Current Openings at Fraser Alexander

Description
PURPOSE

• This role is responsible for the administration of financial and payroll activities at site level. Primary source of data input for HRM and Financial systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting
• Daily site costing and forecasting on site level, including recording of daily hours on internal and external plant for daily costing and invoicing purposes by suppliers.
• Governance
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (Value Added Tax Act etc.) including FA policies and procedures.
• Ensure payroll inputs are in accordance with FA policy
• Budget & Forecast
• Process inputs
• Operational Responsibilities
• Perform other site and administrational duties as required.
• Shared Services Responsibilities
• Analyzing, drill down and identifying the variance amongst the budget, forecast and actuals.
• Generating purchase requests and subsequent receipt of goods on site in accordance with orders placed.
• Assist in good management of company assets on a site level.
• Ensure employee take on and exit are carried out in line with FA policy.
• Site stores and consumables management and recording of transactions relating to issues, receiving and stock take.
• Payroll data input, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of payroll and wages inputs and cost allocations.
• Ensuring site budget is adhered to
• Inventory management.
• Capturing of costs and revenue drivers onto the relevant system daily.
• Escalating site level accruals to the Assistant Financial Controller
• Escalation of HR and Finance queries to Shared Services
• Assistance with bookings and administration relating to training.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Accountancy and or Mathematics
• Computer literacy in Microsoft suite

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year experience in administrative role or similar
• Experience in ERP system would be advantageous.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Self-management skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills

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Description
PURPOSE

• This position is responsible for the strategic management and operational excellence of a business unit. The position reports to the General Manager and is responsible to ensure efficient management and achievement of contractual objectives of sites in a specific area.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Strategic Management
• Understands complete Fraser Alexander’s strategic goals.
• Ensure business unit complies to company initiatives.
• Assist the General Manager to evaluate and report on the performance against established objectives, budgets, and strategic plans.
• Drives their direct reports to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Operational Performance
• Ensures that Operational sites comply with and execute contractual obligations.
• Drives operational excellence and maintain high quality and standards.
• Tracks progress, productivity, and financial indicators on sites.
• Ensures continuous improvement and implementation of innovations.
• Implement controls to meet compliance with company policies, procedures and People Management Processes ( Performance Management, IDP, Succession Management Talent Management.
• Ensure company and client asset management systems are in place.
• Internal/ External Customer Relations
• Ensure collaboration, continuous engagement, building and sustaining of relationships with clients.
• Ensure delivery of quality service to clients and that Service Level Agreements are adhered to maintain client satisfaction.
• Share key insights, trends, best practices and benchmarking in operations with peers, management and clients.
• Facilitate with GM, peers , subordinates and clients to ensure that there is common alignment among stakeholders.
• SHEQ Management
• Ensure sites are aligned with Fraser Alexander SHEQ strategy, objectives and plans.
• Implement controls to meet compliance with legislation, Fraser Alexander policies , including ESG and ensure alignment with client SHEQ programs.
• Assess site SHEQ performance through formal audits.
• Proactively prevent substandard practices.
• Managing budget
• Develop the financial budget for the business unit.
• Monitor and report on financial performance versus approved budget.
• Have in depth understanding of cost drivers.
• Proactively avert negative financial performance.
• Develop and implement improvement plans for sustainable financial performance at sites.
• Reporting
• Ensure company routines are implemented effectively.
• Setting up KPI tracking dashboards for self, reports and sites.
• Develop and implement operational and financial performance tracking dashboards.

Requirements

Key Competencies

• Professionalism
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Values diversity

Qualifications

• B-Tech or BSc in Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering/ other relevant Technical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification in Leadership would be advantageous

Experience

• 10 – 15 in Mineral processing.
• Experience in developing and implementing integrated operational planning
• Knowledge or experience of Engineering Maintenance Management System
• Proven track record of implementing business improvement initiatives
• Experience in managing financial performance of projects

Other specific knowledge & skills required

• Good communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong Relevant Technical Acumen
• Financial and Budgeting control skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Abreast of best practices and new technologies
• Knowledge of Business Process and change management methodologies

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Description
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with immediate Supervisor to achieve operational targets
• Perform inspections on designated area of responsibility every day
• Plan and manage tailings material on site and at depositing areas
• Extend and connect pipelines
• Open and close valves in line with operational requirements
• Follow work instructions given by immediate Supervisor for any specific task in line with operational requirements
• Assist with problem-solving on operational challenges and report deviations to immediate Supervisor
• Perform Mud Guard duties, i.e. monitor and control the levels of tailings dam and ensure integrity of the dam
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations as per all safety legislation and company procedures
• Attend toolbox talks or meetings

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 / or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one to five years’ experience working in a Fraser/tailings’ environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Good planning and organising
• Teamwork and observant
• Listening

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass the mine’s criminal screening process
• May be expected to work rotating shifts
• May be required to work overtime from time to time
• Physical, mental and medical fit

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Description

• The primary focus for the role  is to oversee SHEQ Co-ordination within BU, compile combine, reports, and manage all safety  aspects to deliver compliance towards internal and external environmental requirements. To create  an environment where duties can be performed safely, and risks are known and managed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy, Targets, Objectives & Goals
• Ensure the policies are displayed at all areas of the operation.
• Comply with the objectives, goals and targets set by the company.
• Assist the BU Manager to set up annual SHEQ targets & objectives for each BU.
• Ensure all employees are made aware of policies, targets, objectives and goals.
• Legal Aspects/Requirements
• Ensure that all employees are made aware of the latest legislative requirements
• Ensure that necessary legal and other appointments are made and maintained in the area of  responsibility.
• Advise management / appointees of the roles, responsibilities and duties in terms of risk  management.
• Establish a working relationship with regulatory bodies (DME, Dept of Labour, etc).
• Assist in managing training interventions to equip all employees to have the necessary skills to  be competent to perform their roles with the least amount of risk possible.
• Form part of the training initiatives of the company to improve employees understanding of the  risk management systems.
• Conduct risk awareness sessions and advise management risk status of the BU.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Compile necessary planning documents to effectively execute job requirements posed by the  risk management domain. 
• Regularly perform risk audits as per requirements.
• Create risk management awareness by making use of the appropriate media.
• Monitor the medical status of employees.
• Manage employee health exposure levels within acceptable limits.
• Monitor environmental compliance and implement action plans.
• Monitor quality control compliance and actions to address deviations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management.
• Degree will be advantageous.
• SAMTRAC,COMSOC 1 and 2, ISO 45001:2018 Implementation.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ experience in a mining & construction safety environment as a safety Officer or similar.
• Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act.

SKILLS, QUALITIES  AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must be an expert in safety orientation. 
• Incumbent must have an advanced understanding of legislation & policy orientated.
• Must have a good understanding of managing relationships.
• Must have an advanced understanding communicating effectively.