Current Jobs at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Maintenance planning and execution. 
• Execution of strategic engineering projects and change management.
• Develop and track maintenance budget and spend.
• People management of external contractors and professional services.
• Lead efforts to ensure continuous business improvement and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with governance and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environment, and Quality standards. 
• Carry out standby duties on senior level.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric /Grade 12.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 -10 years’ experience in Medium voltage reticulation environment and a proven track record of Engineering leadership experience in the maintenance and project management of large Utilities plant (working on a National Key Point and MHI is advantageous and strongly recommended).
• In possession of a Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical/Factories).
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Explosive Act.
• In depth knowledge of Electrical current fault levels, protection relays and testing thereof.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of contract management and the provision of services.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in hazard control and risk assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, standards and maintenance management systems (SAP PM) in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in performance management and people development.

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Job Description

• Processing & Payments – Local: Perform 3-way check of all supplier documents once received. Liaison with suppliers in regard to account queries to ensure accurate processing for timeous payment. Raise payments in the AP module of Syspro. Processing of manual and EFT payments into cashbook module of Syspro. Management of supplier relationships. Regular maintenance of supplier master files in the banking systems including supplier limits. Accurate processing of supplier payments in banking system.
• Supplier Master File – Ensure regular maintenance and accuracy of supplier master file information in Syspro including supplier details. Ensure that only active suppliers are available for processing.
• Processing & Payments – International – Maintain supplier database for Fertiplant and AECI Plant Health Namibia as well as AECI Plant Health suppliers from a transport perspective. Regular maintenance of banking master file ensuring beneficiaries on the bank accounts are correct with the most recent information relating to those suppliers and that there are no duplicate or terminated suppliers left on the banking profiles. Ensure only active suppliers are available for processing. Ensure foreign payments are made in accordance with AECI policy with all required documentation in place per AECI policy.
• Bank Reconciliations – Ensure reconciliation items are followed up timeously and effectively cleared thereby ensuring month end and weekly bank reconciliations tie up to the General Ledger and Syspro are in agreement with bank statement. Follow up discrepancies between Syspro, bank statement and General Ledger. Timely reconciliation of bank recons. Ensure correct allocations of supplier payments into relevant General Ledger accounts. Accurate processing to General Ledger accounts. Follow  up on internal queries with Plant Health staff to ensure Creditors are paid accurately and on time. Process standard month end transactions. Act as back-up for other Creditors Clerks in the Dept. Assist with preparation of internal and external audit process.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education Grade 12 with tertiary qualification of a bookkeeping or accounting diploma / Certificate 2 advantageous.
• Minimum of 4-5 years’ relevant work experience as a Creditors Clerk in an accounting environment.
• Must possess a working knowledge of banking payment systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Syspro. 
• Knowledge of .NET advantageous.
• An understanding of basic accounting principles required.

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Job Description

• Frontline and telephonic communication will customers.
• Processing orders on Syspro.
• Stock confirmation with warehouse.
• Processing export orders.
• Arranging transportation.
• Month-end consignment processing.
• Reconcile customer invoices with purchase orders.
• Price verifications with relevant sales reps.
• Liaising with procurement to purchase stock.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric.
• Post matric qualification will be preferable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• SAP knowledge will be an advantage.
• Must be computer literate

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Job Description

• Contribute to the Mining ZERO Harm Strategy.
• Define the safety governance and assurance priorities and metrics.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable legal and corporate requirements, e.g. OHS Act, Explosives Act, Company Standards and safety management system ISO 45000.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive document management system and repository for all safety related data, reports, statistics, etc. 
• Facilitate all administrative requirements e.g. legal appointments, schedules, finding tracking and closure, Committee meetings, etc.  
• Co-ordinate safety campaigns and communication for Modderfontein.
• Facilitate management reviews, internal audits, third party audits and closure of findings.
• Oversee the capturing and collation of data for the compilation of applicable Reports.
• Facilitate the safety vetting of all contractors and suppliers on the Vendor database. 
• Manage own and team performance.
• Enable a high performance work climate.
• Support health, environmental and quality interventions.
• Knowledge of and experience with the appropriate project management tools to deliver successful projects on behalf of the company.
• Facilitate incident investigations.
• Lead / participate continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or equivalent.
• A Management Diploma.
• Minimum 7 - 10 years' experience in safety management and auditing (preferably in explosives manufacturing).
• Advantageous to have an explosives manufacturing background.
• Ability to collate, consolidate and manage numerous sets of data. 
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other related safety, health and environment legislation and systems.
• Process and system optimisation / improvement to enable smarter working.

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Job Description

• Contribute to the Mining ZERO Harm Strategy.
• Support compliance to all applicable legal and corporate requirements, e.g. OHS Act, Explosives Act, Company Standards and safety management system ISO 45000.
• Provide data for the compilation of applicable Reports.
• Oversee contractor and supplier safety management. 
• Manage own performance.
• Support health, environmental and quality interventions.
• Identify / participate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with governance and compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk analysis / assessments including control verification.
• Stakeholder relations and management.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis and facilitation of learnings.
• Support the planning and monitoring of safety related training.
• SHE monthly report writing and submission and presentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma Safety Management.
• Chemical and or Explosives plant background, Risk management principles and Incident management.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in a Safety, Health and Environment related position.
• In-depth knowledge of OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Report writing.
• Auditing experience. 
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001/14001/9001 system implementation and auditing.

