Current Opportunities at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

• To ensure optimal sourcing and timeous availability of quality goods and services to meet the Business Unit’s requirements

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status us

CUSTOMERS

• Liaise, maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment
• Resolve customer queries/ complaints

 Suppliers Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key Suppliers
• Monitor Supplier performance
• Process requests for new vendors

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Achieve agreed KPI targets
• Optimal procurement for the respective plant areas
• Negotiate terms and conditions
• Execution and adjudication of tenders and site meetings
• Expediting of open orders and RFQ’s
• Maintain and enforce internal control and procurement procedures
• Assist Accounts Payable Department with Invoice Queries
• Obtain savings through the procurement process
• Weekly buyer performance reporting

  GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence:
• Increase BBBEE spent

 SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Financial Management:

• Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets

Cost/Value Optimisation:

• Identify and realise cost saving opportunities
• Monitor benefits

  BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, Coupa, Chromedoc)

Knowledge:

• Understand the principles of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Understand the principles of Contract Management

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma Commercial or Supply chain Management
• 3 years relevant experience

Closing date: 30 June 2023

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Description

• To safely operate raw material section at pelletizing and sintering plant (PSP) and operate forklift and overhead crane during pelletizing and sintering plant shutdowns 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

Customers:

• Ensure customer satisfaction

Business Processes:

• Oversee assigned sections of the pelletizing and sintering plant

Operation:

• Assist with the operation of the Pelletising, Sintering and auxiliaries:
• Transfer material by means of a belt conveyor
• Handle a load by means of an overhead crane
• Transport tools, materials and equipment using forklift as requested
• Off load nitric acid from tanker into PSP storage tank
• Load steel ball from bunker to the ball mill as required
• Communicate effectively with logistics team to ensure smooth loading of raw materials
• Communicate effectively with ALMAR Front End Loader driver for smooth loading of raw materials
• Conduct daily inspection of the different raw material barricades
• Load bottom layer pellets from the field into bottom layer bin
• Conduct housekeeping and ensure good housekeeping standards in the plant
• Prepare the plant for maintenance by cleaning equipment as required
• Assist in unblocking of raw material and product handling bins
• Assist with loading of bentonite bags
• Inspect plant equipment and auxiliaries and report abnormalities
• Assist with the proportioning of raw materials required for the pelletizing process
• Assume pelletising duties when Pelletising Operator not at work

 Maintenance:

• Inspect and report on operational conditions of machinery and equipment

 Reporting:

• Update log sheets and the MES system
• Create notification on MES
• Use IMS to report SHEQ issues

 WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GSAP/IMS/MES/SCADA beneficial
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Complex problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Attention to details
• Concentration skills
• Ability to follow instruction
• Ability to act quickly when problem arises
• Critical thinking skills
• Active listening skills  
• Overhead crane licence where required
• Forklift licence where required

Knowledge:

• Process understanding of the Pelletizing and Sintering Process beneficial (For the section of appointment)
• Basic knowledge of typical equipment used in the Pelletizing and Sintering Process (For the section of appointment)
• Basic understanding of Metallurgical Terminology

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 years’ relevant experience 

Closing Date: 24 June 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To support the Production Superintendent in managing plant operations in an effective and efficient manner ensuring sustainable operations complying with SHEQ, cost and volume targets through the utilization and provision of capable employees, equipment and resources. In addition, the Process Specialist needs to be the continuous improvement driver of the Metallurgical process through reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations and implementing projects in a safe manner.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng./BSc. Eng. Degree or N Diploma.
• 4 years’ relevant experience in the heavy industry, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Identify and assess issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial risk, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

Customers:

• Define critical process control parameters and implement a system for continuous monitoring, measurement and management of these parameters to ensure that required process quality is maintained
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and manage monthly SLA measurement and discussions with internal customers production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

Business Processes:

• Develop, review and implement a process management strategy
• Compile and control process budgets
• Investigate failures and implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Manage process quality
• Update GSAP Master Data
• Define, track, report and manage critical metallurgical measures/parameters
• Drive and manage Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives 
• Manage capital and improvement projects
• Manage and control process related shutdown activities
• Process data analysis and process optimisation
• Implement a system to monitor and track notification
• Benchmarking within industry and other SCR pelletising plant 
• Manage 5S system

Growth:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising and Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Adhering to Values

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GSAP/HRSAP/IMS/MES/HQMS/EBMS/SCADA beneficial
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Team leadership
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Time and priority management
• Problem s olving
• Performance management skills
• Motivational skills
• Change management
• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to understand processes and problems on an operational as well as strategic level
• Ability to manage costs and budget

Knowledge:

• Process understanding of the Pelletizing and Sintering Process
• Knowledge of typical equipment used in the Pelletizing and Sintering Process
• Understanding of Metallurgy and Mass Balances
• Knowledge of Refractories will be beneficial
• Knowledge of comminution principles and theory will be beneficial
• Knowledge of applicable SHE legislation and standards
• Knowledge of employment law/BCEA
• Basic engineering or technical understanding
• Knowledge of business administration including costs and finance

Closing Date: 29 June 2023

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Description

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, identify and communicate control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ statuses

PEOPLE

• Participate in recruitment interviews when required
• Coach and assist users on Planned Maintenance Functions on relevant systems according to Maintenance Management Manual

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Regularly check success of the PM schedule in the field
• Incorporate suggestions from artisans, supervisors and production personnel to continuously improve the schedule in terms of safety, duration, cost and equipment reliability

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Master Data:

Manage Master data such as

• Link new materials to Bills of Materials and update Bills of Materials on SAP
• Load New Task Lists and update existing Task Lists on SAP
• Capture, update and maintain maintenance plans on SAP
• Maintain plant master data (which include creation of material/service masters 

