Fresh Jobs at Saint-Gobain Africa

Why do we need you ?

• Monitor stock levels and update inventory systems.
• Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Coordinate stock replenishment
• Raise purchase requisitions as and when required.
• Expedite delivery and ensure P2P process loop closed.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Manage Bay booking.
• Verify delivery documentation and inspect goods for damage.
• Capture and report on Truck turnaround time and constantly drive to reduce standing time to improve customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and warehouse activities.
• Report on stock levels and order status.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Ensure items are properly stored and labelled.
• Liaise with suppliers, transport companies, and internal departments.
• Schedule and track deliveries and pickups.
• Supervise warehouse staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training.
• Ensure team adherence to safety and operational policy and procedures.
• Conduct one on ones and support staff development.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and it would be an added advantage should the candidate have a diploma or degree.
• This role calls for a person who possess at least two years of experience in a warehouse environment, candidate must have good communication skills and have an overall good attitude.
• This candidate must be computer literate in MS Office, experience on SAP as this role will requirement someone who is fully proficient on this ERP.

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Why do we need you ?

• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of water plant and chemical plant
• Ensure the correct settings and process parameters are being used for the batching and greensheet formation steps
• Re-fill of flocculant and anti-foam
• Covering greensheet stacks Forklift operation
• Conduct in-line quality tests and operational inspections
• Responsible for greensheet final quality checks
• Ensure that products produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Rejection of poor-quality material
• Continuous visual inspection of boards
• Unblocking of piping and equipment when required. This may require use of small hand tools.
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects
• Transfer greensheet stacks to pre-curing area when required (when boiler operator is loading/unloading autoclave)
• Refill of metal templates to piler infeed when required (when boiler operator is loading/unloading autoclave)

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have completed Matric and possess an N3 certificate in a technical field, it would be advantageous should the candidate posses a certificate for overhead crane operation.
• This role will require working at heights experience as well as working in confined spaces.
• The job holder must have a valid Forklift licence. The ideal candidate should have at least two to three years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of pulping and refining steps
• Loading and operation of pulper
• Handling and prepping of cellulose bales\ Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding for milling of silica sand
• Loading Sand Hopper with FEL
• Ensure the correct recipe settings are being used for mill
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the mill
• Adjust process parameters for the mill
• Refilling of grinding media using forklift
• Blending of silica sand (good and bad quality)
• Conduct in-line quality tests (blaine, free moisture and consistency) and operational inspections as required
• Ensure that material produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Quality checks and inspections
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects
• Operation the pulper and refining systems
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the pulper and refiner

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and possess a FLT Drivers licence as well as a certificate and licence for Front End loader. It would be advantageous should the candidate have a certificate for Overhead Crane Operation.
• The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
• The ideal candidate should have at least two years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance. 

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure efficient receiving, offloading and despatching of raw materials.
• Filling of bulk tanks
• Ensure materials are neatly and securely stacked in the Raw Material demarcated areas.
• Confirmation of receipts of all incoming materials and follow-up of all purchasing transactions
• Responsible for offloading raw material deliveries as schedule.
• Call off raw material
• MIGO of all raw materials received in line with receiving procedure.
• 5S & housekeeping: including raw material areas, Paper store and Containers
• Cycle count
• Weekly raw material counts
• Monthly stock take
• EHS compliance
• OSHAS compliance
• Be involved in WCM activities and use of tools and an active member of the Customer service pillar.
• Maintain workplace and machinery in a clean and workable condition.
• Dress paper where necessary
• Ensure to comply to ICRF compliance
• To action any reasonable request from your manager / supervisor

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and a valid forklift license.
• The candidate must have 1-2 years stacking experience on stacking paper reels and should have some knowledge of all raw materials stored in the paper store.
• The role will require someone who has good physical warehouse organisation skills as well as priori experience on conducting quality checks on raw material. The candidate should understand the NCR process and have a good attitude and solid communication skills.

