Current Vacancies at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To provide technical training and performance coaching to Mining Learners within their workplaces to enhance the transfer of knowledge and ensure the application of practical skills as per SETA requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

•  Ensure the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No.29 of 1996) safety and health standards are maintained.

CUSTOMERS
Customer Relations:

•  Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g Production issues)
•  Ensure proper communication and feedback to supervisors and learners alike

Suppliers Relations:

•  Liaise with Line Supervisors

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Training Effectiveness

•  Coordinate and plan the flow of training according to training needs to optimize resources available
•  Determine Learner needs and material requirements according to the training plan and production requirements
•  Continuously monitor and evaluate learner progress according to the training criteria and requirements, to assist and ensure the transfer of skills and knowledge
•  Coach learners on the completion of various practical tasks to determine competence in line with various training modules.
•  Monitor and assess learners to determine the level of knowledge on the job
•  Mentor learners to ensure transfer of proper best practice skills and task steps
•  Ensure effective maintenance of learner performance records
•  Liaise with supervisors to receive and record feedback on learners who have completed training at Business Unit to ensure improvement in terms of practical training

TRAINING EQUIPMENT

•  Ensure the availability of training material according to the training programs in process
•  Monitor and ensure the maintenance of equipment utilised in the training process according to the technical specifications and Business Unit maintenance standards

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

•  Manage learner’s performance according to the training standards and Business Unit policies and take action to correct deviations to achieve the training objectives
•  Co-ordinate learners in the production sections, to ensure effective utilisation of resources

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

•  Function as a member of a project and co-ordinate project activities and provide input in terms of projects resource

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Behavioural Competencies:

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

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Blasting Certificate (Mining Training)
•  Shift Supervisor’s Certificate will be advantageous

Additional Qualifications: 

•  Registered Assessor
•  Coaching of Learner Certificate
•  Mentorship Certificate will be advantageous
•  OD ETDP Qualification NQF level 3 will be advantageous

Required Experience: 

• 5 years’ Production experience with preferably 2 years supervisory experience in Mining

Closing Date: 8 September 2023

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Purpose of the job:

• To be developed in the field of engineering by undertaking to complete appropriate training and development initiatives and projects which will lead to the incumbent to drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

•  Manage SHEQ compliance during the training & development and projects phase/s through effective use of the Toolbox
•  Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE
Be developed and then able to manage a section to:

•  Ensure an enabling climate/culture
•  Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
•  Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
•  Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
•  Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
•  Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
•  Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS
Be developed and then able to:

•  Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
•  Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
• at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
• that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
• to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• To be developed and eventually be responsible for:

Maintenance Support:

•  Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
•  Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant

Solve problems and implement solutions:

•  Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
•  Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:

•  Perform planned job observations
•  Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
•  Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant  availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
•  Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
•  Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
•  Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Work Analysis:

•  Interrogate non-published reports standard
•  Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
•  Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

Contractor Management:

•  Approve the use of contractor Artisans

GROWTH
Learn and eventually:

•  Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence 
•  Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
•  Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Learn and eventually: 
Budgeting:

•  Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
•  Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
•  Monitor plant Maintenance budget
•  Action variances of actual to planned costs
•  Monitor Over/Under Maintenance

Behavioural Competencies:

• To be developed and eventually acquire the following competencies:

 Safety Leadership

•  Innovation
•  Leadership
•  Planning, Organising & Control
•  Results Orientation
•  Problem Solving & Decision Making
•  Aligning Performance for Success
•  Communication
•  Change Leadership
•  Building Strong Teams
•  Business Acumen

 
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:

•  Degree or National Diploma 
•  Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)
•  Medical fitness as per organisational requirements

Additional qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, and QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture

Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover

• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section

Manage performance against set targets and competencies

• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS

• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
  • at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
  • that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
  • to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
• Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant.

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards.

Work execution:

• Perform planned job observations
• Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan  
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site.

Work Analysis:

• Interrogate non-published reports standard
• Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
• Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment.

