Current Opportunities at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• This role exists to assist in the general duties on site

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
QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 Certificate / or equivalent

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 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
PURPOSE

• The aim is to oversee SHEQ Co-ordination within BU, compile combine, reports, and manage all safety aspects safely, 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 that the current 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.
• Ensure all employees are made aware of policies, targets, objectives and goals.
• Communicate policies, targets, objectives and goals with clients as per internal and external client requirement.

Legal Aspects/Requirements

• Ensure company practices comply with legal and other requirements falling in the risk management domain.
• Give on-going report on legislative and other amendments relevant to the risk domain and comply as required.
• Ensure submissions of applicable statutory documents.
• 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 of the roles, responsibilities and duties in terms of risk management.
• Establish a working relationship with regulatory bodies (DME, Dept of Labour, etc).

Training

• Assist in managing training interventions to equip all employees to have the necessary skills to be competent to perform their duties.
• Form part of the training initiatives of the company to improve employees understanding of the risk management systems.

Special Projects

• Establish a Project Plan for each special project.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management on the project.
• Review the project to ensure continuous improvement.

Risk Assessment

• Ensure that the necessary risk assessments and action plans are compiled, maintained and reviewed.
• Assist and advise on requirements of the risk management process.
• Conduct risk awareness sessions
• 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 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.
• Reporting, Recording and/or Review
• Submit monthly reports.
• Report all incidents as per company procedure.
• Report on WCA status on a monthly basis.
• Regularly inform management of the risk status.
• Record all incident statistics as per requirements.
• Record all incident information as per requirements

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ experience as a SHEQ Coordinator
• Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• People management
• Communication (both written and verbal)
• Teamwork, Negotiation and Innovation
• Problem-solving and Decision Making

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Description
PURPOSE

• This position exists to run the administration office in the business unit on a specific site, by planning activities, organizing resources, controlling risks and to ensure the successful and timeous execution of all administrative activities in respect of quality, quantity, efficiency as well as financial requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Site Administration Office
• Accurate completion of requisitions for all purchases
• Correct contract allocations on requisitions
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained for all purchases
• Maintain site costing documentation
• Safety and training Administration
• Ensure that back up of the data base is available
• Preventing loss/damage of property in the office
• Ensuring proper housekeeping in the specific Site Office
• Personal Administration
• Liaising between the site administrator and the site/contract manager, as well as the wage office and/or the HR department
• Compiling of the monthly HR report figures and forwarding such figures/info to the Site Administrator
• Wage Administration
• Controlling, compiling and the forwarding of the time book document, as required by wages 1-year
• Registering and handling of all wage queries
• Communication
• Minute information discuss at the monthly communication meeting
• Act as the link between employees and Site Administrator/management at the site

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate in finance /HR Administration

EXPERIENCE

• 1-year previous Administration experience

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• People management
• Communication (both written and verbal)
• Teamwork, Negotiation and Innovation
• Problem-solving and Decision Making

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Description
PURPOSE

• An exciting opportunity exists to ensure that several tasks are carried out on site to safety, environment and productivity, and to assist management with the efficient and effective running of the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business / Functional Management
• Execute operational and technical duties in line with organisational directives, as provided
• Support implementation of business initiatives as directed Financial, Commercial and Contracts Management
• Work with materials and equipment in a cost-effective way, as per standard operating procedures and practice notes as directed
• Ensure full compliance to material usage requirements in executing duties.
• Risk Management and Compliance, Including Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Responsibility
• Execute all duties in strict compliance to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies, procedures and legislation, to ensure the company's responsibility is met
• Comply with all reporting and information requirements
• Stakeholder Management (Internal and External)
• Ensure professional interaction with stakeholders
• Maintain working relationships with support functions on site and at head office, as required to deliver in their section against standards
• Engage with peers and seniors on the project to ensure project objectives are achieved as per instruction
• Operations and Project Management
• Contribute to plan / schedule generation for daily / shift work, in line with project goals
• Responsible for operational execution of work, through delivery of own tasks and duties, as well as supervision of the work for the team on shift
• Management Operating Systems and Reporting
• Ensure all paperwork and posters are displayed on the site office wall and kept up to date
• Ensure all reported near misses are recorded following procedure and submitted weekly
• Technical Management
• Responsible for adherence to technical standards and work methods, for section, in accordance with organisational and client requirements, policies, procedures and legislation
• SHEQ Management
• Check sums are right on plan drawings and quantities and that all materials and work are to the specifications
• Record the condition of plant arriving on site on a form with photographs
• People Management
• Lead, and manage team
• Support, guide and coach team
• Culture and Climate
• Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement for the duration of the project
• Align with client culture requirements as directed by management

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 to 2 year’s tailings deposition experience working in a mining / tailings environment or construction environment.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Technical
• Operational
• People management
• Planning, organizing, leading and controlling
• Communication (both written and verbal)
• Teamwork

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PURPOSE

• The purpose of the Superintendent is to perform a technical and supervisory role on a tailings project, ensuring setting out of the site, applying the relevant designs and plans, resources management, monitoring and reporting on progress of their section of the project against plan, as well as liaising with sub-contractors. Leads a team of Operations Supervisors and Team Leaders

