Current Vacancies at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

This position exists to lead a team responsible for the selection, repair, maintenance and implementation of  engineering systems, processes and equipment. The incumbent takes charge of operational excellence and  ensures continuous improvement in engineering processes, costs, quality and plant/equipment performance in line with the Division strategy.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Management

• Understand the complete company’s strategic goals
• Support company SHEQ strategy with particular focus on engineering aspects
• Assist operations management in rolling-out Divisional maintenance strategy on mobile and fixed plants
• Collaborate with operations management in identifying improvements and growth opportunities
• Strategic alignment of maintenance, engineering standards and practices with industry  norms, best practices and legislative framework

Operational Performance

• Ensure that maintenance on equipment is carried out economically
• Technical input to the maintenance budget for the Division, including capital items
• Ensure continuous improvement of reliability and availability of process equipment
• Provide engineering input into optimisation and/or expansion projects
• Manage engineering operations and capital projects within applicable budgets and schedules
• Provide input in the design and maintenance of safety procedures including risk assessment pertaining to maintenance of equipment
• Ensure adherence and compliance to company policies and procedures

Innovation Management

• Develop and maintain systems to track innovations across the business and the Division.
• Maintain constant surveillance of industry trends, technological innovations, and changes in  customer requirements
• Proactively impact customer satisfaction requirements
• Contribute to the implementation of innovative strategies for the company to influence the  overall growth, profitability and development of the business

Internal Customer Relations

• Share key insights, trends, best practices and engineering benchmarks with industry peers and in other parts of the business
• Facilitate common alignment of the  engineering projects with operations teams
• Facilitate enabling processes between functions  (e.g. Operations, Engineering, SHEQ, Human Resources and Finance)
• Ensure business alignment to standard operating model, business execution plans and any other initiatives or  improvements

Maintenance Systems

• Evaluate existing systems, ensure continuous improvement to become best in class and improve  overall effectiveness and sustainability of performance
• Ensure continuous work is aligned with maintenance strategy
• Ensure training and competency of maintenance system users

Reporting

• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date KPI tracking dashboards for maintenance systems
• Develop, review and maintain engineering performance tracking criteria
• Assist operations teams in honouring service level agreements with company’s clients
• Report on sites time usage statistics and initiate improvement plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• B-Tech or BSc in Engineering – Mechanical/Electrical
• Postgraduate qualification in business studies will be an added advantage
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Five years experience in maintenance/ engineering management
• Experience in developing and implementing integrated operational planning
• Developing training material for reports, Graduates and Apprentices
• Knowledge or experience of engineering maintenance management system
• Proven track record of implementing business improvement initiatives
• Experience in managing of costs and cost reduction projects

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication
• Interpersonal
• Conflict handling
• Good quality control
• Computer literacy (MS Office) Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint. Excel, Word
• Strong analytical
• Strong troubleshooting/ problem-solving
• Project management
• Knowledge of the mining industry and relevant legislation, particularly the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Abreast with industry best practices and new technologies
• Business process re-engineering and change management methodologies

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Description

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 or equivalent
• B Tech in Civil or Mining or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE

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

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Technical and Operational
• People management and Decision- making
• Planning, organizing, leading and controlling
• Communication (both written and verbal)
• Teamwork and Negotiation
• Innovation and Problem-solving

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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 for each BU. 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 / appointees 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 roles with the least amount of risk possible.
• 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 at the end of the project to ensure continual approval. 

Risk Assessment

• Ensure that the necessary risk assessments and action plans are compiled, maintained and reviewed.
• Assist and advise staff in meeting requirements of the risk management process.
• Conduct risk awareness sessions and advise management risk status of the BU.

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 the 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 as required. Report all incidents to the responsible individuals as per company procedure. Report on WCA status on a monthly basis. Regularly inform management of the risk status of the areas of responsibility. Record all incident statistics as per requirement. Record all incident information as per requirement.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ experience in a mining & construction safety environment as a safety Officer or similar.
• Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act.

SKILLS, QUALITIES  AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must be an expert in safety orientation
• Must have an advanced understanding of legislation & policy orientated
• Must have a good understanding of managing relationships
• Must have an advanced understanding communicating effectively