Current Vacancies at Barberton Mines

Description

• Managing allocated areas to ensure that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by the employer.
• Ensuring that all relevant security officers on site meet the required tactical requirements.
• Planning, managing and executing high-risk security operations.
• Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to improve where and when required.
• General management and supervision of specialised security staff to ensure that required performance is met at all times.
• Dealing with all required administration matters.
• Liaising daily with management on various operational issues.
• Ongoing liaison with the Security Manager, relevant third-party Security provider and relevant government security role-players. 
• Ensuring that all HR-related queries are dealt with promptly, and formulate disciplinary actions.
• Submitting relevant weekly/monthly incidents and general reports to Management.
• Investigating incidents and reporting on such.
• Pro-active planning on various sites and mining processes.
• Responsible for operations on the mountain and underground.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate.
• Degree/Diploma in policing, security, military studies or business management will be advantageous.
• Specialised training in a policing, security or military environment will be advantageous.
• PSIRA Grade A registered (if not then must be in place within 1 month of employment).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in security/law enforcement/military environments.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning, managing and executing security/law enforcement/military operations.
• Experience in mining/mining operations from a security perspective will be advantageous. 
• Experience in providing high-risk security/law enforcement training will be advantageous.
• Experience in intelligence management will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of the Firearms Act and must have firearm competency for business purposes (can be completed after being appointed if currently employed in government security structures).
• Staff management experience
• Computer literacy with knowledge of the complete Microsoft package.
• Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills
• Successfully undergo polygraph examination before employment and on a regular basis
• No criminal record (Police clearance form if available)
• Must have great communication skills
• Valid certificate of physical fitness
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport is required.
• Must be between 30 and 45 years old.

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Description

• Create and implement specially designed care programs based on K9-specific requirements.
• Verify that implemented programs are effective and modify them where necessary.
• Ensure that all the required logistical, care, maintenance and well-being requirements for the dogs and relevant facilities are adhered to.
• Ensure effective K9 operational support to security operations.
• Ensure that effective K9 operational plans are developed and implemented.
• Ensure ongoing specialist security/law enforcement K9 training is done.
• Ensure the highest fitness levels are adhered to.
• Provide training and care to assigned dogs. Observing and assessing behavioural patterns in dogs, exercising dogs as needed, and utilizing various dog-training techniques to correct problematic behaviours.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Degree/Diploma in policing, security or military studies will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of the Firearms Act and must have firearm competency for business purposes (can be completed after being appointed if currently employed in government security structures).
• Operational background/training in SAPS/SANDF will be advantageous.
• Grade A PSIRA accreditation (if not then must be in place within 1 month of employment).
• Relevant specialist security/law enforcement K9 handler qualifications are required. 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in private security/law enforcement.
• Must be able to communicate in English (must be able to speak, read and write).
• Successfully undergo polygraph examination before employment and on a regular basis.
• No criminal record (Police clearance required).
• Must be willing to work long hours.
• Must show responsibility and accountability
• Must have great communication skills
• Valid certificate of physical fitness.
• Valid drivers license required.

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Description

• Supervising dog handlers to ensure that they are performing their jobs effectively
• Training staff members in proper dog handling techniques and care procedures
• Monitoring and record keeping of animals housed in the kennel
• Maintaining a record of all animals housed in the kennel facility or shelter and their current status
• Ensuring that all kennel staff members are complying with regulations regarding animal care and safety
• Create and implement specially designed care programs based on K9-specific requirements.
• Verify that implemented programs are effective and modify them where necessary.
• Ensure that all the required logistical, care, maintenance and well-being requirements for the dogs and relevant facilities are adhered to.
• Ensure effective K9 operational support to security operations.
• Ensure that effective K9 operational plans are developed and implemented.
• Ensure ongoing specialist security/law enforcement K9 training is done.
• Ensure highest fitness levels are adhered to.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree/Diploma in policing, security or military studies will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of the Firearms Act and must have firearm competency for business purposes (can be completed after being appointed if currently employed in government security structures).
• Operational background/training in SAPS/SANDF will be advantageous.
• Grade A PSIRA accreditation (if not then must be in place within 1 month of employment).
• Relevant specialist security/law enforcement K9 handler qualifications are required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in private security/law enforcement.
• Must be able to communicate in English (must be able to speak, read and write).
• Successfully undergo polygraph examination before employment and on a regular basis.
• No criminal record (Police clearance required).
• Must be willing to work long hours.
• Must show responsibility and accountability
• Must have great communication skills
• Valid certificate of physical fitness.
• Must be between 25 and 45 years old.
• Valid driver license required.

