Current Vacancies at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• To be trained and gain knowledge and understating of Process Instrumentation
• Learn maintenance procedures related to plant process instrumentation
• Adhere to Zero Harm
• Compliance with all safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Comply with SETA requirements in relation to Apprenticeship program
• Read and Understand Basic Instrumentation drawings
• Demonstrate an understanding of maintenance and calibration procedures

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric

N2 subjects

•     Mathematics
•     Engineering science
•     Industrial electronics
•     Instrument trade theory

N3 subjects

•     Mathematics
•     Engineering science
•     Industrial electronics
•     Instrument trade theory

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Job Description    

• Control of Inventory and storekeeping.
• Supplier deliveries management.
• Collect required supplier delivery information.
• Conduct regular stock cycle counts.
• Issue raw material to manufacturing plants.
• Ensure SAP inventory data reconciles with the physical stock on a daily basis.
• Update the inventory management systems and proactively escalate system update issues.
• Ensure raw material metrology checks are conducted where applicable.
• People supervision.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Support continual business improvement and change management.
• Comply with governance  and established policies, systems, procedures and  practices.

Qualifications & Experience    

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Inventory Management.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an Inventory Management Environment.
• Sound knowledge of AECI Mining Explosives’ operations, safety requirements, processes and procedures.
• A detailed knowledge of AECI Mining Explosives’ commercial requirements and systems, specifically applicable to the compiling and administration of major contracts and commercial law.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent understanding of the Safety and Health process.
• Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to write reports.

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Job Description    

• Perform routine analysis on environmental samples, raw materials, in process samples and final products.
• Can be required to assist in the development of test methods.
• Assist with updating of test methods, operating instructions and other documentation.
• Responsible for some of the equipment used in the laboratory.
• Assist with requirements for the maintenance of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.
• Comply with and implement Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Collect and deliver samples and results to and from the various plants and customers.
• Assist with various duties for the effective operation of the laboratory:
• Cleaning of glassware
• Changing of gas cylinders
• Housekeeping
• Lab administration

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• BSc / B Tech in Analytical Chemistry or NQF equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in Analytical Chemistry.
• Sound Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry knowledge.
• Report writing.
•    Drivers licence.
• Understanding of Chemistry, product lines and materials within the Analytical Chemistry sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.
• Good laboratory practises.
• Know-how of various advanced analytical chemistry techniques.
• Processing and calculation of data and results.

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Job Description    

• Manage the supply of services to the AECI Corporate Division in order to ensure maximum benefit and value add, in line with the organisation’s needs.
• Be accountable for the development of relationships with suppliers and management of specific agreements to ensure business requirements are satisfied.
• Drive and support a consistent approach to the advancement of local procurement and black economic empowerment focus.
• Negotiate and manage high value and critical service contracts - including amendments, price adjustments and general contract administration.
• Management of contracts in line with procurement governance procedures and AECI Group standards.
• Manage and mitigate the supply chain risk associated with suppliers in the category.
• Perform supplier and product research according to business objectives to ensure value-add.
• Facilitate the review and revision of AECI Corporate Sourcing policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance to governance by reviewing and approving all tender applications.
• Expense management and budget guidance of AECI Corporate suppliers within provided parameters, providing assistance to departments and functions on procurement spend and control

Qualifications & Experience    

• A Commercial/Business/ degree.
• Experience in both Direct and Indirect category management and sourcing is required
• Accounting system / software – SAP.
• Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.
• Minimum: 5 years relevant experience.

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Job Description    

• Coordinate activities, and manage daily the systems, processes and procedures governing the “procure to pay” process - procurement of goods or services from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements to support the installation and services activities.
• Monitor appropriate controls to ensure processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal Customers.
• Align with Contracts Manager and/or preferred supplier lists to ensure effective category management.
• Understand agreements with current suppliers, penalties, terms and legal implications.
• Reconcile, on a monthly basis, all open purchase orders in conjunction with Finance.
• Ensure that all outstanding purchase orders are correct i.e. prices, ETA’s, and delivering methods.
• Receive purchase requests, obtains quotations and places orders with suitable suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts and other documents or amendments thereto.
• Assessment and management of service level agreements with suppliers

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum: 2-4 years relevant experience Matric studying towards a commercial degree
• Commercial Degree is an advantage
• Experience with buying/administration role is preferred.
• Accounting system / software – SAP
• Background in and understanding of legal and contractual terms and conditions.

