Latest Jobs at Samancor Chrome

Purpose of the Job:

To safely prepare the tap floor and auxiliaries and to tap the furnace to recover molten product.

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Comply with SHEQ Ensure requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

Customers:

• Ensure customer satisfaction

Business Processes:

Housekeeping:

• Ensure that all spillages on the tapfloor are cleaned after each tap
• Ensure that all oxygen lance pipes, drill rods and other tapping equipments are stored in their designated areas
• Ensure that taphole paste is stored properly and that mugdun is clean

Tapping:

• Prepare the tapfloor and auxiliaries for tapping molten material
• Ensure that there is enough sand to build the runner
• Position the skimmer block in its tapping position as per SOP
• Ensure that that the runner is dry and safe before tapping can start
• Tap the furnace to recover the smelted product
• Open the taphole by means of a taphole drill and lancing
• Continuously monitor metal and slag flow and ensure that slag overflows to the slag bay and metal overflows to the casting pans by controlling the height of the metal and slag overflow
• Continuously pour insulating material and poke the metal overflow to prevent it from freezing
• Close the taphole by means of a mud gun or manually
• Take appropriate corrective action to handle upset conditions
• Monitor the condition of the skimmer block and plate and change them when necessary

Crane Operation:

• Operate the overhead crane to move equipment around the tapfloor         
• Complete crane inspection checklist       
• Use sling equipment during shutdown

Casting:

• Prepare casting pans as per standard
• Ensure that molten metal easily flows on the casting pans

Sampling:

• Take metal and slag samples
• Print metal and slag ID tickets and take samples to the laboratory

Reporting:

• Update the Tapping log sheets on the MES
• Report any safety hazards immediately to the Shift Supervisor
• Report any malfunctioning of tapping equipment immediately to the Shift Supervisor

Behavioural Competencies:

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

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Skimmer preparation and tapping

Knowledge:

• Basic Rigging/Slinging Training
• Overhead Crane License

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 years’ relevant experience

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide Legal Counsel for Samancor Chrome and to ensure sound corporate governance and compliance with statutory requirements

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 

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage allocated sub-ordinates
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

CUSTOMERS

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

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Legal Management:

• Manage all day to day legal issues which arise in the allocated business units
• Oversee Corporate Governance to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Manage claims brought against and instituted by the company
• Assist with Crisis Management in terms of legal requirements
• Comply with the Promotion and Access to information Act
• Manage external service providers (External Legal counsel, Consultants, etc.)
• Vet legal research and draft options
• Assess legal contracts for business

Legal Agreements:

• Manage significant corporate activity (i.e. Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Disposals)
• Draft and negotiate core business agreements
• Review legal issues pertaining to the business (Health and Safety, Procurement and Joint Ventures)

Financial Legislation:

• Comply with statutory requirements

Audits:

• Liaise with external and internal auditors
• Implement effective internal controls and ensure Corporate Governance

GROWTH

• Identify opportunities for further development arising from changes in legal practice

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Adhere to 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:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES)
• Apply case law and judicial precedents to business related issues
• Assess legal contracts for business
• Comply to legal requirements in business
• Keep informed about current affairs related to one’s own industry
• Manage legal records
• Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to crate evidence and maintain confidentiality
• Administer the Legal Department electronic database
• Prepare legal opinions
• Identify and mitigate business risks

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the South African Legal framework
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles
• 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 Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the business and the environment in which it operates
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of commercial transactions and how they are conducted
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of Company Law
• Demonstrate an understanding of litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks
• Demonstrate an understanding of business risks

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• LLB degree or B.Proc
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate (7 years PQE)

Closing date: 08 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assist Samancor Chrome’s General Counsel in attending to legal matters in the field of procurement (tender and contracts), vetting of contracts, dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration, basic company secretarial work and health & safety legislative adherence.

