Vacancies Available at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications
Grade 12 with Maths
Code 10 would be an added advantage
Blasting Assistant Certificate
Entrance Medicals
Inhouse Training
Magazine Master Ticket (Desirable)
 

Experience

• Previous experience in blasting / mining environment
• 2 years blasting assistant experience

Duties

• To re-fill the truck at the loading points with the prescribed raw materials / products under the supervision of the Truck Operator. Assist the Truck Operator in conducting the prescribed pre-use inspections Prior to use of the truck
• To perform cleanliness duties of the vehicle on an on-going basis so that it is presentable in the eye of the public
• To perform housekeeping duties as instructed by the Foreman or other authority figure. This may include cleaning, sweeping of the site, silo areas and cleaning ablution facilities
• To ensure Personal cleanliness at all times as per SHERQ requirement
• To carry out an inspection of all the holes and measure them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth in cooperation with the Truck Operator
• To report any out of spec holes, so that the truck operator While adhering to all the SHERQ standards and prescriptions, responsible for engaging the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs
• To place the charging hose into the correct holes as per procedures
• To ensure the detonator is not stuck at the bottom of the hole before charging commence
• To ensure the detonator line is secured at the collar of the hole to eliminate the possibility of the detonator line falling into the hole
• To act as a Spotter to guide and direct the Truck Operator on the blasting area as per procedures.To take samples as per procedures
• To ensure the availability of sample cups on the truck
• To assist operator to check final densities
• To measure before delivering product down the hole
• To check of final stemming
• To ensure good condition and safe keeping of the measuring tape
• To ensure that correct twine is used for not overcharging holes
• To ensure that twine is in a good condition
• To assist the truck operator with the calibration of the applicable raw materials on the truck
• To assist the truck operator with the calibration of the twine, Samson sample scale and the measuring tape
• To clean the calibration equipment and calibration area
• To assist the truck operator with the grease of all movable parts on the truck chassis and plant
• To assist the truck operator to clean all strainers on the truck.To assist the truck operator with all other mini maintenance like changing of tyres, rotors and stators.
• To ensure that all SHERQ requirements are met

Job Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Report-writing abilities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is often preferred.
• Relevant industry-specific certifications that enhance management and operational skills.

Experience

• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

Duties

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for manufacturing, operations, and supply chain that aligns with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with the executive team to establish performance metrics, benchmarks, and best practices to ensure operational excellence.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• To lead by example and create a safe and sustainable working environment that adheres to high standard of health and safety in all manufacturing, operational, and supply chain departments globally.
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to.

RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• To identify and manage total business risks, to advise the Executive team and to implement measures to control risk.
• To define and implement policies for use throughout the manufacturing, operational and supply chain environment.
• To ensure compliance in accordance with legislative requirements pertaining to all aspects of the organisation.

FINANCE

• Coordinate team activities to optimise cost performance of the operational through capital investment programmes, optimising operating working capital usage and minimising waste through the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles and clear strategic development
• Develop and manage production schedule and operational budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed cost, quality and timelines
• Manage working capital to optimise cash flows and company liquidity.
• To continuously assess required financial resources (OPEX and CAPEX) and allocate appropriately to affect required output.

MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

• Oversee all manufacturing processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in production.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing technologies and processes to reduce costs and improve product quality.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

• Oversight of the planning and execution of production, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization.
• Monitor and analyze production performance to identify opportunities for improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations related to manufacturing and safety standards.
• To conduct legal and other negotiations with government and industry stakeholders regarding operational requirements

SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION

• Develop and manage a global supply chain strategy that supports operational efficiency and product availability.
• Optimize inventory management practices to maintain the right balance of stock levels while minimizing costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of raw materials.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Environmental Health & Safety teams to align operations with company goals and customer needs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and communication across all departments.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams within manufacturing, operations, and supply chain
• Identify training and development needs to enhance team capabilities and support career growth.

