Current Opportunities at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Setting goals and developing plans for business revenue growth.
• Researching, planning and implementing new target market initiatives.
• Researching prospective accounts in target markets.
• Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle.
• Identify and research potential clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Co-ordinate with sales teams to develop mutually beneficial proposals.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate with stakeholders.
• Monitor project teams to ensure contracts are executed as agreed.
• Gather useful information from customers and competitor’s data.
• Effective reporting and record keeping

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field will be advantageous
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering will be advantageous
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ commercial experience within a Chemical environment
• Sound understanding of pricing structure

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Job Description    

• Collect data, identify and analyse trends using understanding of sourcing processes.
• Conduct market analysis and contribute to development of sourcing strategy development.
• Analyse spend data, e.g. TCO analysis, regression analysis to identify improvement/ saving opportunities
• Prepare RFI / RFP documents
• Run tender processes and analyse the returned data
• Support data collection on supplier performance (supplier scorecard) from around the organisation
• Support preparation of supplier feedback presentations as part of SRM process
• Support creation, cleansing and updating of category trees on an ongoing basis
• Calculation, tracking and reporting of achieved savings through ensuring benefits sign-off by business units
• Manage and verify price escalations and contract variations.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Relevant university degree
• 3-5 years experience in Sourcing environment and data analytics (incl. contract management.)
• Procurement related certification will be advantageous
• Experience with ERP and/or spend management systems
• Experience in contract management
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other analytical tools
• Financial analysis, modelling skills and knowledge of various index sources
• Ability to analyse information and present trends
• Good command of written English for business writing and presentation purposes
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment

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Job Description    

• Collect data, identify and analyse trends using understanding of sourcing processes.
• Conduct market analysis and contribute to development of sourcing strategy development.
• Analyse spend data, e.g. TCO analysis, regression analysis to identify improvement / saving opportunities. Make suitable recommendations based on company spend analysis and market trends.
• Prepare RFI / RFP documents.
• Run tender processes and analyse the returned data.
• Support data collection on supplier performance (supplier scorecard) from around the organisation.
• Support preparation of supplier feedback presentations as part of SRM process.
• Support creation, cleansing and updating category trees on an ongoing basis.
• Calculation, tracking and reporting of achieved savings; benefits sign-off by business units.
• Manage and verify price escalations and contract variations.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric.
• University degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, Finance or any equivalent.
• Procurement certification (e.g. CPM) would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ in Supply Chain environment and in data analytics.
• Experience with ERP/ and or spend management systems.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other analytical tools.
• Financial analysis, modelling skills and knowledge of various index sources.

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Job Description    

• Maintenance audits, planning, and execution.
• Execution of strategic engineering projects and change management.
• Development of maintenance personnel.
• People management of internal, external contractors, and professional services.
• Lead efforts to ensure continuous business improvement and technical support.
• Ensure compliance with governance and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Customer interaction and engagement to ensure customer satisfaction and business support, compliance, and growth.
• Ensure a comprehensive support structure is in place to enable an effective service to our customers.
• Assist in the rollout and completion of projects on customers’ sites.
• Coordination and control of any assistance for the Underground Bulk Systems, Portable Charging Units, and storage facilities at both international and local sites.
• Ensure maintenance personnel have the skills and ability to deliver quality service, conduct audits and report on any shortcomings, and help to remedy this.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• National Dimploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 -10 years experience in a UBS explosives plant environment and underground engineering leadership experience in maintenance and project management.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act, Explosive Act, and MHSA
• Extensive knowledge of project management and stakeholder relations in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Sound knowledge of the technologies used in the explosives industry.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of contract management and the provision of services.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in hazard control and risk assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and standards.
• Experience in performance management and people development.
• Intermediate MS Projects.

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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
• 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
• All blasting related functions as required

Qualifications & Experience    

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

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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.

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Job Description    

• Ensure all weekly reports are updated and send to the customers
• Ensure all treated systems are treated properly and enough stock is always on site
• Ensure monthly chemical orders are placed correctly and according to the Forecast
• Attend monthly review meetings with key site management personnel
• Monitor the performance of all site chemical dosing and monitoring equipment
• Responsible for required calibrations and maintenance of all site equipment
• Ensure housekeeping and Safety on all sites are always up to AECI standards
• Responsible for field lab test work as and when required

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric (Science and Maths)
• National Diploma in Science/Chemistry/Technical Field or willing to study in the Chemistry field
• Expertise related to Water Treatment/Account Management/Lab Test Work
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proficiency in Excel/Word/PowerPoint  

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Job Description    
Housekeeping

•  Apply Good Manufacturing Principles
•  Prepare fruit juice blends upon DPI
•  Strive towards zero harm

Job Specifications

•  Picking yard to be neat at all times
•  Stack empty containers/pallets orderly and safe
•  Perform daily forklift inspections
•  Transfer raw materials to blending tank and record relevant information as requested on DPI
•  Perform equipment CIPS as per instruction and record on CIP log sheet

 Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade. – Experience in similar Field
• Minimum of 2 years related work
• Knowledge of SHE principles
• Forklift License
• Understanding and knowledge of MS Office and fully computer literate.