Career Opportunities at Weir Minerals

Purpose of Role:

To ensure that production is maintained within budget and to specifications and in accordance with the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Operate machines / equipment in accordance with safe work instructions. Adhere to safety and housekeeping as per company procedures and OHS Act requirements including its associated regulations.
• Production: Daily scheduling of production activities for maximizing production, quality / output KPI’s and on time deliveries.
• Production: Report any and all delays in achieving daily targets, machine breakdowns and deliveries and take action where targets are not met.
• Production: Ensuring schedule adherence is consistently above 95%.
• Management: Performance manage those subordinates that do not meet the targets.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Relevant National Diploma or one - three year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

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Purpose of Role:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in carrying out repairs and maintenance on Weir equipment on customer sites and in the Service Centre workshop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.  Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites at all times.  Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times.  Keep contract packs up to date.
• Service: Assist technicians with carrying out maintenance, repairs, inspections and overhauling on Weir Minerals equipment on customer sites or in the service centre, including assistance with installation and commissioning of pumps and other Weir Minerals products.  General assistance as and when required, including cleaning/prepping of parts, spray painting. Dismantling of pumps and bearing assemblies.  Load and unload trucks and assist with delivery of spares when required.
• Customer support:  Ability to identify solutions to improve equipment or processes on and off sites

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 Certificate or any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above
• Technical knowledge/experience in minerals processing plants will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools
• Clear communication at all levels
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read technical drawings advantageous
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer focused

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Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will manage the enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness  of the business value chain and optimize the work flows, reducing costs and improve quality within various structures of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Continuous improvement: Execution of continuous improvement programs in the business value chain network.

• Execution of key CI projects as part of the overall CIP strategy. These includes but not limited to:
• Execution of the continuous improvement programmes in the supply chain and sales departments
• Management and improvement of Group Best Practice comparison and scoring

People:

• Development and growth of team members and company
• Recommend training and development plans where necessary
• Conduct performance assessments on subordinates on semi-annual basis

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• B.Sc./Honors/B Tech/B Eng: Industrial engineering
• 5 years’ experience in a change management role, leading continuous improvement programmes
• Ability to create dashboards and visual interactive reports using Power platform
• Value stream mapping / error proofing / cost management / TPM / problem solving / six sigma project
• Strong leadership and management skills to oversee and coordinate the work of a team of industrial engineers and other professionals
• Effective communication skills to interact with team members, other departments, and upper management
• Critical thinker and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate high quality of work in the form of (report writing, Oral and written presentations)

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Purpose of Role: 

• An exciting opportunity exists for a SHE Manager, this role will provide local support and guidance to the team at our Foundry located in PE to ensure compliance with legislation and maintaining high safety standards for the Site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's SHE strategy and Zero Harm Behaviours program. Management of the safety, health, environment and housekeeping in accordance with OHSAS, ISO and Weir group standards and legal requirements in all areas and maintain certification and compliance with the requirements of the ISO45001 and ISO 1400 standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and site inspections to ensure all potential hazards are identified. Recommend risk mitigation measures and oversee their implementation. Assist Line Management in the implementation of documents or required workplace changes to ensure statutory compliance.
• Assist in the delivery of training programs to ensure staff are aware of, and adhere to, SHE policies and procedures, safety regulations, including, Induction, fire drills, accident prevention. Carry out internal audits as per audit schedule. Provide functional support to Business Units in the development, implementation, testing and review of Site Emergency Plans.
• Facilitate investigation of incidents, near misses, and any unsafe conditions to determine root cause, contributing factors and corrective actions. Undertake all responsibilities as Injury Management Coordinator for injured workers, supervisors and managers, to ensure effective Return to Work strategies are implemented. Co-ordinate and participate in HSE committee meeting. Compile and provide HSE performance reports and maintain site and departmental specific statistics.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above;