OTHER

• To uphold the organisations image by interfacing with external stakeholders as part of corporate social responsibility.
• Contribute towards the overall growth and profitability of the Group and engender a style of management that encourages an ethos of excellence and a mind-set of continuous improvement and collaboration within the group environment 

Job Competencies

• Strong leadership skills 
• Change management skills 
• Strong negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices

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Qualifications

• Completed University Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the fields:  (Engineering, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or similar)
• Master of Business Administartion  advantageous
• MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply), PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) desirable.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and procedures
• An understanding of the Banking or ICT industry would be advantageous

Experience

• Large Corporate with Procurement Leadership (at least + 8 -10years) with demonstrated experience working with Board/ exco/senior management, in the relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role.
• Experience managing the End-to-End Source to Contract
• 10 years people leadership experience in a Corporate Finance or Procurement environment
• Project Management experience
• Experience in leading large organisational projects and demonstrated ownership of change management
• Experience with Advanced Analytics
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with procurement teams and stakeholders and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met
• Understanding of and ability to manage using agile, customer-focused project management techniques
• Work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and make decisions on the best course of action
• Excellent technology skills including ERP, Automation and Cognitive Tools, Reporting Tools, etc
• Self-starter/ initiative/creativity/innovation, goal oriented
• Operational Risk Management
• Performance Management and  Evaluation Methods
• Change and Cost Management
• Assertive, decisive, with sound prioritisation ability
• Curious and eager to learn beyond own areas of responsibility
• Able to coach less experienced procurement team members and stakeholders to improve their learning and raise their capabilities, as relevant

Duties

MRO and Capital Category Management:

• Category Management: Create data & insights led Category Strategic Planning
• Business Relationship Management in MRO and Capital expenditure
• Coach and Develop Category Managers, Specialists and administrators in setting and achieving Category goals for MRO and Capital
• Define strategic sourcing of main procured categories and monitor the execution thereof
• Define strategic and tactical sourcing and the execution of its strategy, defining concrete levers to increase focus and efficiency on each of the main procured categories
• Oversee the management of logistics services including transportation, distribution, and warehousing to ensure acceptable level of supply risk, compliance with policies  ansd strategic objectives
• Design and oversee the execution of the sourcing recommendation process
• Identify Supply Chain opportunities and balance Governance and Customer centricity across the management of the several categories

Benefits Realisation:

• Ensure sustainable savings by identifying opportunities and delivering benefits against all targets through effective cost reduction, cost avoidance and revenue generation opportunities
• Introduce Value Add and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives that will contribute to savings and maximize value
• Report on performance against targets for benefits realization by extraction of data through MI

Strategic Sourcing: 

• Cost Optimisation and procurement business plan
• Develop a strategy to maximise potential synergies and maximise value for the Group which is aligned to Group strategy
• Analyse current trends in the procurement environment
• Develop the procurement business plan and set realistic targets to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives
• Establish demand requirement to effectively plan and manage sourcing demand
• Identify areas where value can be added / exploited further, areas where value is being destroyed and areas where value is latent, and act accordingly

Contract Management:

• Delivery of effective contract management will include -
• Service delivery management: ensuring that the services and/product being delivered as agreed to the required level of performance and quality by working timeously and to agreed deadlines.
• Create and maintain relationship to keep business engagements cordial. Optimise the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the service or relationship described in the contracts, by balancing costs against risks and actively managing the contractual relationship
• Transactional Integrity: Ensure transactional integrity is adhered to for each relevant step in the P2P process and all transactions are in line with company compliance and policies by reviewing the monthly reporting and working with the appropriate business units.

Stakeholder Management:

•  To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by interpreting and influencing both the external and internal environments and by creating positive relationships with stakeholders through the appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives.
• Recognize and acknowledge stakeholder's needs, concerns, wants, authority, common relationships, interfaces and align this information with the overall delivery strategy.
• Ensure communication standards are transparent, honest, and open with stakeholders