Current Opportunities at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Knowledge and skills to create a job package from the work request.
• Ensure the work package contains all relevant information about the required resources, i.e. labour, materials, equipment availability, services and works instructions to ensure that the work can be executed in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• If required, obtain technical input from the Engineering Manager or SME, i.e. technical advice, inspection plan, isometric-drawings(s), etc.
• Ensuring that spares and materials are always available before issuing work package.
• Obtain “quality feedback” from the execution group or from the maintenance work co-ordinator to optimize future planning.
• Archives the plans and data of repetitive jobs for future use.
• If required, attend daily maintenance schedule update meeting with engineers, gatekeeper and maintenance work co-ordinator. Decides together as a team which jobs to be included in the daily/weekly schedule
• Ensures that all SHE aspects are taken into account when planning a task. If required, liaise with the SHE appointee.
• The Planner is responsible for a yearly maintenance schedule. This schedule includes all planned (legal) maintenance inspections, planned production stops, planned maintenance shutdown, major (anticipated) maintenance repairs, etc.
• Compiling daily, weekly and monthly planned maintenance reports
• Monitoring and managing the balance between utilizing internal resources vs. labor hire and contractors, based on demand
• Monitoring, evaluating and analysing maintenance requests
• Being part of the team investigating breakdowns and major failures.
• Updating the plant maintenance resources and equipment schedule as a result of the failure investigations.
• Monitoring that the maintenance execution teams are adhering to the maintenance schedule.
• Managing the active list of work orders
• Any backlog should be recorded and also communicated to, Engineers, Maintenance Work Co-ordinator and Gatekeeper for action

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• N3 Technical qualification with trade test (essential)
• SAP PM and MM (desirable)
• Forklift, Overhead crane (desirable)
• Knowledge of technical spares (essential)
• Shutdown and ad hoc maintenance planning (essential)
• Experience in Shutdown and Maintenance planning (essential)
• Spares identification and planning (essential)
• MS Project (desirable)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience is a relevant role.

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• To assist the MMU Controller in managing and operating all aspects of a mobile manufacturing unit (MMU – BLEND truck) in order to meet the customer requirements with the standards and procedures as defined by AECI (OTIF).
• To Assist the MMU Controller in the carrying out of regular inspections in terms of SABS and World Class on fixed plant and MMUs to identify non-conformances and institute preventative measures as well as to achieve continuous improvement.
• Assist in all blasting related functions required (for example, measuring holes, closing or stemming of charged holes, guarding, cleaning etc.).
• Housekeeping at Site.
• Cleanliness of wash bay and truck park.
• Cleanliness of trucks.
• Loading and unloading of products into trucks.
• Assist in charging up duties on the bench.
• Assist in closing or stemming of charged holes.
• Loading and unloading of packaged explosives and accessories.
• To observe all legal requirements while at the depot.
• To ensure MMU’s are always kept clean according to the World Class Standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• All blasting related functions as required.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12
• Code B driver’s licence
• Safe working practices
• Product knowledge
• Hazardous product handling
•  Must be able to obtain a red ticket health clearance

go to method of application »

Job Description   

• Assist other process controllers in operating the plant
• Prepare the plant for start-up
• Start up a process
• Monitor and maintain a process
• Shutdown a process
• Control and monitor plant and equipment within the scope of authority
• Operate Pellet Mills outside
• Clean and tidy up equipment and the work area
• Prepare plant for maintenance and reinstate after maintenance is complete
• Carry out authorized maintenance operations
• Measure, mix and dose chemicals to the reaction vessels
• Draw and test samples for quality purposes
• Run off finished product into drums, bags or other containers for shipment
• Act as first line of defence in case of a fire and other emergencies
• Perform any other related tasks as may be required from time to time

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 with mathematics and science
• NQF 2 Plant Operation – advantageous
• Minimum one-year experience in chemical production environment

