Job Opening at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

This position (Shunter) is critical for the Despatch rail team to perform optimally ensuring that the team meets their customers expectations. Assists the clinker and despatch plants operators during their shift in a cost-effective and safe manner by condition monitoring their assigned field plant units.Timeously reports identified field problems to the shift supervisor and executing work instructions given by the operator or shift supervisor over the radio.Inspects their operational area and ensures good housekeeping and safe running of plant units and the safety of other people working in their area of durisdiction.Operates the locomotive, winch and shunting operations for the Despatch plant.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Previous experience in the cement industry as a Shunter will be advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be a self-motivated team member
• Be in a good state of physical health
• Willing to work shifts and overtime
• Qualified Shunting Certificate
• Understanding SANS 3000 standards
• Product availability
• Loading and offloading of various commodities
• Plant performance
• To ensure railway truck is shunted as per Rail Schedule
• Housekeeping in the tippler area and transport systems
• Maintain Mine Health and Safety Standards as well as Rail Safety Regulator

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Product availability
• Loading and offloading of various commodities
• Plant performance
• To ensure railway truck is shunted as per Rail Schedule
• Housekeeping in the tippler area and transport systems
• Maintain Mine Health and Safety Standards as well as Rail Safety Regulator

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Job Advert Summary    

• Perform ACP’s tasks as per Onkey schedule for Technician’s role
• Do calibrations on Plant weighing feeders
• Time management to complete each task in the optimum time
• Proper job and spare parts planning
• Accurate admin of related issues (timekeeping, history feedback, repair text, job cards)
• Adherence to systems and authority levels
• Comply with all legal aspects as per MHSA; MA: BCEA
• Comply with all PPC procedures & systems of work (PTW, SOP, COP)
• Perform Standby duties and as when required
• Prompt reaction time to breakdowns and requests
• Application of company best practices / engineering standards (ACP’s / Risk Assessments)
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, health and environmental standards (SHEQ compliance)

Minimum Requirements    

• S4/ T3/ N6 Diploma Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Above ABET Level 4 in Numeracy & Literacy
• Valid driver’s license
• 5 years relevant experience in heavy industrial/ mining environment.     
• Working knowledge of plant instrumentation, Temperature, Pressure, weighfeeders, belt-weighers etc.
• Working knowledge on Siemens S7 PLCs.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems. PCS7 would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of power electronics/ frequency drives and soft starters.
• Working knowledge of Environmental monitoring equipment.
• Strong inclination to root cause identification and problem solving

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Optimize asset performance, fault-finding and plant maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment and compliance to legal requirements.
• Standby duties.
• Perform all Ad- hoc duties as required.
• Positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Good communication skills and must be a team player.

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Job Advert Summary    

This position will be required to work shifts in compliance with the Basic conditions of employment. Maintain housekeeping, safety, health and environmental standards. To assist the maintenance team to achieve high level of availability of machinery and equipment in the plant. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics & Science
• Relevant trade certificate (Fitter and Turner qualified) through QCTO – Red seal (based on NQF L4)
• Relevant N qualification in the specific trade (Minimum N2 with mechanical theory)
• Valid driver’s license
• 3 - 5 years relevant Artisan experience in a Heavy engineering Industrial And/or manufacturing environment.
• Conveyor belts, Screw Conveyors, Pneumatic & Hydraulics.
• Elevators, Scraper Chains, Rotary Kilns, Gearboxes, Gyratory & Hydro cone Crushers, Vertical Roller and Ball Mills, Reclaimers, Packer, Unitizers
• Equipment experience would be advantages: Conveyor belts, Screw Conveyors, Pneumatic & Hydraulics, Elevators, Scraper Chains, Rotary Kilns, Gearboxes, Gyratory & Hydro cone Crushers, Vertical Roller and Ball Mills., Reclaimers, Packer, Unitizers

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensure all mechanical plant repairs are carried out in accordance with required standards
• Adhere to maintenance systems and policies
• Prompt reaction time to breakdowns and requests
• Assist with the spares planning for the maintenance
• Accurate admin of related issues (timekeeping, history feedback, repair text, job cards)
• Adherence to systems and authority levels
• To complete all job cards issued as per plan schedule
• Perform Standby duties / night shift
• Application of company best practices / engineering standards (ACP’s / Risk Assessments)
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, health, and environmental standards (SHEQ compliance)

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Job Advert Summary    

• Responsible to ensure that the production processes run reliably and efficiently to optimise production.
• Efficiently manage resources available in order to optimise plant and truck utilisation, raw materials, human resources, and finances to supply the required products of high quality on time at a profit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Gr.12 with a recognised 3-year tertiary qualification. (Preferably Civil/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering)
• 5 years FMCG/Civil/Industrial industry experience, 3 years as a supervisor
• Computer literacy – Sage Evolution and MS Office
• Interpersonal and human relation skills
• Code EB Driver License
• Ability to work independently
• Management and supervisory skills
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• Target and deadline driven.
• Experience in working in a highly pressurized environment.
• Experience in scheduling of maintenance work
• Experience in shut down planning and execution
• Experience in troubleshooting
• Experience in maintenance of fixed plant equipment (e.g., feeders, belt conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, couplings, etc.) and mobile equipment
• Literate in reading and interpreting engineering drawings (Preferable)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems
• Fault finding and problem solving on plant equipment and plant processes.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensure production process run reliably and efficiently to ensure optimal production.
• Manage and coordinate administration of the Plant and meet regional office administration deadlines.
• Manage and coordinate quality and maintenance of the plant and vehicles under his control.
• Manage the training and development of staff on the operation under his control.
• Manage the Industrial relations issues on the operations under his control.
• Manage allocated budget and ensure that all budget constraints; re forecast requirements are adhered too.
• Manage and co-ordinate the Health, Safety and Quality programmes and issues on the operations under his control.
• Manage and control materials and stock levels at the plant.
• Manage and co-ordinate production, administration, and maintenance.
• Ensure that team members carry out cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.
• Carry out daily and weekly Inspections/checks related to stock and material control.
• Manage daily staff challenges and HR related matters.
• Ensure daily short interval controls are done in accordance with the Company policy and procedure.
• Conduct performance reviews and regular one on one discussion with subordinates in accordance with Jabali framework, Company policy and procedures.
• Manage and establish a safe and healthy environment.
• Manage and create a worker friendly workplace that will maintain high morale, integrity, and work ethics.
• Manage and ensure high levels of housekeeping.
• Perform walk-about and inspections and action non-conformance.
• Carry out continuous on-the-job training with subordinates and sub-contractors and keep training registers up to date.
• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are in place and complied with. Ensure that employees understand company policies and procedures by conducting regular reviews and short training intervals.
• Maintain high levels of discipline in accordance with labour relations practices. Attend and conduct daily toolbox talks/Invocoms meetings.
• Prioritise and execute projects at the Plant.
• Maintain good communication with Staff and Customers.
• Ensure good communication with fellow employees and adhere to all set deadlines.
• Ensure all documentation is handled with care and submitted to Head Office/Regional Office timeously.