Active Jobs at Saint-Gobain Africa

Why do we need you ?

• Create and manage cost effective product formulations that positively contribute to our raw material and packaging (RMP) costs.
• Continuously evaluate various raw materials that can be incorporated into the product formulations, with the aim to achieve a cost-benefit for the organisation.
• Improve product performance based on market feedback, ensuring that customers’ expressed needs are met.
• Ensure consistent product performance in order to maintain good levels of customer satisfaction and trust when purchasing plants products.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales functions to contribute to effective new product development that anticipates and satisfies the needs of the market.
• Lead projects to reduce RMP, align formulations and systems and support their implementation in cooperation with the purchasing and industrial teams.
• Oversee the research and development of products whilst ensuring high quality, safety, environment and health standards are met, all while keeping costs to a minimum.
• To investigate the validity of customer complaints and give feedback to customers and the sales team.
• To prepare for ISO9001 external audits and manage internal audits as per annual schedule.
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Total product quality pillars of the World Class Manufacturing process.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a university degree (BSc Chemical)World Class Manufacturing Instructor- added advantage, with min 7 years’ experience in a Production or Process discipline in a continuous process manufacturing environment with 2 years’ experience in managing a team as an added advantage. This role calls for a person with the ability to do Product Development Process (Stage gate or similar), the ideal candidate will need to have experience within WCM; ISO and SHEQ practices. Good communication skills and Interpersonal skills.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

• The primary purpose of the role is to provide leadership and develop/deploy the Policy Deployment actions across the site, achieving optimum team and production performance.
• Reporting through the Plant Manager, the Senior Process Engineer will understand the strategic objectives for the plant (through the Policy Deployment process) and translate this into a clearly defined Department action plan.  The role will be accountable for the delivery of that action plan on a short-medium term timeline.
• In addition, the Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for the development of the Department team, actively encouraging through their own behaviour, an environment where people act safely and develop to their full potential.

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Why do we need you ?

• Strategic HR Partnership by aligning workforce planning, talent cultivation, and organizational structuring with the strategic objectives of the Commercial divisions.
• Business-Aligned HR Strategies by translating business ambitions into actionable HR initiatives, empowering managers to drive performance aligned with key goals and targets.
• End-to-End HR Management by overseeing recruitment, development, succession planning, and leadership cultivation to ensure a pipeline of high-potential talent.
• Change and Transformation Leadership by actively leading organizational change, including Diversity & Inclusion projects, ensuring smooth transitions and operational excellence.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making by leveraging HR digital tools and analytics to monitor, report, and enhance HR impact on Commercial and Marketing objectives.

Is this job for you ?

• A degree in Human Resources or a business-related field is essential, with a post-graduate qualification being advantageous.
• The role requires a minimum of 8 years HR business partnering experience in a commercial, marketing, or business-driven environment within the manufacturing sector. Additionally, at least 5 years of experience in Talent Management and Development, Succession Planning, and key resource mapping at a senior management level is required.
• The candidate must also have a proven track record of supporting organizational change processes within a multinational organization for a minimum of three years. Strong knowledge of strategic HR disciplines, including culture management, people management, employee engagement, and retention, is critical. The role demands proficiency in engaging across all organizational levels to ensure clarity, efficiency, and mutual respect in communication. A solid understanding of legislative requirements and regulations relevant to the business domain is essential to maintain compliance. Lastly, expertise in change management, including anticipating, adapting, and leading others through organizational transitions, is crucial for success in this role.

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Why do we need you ?

• Support the HR department with comprehensive administrative tasks for end-to-end people processes. 
• Assist in the recruitment process, such as reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks. 
• Facilitate onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition for new employees. 
• Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee development programs. 
• Contribute to various HR projects, such as employee engagement activities and policy reviews. 
• Prepare HR reports and analyze data related to recruitment, training, and attendance. 
• Organize and coordinate corporate events, including team-building activities and corporate wear for business units. 
• Address HR-related queries effectively and provide timely follow-ups. 
• Foster engagement in a high-pressure, diverse organizational environment. 

Is this job for you ?

• If you are a recent graduate in Human Resources or a related field, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your HR knowledge and skills. We are looking for someone with strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and up to 1 year of HR administration experience. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information are key. A post-graduate qualification is advantageous. 

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Why do we need you ?

• To effectively and efficiently install, maintain, upgrade and fabricate machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in Weber in line with the relevant WCM principles; Maintenance and upoholding all applicable legislation

Is this job for you ?

• Diploma in Engineering or a minimum of an N3 engineering qualification.
• Millwright Trade
• Atleast 5 Years relevant experience within manufacturing / plant environment
• Be able to use interprete and understand WinCC flow charts
• Be able to understand PLC I/Os to assist in fault finding
• Siemens,Danfoss and ABB variable speed drive experience
• Electrical, Hydraulic and Pnuematic experience.
• Roller and belt Conveyor systems
• Apprenticeship trained
• Demonstrate an understanding on the EWO and Kaizen methodologies
• Sound knowledge of the SHE and LOTO proceedures

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Why do we need you ?

• Overseeing laboratory to ensure adherence to iso 9001 and continuous Improvement.
• Ensure efficient service of the laboratory to production.
• Investigate and report any deviation on results obtained and conduct problem solving.
• Manage plant trials for the site.
• You will also be required to perform additional functions or work in other areas as required by the Process Technologist, Process Engineer provided it is a safe and reasonable request. 

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a National Diploma in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. With 2-3 years within Laboratory environment, WCM experience for internal applicants. This role calls for a person who is good at communication, and project management experience will be advantageous.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

• The role’s objective is to assist the QPC Team in development and improvement of Quality control and process improvements using the tools within the FI & Q&PC Pillars linking through to step Zero of WCM (World Class manufacturing). Your primary objective will be to assist the QPC by supporting roll out of QPC activities and quality & process improvements at site. To undertake these tasks in an efficient safe manner meeting with H&S legislation, company policy and Managers rules.

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Why do we need you ?

• Validate the WCM structure and resources and ensure alignment to the delivery of the WCM objectives.
• Assess plant employees WCM capability and ensure alignment to the delivery of the WCM objectives.
• Train and develop plant employees in line with identified gaps in capability and required succession plan.
• Ensure the WCM programme is closing the gaps to ensure the delivery of the required level of Customer Service.
• Deliver the Plant annual improvement plan using defined WCM methodologies ensuring the target of 3% total cost reduction is achieved.
• Manage the WCM cost in line with the annual budget.
• Define the plant WCM Long Range Plan (3 year).
• Develop the WCM Route Map and ensure it is adhered to (5 year).
• Define and maintain the WCM annual plan consisting of major events, people development and improvement projects.
• Provide Benchmarking Analysis and trend improvement opportunities.
• Drive meeting effectiveness, visual management and application of problem solving tools.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a Appropriate university degree (BSC; B.Eng. Electrical/Mechanical/ Chemical /Industrial). World Class Manufacturing Instructor- added advantage, with min 8 years experience in a Production or Process discipline in a continuous process manufacturing environment with 3 years experience in working with continuous improvement programmes like: World Class Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Control. This role calls for a person with the ability to Ability to coach and develop others, the ideal candidate will deliver through influencing others. Good communication skills and Interpersonal skills.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

• Provide leadership in the implementation and management of EHS systems to comply with legal requirements and to facilitate the creation of autonomous safety culture through employees engagement mechanisms to ensure zero harm to the workforce and minimum impact of organisation’s activities to the environment.