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The Role

• To ensure that inventory levels of the warehouse is accurate and at an optimal level.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts in various stockroom locations generated by the ERP system.
• Execute bin audits and/or verifications.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and record shorts/Nil Picks.
• Ensure frozen inventory and scrapping processes are completed accurately and timeously.
• Update reports on the frequency and reasons for location overrides.
• Timeous clearing of dispute issues area.
• Maintain footprints in the WMS systems (Blue Yonder).
• Drive improvements pertaining to housekeeping in the warehouse.
• Follow correct processes in the operational areas at all times to achieve daily KPI’s and to reduce operational risks.
• Clearly mark and quarantine materials that are under quality investigations
• Maintain high levels of stock control and accuracy within the warehouse.
• Complete daily inspections on all equipment to ensure that equipment is safe to operate.
• Ensure that all operational reporting is completed and made available via the relevant Sandvik systems.
• Regular interaction with stakeholders to ensure that identified risks are minimized.
• Comply with safety regulations and internal standards and procedures.
• Comply with applicable legislation i.e. Health & Safety Act.
• Perform adhoc duties as may be deemed necessary by management and site requirements.
• Monitor compliance of team members to safety regulations, applicable legislation and internal standards and procedures.
• Be flexible to work shifts.

Profile Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)/equivalent (NQF Level 4)
• Post-matric qualification in Logistics, Inventory Control and/or Warehousing (advantageous)
• Valid MHE License (Reach Truck or HOPT) 
• Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in warehousing/distribution
• MS Office skills – basic level
• Prior exposure to ERP, WMS, TMS and EHS management systems, i.e. Aurora or DI-S21 (beneficial)

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The Role:

• To apply and use knowledge of sales process and tools in promoting and selling the organization's products and services within assigned geographic area, product range or list of customer accounts to achieve significant sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify prospects and take a lead on preparation of presentations.
• Sell products and services using solid arguments to prospective customers
• Perform cost-benefit analyses of existing and potential customers
• Maintain positive business relationships to ensure future sales. 
• Build relationships and drive sales with existing customers and generate new business in Top Hammer and Down the Hole drilling applications.
• Maintain high levels of customer service with all existing and new customers and support with stock forecasting.
• Develop sales skills and knowledge of the products, services, and customers by working closely with more experienced Sales Representatives and Technical Specialists to promote products, close orders and resolve problems.
• Maintain and update the core database with details of customer activities.
• Develop understanding of machining practices and processes utilizing modern tooling systems and how product portfolio meets the market needs.
• Establish annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly sales plans and schedule own activities so these targets are met.
• Support Technical Analysts and/or Specialists with product testing and related tasks to ultimately achieve additional sales and market share gains.
• Gather and compile data, tool testing comparisons, competitive information, and cost comparisons to validate arguments and/or compel customers to buy organization's products and services.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12/Equivalent qualification
• Relevant post Matric qualification will be advantageous
• Experience in a mining environment with specific exposure to rock tools
• At least 2 years’ experience in various mining applications
• Experience in Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) environment
• At least 5 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing
• Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment
• English proficiency
• Computer literacy
• Valid drivers’ license

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• The Service Exchange Coordinator plays a critical role in managing and coordinating the repair and exchange of serviceable components within the organization. This role is essential for maintaining the reliability and availability of critical components, directly impacting the efficiency of service operations and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring Operational Efficiency: The coordinator ensures that serviceable parts are efficiently repaired, refurbished, and exchanged to maintain the availability of critical components for operational needs.
• Managing Repair Processes: They oversee the entire repair process, including liaising with repair vendors, tracking repair status, and ensuring timely completion to meet service level agreements (SLAs).
• Inventory Management: The role involves monitoring the inventory levels of service exchange components, ensuring that there is an adequate stock to meet demand while avoiding overstocking.
• Customer Support: Acting as a point of contact between the service department and customers or internal stakeholders, the coordinator ensures that any issues related to component exchanges are resolved promptly.
• Supplier Management: Coordinating relationships with suppliers to ensure they provide the right goods and services at the right time, quality, and cost.
• Documentation and Reporting: They are responsible for maintaining accurate records of all exchange transactions, repair histories, and generating reports for management on the WIP and  Margin performance of the service exchange program.

Your Profile:

Education:

• Grade 12/High School Diploma
• Proven competence in advanced computer literacy
• Certificate of Competence as Office Administration
• Minimum 2 years experience in data capturing, office administration
• Minimum 2 years experience in statistical methods and/or cost accounting
• Business English proficiency: spelling, grammar and punctuation

Experience:

Experience in:

• Cost accounting & margins
• Pricing & working with foreign currencies
• Accounting software
• Aurora

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The Role

• To procure goods and services for the sales area, in accordance with Sandvik policies and procedures and in line with targets set in terms of on time delivery, pricing and quality. To perform the aforementioned in line with Sandvik category strategies and contribute to the formulation of global procurement strategies from a sales area perspective.