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Work dayshift and overtime duties as and when required
• Could be required to work shifts during shortage
• Filling and emptying of bags
• Loading and offloading of bags/raw materials
• General housekeeping on plant
• Basic computer literacy
• Operate plant on their own after being declared competent
• Complete production process monitoring and records documentation as per process requirements
• Process monitoring
• Medically fit to work in a chemical environment
• Fit to work at heights
• Fit to work in confined spaces
• Be trained in SHE requirements
• Ability to be trained to drive forklift
• Plant housekeeping duties
• Adhere to all OHS Act requirements

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric (With Maths & Science)
• Chemical Operations NQF Level 2 advantageous
• General literacy
• Physically competent
• Basic Computer Literacy

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Conduct product training on site.
• Actively promote benefits of products such as improved safety and improved efficiencies.
• Report any irregularities to Explosives Technical Representative.
• Develop continuous improvement practices to ensure required blasting are achieved.
• Comply with governance, established policies, systems, procedures and practices.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Continues reporting to Technical Representative and Mining Personnel.
• Manage the Performance Base Contract in a professional manner.
• Compile underground visit reports.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum Grade 12
• Mining degree or diploma
• At least 3 years underground mining experience
• Underground blasting certificate
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Good knowledge of underground mining under different mining conditions
• Competent A and B (Advantageous)
• Coach the learner (Advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license – minimum code B

go to method of application »

Job Description    
Knowledge and Training

• The incumbent will be required to undergo Process safety and SHEQ related training as part of his/her continuous development.
• The incumbent will be expected to develop knowledge of SHEQ Management systems (e.g. ISO, PSM, CAIA, etc.) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations.

SHEQ related support:

• The incumbent will be required to assist the SHEQ Department with:
• SHEQ related documentation and records
• Depot compliance
• Facilitation of the close-out of corrective actions
• SHEQ statistics
• SHEQ Risk Assessments
• Implementing SHEQ Controls
• SHEQ incident investigations, root cause analysis and facilitation of learning
• The development of SHEQ training material and facilitation of SHEQ training
• Internal and external audits and inspections
• Co-ordinating annual medicals
• PSM rollout and support
• Participate in PSM audit
• Participate in PSM incident investigation
• Maintaining PSM admin

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum education Grade 12.
• Must be fully computer literate MS Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans due to the nature of the company’s client base.
• Will be required to travel. 

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Managing and operating all aspects of a mobile manufacturing unit (MMU) in order to meet the customer requirements with the standards and procedures as defined by AECI.
• Carry out regular inspections in terms of SABS and World Class on fixed plant and MMU to identify non-conformances and institute preventative measures as well as to achieve continuous improvement.
• Assist in eliminating all sources of waste and controlling of operating costs to within the budgeted parameters.
• Assist in ensuring that the region delivers on financial requirements as agreed within the annual budget.
• Assist in closing or stemming of charged holes.
• Complete minor maintenance on MMU when required.
• Ensure Quality products are supplied.
• To maintain vehicle records in the MMU’s.
• To ensure MMU’s are submitted for services according to maintenance schedules.
• To ensure monthly maintenance is carried out according to World Class standard.
• To ensure MMU is kept clean at all times.
• To assist FSS in ensuring MMU licensing and roadworthiness are always up to date.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Code EC Drivers Licence is essential (please attach a copy of your driver’s licence to your application).
• The applicants must be able to obtain a Red Ticket and a PrDP.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to pass Psychomotor assessment 

