AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia.
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Job Description
- Purpose of the job Moving goods within the plant, palletize and wrap packed product, stack packed product
Required outputs: Functional
- Select, consolidate and move raw material stock to production plant
- Move raw materials and finished goods within the plant and the final goods warehouse
- Load stock onto vehicles and offload vehicles
- Pull and stack packaging materials, raw materials and finished goods onto pallets
- Assist in stock counts
- Perform daily forklift checks and report any deviations
- Sack and store materials to ensure that housekeeping, demarcated areas and safety standards are maintained
- Ensure timeous movement of all items requested
- Strive towards Zero harm
Qualifications & Experience
- Matric/ Grade 12 qualification
- Valid Forklift licence
- Literacy in English, both orally and in writing
- Mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) and Food Safety(HACCP)
Personal attributes
- Pay attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Work under pressure/ flexible
- Be a team player
- Responsible and must have initiative
- Safety awareness
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Purpose of the job :
- To oversee the financial health of AECI.
- You will manage financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, and forecasting activities.
- Your role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations while providing strategic financial insights to senior management.
Planning and Budgeting
- Assist with the AECI entity budget process, in conformance with the AECI guidelines and principles.
- Assist with monitoring and controlling expenditure within the approved level, ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures and policies.
- Manage the budget and forecast reports for the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Coordinate the compilation of financial information in preparing financial statements, including monthly and annual reporting.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
- Oversee the creation of new GL accounts and cost centres.
- Prepare monthly and year-to-date financials with accompanying analysis of results and insight into variances.
- Coordinate the monthly management reporting packages.
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Review financial reconciliations (including GL).
- Authorise month-end journal postings.
- Prepare month-end and year-end Cognos reporting packs.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Coordinate monthly and year-end financial reporting.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
- Ensure the export provision is cleared every month.
- Prepare and maintain accounting records up to the draft of financial statements stage.
- Monitor filing deadlines for a portfolio of clients.
- Liaise with other staff and departments dealing with other aspects of a client’s regulatory requirements.
- Review accounting statements, expense reports, and standard forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to procedures.
Intercompany Loan Accounts
- Maintain intercompany loan accounts.
- Oversee intercompany monthly confirmations.
- Oversee monthly intercompany reconciliations.
- Manage relationships with AECI subsidiaries.
- Hedging Process
- Maintain the hedging process in line with AECI Treasury policy & ensure that all imports and exports are hedged accordingly weekly.
- Oversee treasury reconciliation and submit to AECI as per the deadline.
- Request the draw in of contracts by AECI for FEC payments.
- Request spot cover to be taken out by AECI for Rand payments.
- Ensure compliance with all legislation in relation to SARB & accounting matters.
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Follow up with FSSC on any outstanding bank reconciliation items.
- Inform FFSC of the minimum amounts required to open bank accounts in country.
- Liaise with banks on any queries.
- Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Manage monthly management accounts for a portfolio of internal and external customers.
- Correspond and interact with clients to obtain information required to complete tasks and to make them aware of filing deadlines and other obligations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum: Post-graduate / Honours Degree in Accounting and or Finance
- Member of a recognised professional Institute, Nationally, Regionally, or Internationally.
- Registered member of SAICA: CA (SA)
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience as an Accountant.
- Proficiency in accounting software (SAP) and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- In depth experience of managing multi-dimensional programmes, deadlines, and large budgets.
- Engagement with diverse, external international stakeholders in managing legislative risk.
- ERP system /SAP R3
- Internationally Accepted Accounting Standards (IAAS)
Personal attributes
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Conduct
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Relating and Networking
- Planning & Organising
- Deciding & Initiating Action
- Adhering to principles and values
- Presenting and Communicating Information
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Purpose of the job
- To ensure accurate and timeous allocation of incoming payments to customer accounts.
- To maintain accurate and reconciled debtor accounts, specifically Co-op and Distributor accounts.
- To assist in the administration of account applications and credit limits.
- To support the business through effective financial administration, reconciliation, and data management processes.
Required outputs: Functional
- To perform the allocation of bank deposits to the appropriate customer accounts.
