Jobs at Samancor Chrome

Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIROMENT AND QUALITY:

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Generate SHEQ system reports to ensure legal compliance and other requirements
• Compile and maintain the safety compliance file of contractors
• Monitor the Fire Fighting system
• Conduct SHEQ Inspections
• Conduct ISO Internal Audits
• Analyse SHEQ information / data to identify trends and take / recommend appropriate action
• Implement and monitor the adherence to SHEQ Standards according to legal requirements
• Participate in SHEQ awareness campaigns / interventions
• Monitor SHEQ system compliance
• Monitor SHEQ compliance by contractors on site
• Provide SHEQ training related to the SHEQ systems
• Conduct and facilitate Incident Investigations according to legal requirements and organisational needs.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction. 

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Monitor and control section costs.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12/ N3
• Degree or Diploma in Safety Management
• Blasting Certificate / Trade Certificate
• Relevant years’ of experience in similar role and preferably some years supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• MS Office and associated software
• ISO Auditors Certification (OSHAS 18001; ISO 9001; ISO 14001)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to team success
• Business Understanding

CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2023

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all maintenance of the mine, plant, equipment & facilities and shutdown work ensuring high quality workmanship of artisans and contractors

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

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

PEOPLE
Supervise the Team:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• 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

• Mobilise resources to attend to all stoppages (Mine and Plant) as quickly and safely as possible
• Provide constant feedback to the mine and plant production personnel w.r.t. the progress of any maintenance work on the plant
• Align the maintenance effort with production priorities

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Unplanned Interventions:

• Prioritise breakdown and authorize work
• Arrange resources
• Assess risks related to unplanned jobs
• Manage schedule to resource unplanned work
• Verify complete administration of unplanned work

Maintenance Support:

• Review task lists
• Provide resource & equipment information 

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Initiate root cause failure analysis
• Provide feedback on pro-active identification of problem to originator
• Record issues surrounding problems
• Assure sustainability of solutions

Schedule Preparation:

• Assess notification details and scope of work to ensure the scope of work meets the required standard
• Review Bill of Quantities
• Prioritise Jobs 
• Provide Resource Availability to the Maintenance Practitioner (Planner)

Work execution:

• Reallocate resources and postpone jobs if necessary
• Manage materials if work order is postponed
• Ensure quality of work completed
• Support the Maintenance Practitioner (Planner) to technically complete works orders on a routine basis

Work Analysis:

• Monitor and ensure strict adherence to maintenance work, management principles (planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum                  availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced

Contractor Management:

• Optimise manning plan through the use of internal or contractor artisans for unplanned work
• Create SES for unplanned work
• Manage contractor activities on site
• Physically accept and document acceptance of work 
• Verify quantities involved in contractor work
• Record contractor non-conformance
• Sign invoice, timesheet or pro-forma invoice

Rotables Management:

• Decide whether item can be repaired based on initial visual inspection.
• Complete all fields on the "Damage" tag and return item to rotable stores.
• SHAREHOLDER VALUE
• Monitor Work Centre Maintenance Budget 
• Control Maintenance Costs

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12/N3 Certificate. 
• Section13 Trade Certificate.     

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience with 2 years supervisory experience
• Experience in TMM and Projects will be advantageous.

Closing date: 12 September 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To implement and maintain HR strategies and processes in area of responsibility. To support and advise Line in accordance with HR Policies and Procedures. To maintain systems; records and reporting.

KEY JOB 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

Customer Relations:

• Interact with customers and be aware of operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities
• Ensure customer satisfaction

Suppliers Relations:

• Liaise with HR Suppliers

 BUSINESS PROCESSES

HR Legislation:

• Comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, EE Act, Skills Development Act, etc.)
• Provide information and advice regarding legislation that may impact employment issues

Organisation Development:

• Ensure initiatives regarding Organisational Values

 Industrial Relations:

• Ensure compliance by all parties to the Disciplinary Code and Legislation at disciplinary/grievance hearings
• Take minutes of proceedings at disciplinary/grievance hearings
• Assist with first line IR related problems in area of responsibility
• Facilitate the resolution of employee grievances
• Compile IR statistics
• Assist with counselling sessions
• Conduct conciliations at the CCMA

 Employee Wellness:

• Monitor absenteeism and trend analysis
• Coordinate the disability process
• Coordinate the EAP processes in area of responsibility
• Coordinate Voluntary Confidential Counselling & Testing (VCCT) (two yearly)
• Coordinate with the clinic regarding the treatment of all HIV positive employees

 Climate and Culture:

• Coordinate applicable surveys
• Drive implementation of Culture and organisation development initiatives

 Recruitment and Selection:

