Hot Jobs at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• National Diploma/B.Eng. or B. Tech in electronics/electrical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering or equivalent.

Advantageous Requirements:

• Qualification / Professional Membership
• 3 year’s working experience in an automated manufacturing plant.
• Six-sigma certification.
• Industrial automation qualification.

Experience

• 3 years demonstrated experience as a senior technician/ technical officer or technical specialist in a manufacturing assembly environment.
• 2 years demonstrated experience in an explosives plant and assembly plant.
• 1 year experience working with industrial robots and PLC’s.

Duties

• Provision of technical and assembly plant support during;
• Ensuring the manufacturing is efficient
• Process research and optimization projects
• Product development or process trials,
• Product performance evaluation
• Customer complaint investigations
• Occasional training and supervision of operational staff during normal production or plant trials.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies for plant optimization. 
• Coordinating six sigma improvement projects within the automation production environment.
• Occasional travel to support international assembly plants
• Work with suppliers to optimise processes

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Qualifications

• Matric or NQF Level 5
• Minimum B Comm (Hons)
• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) or post graduate qualification in taxation will be advantageous 

Experience

• 10 years of international tax experience, preferably with a mix of Big 4 accounting firm and multinational company experience
• Proven expertise in African tax regimes, with a strong understanding of international tax laws and regulations
• In-depth experience in transfer pricing, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) legislation, and cross-border tax planning
• Demonstrated ability to advise on M&A and corporate restructurings from a tax perspective
• Experience in managing tax compliance and risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team of tax professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
• Experience in drafting comprehensive reports and presenting tax matters clearly and concisely

Duties

Tax Risk Management

• Identify and proactively mitigate tax risks across all foreign operations
• Identify opportunities for new tax processes / efficiencies across the business
• Manage foreign revenue authority queries 

Tax compliance

• Oversee preparation annual CFC returns (for each foreign subsidiary) and supporting documentation for submission to SARS
• Monitor and review the Group’s international tax compliance across all jurisdictions, ensuring timely filing of tax returns and other obligations

Transfer Pricing 

• Oversee the preparation and review of the Group’s transfer pricing documentation (and Country-by-Country Reporting) and ensure compliance with local regulations in all relevant jurisdictions
• Lead the development and implementation of transfer pricing policies and best practices
• Provide ad-hoc transfer pricing advice to the business.
• Liaise with external advisors to resolve complex transfer pricing issues and defend transfer pricing positions during audits or inquiries
• Monitor ongoing related party transactions to identify and mitigate transfer pricing risk 

Financial Reporting

• Review the foreign tax (income tax and deferred tax) calculations, supporting schedules and financial statement disclosures of foreign subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes.
• Review the tax provisions and disclosures (in respect of uncertain tax positions) in the Group’s consolidated financial statements
• Review and analyze the Group’s tax rate recon and effective tax rate (ETR), and provide recommendations for optimization of tax positions across jurisdictions
• Provide input for the Group’s tax transparency report

Tax Planning and M&A

• Provide strategic tax advice on M&A transactions, including structuring, tax-efficient financing, and managing post-transaction integration from a tax perspective
• Contribute to tax due diligence process (for acquisitions and disposals), providing recommendations for mitigating tax liabilities

Tax Training & Mentorship

•  Mentor and train junior tax team members, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuous development of the team
•  Provide ad hoc tax training and guidance to other departments, including finance, legal, and operations teams, to enhance understanding of tax implications

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Regularly report on the Group’s international tax position, risks, and opportunities to senior management and the Audit Committee
• Build and maintain relationships with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and tax authorities across key jurisdictions
• Draft detailed reports on international tax matters, providing clear analysis and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders

Other

• International travel may be required on an ad hoc basis
• Keep up to date with changing tax laws and practices across relevant jurisdictions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Experience with managing external audits and audits with tax authorities
• Keep line manager appraised of all projects and status of deliverables

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Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management or equivalent
• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) will be advantageous 

Experience

• Experience in the following is essential: Procurement and Business Administration
• Experience in the following is advantageous: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, and Finance10 years’ supply management experience and/ or, 5 years’ managing a tactical buying function
•  Extensive knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, best practice, and techniques
• Knowledge of financial including Budgeting experience and project management
• Administration and management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources 
• Knowledge of goods and services and usage thereof in maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge and understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk

Duties

• Support the execution of the procurement strategy in line with the Omnia business strategies
• Manage and develop plans for the Procurement Tactical Buying function
• Validate that the procurement tactical buying requirements as formulated by, and in conjunction with, business and are well defined
• Negotiate with suppliers and distribution partners on opportunities that may be beneficial to the organisation
• Obtain the best goods and services at the best value, quality and the correct lead time
• Expedite purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on time delivery
• Review purchase requisitions for alignment with approved sourcing strategies
• Approving of Purchase orders as per DOA
• Team Management & People development
• Deliver against set savings targets
• Tracking and driving continuous improvement of performance against agreed KPI’s

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric 
• National Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent.(NQF Level 6) 
• Affiliated with MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply); PMP (Project Management Professional); SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional); SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management)

Experience

• 3 Years’ experience within a Procurement or Supply Chain production environment
• 1 Year experience using Demand Forecasting and/or Advanced Planning and Organising tools
• 1 Year experience in Procurement and Strategic sourcing 

Duties

Leadership and Decison Mkaing: 

• Lead and coordinate the agreed demand planning process with the relevant commercial teams of the business
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders in Sales to foster an intimate understanding of commercial demand planning needs
• Attends and contributes to the demand and supply meetings by reviewing performance metrics, issues, gaps, risks and opportunities
• Ensure that all planning activities are measured, monitored and managed

Governance and Compliance : 

• Ensure that all supply and demand planning processes and practices, across the supply chain life cycle, strictly align with all governance requirements
• Ensure and initiate steps to protect the company’s assets, through appropriate insurances to mitigate risk
• Ensure all relevant savings from supply and demand planning activities are effectively tracked and remain auditable
• Formally track risks in line with the business risk assessment approach as it pertains to supply chain management
• Assist in monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements related to supply and demand practices
• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures within scope of control
• Ensure that delegations of authority are adhered to in terms of the Procurement and Supply Chain process

Demand  Planning : 

• Manage the demand planning tools required to support the demand planning activities and needs expressed by business
• Coordinate and facilitate the relevant demand planning activities as per SOPs (standard operating procedures) :
• Maintain the history and links between related items of supersessions
• Review statistical forecasts and advise on issues that require intervention 
• Manage the forecasting process, provide relevant input and challenge unreliable forecasts
• Provide expert input and assist sales and marketing in the development and maintenance of sales forecasts
• Reconcile volumes and mix variations in the forecast 
• Update demand forecasts
• Facilitate agreement of the demand plan and secure sign-off consensus of the forecast

Supply Planning : 

• Manage the supply planning tools required to support the supply planning activities and needs expressed by business
• Coordinate and facilitate, with the use of applicable supply planning tools, the relevant supply planning activities as per SOPs: 
• Create and agree the make plan (master production schedule (MPS))
• Create and agree the buy plan (procurement spend)
• Plan and agree any stock-build needed due to constraints
• Determine, evaluate and communicate gaps in supply that may cause service failures o Identify supply constraints, which would require constraining the demand plan o Facilitate agreement of supply plans (buy, make, move, store plans) and secure sign-off consensus
• Manage material usage against bill of material and escalate issues for resolution
• Manage inventory levels (finished goods, raw and packaging materials) and escalate issues for resolution 
• Maintain all pertinent planning information and relevant master data to support planning and execution processes at all times, including safety stock parameters and order parameters
• Coordinate all supply planning for new product introductions and the phasing out of redundant products.

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Qualifications

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply), PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) desirable

Experience

• 3 – 5 years in a management position
• 3 years’ experience in Category Management
• 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing

Duties

Strategy and Analysis: 

• Identify and execute appropriate procurement channel in line with Procurement Policy
• Conduct detailed analysis of logistics & mining market trends and internal demand to forecast future procurement needs and inform strategic decisions
• Define optimal service levels and manage contracts to achieve these levels with logistics and mining suppliers, incorporating sustainability and innovation
• Perform spend analysis by collecting, cleansing, classifying and analysing expenditure data to inform current spend profile
• Formulate, execute and maintain sourcing strategies for relevant spend groups to optimise TCO, at a known and acceptable level of risk
• Support strategic agendas by incorporating and implementing appropriate ESD strategy requirements into the sourcing approach
• Track market price and demand indices that influence the supply market
• Evaluate and understand market conditions in order to contribute to competitive sourcing strategies, control costs and manage risk
• Establish, guide and support cross-functional teams from business stakeholders, to ensure a broad-based approach in development and execution of the sourcing strategy
• Develop sourcing strategies for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business, that optimise TCO, with an acceptable level of risk
• Investigate and propose innovative approaches, to meet internal demand, by questioning accepted norms and practice

Operational: 

• Manage RFx processes tailored to logistics and mining services, ensuring strategies are effectively executed in line with global logistics and mining trends and innovations with support of a cross-functional team
• Engage with logistics service providers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and foster continuous improvement in service delivery
• Report on sourcing strategy effectiveness and contract compliance, by reviewing adherence to the agreement by all parties (Supplier, Omnia Divisions, Omnia Procurement) and by raising deviation/departure, by a party
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of contracts for logistics and mining services, ensuring flexibility and scalability in service agreements
• Ensure sourcing events are structured, transparent and fair, with a defensible process, to ensure participation which aligns with Company policies and the code of ethics
• Confirm the selection of supplier/s that best meet the selection criteria defined in the sourcing strategy
• Lead supplier engagement by involving commercial, legal, technical and other relevant parties where appropriate
• Onboard suppliers and support business in initial engagement to ensure smooth phase in, phase out management
• Execute supplier management in line with the sourcing strategy and ensure that appropriate performance and evaluations occur, and that remedial action is applied as appropriate
• As a subject-matter expert, provide sourcing support as required, relating to sourcing advisory and delivery services, sourcing contracts and sourcing queries and the resolution thereof, to meet operational sourcing requirement
• Generate reports detailing sourcing strategy key deliverables (I.e., savings, OTIF, compliance, security of supply)
• Drive innovation in logistics procurement as needed by Mining organisation by exploring and implementing solutions like automated freight bidding platforms and collaborative distribution models
• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives focusing on reducing environmental impact through optimised routing and collaborations with eco-friendly carriers

Financial / Governace : 

• Implement cost management strategies for logistics and mining services, including freight, warehousing, and inventory holding costs
• Identify and manage risks specific to the logistics and mining category, such as geopolitical risks, carrier reliability, and supply chain disruptions
• Ensure that all logistics and mining procurement sourcing, processes and practices align with governance requirements and contribute to the organisation’s financial objectives
• Formally track risks in line with the business risk assessment approach

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance,)
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

Experience

• 5 years' supply chain management experience in a procurement role 
• 3 Years’ experience within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment
• 2 years work experience in procurement or sustainability fields, e.g. management consulting, NGO, government agency or corporate
• sustainability/procurement experience
• Proven experience in implementing components of a category sourcing strategy
• Project management experience
• Commodities: Electrical, Electronics

Duties

• Develop and oversee the implementation of an ESD, Preferential procurement and sustainable procurement strategy for Omnia
• Drive ESD actions and initiatives
• Develop and implement an ESD funding model
• Improving and renewing our Sustainable Sourcing Policy
• Propose policies and initiatives that help Omnia to push the sustainability agenda, having a holistic view in mind
• Prepare presentations, reports, website content, and other communication materials for technical and general audiences on Omnia’s ESD, preferential procurement and sustainability related efforts
• Maintain and improve Omnia’s preferential procurement score

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics)
• Certified as Magazine Master with CIE
• Drivers Licence

Advantageous Requirements

• Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email)
• Blasting Assistant Certificate (MQA)
• Competent A Certificate – MQA (Desirable)

Experience

• 2 years blasting assistant experience.
• 2 years demonstrated experiencedin manage the Magazine.
• 2 years demonstrated experience in transportation and storage of blasting accessories / explosives

Duties

• Receives finished blasting accessories / explosives from the plant as well as other orders placed by the Explosives Coordinator
• Ensures that explosives are off-loaded and packed in the magazine in an orderly, secure and safe manner
• Checks received blasting accessories / explosives against the delivery note and signs it
• Books the newly arrived load into the Register Book
• All explosives to be scanned in and out of the magazine.
• Verifies the physical delivery with the driver
• Informs the Explosives Coordinator for further action when discrepancies are detected
• Receives Schedule of Orders from the Scheduling Coordinator with official order numbers.
• Checks that the Continuous Transport Permit (CTP) and Temporary Transport Permit (TTP) corresponds to the order
• Completes the pre-use checklist to make sure that the vehicle and driver comply with all prescriptions, prior to loading of the order
• Requests the driver to rectify the matter or otherwise contacts the Explosives Coordinator for higher level action in the event of non-compliance
• Signs and files the checklist in the event of compliance
• Ensures that the order is moved from the magazine, loaded and stacked on to the accessories transport vehicle in and orderly and safe manner
• Makes out a Delivery Note / Requisition for the order and hands over a copy to the driver and a copy to the Administrator

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics
• EC Licence
• Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP)  

Experience

• 3 years Truck Driving experience  (preferably in an mining environment)
• 5 years’ experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC)

Duties

• Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are met
• Receives the charging instruction from the Blaster
• Carries out an inspection of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth
• Reports any out of spec holes to the blaster
• Performs calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to with the Foreman 
• Inspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping process
• Takes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging process
• Reports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product quality
• Reports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics  of the process
• Engages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are met 
• Takes a sample of the product as per BME standards, and/or customer requirements, to ensure that the product quality remains within spec  and records it on the sheet provided
• Performs general administrative duties such as correct completion of loading sheets, pre-use checklists, as per BME standards.
• Complete grease schedules, calibrations and truc

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics)
• Certified as Magazine Master with CIE
• Drivers Licence

Advantageous Requirements

• Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email)
• Blasting Assistant Certificate (MQA)
• Competent A Certificate – MQA (Desirable)

Experience

• 2 years blasting assistant experience.
• 2 years demonstrated experiencedin manage the Magazine.
• 2 years demonstrated experience in transportation and storage of blasting accessories / explosives

Duties

• Receives finished blasting accessories / explosives from the plant as well as other orders placed by the Explosives Coordinator
• Ensures that explosives are off-loaded and packed in the magazine in an orderly, secure and safe manner
• Checks received blasting accessories / explosives against the delivery note and signs it
• Books the newly arrived load into the Register Book
• All explosives to be scanned in and out of the magazine.
• Verifies the physical delivery with the driver
• Informs the Explosives Coordinator for further action when discrepancies are detected
• Receives Schedule of Orders from the Scheduling Coordinator with official order numbers.
• Checks that the Continuous Transport Permit (CTP) and Temporary Transport Permit (TTP) corresponds to the order
• Completes the pre-use checklist to make sure that the vehicle and driver comply with all prescriptions, prior to loading of the order
• Requests the driver to rectify the matter or otherwise contacts the Explosives Coordinator for higher level action in the event of non-compliance
• Signs and files the checklist in the event of compliance
• Ensures that the order is moved from the magazine, loaded and stacked on to the accessories transport vehicle in and orderly and safe manner
• Makes out a Delivery Note / Requisition for the order and hands over a copy to the driver and a copy to the Administrator

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Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Engineering or equivalent.
• Blasting Ticket

Experience

• 2 years demonstrated experience in mining / explosives environment
• 2 years demonstrated experience in surface blasting
• 2 years demonstrated experience in AXXIS mining technology or equivalent 

Duties

• Provide technical support and advice to the Operations and clients about the implementation of, training on, blasts.
• Provide advance technical advice on blast and mine optimisation using highly technical equipment such as Drone ,3GSM and face profiling software
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in blast monitoring techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Through Knowledge of blast engineering principles.
• Computer skills; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email).
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be able to build and maintain good internal and external customer relationships.
• Must be willing to perform any physical work in the field related to the usage of the monitoring equipment and analyse the performance thereof.
• Highly motivated self-started with unquestionable high levels of integrity.
• A strong desire to learn and progress in the field Blasting technology
• Willingness to drive extensively, sleep away from home and work outside normal working hours.

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Qualifications

• Matric or NQF Level 5
• Degree in Human Resources or any related field 

Experience

• At least 8 years’ experience in designing, coordinating, scheduling, and conducting learning and development programs including wide range of delivery methods.
• Proven learning and development experience in a large manufacturing/ agriculture environment would be advantageous.
• Proven track record of dealing with CHIETA, MQA, other SETA’s or similar statutory education bodies.
• Experience in WSP/ATR development and submission

Duties

Learning and Development:

• Define; implement; measure success and provide feedback on the L&D strategy which is based on the Agriculture and Omnia Group people and business objectives.
• Support and provide input into the talent management and succession planning processes.
• Conduct training needs analysis through IDP performance management process and feedback from business leaders.
• Implement learning and development solutions that align with WSP supporting the broader L&D and/or HR strategy and drive organisation effectiveness.
• Identify business and skills competency gaps and provide guidance to business leaders.
• Manage employee bursary process for the division, including payments and record keeping.
• Tracking and designing metrics to ensure return on investment and produce accurate data for reporting purposes.
• Design, deliver and facilitate Agriculture induction, events, workshops, and modules. 
• Contribute to projects and initiatives in the wider HR functional community.
• Development of career paths for the various teams within the Agriculture segment

Discretionary Grants:

• Preparation of wish lists for new DG application through employee development discussions
• Reporting and ensuring DG allocations are met.
• Ensuring signing of first MOU’s with SETA for initial DG allocations.
• Timeous submission of MOU’s to SETA and SDF.
• Attending DG meetings and reporting on progress regarding timeframes and completion of all responsible MOU’s.
• Monitoring and controlling DG funded budget - spend per person and extra costs.
• Preparation of official mid-term and closure reports to SETA
• Budget - Determining costs per person on total amounts and ensuring costs are captured on  system for the DG (Learnerships and Apprenticeships, DG Bursaries, EiT, TiT, FLC, ARPL, AET).
• Monthly monitoring and reporting of L&D costs
• Compiling of Learner Schedules and contracts 

Scheduling; facilitating and coordination of training:

• Liaising with external and internal customers; training providers; site managers to communicate dates, arrange MOU’s, attendance registers and reports.
• Quality control evaluations through visits to training centres
• Implement and evaluate the graduate training program; ensuring adequate exposure; practical training and classroom training.
• Communicate and facilitate rotation of learners / apprentices to different plants.
• Ensure correct supporting documents for registration are submitted to SETA.
• Preparation for on-site SETA monitoring visits through engagement with all relevant parties.
• Real time management of training programs and interventions based on unforeseen circumstances. 

Recruitment and Selection: 

• Responsible for the recruitment of learners (or graduates) and associated processes.
• Ensure entry medicals, onboarding requisite equipment/PPE and textbooks are available.
• Facilitate, the ordering of new PPE for all new learners / apprentices and coordinate the issuing thereof.
• Responsible for all administration e.g. filing and scanning of all reports, attendance registers and certificates per apprentice/learner. 

Employee development discussions:

• Assisting in the coordination and facilitation of IDP’s (together with Management and Trainers).
• Determination of criteria for applications for training opportunities.
• Selection of successful candidates in relation to DG application wish list

Other:

• Keep abreast of trends; best practices and statutory requirements to support our people development.
• Ensuring SETA accreditations are maintained/renewed, and regulations are adhered to.
• Coordinating payment to candidates for travelling allowances with the payroll department.
• Coordinating AET arrangements with employees, providers, and line management
• Ensure capturing of all AET costs on system.
• Feedback/reporting to EE committee and Agriculture Leadership team
• Responsible for Agriculture graduate management, support, and well-being interventions

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Qualifications

• Mining or technical qualification together with a training qualification
• Or HR aligned qualification with 5 years or more mining experience

Certifications

• Skills Development Facilitator
• Exposure within Human Resources Management or Learning and Development a distinct advantage
• Registered assessor/moderator

Experience

• Proven work experience as a Technical Training facilitator
• Minimum of 5 years of mining environment experience
• Experience working with the MQA
• Sound knowledge of modern education and best practices techniques
• Experience in updating, developing, and accessing training material and courses
• Experience in system implementation

Duties

• The primary function of this role is to ensure adequate skills in the operational workforce to meet business demands
• The role will have a mixture of team management responsibility as well as the presentation of programs
• Ensure the Training Needs analysis, Skills Matrix and Annual Training Plans are completed, updated, and maintained per operational facility
• Work with Senior Managers and Project teams to anticipate future requirements and direction.
• Have plans in place to develop the skills in the existing training team to meet the needs of the business as it changes and develops on the journey towards World Class Principles
• Ensure required induction of newly appointed employees and contractors
• Liaise with MQA, industry bodies, colleges on relevant areas of interest
• Evaluate training programs on an annual basis to ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure timely completion of learning and support the embedding of key skills/functional skills
• Introduce new technology to facilitate training – move to e-learning platforms
• Reporting to required structures as required in line with position and department mandate
• Guide and direct the satellite training facilities outside SA. With technology, roll out e-learning programs for some of the training interventions from SA.
• Assess and evaluate all training providers to ensure they all affiliated by a SETA
• Develop a training budget, control costs and drive improvement in terms of training materials, labour, and productivity of direct reports
• Demonstrate leadership of the training function by setting clear goals and targets that everyone is held accountable to.
• Provide training that fits with an “audit ready” philosophy to ensure that audits are not a special event.
• Ensures the safety culture element is incorporated into all training documentation and ensure that transfer is effective to improve safety standards across BME
• Support any safety initiatives as required and suggest any improvements
• To ensure the quality of the assessment process by working with internal moderators, line managers and attending regular standardization meetings
• Work with line management in “problem areas” to develop suitable training material

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Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification – BCom Accounting, Supply Chain
• Related experience in production environment within Agriculture sector

Experience in either of the following essential:

• Plant manufacturing people management (management of a team)
• Plant management
• Extensive Maintenance/ Process experience
• Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years’ experience in Senior Role

Desired experience:

• Fertilizer experience
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Exposure to more than one process
• Communication
• Modelling capabilities

Duties

Production: 

• To oversee production process from input to output stage through liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• To produce products in alignment with production targets to ensure plant efficiency.
• Optimising production capacity to ensure optimised cost effectiveness.
• To produce products in alignment with production targets to ensure plant efficiency.
• To integrate new business activities with site operations nationally.
• Identify process optimization opportunities and enhance productivity.
• To recruit, develop and retain talent to ultimately optimize business results.
• To plan and execute projects as planned in order meet the objectives of the organisation.

Logistics: 

• Optimisation
• To optimally manage and use utilities to drive business efficiencies.
• To implement objectives in the Production and Supply Chain environment to ensure optimal and efficient operation of assets nationally

Stock and Warehousing Optimisation:

• To manage rand per ton contribution to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS).

SHEQ: 

• To minimize risk through managing and implementing Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) objectives

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Qualifications

• Matric is essential with accounting or a subsequent accounting diploma.
• Studying towards a relevant financial/ credit management degree would be advantageous
• A tertiary qualification in credit control or similar function will be advantageous

Experience

• Previous experience as a Creditors Controller
• 3 - 5 years minimum
• Knowledge of AX Microsoft system will be highly advantageous

Duties

Consistently achieve agreed targets by conducting the following:

• Control of a debtors book of approx. 100 customers,
• Credit Vetting or Assessment of new credit applications,
• Collection of Debt in order to meet monthly collection targets,
• Daily – journals and credit notes
• Follow up on delinquent accounts. Issue of final demands IRO nonpayment of debtor accounts,
• Credit Review: - Periodic assessments of existing accounts,
• Review of Credit Limit or Credit worthiness,
• Continuous follow up and resolving of outstanding queries and unpaid amounts with customers.

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Qualifications

• Matric (Maths & Science)
• NQF4 OR Chemical Operations (Will be an advantage)

Experience

• 2 – 3 years relevant experience in a production environment in the chemical industry
• Computer literacy

Duties

•  SHEQ is the no 1 priority 
• Understand and comply with all safety, contractor management, site security and environmental policies and procedures. 
• Understand and follow required in-process quality testing procedures.
• Production of liquid fertilizer 
• Loading of liquid fertilizer
• Offloading of raw materials 
• Handling of N-Gas
• Understand and operate computer systems 
• Responsible for housekeeping inside and outside the plant 
• Update and complete production and quality related documentation 
• Operate and maintain equipment including moving machinery according to best practices and assist in preventive maintenance activities and troubleshooting as needed. 
• Manage and partake in off-season maintenance.

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Qualifications

• BCom Accounting Degree
• Chartered Accountant 

Experience

• 5 Years relevant experience
• 3 years Financial Reporting experience
• Experience in analysis and balance sheet recons will be advantageous
• Advanced experience with using Excel formulas and functions
• MS Office (MS Excel, Advanced)
• ERP System (Pastel Evolution, Microsoft AX Dynamics) 

Duties

Direct and Indirect Management of Staff

• Responsible for the recruitment, management and development of Senior Financial Accountants within the Reporting department
• Responsible for the management of the individual Chemicals Trade operations finance teams to ensure sound service delivery to customers
• Responsible for ensuring that applicable training and development needs are identified within the individual Chemicals Trade operations finance  teams
• Responsible to ensure that effective tracking systems are in place to ensure that work is performed in accordance with instructions and/or guidelines, and to enhance productivity and ensure appropriate motivation and satisfaction levels of staff

Management Reporting

• Responsible for the consolidation and analysis of management accounts, assessing reasonableness, and providing commentary as a source of  management information
• Responsible for maintaining 5-year histories
• Perform thorough GP and Expense analysis, provide commentary.
• Timely preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliation. Oversee the process for the completeness of the preparation of balance sheet recons
• Assist with day-to-day activities of the finance reporting function
• Oversee the intercompany reconciliation and confirmation process
• Responsible for generating, maintaining, and analysing statistics as a source of management information
• Responsible for consolidating Board Reports and preparing required information for the meeting
• Responsible for monitoring and analysing actuals vs. forecasts and budgets
• Responsible for the continued improvement of the financial reporting process 
• Maintenance of all changes on all reporting files
• Resolving all reporting queries raised by management
• Responding to all queries raised by the Group Division
• Manage and develop the Reporting Accountants,
• Ensure accurate, timeous and complete financial reporting,
• Provides performance and variance analysis,
• Analysis and communication of Net working Capital,
• Responsible for completion of Audit Packs at half year and year end,
• Support compilation, communication and submission of budgets and forecasts,
• Effective support on Tax for the Chemicals segment divisions,
• Provides IFRS and technical support,
• Manage the Review of balance sheet recons,
• Co-ordinate Monthly Balance Sheet Reviews
• Manage External Audit process

Process Improvement

• Responsible for monitoring, exploring, and investigating the functioning of financial systems, practices, and procedures with the view to identifying  inefficiencies that hamper service delivery.
• In this process, responsible for establishing end user satisfaction by assessing their needs 
• Responsible for conducting benchmarking and best practice analyses in order to gain an overview of developmental or optimisation possibilities
• On the basis of these analyses, responsible for accessing or new implementations which could lead to substantial improvements in business  efficiencies, including speed of operations, resources required to perform  work and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for ensuring that systems are designed to operate in cost effective ways to maximise the competitiveness and profitability of the  business
• In pursuance of meeting statutory, professional, and corporate governance criteria, responsible for seeking ways to design systems so that errors, omissions, or deviations can be easily identified, and corrective actions  easily implemented
• In the process of implementing financial value chain improvements, responsible for ensuring that sound change management practices are adhered to in order to ensure the acceptance and continuity of the new implementations

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Qualifications

• Matric/ Grade 12  (Maths and Science)
• Bachelor of Sciences  / Bachelor of Technology  / Degree (In a Relevant Engineering Field)

Experience

• 6 – 10 Years Relevant Experience
• 3 – 5 Years People Management experience
• Previous experience as 16.2 appointee will be an advantage 

Duties

Strategy:

• Setting up KPIs for the plant in line with business objectives
• Create clarity on goals and objectives
• Create team and ensure goal alignment
• Use visual management system to monitor and control KPIs

Feedback:

• Report on department performance to Snr Manager Operations
• Report on department performance to employees
• Perform quarterly management reviews
• Promote and facilitate an open and inclusive environment

Budget Control:

• Responsible for OPEX expenditure
• Initiate and promote cost reduction projects

Critical Decision Making:

• Making final decisions on escalated situations from superintendents (e.g. safety, quality, IR, HR)

Long term sustainable projects:

• Plan and initiate
• Implement and sustain ISO standards

Short term focus projects:

• Capex requirement planning
• Ensure corrective action plans are driven to fix systemic issues

Effective Resource Management:

• Communicate need for org chart and get approval for the budget year
• Ensure HR recruitment process is being followed
• Provide competency guidelines on key positions
• Review candidate CVs and interview

Liaise with marketing (sales):

• New product development
• Get marketing feedback on product performance
• Check that we are on target with regards to JIT production

Performance Management of Sups:

• Reviewing KPIs
• Discipline misconduct
• Coaching of good practice
• Rewarding excellent performance
• Reporting to Snr Manager Operations on business objectives
• Complete and follow up EDD with superintendents

Develop masterplan implementation and tracking of best practices:

• Setup masterplan and share in steering committee
• Liaise with supporting services and plants:
• Visit senior managers to ensure alignment
• Visit supply and customer managers to ensure smooth operations

LMC:

• Champion change
• Monitor and control change and risks arising
• Remove obstacles or bottlenecks to ensure employees focussed/ perform function (e.g. tool, systems, etc.)

Legal Appointment:

• Legal appointment OHSA 16.2
• Ensure risks managed effectively
• Ensure business processes and procedures followed

Shopfloor interaction:

• Lead by example
• Coach employees
• Promote open door policy on any issues arising
• Listen for criticism
• Gemba Walks (VFL) to engage employees

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Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Magazine Master Certificate
• Code 14 Driver’s licence

Experience

• 2 years demonstrated materials handling experience
• 2 years demonstrated experience in magazine and stock control in an explosives environment
• 1 year demonstrated experience in explosives production environment (Advantageous)

Duties

• To co-ordinate, supervise and monitor all magazine activities using space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently and effectively to ensure operational objectives, targets and environmental standards and requirements are met.
• To ensure the compliance of all magazine activities to standard operating procedures, regulation and legislation (this includes: receiving, put-away, picking, loading and cycle counts).
• To complete vehicle pre-use checklists prior to loading and dispatching vehicles with product to ensure regulatory and legislative compliance.
• To complete inventory cycle counts as per the schedule provided by the Stock Controller, and investigate all discrepancies.
• To ensure that stock is stored in a planned and organised manner to maximise the efficient use of space (ensure floor to system matching), and FIFO management of stock.
• To supervise the Loaders with regards to day-to-day tasks, work instructions, schedules and overtime roaster management to ensure that work has been performed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• To ensure effective housekeeping of the magazine and yard so that these areas are neat, tidy, safe and comply with all SHERQ and legislative requirements

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Advantageous Requirements:

• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• 2 years' demonstrated experience in project management

Experience

• 5 years' demonstrated experience in the management of  project life cycle i.e. implementation, testing and handover using engineering principles and techniques.
• 3 years' demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary engineering projects impacting on various areas of the business
• 3 years' demonstrated experience in the application of process parameters and materials quality requirements to ensure optimal product performance

Duties

• Delivered engineering projects according to plan.
• To effectively manage the project life cycle from the concept and detail of design, through implementation, testing and handover using 
• engineering principles and techniques.
• To design and build production facilities (plants) or parts thereof, equipment, automation control systems, other engineering systems, 
• equipment repair and maintenance procedures in accordance with business requirements.
• Engineering projects compliant with regulations, engineering standards, project standards, formulation requirements and client specifications.
• Assist in monitoring, auditing, research, and improve all aspects of engineering systems, including procedures, to ensure continuous 
• improvement.
• To consult and work with engineers or other stakeholders on various engineering related queries/initiatives in order to provide subject 
• matter expert advice on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, or providing technical information
• To maintain the content of engineering database across the division to ensure effective knowledge management, standardisation and safeguarding of information.
• To keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry, at a national and international level.
• BME governance and audited engineering standards.
• To review and manage engineering service level agreements (SLAs) with third party vendors, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure 
• effective service delivery.
• To ensure that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, Explosives Act, International and National requirements, as 
• well as customer regulatory requirements are met during engineering projects and on site thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ 
• and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Quality factors that 
• impact on any organisation.
• Developed solutions and/or provided expert advice in support of client needs with regards to engineering processes and projects.
• To conduct analysis on performance data, make recommendations, and ensure production software and control systems are maintained 
• and upgraded as per optimal production requirements.
• Managed and/or enabled project execution to achieve project objectives.
• To commission production facilities (plants) and systems to validate against design intent and hand-over to stakeholders.
• Generate and provide enabled training material to stakeholders on engineering standards
• Ensure that all the relevant training materials for various operations are generated and maintained for all delivered engineering projects

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Qualifications

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, finance, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 5-10 years of experience in inventory management, cost coordination, or related supply chain functions.
• Experience liaising with clearing agents and handling forex bookings is preferred.
• Familiarity with trade (bulk) chemical transport regulations and customs procedures is an advantage.

Duties

Inventory and Cost Management:

• Create and manage purchase orders in line with demand forecasts and procurement plans.
• Complete monthly stock reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and working with relevant teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct cost estimates for products and services to ensure accurate budgeting and pricing.
• Manage daily invoicing for orders delivered, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Accurately prepare and manage all relevant shipping, customs, and inventory documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Trade chemical transport.
• Ensure documentation for imports, including shipping documents, customs declarations, and inventory records, are correctly processed and maintained.
• Work closely with internal teams to process and manage purchase orders, invoices, and delivery schedules, ensuring smooth and efficient documentation flow.
• Guarantee that all documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with industry and regulatory standards.

Liaison and Coordination:

• Serve as the primary liaison with clearing agents to ensure timely importation of goods and resolve any related issues.
• Book forex as required to facilitate international purchases and transactions.
• Coordinate with supply chain, finance, and other internal teams to streamline operations and ensure accurate tracking of costs and inventory.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas of improvement in cost management, inventory control, and documentation processes.
• Recommend and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, minimize discrepancies, and reduce costs.