member of the Casthouse leadership team and broader Hillside team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/National Diploma in a Technical field;
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience in production/Industrial area is essential;
• Computer literacy in MS Suite is essential;
• Knowledge and working experience on SAP is essential;
• The role requires a high level of social process capability, analytical skills, and application of technical systems knowledge.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide the business context to your area of accountability in a meaningful way, which enables all employees to draw the linkage between their role accountabilities and the success of the Casthouse and Hillside.
• Hot metal, facility scheduling, including efficiently responding to changes & unplanned events.
• Effective co-ordination of the scheduling, furnace operations, transporters of hot metal from the reduction lines to the cast house to not impact the continuous casting of the cast lines.
• Effective management of final metal quality through scheduling and managing recycle metal through the process.
• Effective management of the Ladle Workshop to ensure the supply of clean, in spec ladles so as to not impact the drum beat metal flow from Reduction.
• Measure & report on agreed KPI’s / Facility OEE metric. Effective management of departmental systems.
• Provide input into metal flow logistics strategies, budgets, and plans as well as the improvement of workflow processes.
• Accurate month end processing and reporting.
• Create, maintain and enhance positive and productive relationships with own team, immediate manager, peers and other parts of the business.
• Motivate and inspire people to perform at their best by role modelling and coaching employees.
• Create and maintain a highly engaged and cohesive team.
• Seek feedback from internal customers and suppliers (of services as well as materials) to improve team performance.
• Provide adequate training and technical resources.
• Develop direct reports to assure personal / team growth and versatility within the output team and other are

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 06 December 2022 at 17H00.           

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this role is to coordinate activities within the logistics section of Hillside Aluminium and coordinate the inbound raw material logistics of Hillside and Mozal Aluminium in order to produce cost-effective high-quality aluminum, without sacrificing safety or plant integrity

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a degree or National Diploma in a Technical/Supply/ Logistics field together with a minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience is essential;
• Raw Materials / Logistics experience is essential;
• Knowledge of international shipping laws and logistics will be advantageous;
• Computer literacy in MS Suite is essential;
• Knowledge and working experience on SAP is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Consult with Marketing and Production to establish, implement and manage yearly shipping schedule in line with strategic stock holding policies.
• Maintain and update master ship plan (6-month view) and utilize the plan to provide input into all Logistics plans.
• Update the Berth line-up planning using Freight Schedule Report (SAP) and updates from Marketing. Highlight and action issues / opportunities with congestion and demurrage minimization by utilizing the plan.
• Forecast of short-, medium- and long-term stock levels for regular review by the management to ensure stock holding is kept above operating window minimums.
• Develop production schedule, plan and monitor raw material movement and advise the forecast to Carbon departmental manager.
• Compile the weekly Conveyer plan-allocation of material between silos in conjunction with maintenance plans. Execute weekly raw materials transfers
• Determine import / local pitch ratios to be loaded for delivery to Hillside from the harbor, ensuring quality specifications are adhered to and required stock holdings are maintained and balanced.
• Complete the site raw material reconciliation process (weekly; monthly etc.), including all required Stock Movements on SAP. Issue the weekly raw material dashboard report.
• Manage the creation and tracking of all SAP requisitions for the logistics functions (transport, leases etc).
• Manage the collation and submission of all documentation required for vessel clearance to the relevant entity.
• Administer and monitor the key Logistics contracts (Pitch Transfer, Stevedores, TNPA, TPT).
• Resolve and escalate where necessary, any raw material issues between Marketing, Hillside and Mozal Aluminium.
• Monitor TPT and Stevedores ship offloading performance according to Contract / SLA.
• Update load Port ETA/ETD in SAP biweekly
• Maintain, analyze and sign off on all vessel debriefs.
• Adhere to the execution of the schedule in order to achieve established performance targets on HSEC, Cost and Volume (according to the Schedule).
• Provide input to investigations of relevant Events.
• Track and provide a monthly demurrage analysis to management.
• Contribute to improve work practices, procedures and critical controls for material risks.

Applications close 06 December 2022 at 17H00.            

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POSITION SYNOPSIS:

The purpose of this role is to ensure that departmental operations (scheduling / site metal flow drumbeat) are performed in a way to ensure the safety and production targets are achieved (e.g. - ingot casting machines OEE performance, hourly site metal flow target) with the contribution of a fully engaged workforce.

To be an effective member of the Casthouse leadership team and broader Hillside team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree/National Diploma in a Technical field;
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience in production/Industrial area is essential;
• Computer literacy in MS Suite is essential;
• Knowledge and working experience on SAP is essential;
• The role requires a high level of social process capability, analytical skills, and application of technical systems knowledge.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide the business context to your area of accountability in a meaningful way, which enables all employees to draw the linkage between their role accountabilities and the success of the Casthouse and Hillside.
• Hot metal, facility scheduling, including efficiently responding to changes & unplanned events.
• Effective co-ordination of the scheduling, furnace operations, transporters of hot metal from the reduction lines to the cast house to not impact the continuous casting of the cast lines.
• Effective management of final metal quality through scheduling and managing recycle metal through the process.
• Effective management of the Ladle Workshop to ensure the supply of clean, in spec ladles so as to not impact the drum beat metal flow from Reduction.
• Measure & report on agreed KPI’s / Facility OEE metric. Effective management of departmental systems.
• Provide input into metal flow logistics strategies, budgets, and plans as well as the improvement of workflow processes.
• Accurate month end processing and reporting.
• Create, maintain and enhance positive and productive relationships with own team, immediate manager, peers and other parts of the business.
• Motivate and inspire people to perform at their best by role modelling and coaching employees.
• Create and maintain a highly engaged and cohesive team.
• Seek feedback from internal customers and suppliers (of services as well as materials) to improve team performance.
• Provide adequate training and technical resources.
• Develop direct reports to assure personal / team growth and versatility within the output team and other are

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 06 December 2022 at 17H00.