Job Vacancies at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner at company and customer sites
• Competent operation of technical blasting tools
• Interpretation of blast design data for safe and efficient blasting
• Communication of blast design data to supervisor/customer/ subcontractor
• Responsible for logistics of supply of explosives products for blasting operations at allocated sites
• Responsible for safe blasting process
• Conducts post blast evaluation
• Identifies and analysis opportunities for value adding services to improve customer operations
• Blasting assessments on a weekly basis on the operators and assistants
• Monthly reports on the business, supply, delivery and usage of product
• Interfacing with the technical projects team, accountable for all technical projects on site

General

• The position requires a full understanding of all the modules that make up the blasting competency program
• The position requires involvement in dealing with management at all levels in the organization
• Problem solving as well as decision making both in on bench conditions and customer enquiries are critical at all times. The position involves gathering information from various sources to determine the viability of the business. The incumbent should use his initiative to extract information to provide management with information that could further assist them in management decisions.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12
• Surface blasting certificate or ticket is essential.
• Valid Code B Drivers Licence.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Diploma in Explosives Technology would be an advantage
• Be able to complete the AEL Explosives Engineers – must have completed Surface part of the course

Job specification

Specific experience required

• At least 3 to 5 years relevant mining and blasting experience

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Job Description    

• Develop process engineering design with support from other engineering disciplines or consultants: Project definition and scoping, Process Design Criteria, PFDs, Process descriptions, P&IDs, Datasheets, Control and Operating philosophies and commissioning plan
• Undertake and/or Manage feasibility studies, design and engineering, execution, commissioning and handover of projects
• Participate and/or facilitate Hazard and Operability studies
• Accountable for ensuring robust and accurate process engineering deliverables
• Develop and roll out standard process engineering documentation to AECI mining explosives and Mining Chemical Business Units
• Manage and roll-out process related projects
• Active representation, participation and cooperation in the annual capital budgeting process
• Support the Global Strategic Projects Manager in updating the project governance procedure and its roll out to AECI mining explosives and Mining Chemical Business Units
• Support project managers in the development of Project Definition
• Support project managers in the development of project schedules, costing and project execution strategies
• Comply with project governance requirements
• Maintain alignment of project teams with business unit objectives
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and manage project risks and contingency plans in addition to process safety related risk management.
• Undertake monthly reporting on the Strategic Project Portfolio

Qualifications & Experience    

• BScEng/BEng (with honours) in Chemical Engineering. A BTech degree in Chemical Engineering may be considered if candidate has experience in explosive design and engineering
• Management certification/Qualification would be advantageous
• Preference will be given to a candidate that has 10-20 years’ process engineering and process safety experience, ideally in the project management field
• The ideal candidate has strong engagement skills, is self-motivated and driven with a focus on adding value through the on-time delivery of strategic projects
• Deliver results through quality and safety awareness, planning and organizing, decision making and execution to readily deliver value
• Firm understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated Project Management track record, and ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in computer literacy i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power-point, MS Projects, and SAP
• Excellent writing skills – Technical Reports and Business Cases
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Strong and Effective Communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Express potential through adaptability, agility, applied learning, innovation and implementation.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, monitoring and processing information, facilitating change, developing others, participating and leading
• Interact effectively at all levels with a focus on building relationships, thus aiding negotiation and gaining commitment.

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Job Description    

• Responsible for ensuring that the daily production targets are achieved.
• Check in advance scheduled production, the availability of raw materials and packaging material.
• Ensure that works instructions and standard operating procedures are strictly adhered to. Any modifications must be reported to the production Manager.
• Monitor production output and raw material usages.
• Ensure that packing machines are used effectively to achieve daily targets.
• Responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping standards are maintained in areas of responsibility.
• Minimise wastage of product and packaging materials.
• Ensure that clocking time data for subordinates under the incumbent’s control are timeously and accurately completed and submitted to the Human Capital Coordinator.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum of 5 years in a chemical manufacturing plant or similar operation is advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is essential.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience essential.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code 8)

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Job Description    

• Plan stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Maintain systems to record all stock movements.
• Actively participate in improving the level of safety on the warehouse
• Partake in annual stock take audits.
• Reporting of inventory statistics to Management – stock on hand.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Responsible for reconciling stock discrepancies and for reporting stocktake results to Management.
• Uphold and work according to all internal and external safety guidelines.
• Daily reconcile physical stock of raw materials.
• Assist with the reconciliation of raw material stock queries
• Ad hoc tasks as delegated by Management

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Diploma in Supply Chain/Inventory Management or related fields advantageous
• Minimum of 1 year related experience.
• Computer knowledge of MS Office is a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of Syspro would be advantageous.

