Job Opportunities at Tshipi E Ntle Manganese Mining

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Manages a section of the Engineering Department according to standards and the Mine Health and  Act and Regulations. Major tasks supervision and management, administration, planning and budget control as well as maintenance and loss control.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensuring compliance in the area of responsibility, including procedures and code of practices
• Proper Contractor and site management;
• Machine and equipment entry and operational permit inspections
• Consistently achieving the required availabilty and reliability of all equipment and machinery in the area of responsibility;
• Manage maintenance activities in the area of responsibility
• Maintenance cost in the area of responsibility;
• Day to day running of the engineering section;
• Electrical and mechanical functions in the area of responsibility;
• Financial and the budgetary effectiveness;
• Machinery performance and productivity;
• Achieving monthly production targets while adhering to maintenance schedule; and
• Execution on capital projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• N6 Mechanical Engineering Certificate or higher qualification.
• Valid trade test (millwright or diesel mechanic) will be an advantage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION/S

• Diploma in engineering (NQF 6) or higher

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Minimum of 5 years’ Managerial (Foreman/Superintendent) experience within mining mechanical environment and earthmoving maintenance experience is essential.
• Proven track record of Executing of Capital Projects
• Mining experience is essential.

ATTRIBUTES

• Insight - Has and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Has a complete picture of the context and overview of the whole problem.
• Discernment/Judgement - Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.
• Analysing and forming opinions - Being focused on examining matters in a systematic way.
• Attention to detail - Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Workmanship - Independently carries out his/her work in accordance with professional standards of the profession. Is developing in the relevant professional field. Has a thorough knowledge of his/her field. 

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic focus - Understands how an organisation must change in light of internal and external trends and influences. Keeps the big, long range picture in mind. Builds a shared long-range organisational vision with others. Committed to course of action to achieve long-range goals and influences others to translate vision into action.
• Relationship management - The supervision and maintenance of relationships between a company and its external partners, especially its clients.
• Building effective teams - Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Shares wins and successes. Fosters open dialogue.
• Collaboration - Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties.
• Providing expert advice - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Informing - Provides information people need to know to do their jobs. Provides individuals information so they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information.
• Communication - Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.
• Accuracy - Effectively handling detailed information and being consistently attentive to details.
• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills - Possesses, acquires, and maintains the technical/professional expertise required to do the job effectively and to create client/ customer solutions. Technical/professional expertise is demonstrated through problem solving, applying professional

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Provides frontline support to the Johannesburg Head Office.
• Responsible for welcoming and attending to visitors and dealing with telephonic inquiries from internal and external customer.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Financial Perspective:

• Contributes to cost efficiencies
• Demonstrates budget and cost awareness and proactively identifies and implements cost saving initiative within the function.
• Identifies and escalates potential risks that could result in increased costs.
• Internal Business Process Perspective:

Frontline Support

• Co-ordinates and operated the switchboard in a timely and efficient manner by responding to external and internal telephonic queries and redirecting callers to the correct responsible party where necessary.
• Ensures that employee lists are updated on a regular basis.
• Records and relays accurate messages and relays relevant and accurate information to callers and visitors.
• Provides general administration and office support.
• Sorts and distributes mail and other correspondence.
• Schedules appointments and books meeting rooms.
• Manages and maintains the appearance of the reception area to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors, customers and other stakeholders.

People Perspective:

Personal Development

• Manages own performance in terms of agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and/or KPA/KPI’s.
• Identifies gaps in own development and creates and reviews development plans to increase performance and ensure personal development.
• Works to master skills and competencies within own role to ensure personal development and performance.

Contributes to team

• Contributes to the attainment of team and organisational goals by demonstrating team commitment and collaboration.
• Values and respects team members and others within the organisation.
• Demonstrates inclusivity and values diversity.
• Shares knowledge and best practice that will benefit the team.

Customer Perspective:

• Manages customer expectations and requirements to deliver effective and efficient services to the business in line with company values and standards.
• Takes ownership of customer complaints and uses technical knowledge and insight to resolve issues and problems accurately and timeously.
• Drives customer satisfaction through the provision of services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Computer literate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION/S

• Post-matric certificate or diploma in administration or customer service.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• 2 years’ experience within a similar role
• Valid driver’s license is advantageous
• Competence in the MS Office suite

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communicator
• High level of English proficiency
• Financial acumen with high levels of attention to detail
• Strong organisational abilities and the ability to multi-task, with at times, competing and conflicting levels of priority
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• High level of integrity (to deal with confidential information)
• Deadline driven
• Self-Starter

COMPETENCIES

• Team player
• Discernment
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Good decision-making skills