- To ensure allocations of bank deposits are done accurately and within required timeframes.
- Reconcile and allocate Co-op and Distributor accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
- Execute EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes for applicable Co-ops.
- Assist with the creation of customer profiles in the master file.
- Conduct credit vetting processes in accordance with company policy.
- Maintain and update the customer master file to ensure correct and current information.
- Assist in the preparation and support of both internal and external audits as required.
- Work closely with the Customer Care and Finance teams to ensure seamless and compliant business operations.
- Ad hoc functions as required by management.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications and expertise required (Must)
- Minimum education Grade 12 with tertiary qualification of a diploma relating to Credit Management or equivalent.
- Certificate in basic accounting advantageous
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in a financial environment as a Debtors Administrator/Clerk.
- Must be fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans due to the nature of the customer base.
- Good customer relationship skills and ability to focus on customer needs and satisfaction
- Computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
- Sound working knowledge of Syspro advantageous
- Knowledge of .Net advantageous
- Knowledge of FICA advantageous
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics).
- Safety orientated
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical thinking and self-motivated
- Planning and organising
- Problem solving
- Work standards, integrity and ethics
- Understanding basic accounting principles
- Team work and deadline driven
- Communicating (verbal and written) and presenting
- Working with people
- Adhering to principles and values
- Following instructions and procedure
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Job Description
- Develop and execute EHS strategies that support business objectives, reduce risks, and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance
- Ensure that the Group businesses adhere to all relevant local, regional, and global EHS regulations, standards, and best practices.
- This includes staying abreast of new regulations and trends that may impact the business
- Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of EHS risks across the Group, including those related to occupational health, process safety, environmental impact, and emergency response
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor, analyse, and report on EHS performance to senior leadership, identifying areas for strategic improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Oversee the development and delivery of EHS training programs that equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
- To ensure adequate capability and competency through internal and external specialists, in the areas of safety, health, environment
- Lead and develop the global EHS team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to ensure they are well-equipped to execute their roles effectively
- Act as the primary liaison between the Group and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the community, to ensure the company’s EHS practices meet or exceed expectations
- Ensure the effective undertaking of due diligence on EHS matters, for potential acquisitions and growth projects, to accurately quantify the potential financial liability, obligations, EHS and cultural fit
- Regularly conduct external benchmarking on best practices and performance
- Consult with plant managers, superintendents, and all plant leaders in the Mining and Chemicals business to continuously improve relevant EHS processes and procedures.
- Oversight of process safety management (PSM) and implementation in the operations in alignment with Group PSM standards
- Establish and maintain governance processes and systems, including Policies, Standards, Procedures, Practices, Legal Appointments and Structures, to enable compliance to EHS and Sustainability Protocols, Fundamentals, Laws, Regulations, Standards and Frameworks.
- Ensure Group wide compliance to material EHS Legislation, including but not limited to National Key Point Act, Explosives Acts, Major Hazard Facility and Installations, Environmental laws, Labour laws, Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Dangerous Goods transportation
- Collaborate with the Group Sustainability Specialist on historic environmental obligations and execution of land remediation and monitoring strategies, to ensure regulatory compliance and adequate financial provisioning and in support of honouring obligations.
- Ensure that all major and serious incidents and near-misses are thoroughly investigated, root causes identified and corrective actions effectively implemented and shared.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive EHS Reporting systems to ensure compliance to all reporting obligations, both internal and external.
- Promote a culture that supports high performance through performance management and employee engagement.
