Current Openings at Tharisa

Role Context

Operational Management

• Set and oversee the implementation of mechanical operational plans and the achievement of production targets by collaborating with the plant Engineer in line with company goals
• Monitor daily operations in line with production requirements, evaluate progress and make operational adjustments as needed to ensure production quotas and quality standards are met or exceeded
• Coordinate services in the plant and control processes within defined scope and ensure adherence to the production and maintenance plans to achieve process stability and efficiency
• Monitor and control daily process plans, including proper mechanical activities, monitoring production parameters and inspecting finished products and report operation delays and process inefficiencies to minimise bottlenecks and plant lock up 
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all mining machinery and equipment within the mining plant
• Liaise with the plant engineer and maintenance team to schedule and perform regular maintenance activities to keep equipment running efficiently and minimise downtime during shifts
• Implement and maintain a planned inspection schedule for critical mechanical equipment to proactively detect and identify potential equipment failure to ensure preventative action is taken
• Prepare reports on production, safety and mechanical activities by keeping accurate records of equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance activities to ensure compliance and facilitate future maintenance planning
• Collaborate with plant Engineer to develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs and enhance overall plant performance
• Assign tasks, set work objectives and schedules for shifts to ensure adequate resourcing and that employees are performing their duties effectively and in compliance with safety procedures
• Generate skills matrix for each artisan and put controls in place to bridge the gap were there are shortfalls and recommend improvement interventions

Resource Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives
• Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality outputs
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with Departmental procedures, to enable the usage of less resources more efficiently
• Manage team and support services including standby resources during breakdowns by communicating failures/breakdowns in process to limit downtime while adhering to safety standards
• Coordinate and manage the activities of the plant staff including equipment operators, maintenance technicians and general labourers in area of accountability to ensure resource management and adequate staffing for delivery

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Develop an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice)
• Develop and implement a proactive approach to all safety protocols by creating awareness of hazards and behaviour in order to enforce compliance to minimise risk of accidents and injuries within the plant
• Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time
• Lead the interdepartmental collaboration and coordination efforts to execute drills and escape procedures in case of emergencies and operational requirements i.e. blasting to mitigate risks and fatalities
• Enforce compliance with all applicable regulations, codes and standards related to foundry operations including environmental regulations to ensure the plant remains fully compliant to industry standards

People Management

• Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the plant, by extension, the organisation
• Coach, mentor and train teams and recommend adequate training and skills development initiatives to improve employee performance
• Manage a high-performance culture for the plant by providing critical and timely feedback (both positive and critical), enabling individuals to improve and work as effectively as possible to meet operational goals
• Implement clear people management and supervisory tactics and institute Planned Task Observations (PTO) to display level of competency of the team in line with TM’s people management strategies
• Lead the identification and development of talent by ensuring adequate staffing, providing regular mentoring, coaching and training in order to ensure a competent and capable workforce in line with TM’s people strategies

Requirements

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

• N6 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Fitter and Turner Trade Certificate (NQF 5)
• Engineering Foreman Certificate

Job specific experience:

• 3 – 5 years experience in a mining environment as an Engineering Foreman

Inherent requirement:

• Must be medically fit

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Role Context

Operational Management

• Set and oversee the implementation of electrical maintenance and operational plans for the achievement of production targets by collaborating with the Plant Engineer in line with company goals
• Monitor daily electrical operations in line with production requirements, evaluate progress and make operational adjustments as needed to ensure production quotas and quality standards are met or exceeded
• Coordinate electrical maintenance services in the plant and control processes within defined scope and ensure adherence to the production and maintenance plans to achieve process stability and efficiency
• Monitor and control daily process plans, including proper electrical maintenance and inspection activities, monitoring production parameters, task allocation to artisans and inspecting finished projects and report operation delays and process inefficiencies to minimise bottlenecks and plant lock up
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all electrical equipment and the solving of all technical related problems within the mining plant
• Liaise with the plant engineer and maintenance team to schedule and perform regular maintenance activities to keep equipment running efficiently and minimise downtime during shifts
• Implement and maintain a planned inspection schedule for critical electrical equipment to proactively detect and identify potential equipment failure to ensure preventative action is taken
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities and safety procedures and by keeping accurate records of equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance activities to ensure compliance and facilitate future maintenance planning
• Collaborate with plant Engineer to develop and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs and enhance overall plant performance
• Assign tasks, set work objectives and schedules for shifts to ensure adequate resourcing and that employees are performing their duties effectively and in compliance with safety procedures
• Generate skills matrix for each artisan and put controls in place to bridge the gap were there are shortfalls and recommend improvement interventions

