Latest Recruitment at Minopex

Introduction

• This position will be based at the Head Office in Woodmead with travel to operational sites on a needs basis.

Description

• The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective and efficient management of the Employee Relations function and to maintain stakeholder relations which supports continuity of operations. The role will collaborate with various departments / functions to ensure that Employee Relations support is provided in a fair and consistent manner in line with Company policy and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor labour trends and recommend strategies and policies accordingly with emphasis on risk reduction and business continuity
• Manage the collective bargaining structures in the Company and develop, influence, and participate in the effectiveness of such structures
• Build and nurture relationships with local, regional, and national leaders of Organised Labour
• Plan, design and conduct training in employee relations, negotiation skills, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution processes for all relevant stakeholders in the Group
• Advise on the interpretation and application of Labour Law and the translation thereof into policies and practices
• Implement and manage employee relations systems to prevent labour unrest and maintain workplace harmony
• Design and facilitate change management processes and apply organisational development principles effectively to assist in rectifying undesirable workplace dynamics
• Monitor and apply measures to uphold approved Recognition and Collective Agreements encompassing issues such as levels of bargaining, representivity, etc.
• Establish and coach strike handling teams regarding strike issues including security, recording of events and related aspects
• Recommend and update ER policies and procedures in line with changing labour legislation
• Manage labour cases and outcomes for the businesses including attorney briefings and liaison as necessary
• Conduct internal investigations, make recommendations and act as the central contact person for all labour related matters
• Manage and coordinate ER issues relating to labour, discipline, industrial action and identify risks and develop, recommend, and subsequently implement mitigation strategies that may affect operational continuity in the business
• Ensure policies, procedures and structures are properly communicated to all, consistently applied, and monitored to achieve co-operation and respect among all levels of employees
• Liaise with the CCMA / Bargaining / Negotiating forums, Department of Labour, union leadership and other stakeholders on mandated ER issues
• Co-ordinate labour forum meetings, representing the company in all internal and external ER meetings
• Promote harmonious relationships at the various operations by supporting the design, development, recommendation and subsequent implementation of ER strategies, systems and processes for proactive resolution of labour issues
• Ensure the management and consistent handling of discipline, dispute resolution and grievances, through the required channels and according to parameters as described in applicable collective agreements.
• Consult and advise management on ER / IR risks that may affect the business
• Provide general employee relations advice to management, lead strike management issues and conduct any audits as may be necessary to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Plan, coordinate and drive the closure of outstanding items with unions to maintain business continuity and labour harmony
• Identify and/or evaluate causes of conflict and propose appropriate corrective / punitive action
• Monitor and report ER trends and activities throughout the organisation for proactive resolution
• Plan, coordinate and implement ER best practice
• Conduct regular research on wage negotiations and levels of settlement across industry and advise the company as appropriate
• Represent Minopex at third party dispute resolution structures (e.g. CCMA, CDR, Statutory Council etc.) for those matters that have company-wide implications and strategic consequences
• Analyse the ER function’s needs and develop a working budget / forecast in conjunction with the Senior Manager HR & VP HR to ensure sufficient financial resources
• Manage, control and adhere to the approved budget
• Make the necessary provision for the utilisation of experts, litigators or additional trainers as and when necessary
• Make the necessary provisions for matters lost in the CCMA or Labour Court

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Employee Relations / Labour Law or Legal degree
• Post Graduate qualification in Employee Relations / Labour Law (advantageous)
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
• Must be willing to travel within the borders of South Africa
• Valid Red Ticket

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in ER / IR at senior management level
• At least 10 years of Employer representation at the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration
• Dispute Resolution Training (essential) - Mediation and Arbitration
• 10 years’ experience in unionized / organised labour environments
• Mining or Construction Industry experience
• Knowledge of Labour Relations legislation and regulatory frameworks and practices related to bargaining, negotiating and dispute resolution procedures
• Ability to write and implement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of contemporary ER issues and case law trends
• Demonstrated ability to interact and influence senior leadership and union committees
• Stakeholder engagement, persuading and influencing skills
• Experience in wage negotiations and collective bargaining
• Good reporting & communication skills - written & verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Build Organisational Capability through Leadership Training, Coaching & Mentoring
• Financial and business acumen (budgeting)
• CCMA Commissioner Training (advantageous)
   

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Introduction

• This position will be based in the Western & Northern Cape Region.

