Current Vacancies at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Ensure efficient shift handovers
• Establish process start up conditions
• Ensure the effective commissioning of section or equipment to a specific state
• Ensure Effective communication of process condition
• Ensure Effective response to abnormal process conditions
• Ensure effective shut down of process operations
• Ensure effective administration
• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained
• Staff Management

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12/N3
• Minimum 1-2years supervisory experience in a chemical plant or 3-5 years as senior plant operator.
• Minimum qualification, NQF 3 or Chemical Eng. Diploma. 
• Basic understanding of process plant and the importance of maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain health clearance to work in a chemical environment
• Operational knowledge of the relevant legislation.

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Job Description

• Ensure warehouse checks and equipment checks are one and records updated timeously before any tasks resume
• Report all issues, safety, equipment and any other issues. Take part in the daily planning discussions, understand and execute functions
• QC approved labels to be affixed on product packaging
• Ensure good housekeeping practices in warehouse
• Upholding SHE standards 

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12
• A minimum of 1 years’ warehouse experience.

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Job Description

• Label all big bags, label all unit bags, label bags according to specific colour code, calculate the number of bags needed.
• Required outputs: functional
• Overseeing the production process (bagging, weighing of product and sealing of bags)
• Label all big Bags & Label all unit bags
• Label bags according to specific colour code
• Calculate the number of bags needed
• Monitoring of equipment to ensure quality and safety
• General house-keeping of the production area and operations area in general
• Reporting any deviations to the production supervisor
• Other Ad hoc duties that may be required

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must be flexible
• Technical Knowledge
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Show initiative
• Good physical health
• Safety awareness
• Team worker

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Required outputs: functiomal

• Responsible for ensuring that the daily production targets are achieved.
• Check in advance scheduled production, the availability of raw materials and packaging material.
• Ensure that works instructions and standard operating procedures are strictly adhered to. Any modifications must be reported to the production Manager.
• Monitor production output and raw material usages.
• Ensure that packing machines are used effectively to achieve daily targets.
• Responsible for ensuring that good housekeeping standards are maintained in areas of responsibility.
• Minimise wastage of product and packaging materials.
• Ensure that clocking time data for subordinates under the incumbent’s control are timeously and accurately completed and submitted to the Human Capital Coordinator.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum of 5 years in a chemical manufacturing plant or similar operation is advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is essential.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience essential.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code 8) will be advantageous

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Job Description

• To develop effective SHEQ risk management and drive continuous improvement towards Zero Harm.
• To execute Group and business SHEQ strategy and drive commitment to Responsible Care principles.
• To provide assurance on SHEQ compliance
• To enable SHEQ competencies within AECI Plant Health and distribution networks (Depots).

Required outputs: functional

• Ensure that production personnel, contractors, drivers and site visitors receive SHE induction before entering production areas.
• Monitor the implementation of safe work procedures, maintain and update all relevant SHEQ related documentation and records.
• Ensure firefighting equipment, safety and emergency response equipment are serviced and inspected within the required timeframes.
• Carry out the monitoring and measurement of SHEQ statistics (man-hours, electricity usage, incidents, near misses, gas usage, how many audits done, how many non-conformances etc.).
• Assist in development and implementation of emergency response procedures and evacuation plans on site and offices.
• Ensure that emergency plans are communicated to staff and visitors.
• Review data and provide feedback on Contractor SHEQ files.
• Facilitate   SHEQ Risk Assessments (RA’s)
• Develop and implement SHEQ controls.
• Conduct SHEQ incident investigations, root cause analysis and facilitation of learning
• Maintain SHEQ Management systems (e.g. ISO, PSM, CAIA, etc.)
• Ensure effectiveness of SHEQ Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001; PSM, etc.)
• Develop SHEQ training material and Facilitation of SHEQ training
• Co-ordinate internal and external audits and inspections.
• Co-ordination of annual medicals and compliance to COID
• Monitor compliance to SHEQ legal requirements (including permits and legislation)
• Ensure effective management of the SHEQ budget
• Ensure contractor files are kept updated as per the sites SHE specification
• Ensure the Management of Change process is effectively managed and records maintained.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with post matric qualification (Safety, Environmental, Engineering or equivalent).
• A Management/Supervisory qualification would be advantageous.
• Process safety knowledge advantageous
• Requires ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 qualification with auditing
• Must possess 5-8 years working experience in a Chemical Operating environment.
• Previous experience in the agrochemical industry would be advantageous.
• Requires demonstrated Risk Management Knowledge and Skills
• Must possess influencing and coaching skills
• Must be able to analyse and interpret data/analyses and make recommendations.
• Must possess good communication (verbal and written), engagement, planning, organisational, presentation, report writing and inter personal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interface successfully at multiple organisational levels.
• Must be computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Syspro is a prerequisite.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team, use own initiative and be deadline driven.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems systematically
• Must possess strong supervisory skills
• Must have a sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive.
• Previous experience in investigation and root cause analysis is a prerequisite.
• SHEQ legal knowledge