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 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 performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Formal feedback from General Counsel and nominated in-house customers

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Procurement:

• Advise on legal aspects pertaining to tenders
• Draft, negotiate, review and ratify contracts
• Monitor implementation of contracts
• Provide early warnings for breach
• Ensure notices in terms of the contracts are issued timeously
• Draft and update Samancor standard terms and conditions
• Draft templates for Samancor standard contracts

Legal Agreements:

• Draft, negotiate, review and ratify contracts
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions
• Inform stakeholders on changes to legislation and common law
• Analyse legal position and make recommendations in consultation with General Counsel and/or external legal Counsel
• Deal with day to day legal issues as they arise and as instructed

Policies and Procedures:

• Implement procurement policies and procedures
• Implement Group legal policies

Projects:

• As required and instructed

Dispute Resolution:

• Assist General Counsel in the negotiation, initiation, prosecution/defence, settlement of disputes, arbitration and litigation

Legal Resources and Admin:

• Maintain and update the Legal library and electronic resources
• Identify and maintain own files and records and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality
• Administer the Legal Department electronic database

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the South African Legal framework.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of procurement, commercial law and contracts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of company law.
• Demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles, the business and the environment in which it operates.
• 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 Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) (as amended) and its application.

 

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• LLB
• Admitted Attorney
• 6 years relevant experience (min 5 years post-articles experience)

Additional qualifications: 

• Appropriate commercial law experience in a reputable law firm

Closing date: 08 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide Company secretarial support to the Legal function

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

PEOPLE

• Maintain relationships with Key internal and External Stakeholders

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction by providing a Company Secretariat Services, and where necessary, any Legal service to the business.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Complete necessary CoR forms, lodge all statutory forms with the Registrar of Companies where relevant and update Samancor Group company information at the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission
• Registering changes to Directors, Secretaries, Addresses, Share Transactions, Share Allotments, striking Off applications
• Submit annual returns of Samancor Group Companies
• Ensure Samancor Group company and share registers are kept up to date manually and via electronic database
• Draft resolutions as instructed
• Prepare minutes and board/AGM packs as instructed
• Draft agendas and minutes as instructed
• Oversee legal administrator in the maintenance and updating of FICA packs
• Assist General Counsel with resolution of queries raised by external auditors during annual audits
• Production of Dormant Company Accounts
• Assist with coordination of Statutory Accounts for trading companies
• Online filing of confirmation statements
• Finance administration
• Assist with management of statutory information held within Co-Set Software
• Dealing with ad hoc queries from group companies/clients
• Coordinate meetings, minor events and travel arrangements
• Compile Legal and Company secretarial reports
• Assist the Company Secretaries for Samancor Chrome’s companies and ensure legal compliance pursuant thereto
• Manage company secretarial records

Growth

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence

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)
• Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality
• Conduct basic financial transactions

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the South African Legal framework, including court process, case law and legislation
• 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 Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles and the environment in which it operates
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the practical application of Company Law
• Demonstrate an understanding of dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration processes and associated risks
• Demonstrate an understanding of procurement, commercial law and contracts

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Law Degree
• Company Secretarial Training
• 4 Years Post Qualification Experience 

Additional qualifications: 

• LLB,
• Chartered Secretary (Advantageous) 

Closing date: 08 November 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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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, 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

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction as specified
• Investigating, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance according to the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks 
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Regularly check success of the PM schedule in the field
• Liaise with other sections and departments

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Apply fault finding techniques and root cause failure analysis
• Ensure that the plant is operated according to maintenance procedures and standards by doing regular inspections on equipment and machinery, know the limits of equipment and machinery, and perform any other reasonable task given to you by your seniors
• Execute work orders, create notifications and provide feedback on SAP
• Conduct regular plant inspections, identify and rectify inefficiencies
• Maintaining Instrumentation documentation including drawings
• Maintain and repair all levels of instrumentation, electrical and mechanical parts, components and equipment
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Work from heights and in confined spaces and follow the various procedures related to such.
• Perform general housekeeping as part of the relevant tasks allocated
• Maintenance and repairs on Gas ,Water and compressed air monitoring and reticulation systems
• Provide inputs to Process Control
• Improvement and optimization of existing equipment
• Spares and rotables management
• Create PM order detailing items, reservation for items to be drawn from stock, change out items and create PM orders for rotable
• Create subsequent notifications