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Job Description    

• Perform routine QC analysis on the final products and raw materials.
• To maintain good housekeeping.
• Be able to analyses the results from the tests.
• Be able to work shifts.
• Do monthly stock take of chemicals and glassware.
• Report the results on time and be able to plan work according to urgency.
• Inform the plant of off spec results

Qualifications & Experience    

• National Diploma in Analytical chemistry
• 1 year QC lab experience
• Results analysis experience
• Computer literacy essential
• Knowledge of the plant process

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Job Description    

• Investigation of Customer Complaints/Technical problems.
• To provide technical service to both Marketing/Sales and Production Functions.
• Co-ordinate the manufacture and trial of experimental products for customers.
• Evaluation of alternative raw materials.
• Assist in implementing new/improved chemical process technologies.
• Collect and evaluate process data, interpret results and make value adding conclusions
• Document, communicate and archive results.
• Provide process support to projects.

To provide technical expertise for:

•  product composition and properties
•  problem prevention
•  root cause or failure analysis

Qualifications & Experience    

• Studying towards a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry
• Completed S4 theory, all subjects passed

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Job Description    

• Quality control.
• Flowrate measurements
• Safety inspections.
• Stock taking.
• Data capturing.
• Spot checks.
• Housekeeping
• Managing reagent functions in the plant
• Reporting deviations on dosages, QC, equipment, and work areas

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12 with Maths & Science or NQF 4 Chemical Operations.
• Living in the area where mine is located.
• Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge of, Titration (Quality Control), Reagents Flow measurements, Reagents Offloading

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Job Description    

• Quality control.
• Flowrate measurements
• Safety inspections.
• Stock taking.
• Data capturing.
• Spot checks.
• Housekeeping
• Managing reagent functions in the plant
• Reporting deviations on dosages, QC, equipment, and work areas

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12 with Maths & Science or NQF 4 Chemical Operations.
• Living in the area where mine is located.
• Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge of, Titration (Quality Control), Reagents Flow measurements, Reagents Offloading

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Job Description    

• To create quality statistics and trend analysis which include but not limited to: Incidents, near miss reporting, NIHL, etc.
• To attend H&S related meetings, take minutes and ensure distribution thereof (Monthly H&S meeting and yearly Management review meeting)
• To schedule internal and external inspections and audits and to capture and follow up on any non-conformances raised. Distribute and manage relevant reports
• To capture monthly health and safety statistics for input to financial Cognos system
• To quarterly audit contractor health and safety files and ensure compliance to Company requirements before work commence on site
• To schedule, track and manage health risk assessments as well as potential non-conformances identified
• To ensure registers such as incidents and near miss, route cause investigations, hazard spotting, life-saving behaviours, process safety, risk financing and complaints are up to date.
• Assist team with ISO 45001 by ensuring up to date appointments, tracking of legal training, etc.
• Assist with general administrative work in the medical centre
• Data capturing and record keeping

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric
• 1 Year work related experience
• Computer literacy (Windows, excel and power point)
• Knowledge of the Occupational health and safety act
• Good understanding of chemical industry production processes and environment

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Job Description    

• Assist team leader as required.
• Supervise the production process so that volume targets are met within budgeted costs
• Monitor, and arrange for appropriate adjustments to key production plant parameters to ensure product integrity is maintained and quality standards met.
• Maintain good industrial relations, discipline and the morale of process operators and ensure that all operators are fully trained in process and safety procedures to promote a positive and safe work environment.
• Monitor and control safety systems to ensure safe working at all times.
• Analyze and resolve process, equipment and quality problems as quickly as possible to maintain production continuity.
• Keep production management and other supervisors informed of the status of plant and significant process or personal problems to avoid disruption and ensure smooth operation of the plant.
• Operate plant on DCS and assist PC outside if needed.
• Ensure that housekeeping is performed to the required level.
• Ensure that all stuff is trained and ready for any emergency i.e. fire and gas escape.
• Work shifts.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science / NQF 4 Chemical Operations.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in chemical production environment
• Experience operating the CS2 Xanthate plant is an advantage
• Understanding of MSDS’s
• Computer literacy essential
• Knowledge of the plant process