Job Opportunities at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Maintain and support end user computing and network environments

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)

CUSTOMERS

Customer Relations:

• Render the right service first time
• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g. SHEQ, ISO, IT issues)

Supplier Relations:

• Liaise with IT suppliers and service providers as required

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Policies, Procedures:

• Adhere to Group IT Policies, Procedures, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
• Ensure adherence to business unit specific IT policies and procedures.

Networks:

• Attend to network availability and performance incidents
• Support Radio Networks (RAN) with Service providers
• Support uplinks to departmental office buildings
• Support local area computer network (LAN) for a departmental office environment
• Install and commission network switches
• Manage network Service Providers

Software:

• Install, configure and maintain software in an end user computer environment
• Install, configure and maintain Operating systems on end users computers
• Upgrade software and operating systems to the latest available versions

IT Security:

• Provide education to users to bring about an understanding of IT security risks
• Safeguard IT facilities and data (access control and environmental conditions)
• Adhere to and apply IT security controls at end users environments
• Adhere to and apply Samancor Chrome IT Security policies
• Investigate and resolve IT security related incidents (malware)

Support:

• Attend to and resolve assigned incidents
• Monitor outstanding incidents within the team on a regular basis
• Participate in the team to recommend solutions to problems
• Liaise with service providers as required
• Resolve or report IT operational problems that have been identified
• Provide a 24hr support function (Standby duties):
• Support Local and Wide area networks (First Line)
• Support Systems and Infrastructure (First Line)
• Support End user problems

Procurement:

• Obtain quotes for IT equipment
• Liaise with vendors and follow-up
• Receive IT equipment and process delivery notes

IT Asset Management

• Maintain the IT asset management systems
• Maintain documentation for all IT Equipment
• Coordinate repairs of IT equipment (3rd party vendors)

Administration:

• Conduct general administration in the IT Department (Filing, records, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment (Offices, workshops)
• Continuous improvement of customer satisfaction by means of surveying

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to team Success

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Demonstrate appropriate customer care in the context of IT support
• Use computer technology to research a computer topic
• Apply the principles of supporting users on a local area network
• Support Access control systems

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of computer architecture concepts
• Demonstrate an understanding of IT Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrate an understanding of different computer network architectures and standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Multi-User computer Operating systems
• Demonstrate an understanding of Wide and Local Area Networks (WAN & LAN)
• Explain hardware components within personal or handheld computers
• Demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft Software products
• Demonstrate an understanding of information systems technologies
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of IT Security
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic troubleshooting
• Demonstrate an understanding of checking and supporting back-ups
• Demonstrate an understanding of Network printers

Requirements
Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 (Maths / Science)
• Information Technology Certification (A+, N+)
• 3 years’ relevant experience in Information Technology

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To ensure implementation and monitoring of the company’s energy initiatives, standards and the energy recovery projects, in line with company strategy and statutory requirements. To control and follow up on all energy invoices.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• External Stakeholders
• Liaise and consult with Business Units
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Customer Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction
• Monthly contact sessions with plant electrical personnel
• Failure investigations and specialist inputs in electrical incidents

Legislation:

• Ensure Samancor SOP’s, training and standards comply with relevant legislation (Mine Health and Safety Act, Operational Health and Safety Act, etc.) and ensure that standards are update when changes are communicated
• Provide information, advice and training regarding legislation that may have an impact on electrical installation, use and maintenance

Representation:

• Represent Samancor Chrome in industry energy forums as will be defined
• Represent corporate body in HV focus group

Project Management:

• Support the energy recovery and base load generation projects in Electrical Project Superintendent capacity
• Support and guide all electrical installation work on other major projects
• Ensure that electrical standards are implemented on projects
• Commissioning support and guidance for major projects

Reporting:

• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual Energy Reports
• Report on projects as per project management requirement

Business Unit Training Identification:

• Identify training needs of personnel in plant and train especially in use of metering and controlling of Eskom billing

Financial Management:

• Monitor and Eskom invoicing and train plant personnel to control cost
• Control project costs as per budget process and proper project management
• Prepare and plan for Departmental Budgets

Auditing:

• Annual audits on protection equipment and reporting on all SCr sites
• Annual transformer audits and reporting on all SCr sites

