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Introduction

• This position will be based at the Phola Plant close to Ogies in Mpumalanga

Description

• The purpose of this position is to ensure that Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance and services are provided in line with organisational and client requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns of the previous shift.
• Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters.
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays.
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion.
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize downtime.
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with other engineering / process teams to ensure availability and optimal utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affects production.
• Support the achievement of production and maintenance performance levels.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability

Qualification Requirements: 

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate (Instrumentation and/or Elect)
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs
• MV switching competency

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Electrical and Instrumentation maintenance with at least 3 - 4 years’ supervisory experience 
• English language proficiency 
• Time management skills  
• Employee Relations training 
• Supervisory training  
• Profibus and Profinet maintenance experience 
• Finance for non-financial managers training  
• Computer literate in MS Office  
• Relevant planned maintenance system training

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Introduction

• This position will be based at the Kroondal operations site.

Description

• This position is responsible for ensuring that the Human Resources function remains a Business Partner in achieving the Company’s objectives. The HR Business Partner will be accountable to provide a comprehensive HR Service for the allocated region, with a core function of the role to effectively manage Industrial Relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day HR administration activities
• Facilitates the implementation of HR Policies and Procedures by advising and assisting internal stakeholders on processes, actions and best practice to ensure that the organisation adheres to sound labour practices
• Participates in recruitment and selection processes and represents HR in interviews to ensure procedural fairness
• Assists with the coordination of Training and Development activities
• Assists with the coordination of Wellness Programs according to organisational requirements
• Ensures that labour disputes and grievances are minimised by maintaining effective procedures and ensuring adequate communications between management and employees
• Responsible for monitoring industrial relations indicators e.g. number of disputes, grievances and recommending corrective action
• Facilitates and participates in Employee Relations related meetings and enhances Employer, Employee and Union relationships
• Facilitates and participates in the negotiations process on substantive and operational issues
• Provides guidance and support to Management on Disciplinary and Grievance processes, and monitors the proceedings of all hearings to ensure consistency and fairness at all times
• Co-ordinates and conducts the necessary pre-hearing investigations as required
• Consults with Legal Counsel as required on Labour related issues in preparation for litigation
• Prepares and represents Minopex at various Labour related cases at the CCMA or Labour Court
• Ensures adherence to Employment Equity Programs
• Timely and accurate completion of all required HR records and reports
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to legislation and organisational HR & IR practices
• Builds relationships across the business value chain by sharing business information and knowledge

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology / Law
• Postgraduate Management Development Program will be advantageous
• Postgraduate Certificate in Labour Law will be advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience as an HR Generalist / Business Partner in the mining industry
• Specialised skills in managing Industrial Relations within the mining industry
• Strong knowledge and experience of Union relations
• Knowledge of Labour Law
• Experience with CCMA and Labour Court procedures
• Strong knowledge and experience across the various HR functions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
   

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Introduction

• This position will be based at a site in Phalaborwa.

Description

• The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the effective supervision of the required shift to ensure that shift processes are operational, controlled and maintained

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Minopex Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Identify hazards and risks while performing daily tasks and take preventative measures.
• Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards and procedures of the job.
• Adhere to lock out procedures at all times.
• Comply with legal and operational requirements.
• Carry out visual inspection of the working area to ensure workplace safety.
• Ensures compliance to statutory legislation and organisational requirements.
• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse previous shift information.
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters.
• Report equipment efficiencies according to production requirements.
• Communicate equipment availabilities and changes to relevant stakeholder to minimize production delays.
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize down time.
• Ensure the adherence to the specified process parameters within the respective sections.
• Identify causes of spillage in the plant equipment and generate suggestions to eliminate the spillage.
• Ensure adherence to Process Standards and Procedures, COP Master File, SHEQ and legislative requirements.
• Continuously monitor production information to ensure the attainment of shift objectives.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability.

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12
• National Certificate Mineral Processing Level 2 or equivalent Mineral Processing qualification will be advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Process Section Supervisor
• Milling, magnetic separation, dewatering experience (thickener and filtration) essential
• English language proficiency
• Computer Literate in MS Office
• Presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Employee Relation and People Management skills
• Supervisory skills
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1