Active Jobs at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• The Finance Manager is responsible for the entire scope of financial and management accounting activities, including regulatory reporting for the designated division within Fraser Alexander, as well as overseeing daily financial operations including operational procurement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Management and Collaboration

• Ongoing communication and collaboration with the COO and CFO, divisional Manco and direct reports regarding financial, commercial, procurement, legal and compliance, enterprise risk management and IT related matters.
• Exposing operations to the ERP and HRM systems and their capabilities, advocating and promoting the effective usage of business intelligence available from the systems.
• Assessing the financial skills required by operational managers and commit to develop those skills to enable them to perform their responsibilities with a better understanding of financial and commercial aspects and actively promoting financial literacy throughout the division.
• Management of SLAs for ERP and HRM systems to ensure optimal service.

Divisional Strategy

• Assisting with the development and implementation of divisional strategy within the framework of group strategy and overseeing financial quantification and interpretation of divisional strategy
• Have a good understanding of the specific division and industry within which Fraser Alexander operates, country risks, the competition, suppliers, etc.
• Ensuring that professional advice on matters that have financial implications is available and documented well in advance of decision making and used appropriately.
• Planning and executing financial and commercial aspects of major transactions required to implement the division’s strategy.

Financial  Management

• Co-ordinating the planning and budgeting processes, setting financial targets and key performance indicators for the division and determining causes for variances and corrective actions to be made and advising on financial viability of commercial opportunities.
• Ensuring debt collection is controlled as per contractual arrangements with clients.
• Ensuring that systems and processes for financial administration and control and protection of the division’s resources and assets are adhered to
• Participate at Group level in the development and implementation of corporate governance, tax and statutory accounting standards.
• Implementing appropriate measures to prevent and detect fraud and corruption (in consultation with Manco).
• Review and sign off of monthly account reconciliations.

Commercial Management

• Review of tenders or other client proposals to ensure corporate guidelines and financial principles for assessment of financial viability of the tender or proposal have been adhered to.
• Ensuring that any partnership arrangements are underpinned by clear and well documented agreements and internal controls.

Reporting

• Review monthly divisional reporting, oversight and review of divisional budget, including detailed supporting schedules and updating of monthly forecast.
• Preparation/review of input for Manco, Exco and board financial reports and subsidiary board financial reports.
• Ensuring compliance with statistical and other government departmental requirements related to Finance as specified by Group.

Treasury

• Monitoring of working capital requirements, assistance with SARB applications, develop relationships with offshore counterparts and Forex management (where applicable).

Policies and procedures

• Provide input in formulation of all financial policies and procedures, review of group approval framework, ensuring divisional approval framework is aligned and participate in review and updating of workflows on ERP system, ensuring alignment with policies and procedures and approval framework.

Taxation

• Provide assistance with any SARS/tax authority queries related to the division, monitoring of tax compliance as part of development of tenders and other proposals, and participate in tax planning during budgeting process.
• Knowledge of foreign tax (direct and indirect).

Insurance

• Provide assistance with claims management and risk mitigation in respect of divisional claims.
• Review of offshore insurance to ensure adequate cover is in place in respect of divisional offshore operations.

Business Intelligence

• Development and maintenance of BI dashboards for Manco and divisional operational management.
• Analysis of key trends and providing input and advice where required to enhance divisional performance.

BBBEE

• Ensure compliance to BBBEE platform and local requirements.

Internal and external audit

• Review of audit findings related to divisional processes and coordinate management comments
• Implementation of any relevant improvements / recommendations.
• Assist in the carrying out of the internal and external audit.

Requirement

QUALIFICATIONS

• CA(SA) with articles

EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years post articles experience, preferably working in multi-national mining, construction, or manufacturing, involved in senior management of the finance function with exposure to commercial management of contracts and having been a member of a senior management forum

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Decision making, Quality and Problem Solving, Managing and leading others, Financial and Cost Management

Closing date:

• 16/04/2025

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Description

• This position exists to ensure that a number of tasks are carried out on site and on shift, with regard to Safety, Environment and Productivity, and to assist management with the efficient and effective running of the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business /Functional Management

• Execute operational and technical duties in line with organisational directives, as provided.
• Support implementation of business initiatives as directed

Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management

• Work with materials and equipment in a cost-effective way, as per standard operating procedures and practice notes as directed by line manager.
• Ensure full compliance to material usage requirements in executing duties

Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG responsibility

• Execute all duties in strict compliance to SHEQ policies, procedures and legislation, to ensure the company's responsibility is met.
• Comply with all reporting and information requirements.

Stakeholder Management (internal/ external)

• Ensure professional interaction with stakeholders, at operator to junior management level.
• Maintain working relationships with support functions on site and at head office, as required to deliver in their section against standards.
• Engage with peers and seniors on the project to ensure project objectives are achieved as per instruction.

Operations & Project Management

• Contribute to plan/ schedule generation for daily/ shift work, in line with project goals.
• Responsible for operational execution of work assigned to them, through delivery of their own tasks and duties, as well as supervision of the work for the team on shift.

Management Operating System & Reporting

• Ensure all paperwork and posters are displayed on the site office wall and kept up to date.
• Ensure all reported near misses are recorded following procedure and submitted weekly.

Technical Management

• Responsible for adherence to technical standards and work methods, for section, in accordance with organisational and client requirements, policies, procedures and legislation.

SHEQ Management

• Assist management with results capturing and quality assurance processes as required.

Staff Management

• Remain up to date with personal professional development.
• Assist management with ensuring operational delivery in areas assigned.