• At least 5 years’ experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing or Foundry environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant Qualification: National Safety Diploma /Environmental Health /NEBOSH/ COMSOC
• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and ISO 45001, ISO 14001, standards,
• Internal auditors, HIRA, Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• ICAM and Lead Auditor training desirable

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Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness the business value chain and optimize the work flows, reduce costs and improve quality within various structures of the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Continuous improvement: Execution of continuous improvement programs in the business value chain network
• Engineer and Implement strategies and liaise with other departments to reduce costs and parts inventory holding throughout value chain of the supply chain.
• Lean manufacturing programs to align the suppliers with that of the organization
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization to improve supplier and customer OTD
• Use data-driven insights to propose process improvements and track the impact of implemented changes withing the sales department

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• B Tech/B Eng: Industrial engineering
• 5 Years’ experience as a continuous Improvement engineer
• Ability to create dashboards and visual interactive reports using Power platform
• Demonstrate understanding of planning, inventory turns and inventory health
• Knowledge of inventory control principles, including ABC analysis, safety stock calculations, and order quantity optimization
• Critical thinker and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate high quality of work in the form of (report writing, Oral and written presentations)

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Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for all executive assistant duties to support the Sales; Supply Chain and Manufacturing Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.  Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites at all times.  Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times. Keep contract packs up to date.
• Provide general office administration support, i.e. collating travel and expense claim forms with all the required supporting documentation attached; reconcile executive expenses for authorisation; assist with executive travel plans when required including but not limited to: Coordinating local and international travel arrangements in line with company policy such as Passports, Visas, Flights, Car hire, transport, Insurance, Accommodation, Foreign currency; draft letters, reports, memorandums, schedules and presentations in the required format on behalf of the executive team; arrange meetings and functions when required.
• Assist the manufacturing site with reconciliation of costs related to the canteen, transportation, service providers and labor brokers.
• Prepare agendas and programs for meetings and attend meetings and take minutes of meetings, both in the office and at other locations; consolidate; type, compile and distribute professionally prepared management reports to relevant parties.
• Analyse reports and highlight key issues to the executives.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent
• 3-5 years related experience in an Engineering manufacturing environment
• High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite

• You will be a proactive, confident and self-motivated individual that takes pride in the quality of work you deliver.  In addition, you should possess solid communication and presentation skills. 

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Purpose of Role:

The successful candidate will need to be energetic and have a passion for sales.  They should be technically sound, have the ability to promote and generate new business from existing and new customers as well as growing the market share by providing value adding solutions to products and processes for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.  Adhere to all Safety Health Environment (SHE) and housekeeping requirements at the branch and customer sites at all times.  Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times.
• Customer support: provide world-class technical support and after sales service to clients with a high level of professionalism.  Conduct sales calls and deliver impactful technical product presentations, demos and trials that clearly communicate the uniqueness of the value proposition.  Travel extensively in the region to sell into new prospects, as well as farming back into existing customers.  Submit quotations, tenders (where applicable), technical data, drawings and relevant information to customers within a reasonable period.
• Sales growth: Grow product installed base in the region through upselling and cross-selling new products and services.  Providing equal attention to established customers as to growing new business.
• Strategy:  Provide market intelligence about customers and competitors to help identify and develop new markets, sales strategy and support accurate forecasting.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering) or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 – 8 years’ related technical sales experience in minerals processing equipment
• Valid Driver’s licence – extensive travel to mining locations within the region is required
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office suite, CRM e.g. Salesforce (ERP Software e.g. SAP is advantageous)
• Advanced knowledge of full Weir product portfolio
• Manual pump calculations experience (Weir products is advantageous)
• Technical report writing experience
• Demonstrate understanding of TCO and Integrated Solutions and track record of implementation
• Proven sales track record
• You will be a proactive, confident and self-motivated individual that takes pride in the quality of work you deliver with the ability to work under pressure. You should possess strong communication, presentation, technical selling and negotiation skills and exceptional customer relationship building skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and honour customer commitments.  You should also have the ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner.