Latest Vacancies at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview

• We are recruiting for a Truck Operator to load holes with explosive products utilising a mixer-placer truck, according to BME standards. Responsible for truck inspection and maintenance.Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 with Maths
• Must be in possession of a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP) and Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP)
• Must be in possession of a valid EC Drivers License. 

Experience
Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC 1) 
• 3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in mining a environment)
• 1 year Explosives Truck Operator experience would be desirable
• Mechanical knowledge would be an advantage

Duties

• Truck inspection, repairs and maintenance.
• Truck driving, safely and responsibly in all weather and road conditions.
• Loading holes.
• Administration duties.
• Supervision of work of Truck Assistant.

Job Competencies

•  Driving heavy duty vehicles
• Truck driving skills under all road conditions
• Numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Mechanical ability (advantageous)
• Interpersonal skills
• Trouble shooting (Fault finding)
• Communication skills (verbal)
• Safety Conscious
• Quality Conscious
• Reliable
• Team Work 

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Overview
The Operator is to  carry out multiple unit operational tasks and checks. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices                   

Qualifications

• Matric (with Maths & Science)
• NQF 4 in a Chemical field 
• Chemical Operation qualification  (Will be an advantage) 

Experience

• 2 – 5 years’ experience in Chemical industry
• Fully competent in offloading of Ammonia Road tankers, as well as Ammonia rail tankers
• Fully trained as NAP1 outside operator assistants
• The candidate will assist the current NAP 1 outside operator with duties that will include sampling, inspections, and taking process readings

Duties
To ensure Safety adherence on shift:

• Housekeeping
• Raise tags
• Identify hazards
• Basic process safety knowledge
• Basic Firefighting, first aid knowledge

Drive high performance targets with the team:

• Maintaining specific unit operations e.g. screen operator, raw material hoist operator
• Work well in a team
• Report back on status of his/her area of responsibility
• Escalate deviations
• Attend shift and team meetings
• Autonomous maintenance (Inspections, Cleaning, Lubrication) and 5S
• Shift handover report for his/her area of responsibility
• Process & equipment Fault finding
• Quality control (product and procedures), Sample taking, analysing, Lab work

Job Competencies
Core Behavioural Competencies  :

• Decision making 
• Teamwork 
• Work standards 
• Reliability 
• Motivation of self and others 
• Adaptability 
• Problem-solving 
• Integrity and trust 
• Communication skills 
• Planning and organization 
• Stress tolerance 
• Initiative
• Building relationships   

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Overview
Omnia’s Agriculture division comprises Omnia Fertilizer and Omnia Specialities. The division produces digital solutions, granular, liquid and speciality fertilizers for a broad base of customers throughout Southern and East Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. Encompassed by its unique Nutriology® model, the focus is to enhance life, together creating a greener future for all. 

Qualifications

• BSc Agric, with practical experience
• Relevant qualifications and experience in financial management.
• A management qualification would be considered favourable.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior sales role is essential
• An agronomic and irrigation background covering most of the listed crops
• Delivering sales by developing relationships with clients
• Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets
• Increasing market share in existing markets and maximising new business development opportunities
• Acting as an ambassador and role model for your business
• Developing strategy, tactics, sales plans, and profit targets
• Achieving targets for revenue, profitability, and sales growth
• Providing direction to the sales department

Duties

• Plan and implement marketing strategy, including advertising and PR.
• Plan and implement sales and customer retention and development.
• Plan and manage sales of marketing resources according to agreed budgets.
• Drive agronomically sound, proof-selling strategies
• Manage Value-add activities and promote Solution marketing
• Contribute to the formulation of policy and strategy
• Manage the interface between sales and support functions, including Supply Chain, Finance, SHERQ, Technical and Business Development departments to ensure that sales outputs are optimal at all times
• Recruit, manage, train, and motivate directly reporting staff according to company procedures, policy and employment law.
• Maintain administrative functions and relevant reporting and planning systems
• Manage relevant reporting of management and financial information for the sales and marketing departments.
• Select and manage external sales agencies.
• Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation.
• Protect and develop the company's brands via suitable PR activities and intellectual property management.
• Plan and manage internal communication and awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities
• Willingness to travel

Job Competencies

• Good business sense
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Experience of crops under irrigation
• Understanding the use of fertilizers and the impact of individual nutritional elements
• The ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team
• Having enough initiative, drive and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Good budgeting and report-writing skills

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Overview

• Advanced computer skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Strong administration skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and follow through
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Self-starter, with the ability to establish key, enabling relationships with colleagues across the business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Matric or NQF Level 5
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources or any related field

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in designing, coordinating, scheduling and conducting learning and development programs 
• Proven learning and development experience in a large Manufacturing/ Agriculture/Chemical/Engineering environments would be advantageous 
• Proven track record of dealing with CHIETA, MQA or similar statutory education bodies 
• Experience in WSP/ATR development and submission

Duties

• Preparation of wish lists for new DG application through Employee Development Discussions
• Reporting and ensuring DG allocations are met.
• Ensuring signing of first MOU’s with CHIETA for initial DG allocations.
• Timeous submission of MOU’s to CHIETA and SDF.
• Attending DG Meetings and reporting on progress regarding timeframes and completion of all responsible MOU’s.
• Monitoring and controlling DG funded budged - spend per person and extra costs.
• Preparation of official Mid-term and Closure reports to CHIETA
• Budget - Determining costs per person on total amounts and ensuring costs are captured on CRS system for the DG (Learnerships and Apprenticeships, DG Bursaries, EiT, TiT, FLC, ARPL, AET).
• Compiling of Learner Schedules and contracts 
• Liaising with external and internal customers; training providers; plants; workshops to communicate dates, arrange MOU’s, attendance registers and reports.
• Quality control evaluations through visits to training centres
• Implement and evaluate a three year training program for all apprentices and coordinate a one year training program for learners.
• Communicate and facilitate rotation of learners / apprentices to different plants.
• Identify suitable learners for five respective disciplines.
• Ensure correct supporting documents for registration are submitted to CHIETA.
• Preparation for on-site CHIETA monitoring visits through engagement with all relevant parties.
• Real time management of training programs and interventions based on unforeseen circumstances 
• Recruitment and Selection: 
• Responsible for the recruitment of learners and associate processes.
• Ensure entry medicals, onboarding requisite equipment/PPEE and textbooks are available.
• Facilitate, the ordering of new PPE for all new learners / apprentices and coordinate the issuing thereof.
• Responsible for all administration e.g. filing and scanning of all reports, attendance registers and certificates per apprentice/learner 
• Employee Development Discussions: 
• Assisting in the coordination and facilitation of EDD’s (together with Management and Trainers).
• Determination of criteria for applications for training opportunities..
• Selection of successful candidates in relation to DG Application wish list
• Ensuring CHIETA accreditations are maintained/renewed and regulations are adhered to.
• Coordinating payment to candidates for travelling allowances with the payroll department.
• Scheduling of Section 28 candidates’ training (ARPL)
• Compiling/completing Trade Test applications for RPL candidates as well as Apprentices.
• Liaising with and organising of FET colleges for learners /apprentices to attend classes.
• Coordinating AET arrangements with employees, providers and line management
• Ensure Capturing of all AET costs on CRS
• Initiating and coordinating the QALA for CHIETA Learnerships together with learners.
• Feedback/reporting to EE committee
• Responsible for Apprentice and Learner management, support and well-being interventions

Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Diligent
• Quality Oriented 
• Deadline driven 
• Problem Solving 
• Honesty and Integrity
• Customer Centric
• Collaborator Team Player 
• Manage Complexity
• Business Insight
• Strategic Mindset