• Facilitate recruitment process in accordance with recruitment procedure
• Conduct the candidate search and coordinate the screening process
• Ensure correctness of shortlisting in accordance with minimum criteria and the recruitment procedure
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Arrange the Assessments / feedback to candidates
• Complete all administration related to the recruitment process
• Coordinate medical examinations
• Conduct checks and verifications of candidate credentials
• Update the Recruitment Tracker
• Receive, filter and distribute CV’s to the recruitment panel
• Draft recruitment adverts for vacancies in the prescribed media

 Onboarding:

• Conduct onboarding in accordance with the Onboarding Procedure
• Coordinate the Induction and Orientation processes
• File all appropriate documentation
• Arrange IDP’s for successful applicants

 Exit process:

• Prepare and conduct exit interviews and report findings
• Administer the employee exit processes and compile exit statistics

 Employee Retention:

• Compile employee turnover statistics (Monthly)

Education, Training and Development:

• Ensure that Individual Development Plans are in place and implemented for all employees
• Evaluation and visits of learners in the plant
• Implementation of competency procedure
• Develop and maintain portfolio of evidence assessment packs
• Coach and support line on training/ assessment principles
• Identify training needs and advise Line on appropriate training intervention
• Report on expired and legal trainings
• Facilitate training interventions
• Facilitate revision of Skills Based Pay Matrix on yearly basis
• Analyse and report Training and Development statistics/metrics
• Registration of learners on the Seta database
• Preparing annual training report and workplace skills plan

 Performance Management:

• Implement the Performance Management System for all employees
• Monitor and keep track of progress

 Talent Management:

• Complete Talent Management information for all employees

HR Administration:

• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation on sign-on of new employees (Entry Medical, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, etc.)
• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation on termination of employees' service (Exit Medical, Record of Service, UIF Card, etc.)
• Maintain SAP HR system as per allocated responsibility

 HR Statistics:

• Compile, collate and report relevant HR statistics

 HR General:

• Coordinate the plant Communication Forums
• Maintain and update organograms
• Administer plant Remuneration and Benefits  
• Conduct general HR administration pertaining to salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, appointment letters etc
• Schedule and chair monthly HR departmental meetings

CSI

• Administer CSI recruitment process

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Financial Control:

• Control costs in area of responsibility
• Prepare and plan for Departmental Budgets

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

HR Legislation:

• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of all applicable HR and HRD Legislations eg: Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997) and Skills Development Act.

 Knowledge and Application of:

• Paterson Grading System
• Targeted Selection
• Remuneration principles
• Recruitment practices and principles
• Disciplinary processes and proceedings
• Training principles e.g.: Learning Organisation, Andragogy, facilitation skills, Training Material Development Skills

Skills:

•  Project Management Skills
• Business Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Programs

General:

•  HR Policies and procedures
• SAP and any other HR electronic systems

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or National Diploma in a Human Resources Related field
• 4 years relevant experience, preferably 1 years’ supervisory experience.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To provide the company with best practices regarding Human Resource Development initiatives and to assist with the implementation thereof
• To ensure legal compliance and reporting in all Human Resources Development activities
• To assist with the development and implementation of Human Resources Development strategies on behalf of the company
• To identify and provide Samancor Ferrometals with relevant Human Resources interventions which will assist the organisation to attain its objectives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

Customer Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Measure customer satisfaction within a business unit and recommend corrective action
• Ensure customer satisfaction

Suppliers Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Policies and Procedures

• Provide Samancor Ferrometals/ Ferroveld with HR Processes and Procedure documentation
• Ensure efficient application of all Samancor HR Policies and Samancor Standards
• Implement HR Policies, Procedures, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc. within Samancor Chrome Ferrometals 

Employee Benefits:

• Provide Samancor Ferrometals/Ferroveld with benchmarked employee benefits processes and procedure documentation
• Manage the liaison with External Service Providers regarding employee benefits
• Manage the administration of  data, systems, payments and provide advice related to benefits:
• Ensure efficient application of Group Life Cover, Group Accident Cover, Motor Vehicle Schemes, Relocation, Medical Aid, UIF, Retirement Funds, Disability Claims, Severance Packages, Advise on Package Structuring (Package Modelling, Motor Vehicle & Housing)
• Prepare monthly reporting on Employee Benefits and application thereof 

 Legislation:

• Comply with the Legislation (BCEA, Labour Relations Act, EE Act, Skills Development Act, POPIA, etc.)
• Provide information and advice regarding legislation that may impact employment issues. 