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Continues improvement and cost consciousness
• Work independently and in a team
• Work overtime as and when required
• Perform standby duties on the plant and equipment 
• Act in a higher level as and when required

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills

• Computer literate – Microsoft Office
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Fault Finding and Repairs to C&I equipment
• Drawing Interpretation

Knowledge

Demonstrate and apply an understanding of:

• PLC (Mitsubishi, Siemens) and SCADA (Citect) control systems and programming
• Process Automation Belt Scale equipment
• Understanding of Networks (Fibre Optic Systems, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet), Remote I/O, SCADA and related Infrastructure
• UPS Systems

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• N6 - with trade test in instrumentation (External Candidates)
• N3 - trade test instrumentation (Samancor Chrome Internal Candidates Only)
• 3 years relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Experience in process and furnace industrial environment

Closing Date: 10 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To assist in the review / preparation of reconciliations associated with accounts receivable, accounts payable for Head office and Khuphuka.  Perform all finance related and cost review functions of Khuphuka. Performance of certain treasury functions for the group.

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 

Accounts Receivable:

• Review Debtors (staff-, intercompany-, learner- and ad hoc- debtors) and ensure all debtors are cleared timely. Credit card statements are processed timely to clear staff debtors and long outstanding accounts are escalated.
• Learner payments are allocated accurately, and timely and outstanding learner accounts are followed up with Khuphuka.
• Review and generate finance invoices to customers
• Obtain approval for adjustment/Credit Notes and generate the credit notes
• Review the Debtors Age Analysis
• Follow up on overdue accounts
• Resolve debtor queries with assistance from Khuphuka Training and Development and the Head Office Accountant.

Accounts Payable (Corporate Office & Khuphuka Training and Development):

• Create beneficiaries on the bank system
• Capture vendor invoices in SAP and Coupa
• Create payment packs and generated payments through SAP for review by the Head Office Accountant
• Uploaded payments on banking system and make sure the banking details are valid and the payments forecasted. Submit payment packs for release within sufficient time to allow for proper review of the payment packs.
• Review vendor statements and follow up on long outstanding invoices.
• Ensure that vendor queries / long outstanding matters are resolved

Foreign payments:

• Submit foreign payment request forms and make sure they are processed on Coupa/ SAP, forecasted, approved and supported by valid documentation.
• Clear foreign vendor accounts after the payments are allocate and post the differences to exchange difference.

Financial Administration:

• Generate the Cash Flow forecast (6 monthly) and submit to Head office Accountant for review
• Process General Ledger Journals
• Prepare General ledger reconciliations for Khuphuka Training and Development (all balance sheet accounts)
• Conduct basic financial transactions
• Process numerical and text data in a business environment
• Manage time and work processes within a business environment
• Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality
• Receive and execute instructions
• Manage administration records
• BPC reporting at month end
• Submit the financial results for Khuphuka Training and Development on BPC

Budgeting:

• Prepare the 3-year rolling budget for Khuphuka Training and Development and submit to Head Office Accountant for review.
• Set up budget discussion meetings with all relevant parties involved in the Khuphuka Training and Development budget.
• Upload approved budget on SAP.

Cost review:

• Review the Khuphuka Training and Development’s spend and cost allocations on a monthly basis and compile cost reports comparing actual cost to budget
• Follow up on all budget overrun
• Discuss all cost discrepancies with the Head Office Accountant/ Corporate Financial Manager (if necessary)

Cash Flow Forecast:

• Compile the 3 month rolling cash flow forecast for Head Office and Khuphuka Training and Development and submit to the Head Office Accountant for review and approval.

Community learner payments:

• Review the community learner details loaded on the payroll to ensure that the stipend and master data is loaded correctly.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome systems (SAP, COUPA, EBMS, Chromedoc)

Knowledge:

• Keep informed about current affairs related to one`s own industry
• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of a SAP User
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting concepts

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• B. Com Finance degree / Accounting or Financial Management National Diploma / any other relevant qualification
• 3 years’ experience in a Finance Department

Additional qualifications: 

• SAP Experience
• Coupa experience

Closing date: 09 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To assist with the review / preparation of reconciliations associated with accounts receivable, accounts payable and the performance of certain treasury functions.  Perform group raw material cost allocations and reconciliation of quantities at month end.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS 

Ensure customer satisfaction.