Contractor Management:

• Approve the use of contractor Artisans.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Budgeting:

• Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
• Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
• Monitor plant Maintenance budget
• Action variances of actual to planned costs
• Monitor Over/Under Maintenance.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising &Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma
• 6 years relevant experience within the Smelting environment
• 3 years managerial experience

ADDITIONAL PREFERENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• GCC
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Masters Degree
• MBA

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To lead the SHEQ Team in providing a totally integrated SHEQ function to the site and to influence Site Management to embed a culture of SHEQ excellence.  With due regard to relevant SHEQ and other related legislative requirements, best practice alignment and identification of critical SHEQ focus areas through the up-keep and analysis of existing integrated site and group SHEQ activities, demonstrate expert leadership by empowering site line management and workers to adopt a culture of Zero Tolerance toward non-compliance with the ultimate goal of achieving Zero Harm.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and 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 Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

Customer Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Through exemplary leadership direct, evaluate and advise the site on the implementation, application and maintenance of Legislative requirements and the Samancor Chrome SHEQ Systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Utilize the Samancor Chrome Integrated SHEQ Management Systems to initiate, investigate and direct SHEQ focus points and report on pro-active energy status of Near Miss Reporting, Safe Behaviour Observations, Layered Audits, Planned and Critical Task Observations, Pro-active Significant Incident Reporting and Close-out status of corrective actions.
• Direct and coordinate the reporting and investigation of Significant Incidents
• Direct and coordinate the implementation and adherence to Risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Direct and coordinate the implementation and adherence to Permit to Work systems
• Direct and coordinate the establishment, use and currency of the site’s EBMS/HQMS system
• Keep the site abreast with relevant Legislative changes and ensure site wide legislative compliance
• Identify external SHEQ requirements and determine the impact they may have on the site
• Align the site to Samancor Chrome Behavioural Expectations
• Develop, align and implement SHEQ related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), One Pagers, Guidelines and Toolkits at Site Level and identify and implement tools to support implementation
• Identify learning interventions to support implementation of SHEQ Management System requirements
• Facilitate internal and external SHEQ Audits and monitor and report closure on Site Audit findings
• Maintain ISO  Certification
• Report on the Performance of site SHEQ Management Systems
• Analyse and interpret Site Significant Incident and Leading Indicator findings to determine trends and make recommendations based on findings
• Participate in Cross Site Audits within Samancor Chrome to share or investigate SHEQ best practices
• Refer to the Samancor Chrome Significant Incident inventories and use the lessons learned to direct pro-active initiatives at the site to prevent similar occurrences.
• Maintain the Contractor SHEQ Management Process
• Facilitate the development of the Site Risk Management Plan and monitor implementation for both pure and speculative risks
• Establish and monitor compliance to the site’s MOC process
• Drive SHEQ projects
• Establish and maintain a system whereby SHEQ related issues are effectively communicated throughout the site

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Operate computer systems
• Optimise the safety, health and environmental protection system
• Manage the health and safety of the production environment
• Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context

Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management of safety risk
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 14001
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 9001Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 45001 Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 17025

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma
• 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 3 years’ managerial experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Samtrac or equivalent
• ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 (Implementation, Auditor and Lead Auditor)
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment Techniques / HIRA
• Legislation (COID, ODIMWA, and OHSA)
• NEBOSH
• ICAM

Closing Date: 08 September 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To drive the overall management, direction, and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
  • at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
  • that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
  • to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix (ABC model)
• Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Ensure that the RCA’s are conducted based on the triggers and the outcomes are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:

• Perform planned task/job observations
• Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Work Analysis:

• Interrogate non-published reports standard
• Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
• Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

Contractor Management:

• Approve the use of contractor Artisans

General:

• Perform senior standby
• Work overtime as and when required

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Budgeting:

• Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
• Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
• Monitor plant Maintenance budget
• Action variances of actual to planned costs
• Monitor Over/Under Maintenance

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen
• Adhering to Values
• Building and Maintaining Relationships

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Management Skills
• Computer literacy, MS Office proficiency
• SAP
• MES

Knowledge:

• PSP technical background
• Hydraulics
• Tribology
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Continuous Improvement Principles (Kaizen)
• Preventative Maintenance Strategies
• Online Condition Monitoring technologies
• Criticality Analysis
• Defect Elimination

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma
• 6 Years' relevant experience, preferably 2 years' managerial experience
• GCC (Engineering) will be required in line with site requirements

Additional qualifications:

• Masters Degree 
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA

Closing Date: 08 September 2023