Resource Management

• Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives
• Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes
• Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality outputs
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed
• Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with Departmental procedures, to enable the usage of less resources more efficiently
• Manage team and support services including standby resources during breakdowns by communicating failures/breakdowns in process to limit downtime while adhering to safety standards
• Coordinate and manage the activities of the plant staff including equipment operators, maintenance technicians and general laborers in area of accountability to ensure resource management and adequate staffing for deliver

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Develop an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice)
• Develop and implement a proactive approach to all safety protocols by creating awareness of hazards and behaviour in order to enforce compliance to minimise risk of accidents and injuries within the plant
• Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time
• Lead the interdepartmental collaboration and coordination efforts to execute drills and escape procedures in case of emergencies and operational requirements i.e. blasting to mitigate risks and fatalities
• Enforce compliance with all applicable regulations, codes and standards related to foundry operations including environmental regulations to ensure the plant remains fully compliant to industry standards

People Management

• Create and maintain a conducive work environment by appropriately applying Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure optimum performance is realised for the benefit of the plant, by extension, the organisation
• Coach, mentor and train teams and recommend adequate training and skills development initiatives to improve employee performance
• Manage a high-performance culture for the plant by providing critical and timely feedback (both positive and critical), enabling individuals to improve and work as effectively as possible to meet operational goals
• Implement clear people management and supervisory tactics and institute Planned Task Observations (PTO) to display level of competency of the team in line with TM’s people management strategies
• Lead the identification and development of talent by ensuring adequate staffing, providing regular mentoring, coaching and training in order to ensure a competent and capable workforce in line with TM’s people strategies

Requirements

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

• N6 Certificate in Eletrical Engineering
• Engineering Trade Certificate Electrical or Millwright (NQF 5)
• Engineering Foreman Certificate

Job specific experience:

• 3 – 5 years experience in a mining environment as an Engineering Foreman

Inherent requirement:

• Must be medically fit

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Role Context

• Manage the implementation and alignment of engineering strategies across the plant by overseeing the execution of operational plans in order to optimise performance and ensure cost efficiency.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant guidelines and other legislation, to make recommendations where policies, processes and/or procedures require amendment.
• Manage the implementation of policies, processes, Operational and maintenance procedures that are within the respective Department aimed at the enhancement of service delivery and overall productivity within the Department.
• Develop and implement maintenance processes and procedures for the relevant section to drive an efficient and safe operation of mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage the implementation of plans to minimise equipment downtime and ensure continued productivity by creating and implementing predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance standards, processes and procedures.
• Prepare and document reports related to maintenance activities by recording work orders, equipment performance data and maintenance schedule to keep an up-to-date maintenance schedule.
• Conduct cost analysis by comparing repairs versus replacement of parts to ensure an accurate costing, time and impact on production.
• Provide support to service providers with regards to installation/repairs of operational equipment to ensure alignment to the Tharisa Minerals’ maintenance strategy and standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors and engineering professionals to source and procure parts, services and equipment and ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma in Engineering (NQF 6) or N6 with a Trade Test / S4
• GCC Certificate Mine and Works (Advantageous)
• Management / Supervisory development course will be beneficial (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s National Road Act (NRA) license (Code E / EB etc)

Job specific experience:

• 5 -8 years combined experience as a maintenance planner / maintenance supervisor
• Acting experience on a Maintenance Superintendent and / or General Engineering Supervisor (GES) level

Inherent requirements

• Must be medically fit