Key Performance Areas

• Source quotations for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy.
• Confirm suppliers are BBBEE compliant and analyse quality and pricing of services / goods.
• Review request for purchase orders to ensure that the Sandvik requirements are met prior to submitting for approval by the relevant Cost Center Manager
• Conduct follow ups to ensure goods and services have been received; liaise with the supplier on any late or non-deliveries.
• Expedite purchase orders to ensure all purchase orders are closed timeously.
• Understand and analyse the existing supply market in the category and the positioning in the market.
• Determine the purchasing plan for a specific procurement requirement i.e. complexity, spend and risk factors, in conjunction with global category management.
• Draft request for proposals, coordinate the evaluation of proposals, prepare recommendation for approval by the Procurement Committee.
• Review list of suppliers and ensure data integrity on the supplier relationship management database.
• Conduct negotiations on pricing during supplier contracts drafting.
• Coordinate the drafting of the supplier contract using the standard templates for contracts and submit for review by Procurement Manager.
• Monitor the success of supplier contracts and report on savings and supplier performance.

Profile Required

• Degree/diploma in Supply Chain
• 3 - 5 years’ experience within a buying-related role.
• Knowledge of the procurement procedures.
• Extensive understanding of Broad base Black Economic Empowerment
• Must have planning and analytical skills.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Understanding Incoterms and cross border transport requirements

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The role:

• The purpose of the Productivity Partner is to render a service to internal and external Sandvik clients. The Productivity Partner who will be based at Vedanta Resources, will partner with relevant stakeholders on challenges relating to safety and reliability, through best practices (e.g., maintenance scheduling, parts planning, equipment health checks, technical training) across Black Mountain and Gamsberg operations.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist stakeholders in achieving:

• High equipment availability, reliability and productivity through improved maintenance and operation practices to ultimately reduce the equipment's total cost of ownership.
• Improve MTBF (mean time before failure) and/or reduce MTTR (mean time to repair), by supporting the maintenance schedule, parts selection and inventory forecasting, technical coaching and training, and equipment health checks.
• Coordinate the reliability of Sandvik equipment.
• This position requires ample time spent per site, i.e., starting up a performance contract or completing a specific project.
• Excellent communication skills, leading by example, passion for maintaining equipment as well as share equipment knowledge, and work according to Sandvik standards & procedures.

Your profile:  

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Tertiary Diploma in Engineering / Managerial program in Operations Field
• Product Specialist in Sandvik equipment range (advantageous)
• Basic Computer literacy 
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Full physical and medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
• May be required to travel

Experience in:

• Maintenance of earth-moving equipment
• Underground and open cast mining environment
• Sandvik equipment knowledge
• Field service and performance contract involvement

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Role objectives: 

• Responsible for assisting the Business to acquire new customers and sell additional products or services to existing ones, grow the Business’s Market share.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mining or Engineering. A qualification in a Rock Engineering field would be advantageous.
• 10 years mining experience.
• 5-years relevant experience in Sales and Marketing would be advantageous.
• Proven 5 years’ experience in a Management Role To be able to do Mathematical/Financial calculations. MS word, MS Excel, literacy & numeracy.
• Be able to communicate well, read & write in English. Be able to work and cope well in a team. Be willing to travel. Own Transport

Key Responsibilities include the following: (not exclusively)

• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements, tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
• Create Business Development Strategies to support the success of the organization and help it achieve its goals while increasing revenue.
• Locate or propose potential Business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Screen potential Business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential and financials.
• Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations, examining risks and potentials, estimating partners’ needs and goals.
• Close new Business deals by coordinating requirements; integrating contract requirements with Business Operations. Protect Organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Update Job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
• Maintain existing Business. Oversee a team responsible for testing and training at the customers. Compile and oversee technical reports that are sent to customers.     

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Job Description:

• Sandvik is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Line Manager to lead our Attachment Tools division within the mining segment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the mining industry, coupled with strong business development and strategic planning skills. We are looking for you who is experienced in dealing with high level mining clients and has the ability to drive sales and market share growth. In Sandvik’s way of working the Business Line Manager is the primary owner of sales performance and set sales targets.
• The role will report into the Vice President – Sales Area Africa for the Sandvik Rock Processing Business Area.  But as Sandvik operates in a matrix structure there will naturally be responsibilities to execute in line with the Attachment Tools Division strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve sales targets and market growth.
• Lead and manage the Attachment Tools division, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the mining and quarring segment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategies and drive business development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and improvement.
• Prepare and present regular reports on business performance and market conditions and participate in the necessary Division and Sales Area Management meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Proven sales experience in the mining industry, with a strong track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong stakeholder and cross functional team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Extensive travel readiness required (Valid passport & driver license mandatory requirement)