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Create job cards in accordance with the macro plan and additional job cards that are not catered for in the macro plan to accommodate unforeseen product requirements.
• Co-ordinate with the Buyer and Commercial Managers the timings of raw materials and packaging materials’ requirements and supply based on macro plan.
• Liaise with the Buyer regarding expediting of certain raw materials and packaging materials when required. Set up stockholding of packaging material where applicable.
• Process stock transfers on Syspro i.r.o packaging, stocked items, raw materials and bulk products covering Warehouses 46, 47 and 45.
• Submission of relevant documents i.r.o stock transfers via email to relevant Dept.
• Responsible for stocktake capture i.r.o packaging and filing of stocktake documentation and investigations where there are significant variances.
• Liaise with external toll manufacturing customers to meet their requirements.
• Meet with external toll manufacturing customers occasionally to improve customer service levels.
• Negotiate and update the selling prices for toll manufactured products after consulting with Commercial Manager and Production Manager.
• Compile quotations in response to new product manufacture/packaging requirements.
• Arrange the outsourced packing of certain overflow volumes that AECI Plant Health are unable to pack internally.
• Reconcile stock and yields of outsourced packing.
• Responsible for stock control at any outsourced packing companies.
• Develop and update production plan in line with the macro plan.
• Communicate production plan to Production Manager and Commercial Managers.
• Ensure lead times for packing and raw materials obtained from the Buyer are adequate.
• Resolve conflicts regarding production of different products on the same plant in conjunction with the Production Manager.
• Match commercial/sales requirements with production capacities and liaise with the parties involved to arrive at the best possible alternatives.
• Perform customer order promising for internal and external customers.
• Implement and authorise an order release schedule for action by the Procurement Dept.
• Action changes to production schedule to meet import demands.
• Check capacity availability.
• Generate job cards for submission to Production units.
• Address various deviations of order quantities from the macro plan.
• In conjunction with Production ensure that the best utilisation of labour is achieved.
• Understand cost implications of different production requirements and communicate possible additional costs to relevant parties.
• Contribute towards management of the level of stockholding to an acceptable level.
• Together with the Team Leader Quality Assurance, monitor and schedule rework of quarantine stock from redundant warehouses.
• Match sales requirements with production capacities and liaise with relevant parties to arrive at best possible alternatives.
• Adopt a tactical approach towards effective production planning process
• Act as a first signatory for signing of all stocked items and participate in the import ordering process in order to remain informed about supply of stock.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum education Matric/Grade 12 with Maths.
• A tertiary qualification in production planning/supply chain, administration or analytics or related studies advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years post-graduate experience in a similar position within the agricultural field in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience advantageous.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and must be medically fit to drive. Would be required to have a pre-employment medical for drivers.
• Computer literate MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook). Intermediate skills in Excel is preferable.
• Sound knowledge of SHEQ Quality Systems and organic certification procedures.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of Planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and have associated experience.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act as well as Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Experience in Syspro, SAP or other MRP systems in a chemical manufacturing plant environment.

go to method of application »

Job Description    

Breakdowns:

• Repair breakdowns that cause unscheduled stoppages

Ongoing maintenance:

• Carry out any necessary repairs that can be done during production
• Hard face welds the mill and mill blower impellers
• Hard face the bollard and maintain the rail truck off-loading equipment

Scheduled maintenance:

• Monthly scheduled maintenance includes a 2-day shutdown on the filtraflo plant and a 1-day shutdown on the genulite plant. During this time routine maintenance must be carried out as specified in the filtraflo and genulite maintenance schedules

Project work:

• Manufacture items that may be required as instructed by the Operations Manager
• Carry out the necessary maintenance to the portable expander plant when required

Safety:

• Ensure that the correct safety procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that all tools are maintained in proper working conditions

Other:

• Keep the workshops, scrap yard and surrounding areas are always kept safe, clean and tidy
• Assist with various other tasks as instructed by the Operations Manager
• Will be required to carry out any other reasonable, lawful and safe task related to the Olifantsfontein Factory operation as and when required

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• Technical qualification N4 or equivalent
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• 1 + years’ experience in process control
• Knowledge of planning, estimating and costing in an engineering spares environment