• Samancor Chrome Limited Business Units and divisions through timely, accurate processing of invoices
• Vendors’ (transport, raw materials and other) are reconciled monthly to SAP and timely follow up of long outstanding items is performed to minimise account irregularities.
• Continuing engagement with vendors to affect the above
• Third party debtors’ long outstanding invoices are followed up and escalated to correct level of management.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Accounts Receivable:

• Review Debtors (Export & Local) and ensure all receipts are allocated and cleared timely.
• Review and generate finance invoices to customers.
• Obtain approval for adjustment/Credit Notes and generate the credit notes.
• Review the Debtors Age Analysis
• Follow up on overdue accounts.
• Resolve debtor queries with assistance from export logistics.

Accounts Payable (Export & Local):

• Create beneficiaries on the bank system.
• Review invoices captured in SAP and Coupa by the Administrator
• Review payment packs and payments generated through SAP.
• Review uploaded payments on banking system and make sure the banking details are valid and the payments forecasted.
• Review vendor reconciliations between SAP, remittances, and vendor statements
• Ensure that vendor queries / long outstanding matters are resolved.

Foreign payments/receipts:

• Review submitted foreign payments and make sure they are forecasted, approved and supported by valid documentation.
• Review USD receipts recorded on SAP by the Administrator from the transactional banking system.
• Review SAP entries to post foreign payments in other division’s records.

Financial Administration:

• Review of Cash Flow forecast (6 monthly) and submit to Finance Superintendent for approval.
• Process General Ledger Journals
• Transfer funds to bank accounts when necessary.
• Prepare General ledger reconciliations (all Logistics balance sheet accounts)
• Conduct basic financial transactions.
• Make and record payments when necessary.
• Administer income and receipts.
• Process numerical and text data in a business environment
• Manage time and work processes within a business environment.
• Identify and maintain the types of records required in own industry and understand why it is necessary to create evidence and maintain confidentiality.
• Receive and execute instructions.
• Manage administration records.
• Assist in submitting the financial results on BPC.

Raw materials:

• Reconcile all raw material imports and submit to Finance Superintendent for approval.
• Calculate the cost at which raw materials need to be charged to the business units and submit for approval by the Finance Superintendent
• Process all stock related entries on SAP for raw material imports.
• Generate all raw material invoices and send to the business units for processing.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome systems (SAP, COUPA, EBMS, Chromedoc)

Knowledge:

• Stay informed about current affairs related to one`s own industry.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of the SAP functions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting concepts.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• B. Com Finance degree / Accounting or Financial Management National Diploma / any other relevant qualification
• 3 years’ experience in a Finance Department

Closing Date: 09 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide functional and process expertise for the Business System solutions through strategizing, planning, design, building, implementation, continuous improvement, support, and training for the relevant Business System functional areas:

• SAP Planned maintenance and any related 3rd party software

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 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 Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Policies and Procedures

• Develop, update, and implement Policies, Procedures, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc. for standardisation across Business Units in accordance with ISO 9000 standards

General Solutions Architecture:

• Establish, maintain, and support a standard process solution throughout the Group, taking into consideration the specific requirements and dynamics of each Business Unit in the Group.
• Identify or clarify Business Unit specific requirements and constraints, governance decisions and policy into systems solutions and enable the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the solution. Test changes such as: Facilitate Business Unit input into each of the Business Solutions processes and cycles through the phases of Planning, Design, Improvement, Implementation, Support and Continuous Improvement.
• Maintain and improve the latest Business System solution design and documentation to deliver an excellent level of functionality as well as complying with business standards and good governance.
• Maintain all processes into an enterprise business process mapping tool or model and continually synchronise between systems and all levels of business processes (Macro Processes, Processes, Sub-processes, tasks, activities, and FAD’s) .
• Identify and justify site-specific variations including reports, developments, interfaces etc.
• Manage and execute testing of changes such as: WO’s, LCP’s, Hot Packs, Upgrades, etc.

