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Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, scraping, and minor repairs
• Apply paint using brushes, rollers, or basic spray equipment
• Assist with masking and protecting surrounding areas before painting
• Mix paints and coatings according to instructions
• Maintain tools and painting equipment
• Ensure surfaces are properly coated and visually acceptable
• Assist senior or industrial painters with more complex coating tasks

Sectors: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical
Functions: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical
Qualification Types: Certificates/Certification

Skills Required:

• Grade 12
• Good Communication Skills
• Clean Criminal Record
• Valid painter certificate
• 2 -3 years experience within the oil industry
• Rate : R10 000 Per Month 
• 6 Month contract 
• Available immediately 
   

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Responsibilities:

• Perform surface preparation using abrasive blasting, mechanical tools, or chemical cleaning methods
• Apply industrial coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane, fireproofing, and anti-corrosion systems
• Ensure correct coating thickness (DFT) and uniform application
• Read and interpret technical data sheets, method statements, and coating specifications
• Mix coatings in accordance with manufacturer and project requirements
• Conduct pre- and post-inspection of surfaces and coatings
• Identify defects (runs, sags, pinholes, blistering) and carry out repairs
• Maintain painting and blasting equipment in safe working

Skills:

• Grade 12
• Valid  Spray painter certificate 
• 2 -3 years experience as industrial painter within the Oil industry
• 6 Month contract 
• Rate: R10 000 Per Month 
   

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Job Purpose

• To monitor and prevent fire hazards during hot work activities, ensuring a safe working environment and immediate response to fire risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all hot work activities (welding, cutting, grinding).
• Identify fire hazards and ensure preventative measures are in place.
• Maintain constant surveillance of work areas during and after hot work operations.
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment when required.
• Conduct atmospheric testing using gas monitoring equipment.
• Ensure work areas are free from flammable materials before work begins.
• Enforce compliance with safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Monitor confined space and working at heights activities when applicable.
• Raise alarms and initiate emergency procedures in case of fire.
• Maintain fire watch logs and incident reports.
• Ensure fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment are available and functional.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Basic Firefighting Certificate.
• Training in Gas Monitoring Equipment.
• Working at Heights Certification.
• Confined Space Training.

Experience

• Minimum 2 - 3 years experience in a safety or fire watch role in industrial, mining, or construction environments.
• Experience with hot work environments is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong awareness of fire risks and prevention methods.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
   

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Job Purpose

• To ensure the safety of personnel working in confined spaces by monitoring conditions, maintaining communication, and initiating emergency procedures when required, in compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all confined space entry activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain continuous communication with workers inside confined spaces.
• Conduct pre-entry checks including atmospheric testing using gas monitoring equipment.
• Ensure all entry permits are completed, authorized, and displayed.
• Identify hazards and stop work if unsafe conditions arise.
• Operate and monitor gas detection equipment to ensure safe oxygen and gas levels.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment, including BA Sets where required.
• Act as a standby person and initiate emergency response procedures if necessary.
• Assist in rescue coordination without entering confined spaces unless trained and authorized.
• Monitor working at heights where applicable and ensure fall protection compliance.
• Maintain accurate safety logs and incident reports.
• Ensure fire prevention measures are in place during operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Valid Confined Space Entry Certificate.
• Safety Watcher Training Certificate.
• First Aid Level 1 Certification.
• Basic Firefighting Training.
• Working at Heights Certification.
• Competency in Gas Monitoring Equipment.
• Training in BA Set (Breathing Apparatus).

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a safety-related role in mining, construction, or industrial environments.
• Experience working in confined spaces is essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong hazard identification and risk assessment skills.
• Good communication and observation skills.
• Ability to remain alert and focused for long periods.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures.
• Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
Business Results:

• Understand ECSA's code of conduct
• Define, technically justify, motivate and drive optimal plant improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset maintenance management practice
• Understand and apply the standards and descriptors of Operations Standards Framework pertaining to Setting of civil standards, and Maintenance Management
• Develop maintenance strategies related to civil structures
• Develop renewal roadmap to ensure long term sustainability of civil structures
• Recommend additional monitoring and analyses beyond the typical company and industry practices
• Identify, and take the lead on Civil Eng. studies
• Identify the need for Civil Eng. project’s
• Complete the proj obj and dev project charters
• Provide inputs into civil eng position papers
• Collaborate to compile cost-estimation
• Specify the req for civil eng drawings
• Compile the eng scope of work and ensure it translates into cost estimates for various phases of a civil engineering projects.
• Monitor and manage project budget, and cashflow
• Provide technical assistance to the client during the construction phase
• Assure that the designs are carried out as intended and all on-site issues are addressed
• Ensure QA/QC and oversight of construction managers, contractors, consultants, engineers, and technicians inputs and outputs
• Ensure due diligence, throughout various stages/phases of the project lifecycle preliminary layout and up to the final engineering design
• Ensure that all safety and regulatory issues have been addressed and resolved
• Adhere to the best practices, standards, and procedures of the company
• Supervise and peer reviewing the work of other engineers
• Identify civil eng deviation, threats, risks, and opportunities through monitoring
• Analyze deviations, understand the cause of the deviation and eliminate/manage/control re-occurrence
• Ensure quality of technical proposals and ensure applicable technical gov has been applied through formal peer review process
• Review civil eng design drawings for completeness, accuracy and to ensure that it satisfies the intended scope of work
• Develop Civil Eng design specifications

Leadership and Values:

• Interpret and translate bus req into an electrical engineering strategy to enable OME to safely meet production targets
• Translate OME project team strategy into team working model
• Manage and develop people in the team
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and innovation
• Ensure personal dev plans are completed, implemented and tracked within applicable career path
• Notify/inform of changes in resourcing needs
• Be responsible for own as well as team's perf management system
• Report on budget utilization, forecasting and changes
• Ensure teams safety objectives and req training is completed.

Relationships, Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Provide efficient and high-quality services to stakeholders
• Oversee the management of external service providers
• Maintain healthy and stable relationships with contractors and consultants
• Oversee the safety of external service providers
• Active practicing of interpersonal skills to ensure productive working relationships and to work with, or through, others int and/or ext. the organization to get work accomplished
• Display influencing, negotiating, maturity and emotional intelligence
• Operate successfully in a diverse work environment

Formal Education

• University Bacherlor's Degree, B Tech Civil Engineering

Min Experience

• 5+ relevant years in Construction environment

Certification & Professional Membership

• ECSA Registered Professional Engineer (wish)

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a reach truck to load, unload, and transport goods safely
• Move stock to and from storage areas, racks, loading bays, and shelves
• Pick and stage orders accurately according to picking slips
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report faults or maintenance issues
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with stock counts
• Ensure goods are stored correctly to prevent damage
• Follow all health and safety regulations and warehouse procedures
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Assist with general warehouse duties when required

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Reach Truck Operator License/Certification
• Grade 12 / Matric (preferred)
• Proven experience operating a reach truck (typically 1-3 years)
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and safety standards
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, or overtime if needed
• Good Communication skills
• Clean criminal record
• Available immediately 
• Must reside in Katlehong and Alrode
   

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Job Summary:

• We are seeking an organized and proactive individual to support our administrative team for a one-month period. The ideal candidate will assist with client communication, basic bookkeeping tasks, and data management using Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets for tracking tasks, invoices, and other administrative records.
• Assist in preparing and sending invoices to clients accurately and on time.
• Communicate with clients professionally via email and phone, responding to routine inquiries and escalating issues as needed.
• Organize and file documents (digital and/or paper) efficiently.
• Provide general administrative support to the team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., data entry, simple formulas, sorting/filtering).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with invoicing processes (creating, sending, tracking).
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous experience in an administrative or office support role is a plus.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
   

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Main Purpose

• The Inventory Control Auditor is the primary custodian of inventory integrity for the Finished Goods Chem and Seed portfolios. Inventory Control Auditor Level I oversees low/medium-volume, low/medium-velocity environments requiring technical coordination managing specialized portfolios with a focus on meticulous accuracy and local stock-holding integrity. This role provides absolute assurance that physical floor operations are mirrored with 100% accuracy in SAP digital records. By serving as a critical control function, the incumbent eliminates financial discrepancies, optimizes warehouse utilization through advanced bin management, and ensures total documentation and safety compliance across the South African finished goods warehouse network.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Inventory Integrity & Governance

• Daily Cycle Counting: Execute high-frequency physical cycle counts for both Chem and Row Crop (Seed) portfolios according to a rigorous schedule.
• SAP/P4S/P08 Reconciliation: Investigate and resolve daily variances between physical stock and system records.
• Bin Management Optimization: Validate the Bin Management System by performing floor-vs-system audits.
• Stock Take Support: Support the warehouse team with monthly cycle count, annual counts, including month-end pallet reporting for all divisions.

