New Openings at Samancor Chrome

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• 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

CUSTOMERS

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

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Initiate task list reviews
• Develop a sustainable maintenance strategy and manage the maintenance mix for equipment based on criticality
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans
• Analyze maintenance KPIs and compile monthly reports tracking critical actions to ensure effectiveness of the maintenance service.

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses
• Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA 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 and implement continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• 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 point

Requirements

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• 4 Years relevant experience
• Trade tested Electrician advantageous
• Experience working in smelter environment preferred
• Knowledge of SAP systems and MS Office 

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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 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:

• Understand how the operation works and the effect of the instrumentation and automation on its deliverables and the way it operates and vice-a-versa
• Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance, physical maintenance and automation systems on the mines
• Conduct regular scheduled plant inspections to ensure standardization of equipment and procedures
• Provide regular feedback with regard to team actions and performance to operational and maintenance personnel in designated areas 
• Attend designated production and maintenance meetings.
• Monitoring of MES in areas of responsibility, control, and report on downtime data
• Conduct and distribute RCFA reports
• Key Customers: Production and Maintenance Supervisors, Production and Maintenance Specialists, Instrumentation Artisans.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Operational:

• Ensure that the SAP PM data and work management meets Samancor Chrome standards at all times
• Monitor corrective maintenance workload vs available manpower
• Coach and mentor team members on effective plant maintenance management 
• Create quality awareness and quality service awareness within the team
• Provide regular feedback to the responsible engineers/managers
• Monitor and minimize overtime worked by team members
• Report all planned and unplanned to the Instrumentation Superintendent
• Compile and submit daily report
• Compile and submit monthly team performance report

Equipment availability:

• Check uptime data, investigate where necessary and take corrective action
• React swiftly to any plant stoppages involving instrumentation equipment or automation faults, report all stoppages to the Instrumentation Superintendent
• Liaise with various departments and sections
• Become totally integrated into the operations team to provide a comprehensive control and automation support service
• Ensure that the correct spares and adequate quantities thereof, are in stock
• Ensure that relevant PLC spares and adequate quantities are kept in stock, and devise action plan to handle emergency situations
• Accurately file documentation for easy retrieval
• Prioritise and plan work within the team structure
• Compile preventative maintenance schedules on instrumentation, measurement, control and communication equipment 
• Authenticate PLC programs and ensure adequate back up facilities is available 
• Provide advice and support to central team members wrt troubleshooting and suspected automation related defects.

Standby:

• Perform senior stand by duties on designated areas from time to time
• Report any bridging or plant stoppages during call outs immediately to the Engineer on stand by
• Inform the Engineering Manager of any stoppages longer than 2 hours relating to instrumentation equipment and/or automation systems after hours
• Provide specialized on-site assistance to instrumentation stand by personnel if requested or should a call out extend longer than 3 hours.

Digital Transformation:

• Drive automation and control projects in line with digital transformation initiatives
• Install and maintain underground and surface OT network infrastructure. 
• Maintain relevant design documentation to as-built status. 
• Provide input and guidance where control system hardware and software changes are required. 
• Adhere to the management of change process to ensure the impact of changes are assessed and documented.

Support to automation and mechanisation team:

• Drive automation and related digitalization projects
• Interface to all relevant disciplines involved in multi-disciplinary projects  
• Coordinate with different functional teams to implement control strategies and monitor outcomes
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyse control strategy performance and data accuracy
• Ensure compliance to standards, procedures and guidelines for automation, instrumentation and networks 
• Where work is outsourced, provide input, guidance and oversight with regards to scope of work, deliverables, risk assessments, management of change and acceptance testing.

Project Management:

• Clearly define scope of work, milestones and expected outcomes for contracted work
• Accurately evaluate delivered work from completeness and performance against specifications and standards  
• Interface with business units and external contractors with regards to implementation of automation projects on mining operations. 
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to establish how process control system can be utilised to aid in achieving their objectives

Training:

• Ensure compliance to standards through coaching and training of automation personnel
• Develop and present training modules to HRD standards
• Assist Samancor with knowledge sharing and training initiatives to familiarise operational teams with fundamentals of Process Control Systems, Instrumentation and Automation.   
• Be a mentor for Graduates in training, development them to become future Automation/instrumentation personnel  
• Provide specialist technical advice/assistance to customers and team members.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Develop capabilities within the section
• Keep abreast of new mining technologies, standards and methods.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Regularly review cost reports, investigate over-expenditure and take corrective action
• Strive for continuous improvement of processes through implementation of cost-effective technology
• Monitor Maintenance budgets

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Trade Test and Degree in B.Tech or National Diploma in Engineering Electronic and Light Current
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional Qualifications:

• PLC Training and experience
• 10 years relevant experience, 5 managerial experience 
• Siemens PC7 
• CCNA
• Project Management Qualification – advantageous

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BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

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

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Manage Ventilation Resources Base

• Ensure an enabling climate / culture.
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover.
• Manage Labour complement in line with budget.
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies.
• 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.