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Job Description

Primary management responsibilities of the Technical Officer are - support Operations Manager in carrying out the following activities:

• Obtain budget quotes for Property Manager for inputting into portfolio budgets
• Monthly reporting on technical issues and works in progress and completed
• Contract Management.  Primary evaluating and approving of structural and electrical repair work and TI work done on buildings on an ongoing basis.  The evaluating and approving of recurring monthly services e.g., gardening, cleaning, refuse handling, pest control and hygiene
• Generate all purchase requisitions and contract job order instructions to initiate work
• Write specifications and attend site meetings
• Obtain quotes and invite tenders for work
• Inspections of premises for building exit and entry inspections and reporting
• Interaction with Property Services and all contractors across the site
• General Safety Management.  Ensure that all requirements are met with regards to SHE in terms of OHS Act and Regulations
• Meet with tenants regarding complaints and concerns regarding technical issues

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Should have or be studying towards a formal qualification in construction-related field
• Minimum period of 2 years in the desired field will be essential
• A depth knowledge of the Modderfontein site would be an advantage.  Experience in the property business, building maintenance and Estates Management field is desirable
• Working knowledge of MDA Property Management System and MS Office is required
• A good understanding of normal financial and accounting systems is required

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Job Description

Build Customer Base and Relationships:

• Develop and nurture a robust customer base through strategic engagement and multi-level visits.
• Implement effective brick walling strategies to solidify customer loyalty and retention.

Monitor Market Trends and Competitor Activities:

• Continuously analyse and track market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and threats.

Create Action Plans:

• Develop and execute action plans to enhance the value provided to customers, tailoring solutions to meet their specific needs.

Develop New Business and Customers:

• Actively promote the product range, organize and coordinate product trials, and execute pipeline strategies to secure new business and customers.

Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver monthly and annual reports, including forecasts, pipeline updates, and budget summaries.

Achieve Sales Targets:

• Meet or exceed established sales targets and forecasts, contributing to the overall growth of the business.

Price Negotiations:

• Engage in price negotiations and ensure clear communication of pricing structures to customers.

Order Management:

• Facilitate smooth interactions between the company and customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.

Travel:

• Willingness to undertake extensive travel as required meeting customer needs and business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Matric / Grade 12, preferably with Mathematics and Science.
• A degree or diploma in a Commercial-related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in lubricant sales, value-add sales, or technical sales.
• Background in lubricants or solution selling to the mining sector is advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with competency in PowerPoint.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a passport

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Job Description

• Managing and strategically growing a portfolio of bakery products strategically into markets in SA and Southern Africa
• Managing a portfolio of key account customers and suppliers
• Growing customer base year on year in terms of volume, revenue, and margins.
• Identify new market and product opportunities.
• Multi-level relationships and price negotiations at customers.
• Negotiate sales contracts with customers.
• Management of customer pricing margins.
• Assist in management of working capital within company targets.
• Assist in driving working platform pipeline and key projects across the business.
• Prepare annual sales budget, monthly forecasts, and monthly sales reports.
• Provides timely reports and information as required by management.
• Ensure the visit reports and customers details are entered and updated into the CRM system or similar.
• Promotion of company products and image.
• Meeting tight deadlines across the business.
• New business development together with NPD
• Technical presentations at customers & ensuring appropriate joint calls.
• Work with all support functions (business coordinators, internal sales, finance, technical) to ensure smooth operation of the business.
• Maintenance of Zero Harm principles across areas of responsibility

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric 
• BSC / N Dip in Food Science or Technology OR
• N Dip in Sales and Marketing
• 3-5 years’ product management experience in the Bakery industry
• Syspro or SAP experience would be an advantage.

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Job Description

• Develop and implement procedures and standards compliant with food safety standards.
• Ensure that the organization attains and maintains ISO 22000 certification through conducting departmental internal audits and ensuring that all findings are addressed.
• Coordinates and leads the incident investigations for all plant and customer-related incidents, ensuring that root causes are identified and corrected to prevent recurrence.
• Reports on a monthly basis the company performance in relation quality.
• Responsible for evaluating and recording quality control results and advising the management on QC deviations observed.
• Implements efficient document control to ensure that only valid documents are utilized across the whole organization.
• Responsible for ensuring that all products comply with legislation, including labelling regulations.
• Completion of customer questionnaires and internal safety data sheets as well as product data sheets.
• Review incoming materials and products in accordance with legislation.
• Responsible for the loading and managing of formulation and to comply with the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (with Regulations).
• Coordinates and leads customer and certification audits for ISO 22000

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Tertiary Food-related technical qualification or equivalent, or B. Sc. with Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology as majors.
• Minimum of 3-5 years food industry experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and implementation of HACCP or FSSC 22000.
• Knowledge of formulation work will be advantages.
• Adherence to good manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act and with Regulations.
• Knowledge of the labelling legislation.
• Must be computer literate.