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Description

• Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all plant equipment, electrically and mechanically, on-site as well as off-site.
• Responsible to execute maintenance and repairs according to the planning of all electrical and mechanical maintenance categories, planned- and unplanned, including breakdowns, as allocated by the Maintenance Foreman.
• Assist with additional maintenance at the plant, as required by the Maintenance Foreman.
• Responsible for the maintenance aspects of all plant equipment as described in the company asset register, specifically electrical and mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure, achieving maintenance planning milestones and deliverables achieving time and budget expectations.

Requirements

• N3 or Grade 12 qualification
• Relevant trade certificate (MIETTB or Olifantsfontein registration)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Millwright
• Must be able to read and understand Electrical and Mechanical drawings.
• Valid certificate of physical fitness
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to communicate with people on different levels
• Valid driver’s license

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Description

• Ensure that planned maintenance schedules are in place and communicated to the relevant departments.
• Ensure that maintenance information is accurately and diligently captured on daily basis.
• Perform data analysis for counter maintenance and future scheduling purposes.
• Perform general data analysis to optimize asset availability.
• Track legal compliance and reporting thereof as required.
• Reporting of non-conformances on daily basis.
• Drafting and submission of all departmental related reports.
• Assist the planning department with maintenance related projects and control thereof.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
• Development and maintenance of individual development plans for reporting staff.
• Manage performance of reporting staff.
• Ensure fair work allocation for team members.
• Inspire team members towards high performance.

Requirements

• NQF 3 (or higher) Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Diploma or Trade Certificate
• Formal qualification in Maintenance Management would be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential for working with Maintenance Management Systems in an engineering / planning environment
• Minimum 5 years as an Artisan, Foreman or Technician
• Experience in implementing Maintenance Strategies and using of Planned Maintenance Software (e.g., Omega Data, SAP, Maximo, etc)
• Background in the principal of operation of equipment in Gold Mining industry will be advantageous
• Sound knowledge of legals pertaining to Shafts, TMM, Beneficiation Plants, overall mine infrastructure etc
• Sound knowledge of Engineering Systems, Safety Systems, Computer and Database Principles and Design
• Relevant computer skills in terms of Microsoft Office Packages including MS Projects, SAP, Maximo or any other Maintenance system
• Valid certificate of physical fitness

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Description

• Project analysis & Business case on proposed projects
• Understanding of Mine Capital requirements (Planning, Budgeting and procurement execution)
• Cost comments / costing analysis and investigations / reconciliations
• Management of cost allocations
• Forecasting of production, costs and profitability
• Fuel management
• Reporting writing (Excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Assisting users on the ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) system with enquiries & Cost enquiries
• Attending Mining review and planning meetings and provide minutes of meeting as feedback to the Financial manager and Management accountant
• Identify, analyse and correct incorrect allocations, costing errors and validation errors on the costing reports and month end report.  Do costing analysis and correcting journals where necessary.
• Leading with the understanding, compilation and submission of relevant budgets during the budgeting process
• Assisting the Mining & Engineering Managers with the budget preparation and budget management
• Monitoring spending and financial controls to ensure that spending is kept within approved budget parameters
• Assist to analyse and interpret the financial information and provide feedback to non-financial managers
• Assist to report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending variances, and suggest improvements
• Assist to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Assist users with preparation of capital motivations, budget access, budget approval, over-expenditure and other costing documentation

Requirements

• BCom management accounting / Equivalent qualification in Finance or cost accounting
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience, preferable in a Mining or manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills
• ERP system experience
• Good mathematical and computer skills
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience will be advantageous
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Accuracy and high methodical working methods
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently, and as a team member
• Work under pressure
• Medically fit