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Required outputs: functional

• Ensure that production processes run safely and smoothly
• Ensure that plant produces quality product by preparing the correct
• Report operating deviations or issues to supervisor
• Ensure that good housekeeping around the work area is maintained at all times
• Assist where needed to achieve production targets.
• Ensuring strict adherence to SHE policies
• Ensuring compliance to Quality standards
• Maintaining excellent stock management practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Technical knowledge

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Job Description

• Assist with sample reception, registration and preparation.
• Perform routine and non-routine analyses
• Record, verify and report results.
• Maintain laboratory data records and logs as required.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment in use.
• Perform physical inspections of raw materials.
• Evaluate and verify raw material quality according to procedures and report non-conformances before stock intake.
• Assist with resolving raw material non-conformances.
• Assist with any raw material quality related queries and requests.
• Comply with governance & compliance policies and procedures.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Take responsibility of work environment and ensure that the work area is maintained in a tidy condition.
• Report on substandard housekeeping in their area of responsibility

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / Grade 12 (Math & Science).
• Must have a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or related qualification.
• Must have at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the laboratory environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime, when required.
• Computer literate, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Feed additive/raw material knowledge advantageous

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Required outputs: functional

• Maintaining equipment
• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles.
• Transporting materials within the warehouse or production facility.
• Ensuring loads are securely stacked and organized.
• Conducting regular equipment inspections.
• Maintaining clean and safe work areas.
• Adhering to safety guidelines
• Assisting with inventory management.
• Assisting in adhoc warehouse duties

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric
• 2+ years’ experience as a forklift driver
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid forklift license
• Valid forklift certification

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Job Description

• Assist team with daily administrative tasks.
• Ordering of gifts for customers, promotional gifts and items etc
• Ordering corporate branded wear
• Ensure orders are received
• Arranging that PO and GRN is done (via office) and appears on service provider invoices of consultants
• Liaise with outsourced individuals to get social media posts done (currently only on LinkedIn
• Liaise with AECI head office marketing team to ensure all branding complies with our standards
• Liaise with line manager, sales team and technical team to get advertisements or brochures ready and approved
• Assist to get sales and technical teams registered for industry events
• Arrange that gifts and banners etc for industry events are sent to venues etc
• Book exhibition stands where needed
• Advise on general marketing aspects and principles
• Customer Surveys
• Align Brand Management company branding
• Manage portfolio and customers of companion animal product range

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with post matric diploma or degree in Marketing, graphic design or motion design.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a Marketing Position and experience in basic graphic design
• Previous exposure in the Animal health industry
• Prior experience with a wide range of marketing functions including communications, digital marketing and social media advantageous.
• Excellent brochure and catalogue design skills using different software.
• Basic web design or HTML knowledge and skills.
• Familiar with the management of different social medial platforms.
• Ability to edit articles for improved readability and appeal to audience.
• Basic copywriting knowledge.
• Possess marketing campaign planning experience and excellent project management skills.
• Events planning experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). Proficiency at the intermediate level advantageous.
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems requirements advantageous.

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Job Description

• The SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• This role involves developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices to promote a safe and high-quality working environment.
• Develop and implement workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Organize and conduct safety training programs for employees.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor workplace conditions to ensure employee health and well-being.
• Implement occupational health programs, first aid, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health regulations and standards.
• Arrange workplace health surveillance and risk assessments.
• Develop and enforce environmental policies in compliance with regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Monitor environmental impact and ensure waste management compliance.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and audits.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and pollution prevention measures.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) within operations.
• Conduct internal quality audits and implement continuous improvement programs.
• Oversee quality control and assurance processes.
• Collaborate with production and operational teams to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with national and local legislation and SHEQ regulations.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory authorities and management.
• Maintain SHEQ documentation and records for audits.
• Conduct SHEQ training for employees at all levels.
• Foster a safety-conscious and quality-focused work culture.
• Promote SHEQ awareness and engagement initiatives.
• The SHEQ Manager plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and high-quality working environment.
• Their responsibilities ensure compliance with regulations, promote sustainability, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4 Year degree (Safety, Environment, Engineering or Equivalent)
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in a chemical operating/manufacturing environment
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own transport and be medically fit.
• A high degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite – especially MS Excel, PowerPoint and word.
• SHEQ Systems – evaluation and integration (auditing)
• Data Analyses, interpretation and recommendations
• Must be able to manage and lead subordinates.
• Possess excellent communication (Verbal and Written), engagement, inter-personal, planning, organising, decision making, management, presenting and report writing skills.
• SHEQ legal knowledge