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Job Description

• Basic receptionist duties
• Ordering office supplies and equipment to ensure smooth running of the office
• General filing, coping, printing of documents.
• Processing postage/courier services
• Assist with processing of monthly billing for Tenant invoices/manual invoicing/quotes
• Monthly Environmental reporting
• Loading of jobs on MDA
• Assist with tenant queries
• Processing monthly supplier invoices
• Assisting with lease renewals/new leases/drafting documents/vetting of tenants

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric/Grade 12 (minimum).
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Prior experience and/or qualifications in Property Administration/Management
• Knowledge of MDA would be advantageous

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Job Description

• Obtain budget quotes for Property Manager for inputting into portfolio budgets
• Monthly reporting on technical issues and works in progress and completed
• Contract Management. Primary evaluating and approving of structural and electrical repair work and TI work done on buildings on an ongoing basis.  The evaluating and approving of recurring monthly services e.g., gardening, cleaning, refuse handling, pest control and hygiene
• Generate all purchase requisitions and contract job order instructions to initiate work
• Write specifications and attend site meetings
• Obtain quotes and invite tenders for work
• Monthly, quarterly, or annual servicing of equipment e.g. fire equipment, air conditioners, electrical equipment and pumps etc.
• Inspections of premises for building exit and entry inspections and reporting
• Interaction with Property Services and all contractors across the site
• General Safety Management. Ensure that all requirements are met with regards to SHE in terms of OHS Act and Regulations
• Meet with tenants regarding complaints and concerns regarding technical issues

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Should have or be studying towards a formal qualification in construction-related field
• Minimum period of 2 years in the desired field will be essential
• Knowledge of the Umbogintwini site would be an advantage.  Experience in the property business, building maintenance and Estates Management field is desirable
• Working knowledge of MDA Property Management System and MS Office is required
• A good understanding of normal financial and accounting systems is required

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Job Description

Khula:

• Work closely with the Khula Team to on board emerging farmers to the Khula App.
• Provide training to farmers on the functionality of the Khula App.
• Promote technical training on the AECI products.
• Encourage farmers to buy their inputs via the Khula App.
• Manage the logistics and Khula orders.
• Manage and arrange farmers’ days in the area to promote Khula/AECI and present basic information on products and farming practices.
• Manage the Kiosk in the area regarding stock, orders and deliveries.
• Manage a good relationship between Khula and AECI Plant Health.

AECI Plant Plant Health:

• Promote AECI Plant Health in-house and other products to farmers.
• Communicate and liaise with AECI Plant Health Crop and Technical Advisors
• Assist AECI Plant Health Depots with marketing and logistical functions.
• Assist AECI Plant Health’s Crop Advisors with farmer days and training.
• Assist the financial and logistical AECI Plant Health teams on Khula orders.
• Provide weekly activity feedback to Business Development Manager.
• Provide weekly planning and strategy on activities.
• Assist with strategy to achieve sales goals and execution.

Khula Contract Growing:

• Assist the Khula Team on their contract growing projects.
• Provide required reports on contracted farmers to Khula and funders.
• Visit contract farmers on the required schedule and provide necessary reports.
• Link the AECI Crop and Technical Advisors to the Khula projects.
• Involve the Crop and Technical Advisors to assist with chemical recommendations.
• Assist with orders and delivery of product.
• Participate in Khula meetings and work as partners with common goals.
• Visit the Khula contract growing farmers to ensure that they follow best farming practices.

Business Development:

• Assist the Business Development Manager with Khula projects; obtain quotes on inputs requested from farmers that are not on the Khula App and maintain good relationships with input suppliers and work closely with them.

Training:

• Participate in training workshops for clients on in-house products/crop integrating the full AECI Plant Health in-house product range.
• Train up clients to understand the NuWay product range and development of spray programmes in order to offer Growers workable solutions to better manage crop cultivation w.r.t. chemical residue.

Customer Complaints:

• Assist the Khula and AECI Plant Health team with any product complaints or claims in order to obtain an understanding of what went wrong.

Sales Support:

• Interact with key influencers in industry to promote AECI Plant Health’s in-house products and grow existing client base.
• Act on leads for new products or new programmes based on specifics of a crop region.
• Execute on the NuWay strategy.
• Assist in the execution of NuWay product trials.
• Meet budget targets as set by the company.
• Communicate and interact with Portfolio Specialists and, in particular Biological, Nutritional and Adjuvant.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education Grade 12 with post matric Agriculture Diploma
• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience in the Agricultural Industry.
• Basic knowledge on all aspects of farming – seed, fertilizer, chemicals, farming practices, assist and train small emerging farmers.
• Technical and agrochemical knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Knowledge of DOT.NET advantageous.
• Sound working knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental practices essential.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to drive.
• Must be able to travel.
• Ability to work independently
• Must be safety orientated