Job Openings at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• To purchase goods and services at right prices, suitable quality and required deliverable time in line with procurement policy and procedure.
• To assist in ensuring efficient contract administration of delegated supplier contracts to reduce business risk and ensure supplier performance.
• To plan and coordinate the buying, expediting and conveyance of goods and services for the respective plant at which you are based.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Purchasing Management Diploma

Experience

• Experience in a Procurement Environment - 5 years
• Procurement Fundamentals
• Manufacturing
• Cement industry 

Skills

• Microsoft Office - Intermediate
• SAP ERP System
• Performance Management System

Duties and Responsibilities    
Procurement 

• Obtain quotes (RFQ) in line with procurement policy. Negotiate price and delivery. Do adjudication where applicable. Check for accuracy of data on received requisitions. Place orders with suppliers.
• Loading and managing contracts on SAP.

Tender Administration Service

• Interpret the scope of work received from the Contract owner and compile the tender list from the approved vendor list to create an enquiry document (RFI, RFP or RFT). Issue the RFP or RFT. Open tenders and prepare the tender document for adjudication at the tender committee meeting.  Communicate the tender outcome to suppliers in a way that maintains relationships. Complete the tender process by activating the purchase order in SAP ERP once the contract is approved. Compilation of contract register.

Expediting

• Expedite orders with suppliers and update deliveries as and when required. Provide updates and feedback to the plant team.

Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC) & Invoicing

• Liaise with Treasury for FECs where goods are bought internationally. Ongoing confirmation of delivery dates to ensure payment dates are adjusted where necessary.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure all orders for goods and services are invoiced in SAP.

Imports, Exports, Logistics

• Local: arrange transport for goods quoted EXW/FOT/DAP. Liaise with the transporter on eta of goods in transit.
• International: arrange with the Clearing Agent to collect and clear goods according to Incoterms.

Planning

• Arrange and coordinate the physical movement of goods to the plant. In-depth involvement in shutdowns and emergency/breakdown purchases.

Supplier Liaison, Appraisal, Onboarding, and Communication

• Onboarding of new suppliers. Ensure supplier compliance is met commercially and the BBBEE legislative requirement is met. Liaise with suppliers regarding price differences, deliveries, and specifications. Supplier performance reviews to be conducted monthly. Assist with the credit application process.

Reporting

• Month-end reporting of outstanding purchase orders, open goods receipts, and any additional KPI reporting which may be required from time to time. 

Internal Customer Service

• Provide ongoing feedback to customers on open orders and delivery dates or delays in delivery. Ensure customer queries are resolved timeously. Communicate changes in supplier information, changes in supply, or potential strikes

Governance

• Maintaining and adhering to procurement policy, processes, and instructions. Comply with work rules, standards, and methods. 

Deadline:28th March,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• Safe and efficient operating of Front-End Loader.
• Operates loader equipped with front mounted hydraulic powered bucket, which is used to transport aggregate or other materials, feed hoppers and / or stockpile aggregates
• Work in varying temperatures, dusty and weather conditions
• Must be able to effectively function in a highly pressurized environment

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 plus external driver certification.
• 3 Years’ experience as loader driver
• Ability to drive Straight / Auto-semi auto / split gearbox vehicles
• Operating a loader certification.
• Public Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Human relations and interpersonal skills
• High level of responsibility, integrity, reliability, good work ethics and positive attitude
• Good customer relationship
• Be able to perform basic and repetitive duties

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Physically healthy and fit
• Must have good sight, hearing, and speech ability.
• Work after hours including Saturdays when necessary and on short notice.
• Prepare for the day by conducting a pre-trip inspection of the loader.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Report on any problems or defaults to the Supervisor
• Operates the loader in a safe, efficient, responsible, and appropriate manner.
• Operates loader controls to lower and tilt bucket.
• Ensure that the loader is cleaned inside and outside
• Conducts a post-trip inspection at the end of each shift.
• Follow instructions as per the manufacturer specifications.
• Be courteous to fellow plant users.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations and all the relevant company set policies and procedures.
• Be completely knowledgeable in operating the equipment.
• Be familiar with the danger and safety regulations in relation to operating a loader (Articulation, lifting and lowering bucket)

Deadline:29th March,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Manager/Specialist SHE is responsible for the safety, health, and environmental strategy in consultation with the General Managers and Business Unit Heads. This role is also responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety, health and environmental sustainability standards and work systems. Ensure safe and healthy work environment and meeting PPC`s environment and sustainability commitments.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environment or Safety Management (NQF Level 7)
• Certification in safety or environmental management would be advantageous - Ideal

