Job Opportunities at Murray & Roberts

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Drawing up and issuing of RFQs; completing commercial evaluations and making written recommendations
• Placing and expediting of purchase orders with preferred suppliers and suppliers listed in the M&RC’s Approved Supplier Database
• Verify purchases made are in accordance with procurement contracts
• Conduct transactional procurement activities in accordance with best practice principles
• Comply with Procurement policies and procedures
• Liaise with contracts team to ensure that items frequently bought are added to an existing contract
• Acceptable monthly lead time reporting
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation
• Effective teamwork and sound relationship with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Efficient administrative support to procurement team
• Effective self-management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives 

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management [NQF Level 6] or equivalent
• Proficient in MS Office [Word, Excel]
• Exposure to JD Edwards or similar ERP system advantageous
• Ability to plan, organise and negotiate effectively
• Ethical and high work standards
• Sound Purchasing and office administration skills
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Good written and verbal English communication skills, including a good telephone manner

 Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience preferably in an Industrial environment (mining, electrical or construction project environment)
• Experience utilizing information systems, JD Edwards experience will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Procurement process, including the life cycle of a project
• Understanding of budgets and financial controls
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Procurement Policies and Procedures

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The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications
• Engineering equipment is maintained according to agreed standards and schedules
• Engineering equipment is repaired according to agreed standards and schedules
• Compliance with SHEQ, M&RC and client standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Cost containment, high mean time to failure after repairs
• Effective stakeholder engagement
• Competent, motivated, disciplined and positive team
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with MRC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF4)
• Section 26 Auto Electrician Trade Certificate / MIETTB Trade Certificate through a registered body
• Valid Medical certificate of Fitness
• Valid First aid Certificate
• Valid Code EB driver's licence
• Good communication skills in English
• Able to solve problems within agreed standards, policies and procedures
• Team leadership and management skills
• Sound listening communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 5 year's mining industry experience (underground and surface)
• 5 year's trade experience as a Auto Electrician on underground TMM equipment.
• Self-motivated self-starter with high levels of initiative
• Able to make decisions within agreed parameters

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The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Execution of effective drilling and development to ensure daily production targets are met
• Effective planning, organizing, leading and control within area of responsibility 
• Effective supervision of drill rig operators to ensure adherence to work schedule
• Be alert and proactive in identifying and communicating equipment deficiencies
• Monitor and report on consumables used (bits, rods in R/m and shank and coupling usage
• Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC's values
• Compliance with SHEQ, MRC and Client standards, policies and procedure

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Drill Rig Operator Certificate 
• Load Haul Dumper and Dump Truck operating license (advantageous)
• Valid EB Driver's License 
• Blasting Certificate/Trade Certificate (advantageous)
• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground 
• Good English verbal and written communication skills 
• Effective supervisory, job planning and numeracy skills
• Operation of drill in all aspects
• Installation of support, splitsets, mesh and resin bolts
• Drilling long anchors
• Making safe by barring/scaling with a rig and limiting damage to booms
• Drilling of various blast rounds with minimal overbreak
• Computer literate, ability to complete online training 

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

•  At least 4 years drilling experience on a trackless mining operation
•  Experience operating a Twin Boom Drill Rig (DD421) with split feeds, drilling the development face in various ways, installing weld mesh and split sets, drilling long anchors and drilling and installing quick-chem resin bolts with  the same machine
•  Experience in operating Dump Trucks and Load Haul Dumpers
•  Extensive working experience in decline shaft development as a Drill Master
•  Experience in training Drill Operators and monitoring their performance
•  Proven track record of production achievements
•  Preference will be given to candidates with mechanised bolting experience
•  Good knowledge and experience of mechanised mining operations
•  Proven track record of production achievements