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business/Function Management
• Ensure operational execution in their section aligns to organisational directives, as provided by Senior Superintendent / Regional Manager.
• Execute operations for their section to support effective delivery of the project, in support of sustainability of the broader business.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to policies, procedures, practices and legislative requirement for their section, identify gaps, propose improvements and implement approved changes as required.
• Financial, Commercial & Contract Management
• Monitor and control the cost of materials and equipment and recommend and implement cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project.
•  Compare plant and labour cost against budget.
• Complete all financial reporting requirements and administration.
• Highlight irregularities and delays for possible claims and extension of time e.g. waiting for drawings, incorrect information etc.
• Execute operations in their section to ensure all contractual requirements as communicated to them are met.
• Drive cost consciousness and awareness within their team.
• Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG responsibility
• Ensure all financial, technical and operational risks and opportunities relating to their area of responsibility are identified, and mitigating actions implemented and monitored; as well as aligning all stakeholders as is relevant, for their area of responsibility; elevate risks as appropriate.
• Ensure strict compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures and legislation, to ensure the company's responsibility is met.
• Operations & Project Management
• Responsible for operational execution of all work for their section, through teams of employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure that work is executed on time, in full, on standard and first time right, in support of operational goals and targets for their section; keep records on production outputs and produce charts, graphs, and reports.
• Manages daily production meetings, and supply feedback to Senior Superintendent and subordinates on job progress.
• Check drawings and quantities and ensure that the calculations are accurate for the work.
• Oversee the selection, requisition, schedules and preparation of materials and plant for use in the tailings work; check that the material built into the works is in accordance with the specifications and drawings, assist with the material usage controls.
• Culture & Climate
• Ensure a positive work environment is maintained for all internal and subcontracting staff on the site.
• Build a culture of safety and continuous improvement for the duration of the project.
• Staff Management
• Ensure good employee relations are maintained i.e.by liaising with labour representatives.
• SHEQ Management
• Implement a quality management system, quality plan and a quality improvement process for their section on a construction project.
• Regularly check materials ensuring they are according to specifications, drawings and site instructions.
• Technical Management
• Execute all operations in their section in accordance with the quality and process standards, systems and work methods.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Civil or Mining / Metallurgical / Industrial Engineering or
• B Tech in Civil or Mining Engineering or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience working in a tailings environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing and letter writing skills
• Good quality control skills
• Good Computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good administrative skill

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Description
PURPOSE

• The roles is responsible for calculating the dimensions, elevations, shapes, and contours of sites

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract Administration and Reporting
• Assist in the preparation of assessment evaluation reports and attend meetings as required by site management.
• Research project drawings, documents, specifications and BOQ.
• Maintains field data records, survey project files,
• Drawing
• Register and project take-off records.
• Prepare all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
• Acquire and maintain registration with the South
• African Geomatics Institute
• Instrumentation Knowledge
• Trimble RTK GPS
• Trimble Access software
• Trimble Robotic Total station
• Digital level
• Capture, Review & Resolve
• Interpreting construction drawings
• Setting out of works
• Measuring as build data and maintaining records
• Establish control networks and perform leastsquare adjustments.
• Software equipment:
• Model Maker
• Road Maker
• AutoCAD
• MS Office

Requirements

Qualifications

•  National Diploma or B-Tech in Surveying
•  SAGC (PLATO) registration would be advantageous

Experience

•  5 to 10 years’ experience in the Construction field (Roads, Bridges and Earthworks)

Skills, Qualities and Abilities required

• Working knowledge of software such as AutoCAD and Trimble
• Business Centre programs.
• Multi-rotor drone license and ability to process images into survey data.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skill

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Description

• This position exists to investigate and identify new and existing mineral processing and extractive metallurgy (hydrometallurgical) technologies to implement these into unique flowsheet combinations on projects that will transform mine waste into triple bottom line value thus, providing new metallurgical solutions (NMS) globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management
• Oversee and conduct a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned projects in accordance with SPO project frameworks.
• Ensuring management of the entire project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and the success of the project.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers and developers in execution of projects.
•  Innovative Processing Solutions
• Industry trends, initiatives and opportunity awareness.
• Existing contract / project support – technology and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
• Assist with new processing technology identification, review and implementation.
• New project support – implement new processing solutions to diversify our mineral processing service offering.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational readiness plans.
• Develop flowsheets and operational costing models for Mineral Recovery and Filtered Tailings systems.
• Consultant liaison to understand needs and opportunities in the market.
• Risk Identification and Management
• Identify the risks associated with Next Generation Solutions and develop solutions to engineer out these risks or to mitigate these.
• Turning challenges and risks into strengths that provide a unique selling opportunity for the Next Generation Solutions.
• Identify the controls and mitigations by which these risks are managed within the business and provide a full evaluation of the control environment.
•  Solution Reporting
• Develop and implement business model and business plans for Next Generation Solution initiatives.
• Deliver detailed progress reports on appointed projects.
• Communicate and provide project specific information to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to Next Generation Processing Solution awareness in the business.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives relating to Next Generation Processing Projects.
• Continuous improvement
• Identify, create and implement new and improved processing solutions.
• Ongoing liaison with the technical and operational teams to implement new work practices.
• Enhance SHEQ and apply the organisation’s ESG principles.
• Continuous review and improvement on efficiency of new solutions being implemented – data gathering, analysis, improvement.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in chemical, mineral processing or metallurgical engineering.
• Project management qualification advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-7 years' experience.
• Laboratory testing to identify and confirm applicability of technologies.
• Flowsheet development by combining technologies into solutions.
• Implementation of new innovations and evolution within the mining industry.
• Experience in project development and execution.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Specific interest in industry leading processing technologies and innovations.
• Innovative approach to developing new solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Ability to use a project schedule and a project budget.
• Change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proposal and report writing.
• Understanding of Microsoft teams would be beneficial.

Other requirements

• Travel when required to current operations and new jurisdictions (Local RSA, Africa and International).