 Medical Aid Schemes & Retirement Funds:

• Liaise and administrate processes between the company and Service Providers
• Handle and resolve all queries for Samancor Chrome Ferrometals

 Remuneration

• Implement and maintain appropriate remuneration strategies
• Provide Samancor Ferrometals/Ferroveld with benchmarked remuneration processes and procedure documentation
• Manage and implement all salary models and remuneration principles
• Maintain employee data related to remuneration
• Perform salary surveys & recommendations on request
• Perform continuous audits on salaries information to ensure correctness, alignment, and parity
• Develop suitable salary models and structures
• Implement yearly and ad hoc increases
• Implement yearly and ad hoc changes to employee benefits
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, detail and confidentiality regarding remuneration and advise the company on how to maintain related standards

 Organisational Structures:

• Maintain and Update Master data for the Samancor Chrome Ferrometals employees and E-band Managers on SAP
• Liaise with the Finance Department regarding cost centres changes
• Maintain and update Organisational Structures on SAP

 Employee Retention:

• Compile employee turnover statistics and make recommendations to management on findings
• Compile employee engagement analyses and make recommendations to management on findings
• Implement employee retention initiatives

 Job Evaluation:

• Manage the grading of new Job Profiles and regrading of existing Job Profiles as required
• Manage the updating and maintenance of Job Profiles
• Consult with stakeholders on job profiles

 Recruitment and Selection:

• Provide Samancor Ferrometals/Ferroveld with benchmarked recruitment processes and procedure documentation
• Facilitate and conduct interviews for all D & E band employees
• Process letter of appointment/regret letters for all D & E band employees
• File appropriate documentation
• Sign on all D & E band employees
• Process induction forms and submit to Service Providers
• Set up and maintain databases for critical D & E band positions
• Prepare reports on recruitment and selection
• Apply Employment Equity principles in recruitment and selection
• Prepare reports on Employment Equity and make recommendations to management
• Assist with any other recruitment and selection processes as requested.

 Induction and Exit process:

• Arrange pre-employment medical examinations through Service Provider for new D & E band employees
• Coordinate and arrange the induction and on boarding of all new D & E band employees into the workplace
• Arrange relocation and upset allowance (if applicable) for new D & E band employees
• Prepare and conduct exit interviews and report findings for D & E band employees
• Administer the employee exit processes for D & E band employees
• Liaise with Service Providers

 HR Administration:

• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation on sign-on of new employees (Entry Medical, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, etc.)
• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation on termination of employee’s service (Exit Medical, Record of Service, UIF Card etc.)
• Monitor annual executive medicals in conjunction with the SHEQ Department
• Establish, maintain and chair any related committee
• Manage service providers as allocated
• Maintain all employee contract information
• Prepare for internal and external audits
• Liaise with auditors and put measures in place to prevent and/or address audit findings
• Compile and control the budget

Reporting

• Compile Business Unit related monthly reports as requested
• Compile and submit all legal and legislative reports as required by various institutions
• Keep records of submitted reports for audit purposes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on reporting
• Report on KPI’s and Strategy implementation
• Keep stakeholders and management informed of all progress, deviations, statuses, risk factors and any other aspects requiring reporting.

GROWTH:

HR Benchmarking:

• Benchmark Employment and HR(D) practices against the external market, as requested
• Research alternative HR systems and processes and make recommendations
• Manage continuous improvement through operation excellence

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

HR Legislation:

•  Demonstrate and apply an understanding of all applicable HR and HRD Legislations eg:
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997), Labour Relations Act, POPIA and Skills Development Act.

Knowledge and Application of:

• Remuneration Principles
• Employee benefits and the application thereof
• Employment Equity
• Paterson Grading System
• Recruitment best practices
• Targeted Selection
• Training principles eg: Learning Organisation, Andragogy, facilitation skills, Training Material Development Skills

Skills:

• Project Management Skills
• Business Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Accuracy and detail
• Decision making
• Numerical skills
• Collaboration

General:

• HR Policies and procedures
• SAP and any other HR electronic systems
• MS Office
• E - Recruitment

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or National Diploma in a Human Resources related field.
• 4 years relevant experience.

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Job Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIROMENT AND QUALITY:

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Key Customers: Projects, Maintenance & Production

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Technical Drawings:

• Provide and maintain two-dimensional CAD drawings for Mineral Resources
• Convert Geological information into a CAD format
• Develop and update Mineral Rights drawings
• Maintain the drawing and filing system
• Update DMR plans according to the requirements in Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act,1996(Act no. 29 of 1996)

Administration:

• Conduct Drawing Office administration
• Conduct Mineral Resources general administration
• Control drawing updates and version control
• Maintain stationery and office supply stock levels
• Scan Mineral Resources reports

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

Financial Control:

• Process Mineral Resources invoices.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12/ N3
• Mine Survey Draughting Certificate
• Degree/Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Mineral Resource Management (MRM) would be advantageous
• Certificate in Elementary Mine Survey (COM) would be advantageous
• Relevant years of experience and some years of supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Operating computer systems
• Operating CAD computer systems
• Operating the SAP system
• Maintain health, safety and security within the internal environment
• Locate a surface geographical position by employing map-reading techniques
• Read surface mining plans
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of geology related to mining
• Acquire an appreciation for the role of rock engineering in the mining
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of ISO 9001
• Demonstrate an advanced understating of surveying techniques.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to team success
• Business Understanding

CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2023