Description

• This position is responsible to render a comprehensive process engineering service on projects / investigations across various sites and to manage the technical activities to identify opportunities and deliver technical solutions to ensure that the production process is safe, while maximising quality production and analysing and improving processing systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety responsibilities
• Responsible for the planning, controlling and co-ordination of process engineering activities, to ensure optimal utilisation of resources
• Evaluates process feasibility and economic studies and assists other disciplines as far as process design is concerned
• Coordinates with operations and maintenance personnel in order to ensure that plant performance is optimized with regard to throughput, recoveries and product quality
• Monitors, investigates and analyses plant performance to ensure continuous improvement and maximum operational efficiencies
• Conducts research and development with the aim to improve process efficiencies, methods, and deliver a quality product
• Provides process engineering and technical expertise on the plant
• Conducts process evaluations and develops process concepts
• Oversee the drafting of P&IDs and PFDs
• Helps with the technical adjudication of process plant equipment
• Understands technical issues and challenges, able to write proposals / scopes of work, process design criteria including PFD’s and P&IDs, scheduling and managing test work, analysing data, and compiling metallurgical reports
• Manage and / or mentor process engineers and metallurgists
• Project Management
• Analyzes the project technical documents to validate consistency between the budget, resources, and means allocated for the work completed and the targets to be met.
• Identify project hot spots, criticalities, and activity priorities.
• Identify and executes cost reduction and production optimisation initiatives

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 10 years’ hands on experience in process engineering from a design and operating perspective
• Management experience
• Project Management
• Experience maximising plant performance and reducing bottlenecks in the production process
• Research and Development experience
• Base metal processing experience will be an advantage
• Strong problem solving skills
• English language proficiency
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Computer Literate in MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
   

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Introduction

• This position will be based at a site close to Aggeneys in the Northern Cape.

Description

• The purpose of this position is to implement, maintain and monitor adherence to the SHEQ Management System to ensure compliance with the site, client-specific and legislative requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the SHEQ Management System is implemented and maintained to meet the minimum group requirements on site and that the site complies with the requirements of the SHEQMS.
• Enforce compliance with legal requirements, i.e., the right to stop dangerous work etc.
• Coordinate all legal appointments according to legislative requirements.
• Conduct plant and equipment inspections at the prescribed intervals, report the findings to management with preventative recommendations and follow up on reports as required to ensure continual improvement.
• Ensure contractor safety file compliance & SHEQ access control requirements where applicable.
• Maintain all SHEQ-related information on the SHEQMS to ensure effective and up-to-date information and submit SHEQ-related reports according to requirements
• Manage all SHEQ injuries and incidents on site, i.e., reporting, investigation and ensuring that all documentation is completed in the required timeframes.
• Facilitate the risk assessment process according to organizational requirements (Baseline and Issue/Task-based Risk Assessment)
• Facilitate and participate in site audit processes.
• Coordinate the compilation of all Operational Procedures on site.
• Drive and manage non-conformance and incident management processes.
• Ensure that Corporate Strategies, objectives and targets are effectively managed and that the desired results are achieved in conjunction with Operational strategies

Qualification Requirements

• Health and Safety Management Certification (I.e. SAMTRAC/ COMSOC/ NEBOSH, etc.)
• Incident Investigation Competency (I.e. ICAM, RCAT, etc.)

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 5 years SHEQ experience in an operational environment
• MHSAct Legal Liability Training
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Internal Auditor Training will be an advantage.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Internal Auditor Training will be an advantage.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Auditor Training will be an advantage.
• Full Computer literacy in MS Office
• Strong PowerPoint Presentation report-writing skills
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1