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Job Description    

• Ensures personal safety compliance and manages safety risks in his/her areas of responsibility and promotes company safety culture by inculcating Zero Harm initiatives in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure solutions proposed are intrinsically aligned to SHERQ requirements
• Support prospects and projects by means of process designs, both basic and detailed design packages
• Support AECI water and effluent minimisation throughout the various active production sites
• Support innovation by means of new technology introduction and adoption into design work
• Promotes and supports sales of products and technology aimed at increasing AECI Water’s market share and value-add in the assigned product market(s)
• Supports Technical and R&D in the development and testing of new products and technologies

Technical Support

• Provides technical support to internal and external customers with regards to suitable process selections to meet prospect & OR Tender & OR customer requirements
• Conducts site surveys, and conduct field trials on new technology with the relevant Sales teams
• Assists with troubleshooting and resolving product quality issues and NCRs
• Conducts product and applications training for Sales personnel, customers and channel partners
• Leads technical training and skills upliftment campaigns in line with company skills gap and training needs analyses
• Works individually, or in multi-disciplinary teams on strategic projects defined by the H.O.D. or Technology Executive
• Works in conjunction with engineering teams to promote on time delivery of proposals, tenders and contracts
• Provide input into proposal development on prospect & tenders

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Eng. in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 - 6 years related experience in water treatment designs.
• Minimum 3 years related experience in field operational support and trouble shooting.
• Minimum 2 years Sales and/or Product Marketing experience
• Exposure to Risk assessments and HAZOP studies.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, design and manufacturing standards.
• Technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of tendering processes and documentation.
• MS Word, Excel, Visio & Projects.
• Includes travel within SA and Outside when required

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Job Description    

• Ensure a fully integrated demand and supply planning process within the business
• Collect and prepare all demand data metrics from clusters for S&OP presentation
• Aggregate unconstrained demand for all regions on a monthly basis
• Collate and prepare historical sales trends analysis versus current forecasts and budgets
• Manage and chair monthly S&OP meetings
• Provide optimal internal and external customer service levels and working capital guidelines of the S&OP process as defined by AECI Water Strategy
• Monitor and report on business forecasting and supply planning performance of involved parties
• Work closely with key stakeholders to close supply gaps and constraints and ensure gaps and overlaps are addressed, scenarios are completed and issues appropriately escalated
• Inventory Management - Ensure that finished product inventories meet working capital objectives whilst meeting customer service objectives
• Order management - Work closely with customer services and customers to reschedule orders where potential supply issues may prevent seamless supply
• Manage and maintain SAP ERP Supply modules to support the Supply Planning process

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
• Over 8 years of relevant business experience in Supply Chain including of which over 3 years of experience in a managerial position
• At least 3-5 years of experience in demand and supply planning
• Advanced supply and demand planning knowledge
• Advanced inventory management knowledge
• Experience with Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Operations
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification
• Knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems and experience with SAP-APO
• Experience working in a Sales and Operations Planning

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Job Description    

• Analyse the Procurement spend to drive and improve B-BBEE compliance for Preferential Procurement according to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice
• Assist with the collection of B-BBEE certificates
• Analyse the B-BBEE certificate for accuracy
• Manage ESD Beneficiary database
• Support data collection on supplier performance (supplier scorecard) from around the organization
• Assist with Marketing of the AECI ESD Program
• Engage with the Business Unit on ESD Programs
• Manage ESD requests for AECI Business Units
• Support the achievement of the objectives of the Good Chemistry Fund

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric.
• Diploma / Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Marketing or B Com General.
• Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 25.

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Job Description    

• Consolidation of monthly actual, forecast and annual budgets for the Group.
• Preparation of the monthly performance, forecast and annual budget reporting to the executive committee and board of directors.
• Assisting in preparation for the reporting of interim and year-end financial results (IFRS), including compilation of the financial sections of the integrated report.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis to meet the requirements of senior management.
• Various Group wide accounting projects relating to management reporting, Group policies, technical advice, statutory entity structuring and other accounting related initiatives from the Group Financial Manager and CFO.
• Development, enhancement and continuous improvement of the consolidation process, software and reporting requirements for Group and business needs.
• Various ad-hoc functions to assist the Group Reporting Manager, Group Financial Manager and CFO.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric.
• CA (SA).
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years working experience.
• Automated consolidation system experience (Hyperion, SAP BPC, Cognos) is essential
• Excellent, current knowledge of IFRS, JSE requirements and modern reporting practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

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Job Description    

• Despatching of daily orders
• Daily CVR sheets
• Stock Control
• Accurate recording of daily production
• Reporting of variances
• Truck utilization
• Assist with daily production planning
• Assist with weekly Paver Tracking
• Assist with quotes
• Monitor Credit limit threshold report
• Communicating allocation of payments to branch administrator/regional credit controller

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years Admin/Weighbridge related experience
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s licence

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Job Description    

• Health and safety awareness.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Fair understanding of the company’s quality management system.
• Keen interest to strengthen skills in asphalt, aggregate and binder technology through training processes.
• Testing and analysis of aggregate, binder, and asphalt.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric or equivalent, diploma in Civil advantageous.
• At least 1 to 5 years laboratory work in asphalt industry.
• Evidence of experience gained with a leadership position held in the laboratory environment

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Job Description    

• Carry out regular tests for the raw material and end product
• Record test results
• Report any deviations
• Retention of samples and records as required
• Compliance with statutory requirements
• Adhere to QMS programme

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A minimum of 12 months laboratory experience
• Extensive asphalt testing and sampling experience