Job Openings at SA Metal Group

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to do basic mathematical calculations to ensure correct process parameters
• Blend the scrap mix to ensure that changes are in conformance to melting specifications.
• Ability to operate excavator in confined spaces.
• Monitor the charging and melting of steel to determine conformance to melting specifications
• Operates forklift, grab and front end loader during routine performance of duties.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation
• Removes billets from the production areas and ensuring proper quality checks and identification
• Conducts inspection of assigned equipment and communicates to management any machine malfunctions.
• Conduct daily inspection of relevant work areas and report possible failures or unsafe working conditions.
• Effectively operate excavator to achieve set daily targets and to minimize down time.
• Ability to analyze potential failures and communicate accordingly with possible solutions in a timeous manner
• Continuously assess safe working practices and ensure that all incidents are recorded and addressed promptly.
• Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly in the melt shop fifteen minutes before the start of each shift and ensure that all issues are reported clearly.
• Abiding by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act and Company policies

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths Compulsory)
• Valid Excavator License
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as an excavator operator in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mobile machinery.
• Ability to detect machine discrepancies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and SHIFTS
• Must consistently be conscious of and compliant with Health & Safety rules and regulations
• Good communication skills
• In good health, physically fit

Attributes:

• Team player
• Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills
• Concentration & Precision
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent standards in execution

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Job description:

The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment and travel between branches. The successful candidate will:

• Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training
• Promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures
• Keep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements.
• Create safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions
• Review and update emergency procedures as and when necessary
• Conduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employees
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions
• Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Design and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA’s
• Inspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is of such nature liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of work
• Investigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of work,
• Design and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereof
• Compile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties
• Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents.
• Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times

Qualifying Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management (Comsoc, SAMTRAC for mining, SAMTRAC) or equivalent
• Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a production/mining/construction environment will be advantageous
• Registration with SACPCMP as CHSO
• Hands on practical approach to the job

Qualifying Attributes:

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution
• Ability to work under challenging conditions