Afrimat Limited is a leading black empowered open pit mining company providing industrial minerals and construction materials. Listed in the 'Construction & Building Materials' sector of the Main Board JSE Limited since 2006, Afrimat continues to expand its footprint into Africa.
Afrimat supplies a broad range of construction materials and industrial min...
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Matric, Tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
Minimum of 5 years’ service in any cement plant.
Be literate and functionally numerate.
Pre-employment medical required.
Strong communication skills for effective coordination.
Commitment to safety and adherence to protocols.
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Flexibility to work in shifts and respond to emergencies
Duties and responsibilities:
Control all major process lines within the cement manufacturing operation including equipment commissioning, start- ups, shutdowns, and emergency condition management as per established SOPs in order to meet production requirements.
Monitor continuously, all plant process lines using all available tools to ensure employee safety, stable equipment operation, equipment integrity within prescribe design limitations, operating targets, and environmental regulations.
Control product quality at all stages of the cement manufacturing process by having a clear understanding of the targets, and the levers that are used to control the targets, along with the appropriate decision-making process based on the impact of each lever.
Coordinate plant resources to troubleshoot, inspect, and maintain plant equipment as required, to meet production demands and prevent failures.
Maintain awareness of the automation system control strategy and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the plant organization in both verbal and written format.
Maintain awareness of plant operating costs. Considers these costs regularly in the decision-making process.
Responsible for timely communication of stoppages/production issues/resources shortage
Responsible for smooth shift handover with clear report on issues faced during the preceding shift.
The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.