Inbound & Outbound "Gatekeeper" Audits

• Inbound Assurance: Audit all incoming shipments from the production plant/ finished goods plant against delivery notes and production orders, verifying material descriptions, batch numbers, and quantities.
• Outbound Accuracy: Perform 100% "Gatekeeper" checks on outbound shipments before dispatch.
• Compliance Verification: Confirm all loads are accompanied by mandatory documents: Delivery Notes, MSDS/Tremcards, and Dangerous Goods Declarations.

Loss Control & Continuous Improvement

• Discrepancy Reporting: Maintain a centralized log of all non-conformities.
• Asset Protection: Verify all products designated for rework, incineration, or disposal against official write-off applications or production orders.
• Process Compliance: Ensure warehouse staff adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and PPE requirements, escalating risks to HSE and Security stakeholders.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Grade 12 (Matric) with a Diploma in Supply Chain, Auditing, or Logistics preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in inventory control, auditing, or quality control in a high-volume warehouse.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Licenses: Must hold a valid Forklift/Reach Truck license.
• Specialized Knowledge: Accredited to perform dangerous goods compliance checks; knowledge of Agricultural Chemical and Seed markets is a distinct advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy: 99.9%—100% floor-to-system match.
• Outbound Accuracy: Zero mispicks or document errors reaching the customer.
• Putaway Lead Time: 100% of inbound stock verified and binned within 24 hours.
• Safety: Zero recordable incidents during audit activities.
   

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Main Purpose

• The Inventory Control Auditor is the primary custodian of inventory integrity for the Finished Goods Chem and Seed portfolios. Inventory Control Auditor Level I oversees low/medium-volume, low/medium-velocity environments requiring technical coordination managing specialized portfolios with a focus on meticulous accuracy and local stock-holding integrity. This role provides absolute assurance that physical floor operations are mirrored with 100% accuracy in SAP digital records. By serving as a critical control function, the incumbent eliminates financial discrepancies, optimizes warehouse utilization through advanced bin management, and ensures total documentation and safety compliance across the South African finished goods warehouse network.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Inventory Integrity & Governance

• Daily Cycle Counting: Execute high-frequency physical cycle counts for both Chem and Row Crop (Seed) portfolios according to a rigorous schedule.
• SAP/P4S/P08 Reconciliation: Investigate and resolve daily variances between physical stock and system records.
• Bin Management Optimization: Validate the Bin Management System by performing floor-vs-system audits.
• Stock Take Support: Support the warehouse team with monthly cycle count, annual counts, including month-end pallet reporting for all divisions.

Inbound & Outbound "Gatekeeper" Audits

• Inbound Assurance: Audit all incoming shipments from the production plant/ finished goods plant against delivery notes and production orders, verifying material descriptions, batch numbers, and quantities.
• Outbound Accuracy: Perform 100% "Gatekeeper" checks on outbound shipments before dispatch.
• Compliance Verification: Confirm all loads are accompanied by mandatory documents: Delivery Notes, MSDS/Tremcards, and Dangerous Goods Declarations.

Loss Control & Continuous Improvement

• Discrepancy Reporting: Maintain a centralized log of all non-conformities.
• Asset Protection: Verify all products designated for rework, incineration, or disposal against official write-off applications or production orders.
• Process Compliance: Ensure warehouse staff adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and PPE requirements, escalating risks to HSE and Security stakeholders.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Grade 12 (Matric) with a Diploma in Supply Chain, Auditing, or Logistics preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in inventory control, auditing, or quality control in a high-volume warehouse.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Licenses: Must hold a valid Forklift/Reach Truck license.
• Specialized Knowledge: Accredited to perform dangerous goods compliance checks; knowledge of Agricultural Chemical and Seed markets is a distinct advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy: 99.9%—100% floor-to-system match.
• Outbound Accuracy: Zero mispicks or document errors reaching the customer.
• Putaway Lead Time: 100% of inbound stock verified and binned within 24 hours.
• Safety: Zero recordable incidents during audit activities.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with collection and loading of waste onto trucks or containers
• Perform manual sorting of waste (recyclables vs non-recyclables)
• Clean and maintain work areas, equipment, and tools
• Support recycling processes (separating paper, plastic, glass, metals)
• Follow instructions from supervisors and team leaders
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials (if trained)
• Assist with site maintenance (landfills, transfer stations, recycling plants)
• Report unsafe conditions, damages, or incidents
• Adhere to company and legal health, safety, and environmental regulations

Skills required:

• Grade 12
• 2-3 years experience within Waste industry
• Good communication skills
• Clean criminal record
• Available immediately
• Rate: R30.23 Per Hour 
   

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trade test welder
• Hold a valid ISO 9606 Certification
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience on vertical spindle mills