Governance:

• Ensure compliance with Governance Frameworks, Change Control, Risk Assessments, and Internal Procedures

Operations:

• Manage and maintain SAP specific data for all Samancor Chrome Business Units regarding the relevant process
• Address queries regarding the relevant process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with the execution of individual transactions for daily business process and communicate to other Business Units
• Monitor and maintain the process and make recommendations for improvements
• Coach and train users on process functionality
• Analytics of system and processes, utilizing i.e., PowerBI

Routine Tasks:

• Provide training where required to all Planned Maintenance employees.
• Regular System Audits at the BU’s
• Alignment of master data and processes across Business Units

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Drive process improvement initiatives to further enhance best practice use of the system at Group and Business Unit level, communications, common business processes, data integrity and related integration for other solutions.
• Research and develop new Business System functionality and solutions and continually assesses the usability and value-add for Samancor Chrome.
• Build a centre of Excellence network.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Analysis of Data utilising software i.e. PowerBi

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of advance knowledge of SAP Panned maintenance system and configuration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of general SAP and related 3rd party solutions and modules

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma Information Technology / Business Management / Project Management (Maintenance related)
• 4 years relevance experience of which 3-year SAP PM System support experience

Additional qualifications: 

• SAP Certification (advantageous)
• Analytic software, i.e., PowerBI
• SAP HANA experience (advantageous)

Closing date: 14 November 2023

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Purpose of the job

• Maintain and repair mechanical parts, components, and equipment

Job Responsibilities

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

Customers:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

SAMANCOR CHROME WAY

Work execution:

• Applying fault finding techniques
• Conduct regular plant inspections
• Maintaining and/or repairing low level and high-level mechanical equipment

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 supervisor

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / N3
• Fitter Trade Test
• 3 Years’ relevant experience as Artisan Fitter
• Furnace experience (open arc)
• Hydraulic experience (Furnace equipment)
• Overhead cranes experience

Competencies Required:

• Safety Awareness
• Adaptability
• Drive for results
• Initiative
• Work Standards

Additional Requirement:

• General conveyor maintenance
• Crusher maintenance
• Vibrating Screen maintenance
• Must be able to work from drawings
• Feeder maintenance experience
• Steel pipe and Slurry hose experience
• High Work Standards
• Must have own Tools
• Must have own transport
• Must have basic welding knowledge

 Selection Procedure:  Panel Interviews & Assessments

Closing Date: 13 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure compliance to SHEQ and ISO standards, administer the plant SHEQ processes and to report on findings and corrective actions.

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
• 5S management

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Identify SHEQ Training needs and advise
• Participate in KPI and ISO Internal Audits
• Conduct SHEQ Inspections
• Identify needs and advice and assist with the implementation of SHEQ Controls
• Identify the need for and advice on SHEQ Interventions
• Collate, analyse and report SHEQ statistics
• Actively participate and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the SHEQ Management Systems  
• Audit, inspect and management of Contractors compliance on site
•  Analyse SHEQ Systems to identify training needs, performance trends and identify pointers that may be addressed to facilitate the correction of deviation, behaviour, compliance and discipline issues
• Have in place a system whereby legislative, policy and other governance changes are received, interpreted and guide on the implementation and monitoring on compliance thereof
• Schedule SHEQ Interventions and SHEQ Drills
• Participate in Shutdown Planning
• Facilitate Safety Training

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence
• Manage continuous improvement through management of the ISO standards and SHEQ management systems

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:

• Computer Literate (MS-Office)
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Observation (attention to detail)

Knowledge:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations  
• ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Incident Investigation Technique
• Risk Assessment techniques

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent
• 4 years relevant experience, preferably 1 year supervisory experience
• Valid Drivers License
• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or other Health & Safety related courses will be advantageous

Closing Date: 12 November 2023

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Description

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 

• 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

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

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

• Manage the Section costs

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge:

Demonstrate an understanding of good knowledge on Mechanical and Electrical equipment

• Raw material systems
• Scrubber systems
• Pumps and motors
• Furnace equipment and maintenance systems
• Plant water reticulation systems
• Compressed air reticulation and systems
• TMM’s
• SAP PM system / Coupa system

Optional:

• Instrumentation knowledge

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines & Works)

Additional qualifications: 

• Project Management Certificate (PPM) 

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance.