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Processing and placement of purchase orders with suppliers
• Maintain supplier master data
• Collaborate with other departments and assist where documents are required on goods delivered/ordered
• Evaluate, monitor and report on supplier performance by recording and measuring incoming material and quality, on time deliveries and service delivery
• Confirm commercial sustainability of vendors/suppliers by vetting and negotiating prices
• Assist Business Unit @ Product Managers on their demand planning needs to determine optimal inventory ordering requirements, in line with company inventory policy and objectives
• Carrying out or regular stock takes and reviews of slow mobbing stocks/spares
• Where necessary, facilitate the recommendations and approvals for new or alternate sources of supply
• Resolve accounts payable queries for supplier invoices
• Raise non-conformances, report and follow-up with supplier’s / service providers
• Assist with on-boarding of new supplier’s / service providers
• Drive B-BBEE strategies in line with Business Goals

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12
• Qualification in purchasing or supply chain
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing
• Sap Experience essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of buying
• Good technical knowledge, follow ups, quality orientated, has planning and organizing skills
• Proficient computer skills in MS Word and Excel

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• To develop new products or technologies that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
• Development of existing and new products.
• Development of existing and new applications.
• Applications and technology platform research.
• Engagement in field trials.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric/Grade 12
• National Diploma (Chemistry), BSC (Chemistry) or BTech (Chemistry).
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Research & Development of new products.
• Experience in the development of green products from renewable resources.
• Experience in surface chemistry applications.
• Experience in manufacturing bitumen emulsions, testing, and field applications.
• Experience in the development of mining reagents and floatation process.

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Offloading.
• Quality control.
• Flowrate measurements (spot-checks).
• Safety inspections.
• Stock taking.
• Data capturing.
• Housekeeping.
• Sampling.
• Shutdown duties.
• Reporting of deviations or breakdown.
• To ensure that reagents are offloaded, stock counted, dosed and mixed according to the client specification.
• To ensure reporting of deviations related to reagents and anything that can affect the running of reagents.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12/ N3 with Mathematics & Science or NQF 4 Chemical Operations.
• National Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering (Desirable).

go to method of application »

Job Description    

• Receptionist, Office management and answer phone calls
• Ensure Visitors and Contractors are inducted.
• Work with Procurement to add new vendor accounts on SAP.
• Familiar with SAP.
• Perform production on SAP
• General office administration duties – ordering of stationery, visitors management, maintain office cleanliness inspections.
• Ensure company policy, procedures and group SHEQ standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Scheduling raw materials deliveries and final product loadings. Scheduling of appointments and general office administration duties.
• Maintain critical spares, issuing and reconciliation of spares.
• Assist Waltloo management with quotes, delivery notes and all order queries. 
• Create on daily basis Purchase requisitions on SAP for “Direct orders” store PR’s will also need to be done.
• GRN Delivery Notes on SAP of “Direct orders” on daily basis
• Follow-up with Vendors on outstanding POD (Proof of Delivery or service)
• Handle the SAP Workflow queries
• Feedback of Work Orders
• Filing and record keeping of all above
• Manage and control issuing of PPE for site.
• Capture weekly time sheets and submit signed Payroll Overtime sheet.
• Feedback and file of “Statutory” and “PPM” Work Orders and Inspection sheets.
• Submit monthly reports
• Taking minutes of the department SHEQ meeting.
• Keep “Communication file” up to date with Vacancy adverts
• Place any important communications on the Notice boards

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant certified training.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with SAP advantageous
• Minimum 2 years office administration.
• Proficiency MS Office suite and SAP.
• Experience with letters of general administration work and office management is essential. 

go to method of application »

Job Description    
Achievement of:

• Health & Safety statutory compliance, external audit training and maintenance of effective housekeeping and image on site
• Plant efficiency and availability
• Supply efficiency and availability
• Supply efficiency through identification of key processes, variables and targets;
• Maximise profitability on approved budgets, working capital targets and input deadlines
• Successful implementation of new projects and achievement of agreed deliverables
• Adhere to all aspects of QMS programme
• Effective leadership, development and direction of human resources

Customer centricity

• Establishing and maintain lasting relationships with key suppliers
• Optimizing margin through effective pricing of contracts

Qualifications & Experience    

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering
• 5 – 8 years proven industry experience of which at least 3 years has been in a management capacity

Closing Date    
2023/08/11