Culture & Climate

• Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement for the duration of the project.
• Align with client culture requirements as directed by their line manager.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Water Treatment
• Class 2 or higher certificate from Department of Water and Sanitation

EXPERIENCE

• At least one to two years’ experience working in a mining and Water Treatment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• General computer skills (incl. Microsoft Computer Skills)
• Conflict Management
• Communication & Interpersonal skills
• People management

Closing Date:

• 14 April 2025

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Description

• This position exists to ensure the timeously capturing of invoices, statements and payment of suppliers per agreed terms. Furthermore, to ensure the timeously issuing of invoices, statements and the collection of the customers book in order to optimise cash flow, minimise risk and retain outstanding balances at acceptable levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting

• Assist in preparation of accurate reports on creditors ageing, outstanding creditors, etc.Assist with preparation of accurate reports on debtors ageing, business chain, outstanding debtors, impairment of debtors, etc.

Governance

• Comply with relevant accounting policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, International legislation, etc.) including legislative amendments and industry best practices.Assist in preparing the annual audit file for external auditors, various reconciliations and assist external auditors with queries.Assist internal audit during annual internal audit process.

Supplier Management

• Assist with maintaining complete and accurate creditor records (Incl. trade and cash book creditors).Ensure timeously capturing of creditors invoices and supplier credit notes to enable payment according to agreed terms.Review invoices and supporting documentation for correctness.Obtain proof of delivery from supplier or sites.Prepare reconciliations of statements and balances.Import payment batch into banking system.Issue proof of payment to suppliers when required.Follow-up on creditor related issues and the tracking thereof.Comply with internal control systems, as well as new policies or controls to be implemented.Conduct ad hoc financial investigations.Comply with delivery of services against SLA’s.

Customer Management

• Assist with maintaining complete and accurate debtor records.Capturing of SLAs invoices and credit notes to enable timeous debt collection and revenue recognition.Perform reconciliations of statements and balances.Follow-up on debtor related issues and the tracking thereof.Comply with internal controls as well a new policies or controls to be implemented.Preparation and posting of intercompany invoicing.Ensure customer debtors' are adhered to.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with AccountingA diploma in finance will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 2 – 5 years finance administration or clerical experience.Relevant industry (mining, mining services, construction, heavy industry etc) will be advantageous.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Communication skillsConflict managementProblem solvingUnderstanding of the creditors/debtors’ functions
• Analytical skills

Closing Date:

• 11 April 2025

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Purpose

• The purpose of this programme is to provide graduates with advanced workplace learning in a specialized discipline or sub discipline in their field of study.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Candidate must have Diploma/Degree in Safety/Environmental Management

REQUIREMENTS

• Medically Fit
• Pass Client Screening, which includes criminal record screening
• Pass Client Induction
• Unemployed
• Be willing to do psychometric assessments
• Fraser Alexander will do background screening of qualifications
• Candidate must not have been in a similar graduate programme before
• Successful candidates must be willing to relocate to any Fraser Alexander Sites within South Africa

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Pays attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Eager to learn
• Positive attitude
• Adaptive and flexible
• Microsoft office knowledge
• Passionate about Safety Management 

Closing Date:

• 10 April 2025

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Description
PURPOSE

• This position exists to ensure the successful development of professional and high-quality technical proposals for FAMP, while also providing engineering project execution expertise for plant construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards, legal requirements, and best practices for plant construction and operation. Additionally, the role will involve technical oversight in an EPCM contract environment, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Projects and proposals

• Keep abreast with industry for relevant requests for proposals using various platforms available to the company.
• Gain insight into project identification and opportunity identification in mineral processing.
• Review requests for proposals to establish strategy and approach to prepare for the technical part of proposals.
• Develop proposals and multi-disciplinary quotations for clients.
• Develop designs, create models, and conduct tests to ensure that designs meet specifications.
• Present engineering/technical options for project execution.
• Identify and propose mitigation of technical and financial risks for projects in coordination with the
• Business Support Manager, Project House(s), and other relevant stakeholders.

Project Engineering & Execution

• Lead plant construction projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee commissioning and transition from construction to operational phase.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering).
• Ensure legal compliance for structures, equipment, and works.
• Liaise with client engineering representatives to ensure alignment with engineering standards.
• Ensure that plant maintainability and reliability considerations are integrated during design and construction

Client relations

• Liaise with clients to gain alignment regarding their preferred engineering design solutions.
• Attend site clarification meetings with clients to understand site conditions and gather information about client needs.

Tender & Contracting

• Develop all necessary engineering/technical documentation for the tendering process.
• Responsible for technical/engineering part of tenders to be submitted.
• Ensure tenders are presented to various stakeholders for approval.
• In coordination with the Business Support Manager, ensure on-time submission of approve tenders.
• Follow up with Clients post-submission, to address queries and maintain engagement.
• Ensure that FA negotiates favourable contract terms with project houses and other engineering service providers using available resources within the company.
• Review contracting conditions and mitigate identified risks in collaboration with the Business
• Support Manager and other relevant stakeholders.

Project Management

• Assist the Business Support Manager in the preparation of technical execution plans and the development of the most appropriate construction method for executing the works.
• Present execution plans for projects and provide clarifications to relevant stakeholders/committees.
• Keep abreast with relevant engineering concepts, components/equipment, methodologies, processes, standards, etc.
• Coordinate delivery of technical/engineering projects with regards to resources, equipment subcontractors, etc.
• Develop and manage schedules and budgets for each engineering/technical phase of a project.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (B-Tech, Bsc, B Eng) Engineering/ Mechanical/ Electrical
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) – Advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years in engineering and project execution for plant construction, commissioning, and operations in EPCM contract environments.
• Strong knowledge of mining and processing plant engineering standards and legal requirements.Coal, Iron Ore, PGM Processing experience will be advantageous.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Expertise in Action Orientation, Commercial Awareness, and Decision-Making.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering tools, risk management, and technical report writing.
• Advanced collaboration, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Safety, financial, and cost management awareness.