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 Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s, and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards
• 5S Management

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)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Chair disciplinary hearings when required

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance and physical maintenance in the plant

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Maintenance Support:

• Initiate task list reviews
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top chronic losses based on pareto analyses
• Interview production personnel with regards to trips and artisans with regards to repetitive trips

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:
  • HSEC impact
  • Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters
  • Cost benefit to the organisation
• Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process
• Record actions arising from RCA
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA's (KPI until close out)
• Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
• Analyse equipment failure history
• Log equipment problems identified for further action
• Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA
• Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History
• Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments
• Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications

Work Analysis: 

• Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring
• Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified Equipment
• Ensure sustained FLAC improvements

Contractor Management:

• Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs

Rotables Management:

• Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points) on all high cost capital spares

General:

• Approve and authorise workflow
• Perform standby
• Work overtime as and when required

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• RCA
• Pareto
• Data analysis
• Critical thinking
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Knowledge:

• SAP
• COUPA
• IMS & MES
• Aspen
• Project Management

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma
• 4 years's relevant CU experience
• Valid Drivers' License

Additional qualifications:

• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

Closing Date: 14 November 2023

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Description

To safely weigh road and railway trucks on the weighbridge and perimeter weighbridge and to complete offloading/ loading documentation.

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Weighing:

• Operating of road and Axel weighbridge and Perimeter Weighbridge.
• Weighing road and rail trucks as per SOP
• Identify materials and foreign objects visually as per SOP
• Report non-conforming materials to the responsible person
• Weighing in of road trucks and internal dumper trucks as per SOP
• Identifying Raw materials prior to weighing in road trucks as per SOP
• Identify foreign objects in the material visually prior to offloading as per SOP
• Report non-conforming materials such as foreign objects or incorrect sizing to the responsible raw materials Shift Supervisor
• Housekeeping in and around weighbridges

Sampling:

• Take Raw Material samples as per SOP

Reporting:

• Complete the weighbridge and Perimeter weighbridge documentation
• Report all scale deviations to Supervisor as per SOP

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Computer literate
• Organising and regulating skills

Knowledge:

• Understand the impact of weight discrepancies
• Understand the impact of contaminations

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3
• 1 year relevant experience (or skills programme)

Closing Date: 12 November 2023

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To perform Group spend analysis, identify opportunities, implement initiatives to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership for assigned category of commodities through tenders and contracts.

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 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 Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS 

• Maintain and improve relationships with all key stakeholders
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction
• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and networks between customers and suppliers
• Resolve customer queries / complaints

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Category Management:

• Identify and implement the strategic sourcing initiatives for the assigned commodities to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.
• Identify, implement and maintain the relevant commodity contracts (ad hoc and committed spend) to support the business.
• Achieve targeted cost savings, including effective negotiation processes with vendors 
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the respective supply markets, competitors and product/service innovations.
• Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives within the assigned commodities to improve business performance.

Vendor Management:

• Manage all aspects of the vendor rationalization strategy within the assigned commodities to support the business nationally, including vendor selection, compliance and performance.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers with a view to enhancing the customer experience.

Contract Management:

• Manage all contracts within the assigned commodities across it’s lifecycle, including terminations, renewals, extensions and re-assignments.
• Identify and manage risk to the business together with the cross-functional contracting team (Finance, Legal, Business Units, Maintenance Engineering)

Innovation:

• Identify innovative procurement solutions that provide efficiencies for the organisation

Management support:

• Perform procurement analyses and reporting to assist management to track, monitor and achieve departmental targets.

GROWTH 

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Increase BBBEE spend
• Initiate Enterprise Development and Preferential Procurement opportunities

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Knowledge:

• Understanding of legal contracts.
• Understanding of market dynamics of assigned commodities
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Policies and Procedures, Systems Analysis, Mathematics,
• Knowledge of Mining Charter, B-BBEE Act and the Code of Good Practise.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma of Commerce, Law, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Closing Date: 17 November 2023