Experience

• Experience in heavy industry or mining as a SHE Manager - 8 years
• Supervisory or management experience - 2 – 3 years
• Experience in the cement industry is advantageous

Skills

• Ability to disseminate information concisely and logically to all levels of stakeholders
• Communication
• Consultative 
• Negotiation 
• Presentation
• Problem-solving, innovative thinking and navigating complexities
• Stakeholder management
• Time management
• Organisational skills
• Report writing
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Risk management

Knowledge

• Relevant legislation
• Safety, Health, and Environment best practices and systems
• ISO and SAB Standards

Duties and Responsibilities    
Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Management

• Develop strategies to reduce workplace injuries, incidents and fatalities
• Develop a SHE training needs analysis matrix, plan and training material
• Develop SHE initiatives, facilitate and monitor implementation
• Develop and implement the SHE policies within the business
• Analyse SHE KPI trends, implement corrective and preventative action to mitigate risks.
• Develop the safety cultural behaviour initiatives and improvement program.
• Retain Certifications for ISO14001 and 45001 

Compliance and Reporting

• Plan, implement, and monitor compliance to SHE standards by conducting periodic audits
• Oversee workplace safety standards and check that all activities are performed safely as per the specification
• Manage the performance of SHE staff
• Report SHE related matters to relevant stakeholders and authorities
• Submit SHE internal compliance reports in line with agreed key performance areas and standards
• Monitor SHE statutory compliance within the company, reporting deviations and suggesting ways to correct measures

Stakeholder Management

• Manage contractors and consultants in line with service level agreements as well as audits and inspections
• Respond to regulatory and legislative bodies’ queries
• Interact with relevant internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting the Business Unit
• Manage external contractors such as security teams or project contractors

People Management

• Coach and mentor team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Support the onboarding of new team members
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable

Budget Management

• Prepare the annual departmental budget for submission to line manager for review and approval
• Approve expenditure within the delegation of authority level
• Monitor expenditure against approved budget, reporting on any deviations to the line manager and Finance Department

Deadline:28th March,2026

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Plant Engineer is responsible for ensuring adherence to the regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act and or the Occupational Health and safety Act on plants, as well as being responsible for the management of maintenance activities regarding fixed and mobile plant assets.
• The Plant Engineer shall also be appointed under the relevant regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) or the relevant regulations of the OSH Act.

Minimum Requirements    
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6)
• BEng (Mechanical, Electrical), BSc Engineering or equivalent engineering degree (NQF Level 8)
• GCC (Mines and Works or Factories)

IDEAL:

• Management Development Programme (MDP) would be advantageous

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 2- 3 years of relevant plant engineering or similar experience (post-GCC) in a mining or factory environment
• 2 - 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair of processing plant equipment in a mining environment

IDEAL:

• Experience working within cement or heavy industry is advantageous
• Experience working in a production environment is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    
MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Operations

• Ensure a safe and Healthy working environment for all employees on site.
• Root Cause Analysis, and resolution.
• Assist Engineering Manager/Plant Manager with Cost and CAPEX planning and management.
• Create follow-on work arising out of inspections to ensure any deviations are corrected, and report to management on any critical deviations
• Design, implement, maintain, or improve equipment, facilities, or systems for the plant.
• Log all non-conformances in the ISOMetrix system
• Manage and enforce plant compliance to relevant legislation.
• Manage asset care plans on machinery and equipment
• Operate computer-assisted maintenance software to perform engineering tasks
• Participate in special projects in optimisation and expansion as required
• Perform inspections in accordance with Legal requirements and PPC standards.
• Provide guidance to technical teams on technical planning, costs, requirements, design, safety design aspects and quality regarding scheduled maintenance shutdowns
• Provide statutory reporting to relevant authorities.
• Develop and lead a culture of identifying and resolving root causes of asset underperformance.
• Implement maintenance tactics to optimize overall equipment effectiveness
• Maintain conformance of plant and practices to engineering minimum standards and change management

Stakeholder Management and Business Partnerships

• Ensure healthy, value adding interaction and co-operation between Engineering, Production, Quality, Process and Safety departments.
• Attend the scheduled planning meeting between the Technical Advisor: Planning, Engineering Foreman, and Production Foreman
• Chair disciplinary hearings
• Chair incident investigations
• Participate in monthly engineering safety meetings with SHE representatives
• Participate in stakeholder meetings with governing and professional bodies as well as local communities
• Present root cause analysis reports to the Engineering Manager

People Management

• Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Support the onboarding of new team members
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable

Budget Management

• Manage the ordinary maintenance and special maintenance budgets
• Approve expenditure within delegation of authority level
• Monitor expenditure against approved budget, reporting on any deviations

Deadline:30th March,2026