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of the boiler and autoclave systems
• Tracking pre-curing time of greensheet stacks and grouping stacks into batches for curing
• Covering and uncovering greensheet stacks
• Operating forklift and tractor/FEL
• Loading and unloading of autoclaves
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the boiler and autoclave
• Refilling chemicals required for Boiler operation and boiler feed water treatment
• Ensure the correct settings and process parameters are being used for the boiler and autoclave
• Adjust process parameters of the boiler and autoclave
• Conduct in-line quality tests and operational inspections as required
• Ensure that products produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Quality checks and inspections
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects
• Water treatment testing
• Transfer greensheets to Pre-curing area
• Refill of metal templates to piler infeed

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and have a FLT Drivers licence, the candidate must possess a Certificate and licence for Front End loader or Tractor.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.
• Boiler and pressure vessels operation would be advantageous to the skillset required. The candidate must be willing to work in confined spaces.

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of pulping and refining steps
• Loading and operation of pulper
• Handling and prepping of cellulose bales
• Ensure the correct recipe settings are being used for pulper
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the pulper, refiners, cycle tanks and cellulose storage tanks
• Adjust process parameters for the pulper and refiner
• Operating forklift
• Blending of cellulose (good and bad quality)
• Conduct in-line quality tests (drainage and consistency) and operational inspections as required
• Ensure that material produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Quality checks and inspections
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects
• Operation of silica milling plant
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of the silica sand milling step
• Operation of FEL

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and possess a FLT Drivers licence as well as a certificate and licence for Front End loader. It would be advantageous should the candidate have a certificate for Overhead Crane Operation.
• The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces. The ideal candidate should have at least two years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Operational, HMI and Equipment understanding of the De-piling, Stacking and Packaging steps
• Automatic and manual operation of de-piler infeed
• Understanding of conveyor sequencing
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of De-piler and Stacker
• Ensure the correct settings and process parameters are being used for each product type
• Conduct Visual inspections on the board
• Conduct in-line quality tests and operational inspections as required
• Rejection of poor-quality boards
• Troubleshooting operational issues and quality defects
• Stacking and Packing Operation when required
• Cutting of samples when required

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and should have at least two to three years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance. 

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Why do we need you ?

• Loading stacking into de-piler infeed
• Loading pallets in de-piler
• Transferring final product to warehouse
• Transferring metal template stacks to storage area
• Loading and unloading of autoclaves when required
• Operating FEL/tractor when required
• Refill of metal templates to piler infeed
• Work according to health and safety regulations
• Immediately communicate any major breakdown or yield loss to the Foreman
• Carrying out AM projects and activities to restore basic machine condition
• Achieve all AM projects targets
• Complete all daily Hierarchy and operational checklists
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained in the plant

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and have a FLT Drivers licence, the candidate must possess a Certificate and licence for Front End loader or Tractor.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance. 

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of Piling Step
• Automatic and Manual operation of piler
• Monitoring infeed of metal templates
• Rejection of poor-quality material
• Inter-lever and bases quality inspections
• Understanding of conveyor sequencing
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of green sheet piling
• Adjust line settings to accommodate product changes
• Conduct in-line quality tests and operational inspections as required
• Continuous visual inspections of product
• Ensure that products produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Ensure wet scrap is recycles into the process
• Unblocking of piping and equipment when required. This may require use of small hand tools.
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects
• Changing of water jet nozzles

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric. It would be advantageous should the candidate have a certificate for Overhead Crane Operation or have completed a work at heights training.
• The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces. The ideal candidate should have at least two to three years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure that production is done according to the Production Plan
• Process, HMI and Equipment understanding of the Batching, Sheeting forming and Piling operations
• Start-up, continuous and shut-down activities of batching and sheet forming process steps
• Ensure that all required raw materials and additives are feeding into the Mixer and relevant process points
• Ensure the correct settings and process parameters are being used for the batching and greensheet formation steps
• Adjust process parameters as the felt ages
• Adjustment of flocculant and anti-foam flowrates
• Adjust line settings to accommodate product changes
• Conduct in-line quality tests and operational inspections as required
• Ensure that products produced are to an acceptable standard and free from defects
• Ensure wet scrap is recycles into the process
• Rejection of poor-quality material
• Unblocking of piping and equipment when required. This may require use of small hand tools.
• Troubleshooting operation issues and quality defects

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric. It would be advantageous should the candidate have a certificate for Overhead Crane Operation or have completed a work at heights training. The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
• The ideal candidate should have at least two to three years’ experience in production and have some knowledge on maintenance.

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Why do we need you ?

• Coaching, developing, supporting and motivating a team of consultants on a daily basis including KPI management, performance reviews (one on ones, annual and mid year performance reviews), implementation and monitoring of development plans - for self and team.
• Understand business unit’s sales strategy, customers and products to align our service offering to the customers needs.
• Monitoring of key metrics (Service Charter Compliance; Backorder Management, CSi and OTIF) to drive compliance, implement corrective actions and deliver on customer and business expectations.
• Stakeholder engagement – attend various weekly/monthly internal departmental meetings as set out, but not limited to: TMC Order Review Sessions, Claims meetings, CSI meetings, Domestic Commercial meetings i.e. Manco, as and when required; and adhoc internal projects as and when required.
• Conduct regular team meetings to feedback on challenges, workable solutions, forward planning , general business and customer updates.
• Understand business unit’s sales strategy, customers and products to align our service offering to the customers needs.
• Managing delivery against business targets including adherence to policies, procedures and processes, inbound/outbound calls and turnaround timescales for internal and external customers.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have three to five years total work experience, of which at least 2 years must be demonstrable supervisory/team leader experience in a call centre or customer service environment, as well as experience in leading a team is essential.
• The role will require someone who has matric as well as Customer Service qualification or relevant tertiary education. The candidate must have the ability to navigate multiple computer systems and platforms, and be computer literate.

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Why do we need you ?

• Receive incoming courier packages and prepare outgoing packages.
• Assist with catering for meetings.
• Coordinates schedules and activities, places orders for supplies and services, and tracks progress and results.
• Arrange for meetings and booking of boardrooms.
• Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment.
• Supports facilities team in various administration duties, ordering and manage of consumables, general maintenance needs.
• Performs clerical tasks, such as arranging letters, memoranda, invoices, time & attendance reports and other indexed documents according to an established system.
• Creates, processes and tracks SAP purchase orders. Maintains records of orders and inventory and follows up with vendors on shipment and delivery.
• Assist team on payment of invoices to suppliers and resolve queries.

Is this job for you ?

• This role requires an individual with Matric and they must have a relevant secretarial / administrative qualification.
• The ideal candidate must at least have 1-2 years’ experience in a switchboard operator role.
• Fast paced, interactive and diverse environment requiring discipline in all customer engagement and individual behaviour.
• Agility and attention to detail when processing orders and communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
•  Preference will be given to people living with disabilities.

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Why do we need you ?

• Create and manage cost effective product formulations that positively contribute to our raw material and packaging (RMP) costs.
• Continuously evaluate various raw materials that can be incorporated into the product formulations, with the aim to achieve a cost-benefit for the organisation.
• Improve product performance based on market feedback, ensuring that customers’ expressed needs are met.
• Ensure consistent product performance in order to maintain good levels of customer satisfaction and trust when purchasing plants products.
• Work closely with the marketing and sales functions to contribute to effective new product development that anticipates and satisfies the needs of the market.
• Lead projects to reduce RMP, align formulations and systems and support their implementation in cooperation with the purchasing and industrial teams.
• Oversee the research and development of products whilst ensuring high quality, safety, environment and health standards are met, all while keeping costs to a minimum.
• To investigate the validity of customer complaints and give feedback to customers and the sales team.
• To prepare for ISO9001 external audits and manage internal audits as per annual schedule.
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Total product quality pillars of the World Class Manufacturing process.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a university degree (BSc Chemical)World Class Manufacturing Instructor- added advantage, with min 7 years’ experience in a Production or Process discipline in a continuous process manufacturing environment with 2 years’ experience in managing a team as an added advantage.
• This role calls for a person with the ability to do Product Development Process (Stage gate or similar), the ideal candidate will need to have experience within WCM; ISO and SHEQ practices. Good communication skills and Interpersonal skills.