Schedule Preparation:

• Resource planning such as, but not limited to:
  • Arrange and chair weekly/shut down planning meetings
  • Allocate recourses
  • Create purchase requisitions materials / services
• Report discrepancies on a weekly basis
• Estimate cost of scheduled work for the week
• Communicate and issue the signed off schedule
• Print Work Orders as required

Work Analysis:

• Investigate W/O (work order) exceptions
• Produce various routine and special reports as required 

Contractor Management:

• Optimise resource levelling through the use of internal or contractor artisans for planned work
• Verify contractor attendance the week before the job is scheduled to start

Growth

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Prepare cost forecast for each schedule
• Compare actual cost of schedule to planned cost

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

Safety Awareness

• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Projects)
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES, Viziya)
• Report writing and analysing skills
• Presentation Skills

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of SAP PM and MM Module.
• Demonstrate an understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Engineering or Planning (NQF 6)
• N6 Certificate
• Internal Samancor candidates – Relevant N3 studying towards N4
• 4 years’ experience, preferably one-year supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Trade certificate preferential
• SAP / Coupa Experience

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Description

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Work execution:

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance work on the following major equipment:
  • Sub Arc Furnaces
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Material Handling
  • Overhead Cranes
• Perform the job as outlined in the Work Order and as per the detailed Task List
• Capture history & complete the notification to the required standard.
• Confirm Work Order with the correct time and all details to the required standard.
• Provide feedback to the Maintenance Specialist on any task where there is a difference between the task instruction and the job requirements.
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Generate Notifications from inspections and subsequent Notifications.

Unplanned Interventions:

• Perform isolation and issue lockout documents.
• Attend to breakdown quickly and safely.
• Capture all data related to the stoppage to aid in determining the root cause.
• Communicate ways of improving how the breakdown was handled to the Maintenance Specialist

Rotables Management:

• Change out item.
• Create PM order detailing item to be drawn from stock.
• Create reservation for rotable on PM Order.
• Create subsequent notification.
• Complete all fields on the "Damage" tag on the return item to rotable store.
• Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area.

 Mobile Equipment:

• Handle loads by means of an overhead crane.
• Lift and move loads by mean of a forklift.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team Success

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Grade 12 / N3
• 1 Year Fitter trade certificate
• 3 years’ relevant experience

Closing date: 25 June 2023

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide functional and administrative support for the Business Information Services Department in the System Development environment.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

System Development:

• Develop and modify programs, reports, and scripts based on defined specifications with some direct supervision.
• Troubleshoot program problems and failures and work with specialists to resolve issues.
• Develop and modify technical documentation to support application maintenance, operations and end-user training.
• Assist with Systems training. 
• Identify and justify site-specific variations including reports, developments, interfaces etc.
• Manage and execute testing of changes.
• Provide general level 1 support to end users.

Office Support:

• Assist BIS Specialists with master data administration.
• Manage user access/authorisations to Systems.
• Maintain the Systems Support office function, including:
• Assist in the 24 hour support function to the end-user.
• SYSDEV portal content administration
• Documentation
• Templates
• Project Management and Support methodologies
• Audits, Governance, controls and registers
• Coordination on Management of Change documentation and communication

 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Safety Awareness
• Contributing to team Success.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (BIS SysDev Systems)
• Maintain health, safety and security within the internal environment.
• Demonstrate appropriate customer care in the context of IT support, according to a Service Level Agreement
• Apply problem solving strategies.
• Use computer technology to research a computer topic.
• Apply the principles of Computer Programming
• Apply the principles of supporting users of local area networks.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance, environmental and safety issues in a computer environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of IT Policies and Procedures
• Explain computer architecture concepts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Database Management Systems
• Demonstrate an understanding of testing IT systems against given specifications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of creating multimedia/web-based computer applications with scripting.
• Describe the types of computer systems and associated hardware configurations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing software for the internet.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 (Maths and Science)
• 3 Year Diploma in Software Development 

Closing Date: 28 June 2023.

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Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To provide functional and administrative support for the Business Information Services Department in the System Development environment.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

System Development:

• Develop and modify programs, reports, and scripts based on defined specifications with some direct supervision.
• Troubleshoot program problems and failures and work with specialists to resolve issues.
• Develop and modify technical documentation to support application maintenance, operations and end-user training.
• Assist with Systems training. 
• Identify and justify site-specific variations including reports, developments, interfaces etc.
• Manage and execute testing of changes.
• Provide general level 1 support to end users.

Office Support:

• Assist BIS Specialists with master data administration.
• Manage user access/authorisations to Systems.
• Maintain the Systems Support office function, including:
• Assist in the 24 hour support function to the end-user.
• SYSDEV portal content administration
• Documentation
• Templates
• Project Management and Support methodologies
• Audits, Governance, controls and registers
• Coordination on Management of Change documentation and communication

 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Safety Awareness
• Contributing to team Success.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (BIS SysDev Systems)
• Maintain health, safety and security within the internal environment.
• Demonstrate appropriate customer care in the context of IT support, according to a Service Level Agreement
• Apply problem solving strategies.
• Use computer technology to research a computer topic.
• Apply the principles of Computer Programming
• Apply the principles of supporting users of local area networks.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of preventative maintenance, environmental and safety issues in a computer environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of IT Policies and Procedures
• Explain computer architecture concepts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Database Management Systems
• Demonstrate an understanding of testing IT systems against given specifications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of creating multimedia/web-based computer applications with scripting.
• Describe the types of computer systems and associated hardware configurations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of developing software for the internet.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 (Maths and Science)
• 3 Year Diploma in Software Development 

Closing Date: 28 June 2023.