Ventilation Management

• Identify and analyse key value drivers for the Ventilation function at ECM to ensure adherence to operational and legislative requirements.
• Review and develop standards, functional plans, policies, guidelines and practices in line with the overall business strategy, strategic mine plans, as well as relevant legislative requirements.
• Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to facilitate synergy, co-ordination and support for the Ventilation / Occupational hygiene function.
• Coordinate and review functional risks related to the ventilation function to implement processes to minimise organisational risks and possible exposures. 
• Conduct technical interpretations of new legislation, guidelines and directives in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure adherence by ECM.
• Technical interpretation recommendation and reporting of Ventilation and Occupational hygiene information to the relevant stakeholders including statutory organisations.
• Implementation and evaluate monitoring programs and data management systems to provide relevant and timeous information to inform and facilitate effective business decision making.
• Continuously review ventilation models based on latest information to timeously identify design or failing systems minimising potential risks.
• Ensure that the new or changes in ventilation / refrigeration models integrate with current ventilation systems within the mining area

Knowledge:

• Vast experience on Planning and Managing a Ventilation department, Sound knowledge of the MHSA, Hazardous chemicals, Minerals Act, Water Management, OSHA, ISO Standards 

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Advance Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
• Equivalent Degree or Diploma

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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 

Audits:

• Prepare documentation for internal audits (Corporate Audit Pack and Tax Pack)
• Prepare to meet external Audit requirements.
• Liaise with and assist external auditors with Corporate Audit

Capital:

• Control the Asset Book and report accordingly.

Management Accounting Reporting:

• Compile and interpret the Financial Variance analysis.
• Analyse and review financial information and operational data, in compliance with accounting standards and taxation requirements.

Prepare monthly accounts:

• Head Office
• Samancor Holdings
• Rehabilitation Trust
• Review monthly cost reports with cost centre heads.

Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts.
• Interpret and report on the Financial Budget
• Prepare Head Office budget in various systems for Samancor Chrome

Cash Flow Management:

• Prepare Head Office Cash Flow forecast (6 monthly)
• Provide weekly cash forecasts and funding plan for a rolling 6-month period.

Foreign Currency Management:

• Reconcile the foreign currency bank account and ensure relevant accounting transactions, including those relating to exchange differences are completely and accurately recognised on a timely basis.

Accounts Receivable:

• Generate and forward invoices to customers.
• Follow up on overdue accounts processed and resolve Debtor queries.

Accounts Payable (Export & Local):

• Create beneficiaries on the bank system.
• Receive invoices and capture in SAP.
• Generate payments through SAP.
• Upload payments to banking system.
• Reconcile remittances with statements and send to Vendors.
• Maintain GRIR and vendor accounts.

Payroll:

• Conduct high level Payroll Reconciliations and validation checks (monthly) to ensure payroll journals are appropriately cleared.
• Facilitate payment of Payroll 3rd party creditors

Financial Administration:

• Process General Ledger Journals
• Balance General Ledger Accounts (EFT’s and TT’s)
• Prepare General Ledger Reconciliations (monthly)
• Process and manage Credit Card applications and monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile Foreign Travel Claims
• Agree and reconcile Inter-Company balances with the Sites.

Business:

• Apply basic business principles
• Comply to legal requirements in business.
• Behave in a professional manner in a business environment.

Corporate Governance:

• Apply concepts and principles of business ethics in the professional environment.

Reporting:

• Prepare BPC submissions.

GROWTH

Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a selected business environment
• Generally accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of an SAP User

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• B. Com Accounting Degree or National Diploma
• 4 years’ relevant C-Upper experience

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Responsibilities

• Translate job briefs into content and design concepts
• Design graphic content for both digital and print platforms
• Contribute to the entire process of written content creation for various channels and applications — from writing and editing to proofreading and publishing.
• Devise the most effective cross-platform content strategies for communication campaigns
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the communication campaigns using relevant tools, such as surveys and uptake analytics and incorporate findings going forward
• Ensure that quality is retained on all communication platforms carrying Samancor Chrome content, including its website, applicable social media platforms, presentations, newsletters and various internal communication channels.
• Organise and oversee the production of below the line branding/marketing materials
• Create short videos and Gifs for various digital applications

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven strong written and verbal communication skills, journalistic experience desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
• Understanding of various communication channels and required content and style to ensure results from these.
• Experience writing content for various platforms, including websites, press releases, newsletters.
• Experience managing and overseeing creative projects, including working with external providers.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of dealing with issues or crises.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Corporate Communication coupled with Graphic Design qualification
• 3-5 years’ relevant and trackable experience
• Graphic Designing Portfolio with Adobe Software Creative Suite projects, including work in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience in creating videos/Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva or similar

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SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

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

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 5 chronic losses
• Interview production personnel w.r.t trips and artisans w.r.t repetitive trips
• A valid N4 Certificate and studying towards a N5

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem solving session
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:

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 5 chronic losses
• Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA 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 RCFA
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCFA'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 RCFA
• 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.

Growth:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BEng/ BSC Mechanical Engineering Degree or National Diploma
• 4 years relevant experience

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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
• Palletizing and Sintering Plant experience (Advantage)
• Conveyor belt experience (Safety devices)
• Knowledgeable of mechanical and hydraulic pumps
• Knowledgeable on centrifugal fans
• Basic water treatment knowledge
• SAP knowledge – Create notifications and be able to confirm.
• Knowledge of general electrical distribution in plants and buildings
• Knowledge and understanding of Over Head Cranes and Hoists
• Knowledge of air compress
• Must have own tools
• Must have own transport