Continuous Improvement:

• Research new electrical technologies
• Benchmark electrical technologies and standardise Best Practices  across all Business Units

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision making
• Aligning performance for success
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Communication 
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge:

• Good understanding of relevant legislation, working knowledge of Eskom systems and project management knowledge

Requirements
Minimum qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree or National Diploma
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience

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Description

• To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs to the plant in line with planned, unplanned, breakdown and documented work

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:

• Participate and comply with SHEQ Requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environment, risk and quality standards and requirements
• Comply with OHSA standards, statutory regulations, conform to safety standards, housekeeping standards (5S) and planned maintenance system requirements

People:

• Ensure co-operation as a team member during team activities and tasks

Customers:

• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering a first time right service to them 

Business Processes:

• Apply fault-finding techniques and assist with root cause failure analysis
• Maintain and repair electrical parts, components and equipment as well as Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and High Voltage electrical equipment (as applicable to the plant)
• Perform Medium and High Voltage switching as and when required when trained, proven competent and appointed in writing
• Maintain, repair and replace mechanical parts, components and equipment when required
• Execute breakdown work orders, create notifications, perform daily work order confirmations, provide accurate feedback and generate orders on the SAP system
• Performing work in a safe and reliable manner ensuring the highest level of workmanship
• Communicate if spares, equipment or other factors were not available for job on the work order and to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Conduct regular plant inspection and report non-conformance and deviations to standards to Supervisors
• Monitoring the operational conditions of machinery and equipment
• Carrying out routine maintenance on a production equipment and tools to ensure legal (OSHA) and operational compliance
• Work from heights and in confined spaces and follow the various procedures related to such
• Perform general housekeeping as part of the relevant tasks allocated

 Rotable Management:

• Change out item
• Create PM order detailing item to be drawn from stock
• Create reservation for rotable on PM order
• Create subsequent notification
• Complete all fields on the “Damage” tag on the return item to rotable store
• Physically transport damaged rotable to lay down area

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

 Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Electrical fault-finding and repairs
• Drawing interpretation

 Knowledge:

• Electrical metering and general electrical installations
• Drives, soft-starters and basic PLC
• High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage systems
• SAP Knowledge
• Basic hydraulics
• Basic raw material handling equipment
• Overhead Cranes and Hoists
• Basic mechanics

Requirements

• Grade 12/N3 and a relevant Trade Test
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer literate
   

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Description

• To lead the Human Resources team in providing a totally integrated Human Resources function to TC Smelter.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure HR Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Human Resources Administration:

• Develop, revise and implement policies, procedures and documentation in accordance with protocols
• Manage implementation of all protocols consistently throughout the site

Organisation Development:

• Provide strategic direction in terms of Organisational Development:
• Goal Alignment process
• Performance Management process
• Job Management process
• Ad hoc interventions as diagnosed

Industrial/Employee Relations:

• Settle annual wage negotiations within mandate
• Ensure that a positive ER climate is prevalent
• Manage absenteeism effectively
• Ensure legal compliance

Employment Equity:

• Manage the EE process at Site level to ensure compliance to EE Strategy

Communication:

• Develop site specific Communication Strategy and implement appropriate methods, channels and tools

Safety & Health:

• Implement one HR related safety initiative per annum
• Implement Employee Wellness Programme
• Implement HIV / AIDS Protocol

Recruitment, Selection and Assessments:

• Implement effective recruitment and selection systems and processes
• Manage implementation of the Site specific Induction Programme

Rewards, HR Info Systems and Payroll:

• Ensure that Rewards practices are aligned to the Rewards strategy
• Manage HR trends as evident from HR Info systems
• Manage audits and surveys

 Training and Development:

• Ensure that Individual Development Plans are in place and implemented for all employees
• Implement the Training and Development Protocol

Community:

• Identify and manage implementation of suitable Community Projects

Talent Management:

• Identify and assess Talent Pool at Site level

GROWTH

• Ensure organisational growth through Human Resources

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Human Resources budget

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications: Human Resources or relevant Degree or National Diploma
• Experience: Eight (8) years' relevant experience with preferably three (3) years' managerial experience
• Knowledge: Computer Literacy (MS Office & SAP)