- Mentoring, coaching and developing of the global Mining and Chemicals EHS team
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering, Science or Safety/Risk Management field
- Recognised competency in EHS Management Systems – Auditing and Implementation (ISO 45001, ISO14001, Responsible Care®, RBPSM)
- Recognised Training in Risk Based Process Safety Management
- Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in the Chemicals, Mining or Manufacturing Sector
- Minimum 8-10 years’ practical experience with the management of environment, health and safety (including process safety) within an industrial manufacturing / operations environment
- 8-10 years’ experience in a senior management role
Skills
- Strategy Development and Execution. Policy and System Development
- Process, project and program management – Planning, Organising and Leading
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Facilitation skills and Decision Making skills
- Applying expertise and technology – technical HSE Risk and Operations Management
- Ability to create a vision and long-term business strategy
- Auditing and undertaking Due Diligence
Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of operations / manufacturing management (OE)
- Process Safety Management, including Emergency Preparedness
- Occupational Health, Hygiene and Safety Management
- Financial Management
- Data analysis, interpretation and improvement planning
- Incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis Facilitation (high severity)
Behaviours (Attributes)
- Resilient and self-motivated
- Ability to engage and influence at all levels
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
- Leading and Supervising
- Deciding and initiating action
- Results driven, Quality orientated – Continuous improvement mindset
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Role Purpose
- The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and intelligent automation solutions for the business.
- This role combines technical leadership with hands-on solutioning, process analysis, and delivery oversight across multiple business projects.
- The incumbent will mentor RPA developers, manage solution quality, and contribute to the evolution of automation frameworks and reusable libraries.
- The position requires expertise in enterprise-grade RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism, Power Automate), API integrations, and intelligent automation technologies such as OCR, Chatbot, Image Analytics, Video Analytics, AI/ML, and process mining.
- Automation Strategy and Planning Design and implement automation frameworks aligned with business and IT goals.
- Define automation roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on ROI and feasibility.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities across systems and processes.
Test Automation Development
- Develop, maintain, and optimize automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing.
- Ensure high test coverage and reliability across platforms and environments.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Tool and Technology Management
- Evaluate and implement automation tools (e.g., Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, UiPath, Power Automate).
- Scripting & Programming: Strong skills in Python, Java, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with tools like Azure DevOps
- Test Automation: Designing and maintaining automated test frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing.
- API Testing: Using tools like ReadyAPI, or REST-assured.
Quality Assurance and Defect Management
- Ensure automation contributes to improved software quality and faster release cycles.
- Track and report defects and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
- Analyze test results and provide actionable insights
Security and Compliance
- Ensure automation scripts and tools comply with security and regulatory standards.
- Implement secure coding practices and data handling in automation workflows
- Understanding of secure coding practices.
- Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Ability to automate security checks and audits.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Monitor the performance of automated systems and scripts.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize execution time and resource usage.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Work closely with developers, QA, DevOps, and business teams.
- Communicate automation progress, risks, and results effectively.
- Provide training and support to junior engineers and testers.
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation Stay current with emerging automation trends and technologies.
- Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the automation team
Analytical and Problem-Solving
- Strong analytical thinking to identify automation opportunities.
- Root cause analysis and performance tuning.
- Ability to interpret logs, metrics, and test results
Team Leadership and Development
- Mentor Interns and support their professional growth.
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering business analysis activities.
- Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the team
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- RPA certifications (UiPath Advanced Developer, Blue Prism Developer, or Automation Anywhere).
- Knowledge of Python, Java, or .NET is a plus
- Cloud platform certifications (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) are advantageous.
- Certified Automation Profession (CAP- ISA)
- 5+ years of experience in RPA development and intelligent automation.
- 2+ years in a technical Engineer or architecture role.
- Strong understanding of process automation, except handling and error recovery strategies
- Proven delivery of complex, multi-system automation projects.
- Experience integrating with ERP, CRM, and core business applications.
- Hands-on experience Agile development (Scrum/Kanban)
- Manufacturing will be advantageous.
Desired Experience:
- Proven experience with transformation projects
- Experience with end-to-end business process improvement initiatives, from opportunity identification to benefits tracking.
- Experience managing and mentoring Junior Developers and Graduates
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Purpose of the Job
- The purpose of this role is to lead and strengthen the organisation’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) capabilities within the digital and information security domains, with a strong emphasis on Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity and Access Management (IAM), IT Risk Management in line with ISO27001 ,and enterprise-wide Cybersecurity Awareness.
- The incumbent is accountable for ensuring that identity, access, and compliance practices are secure, efficient, and aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
Key Internal Stakeholders
- Information Security Team – to ensure alignment between compliance requirements and technical security controls (e.g., IAM, RBAC, PAM).
- Internal Audit – for coordinating audit readiness, evidence collection, and control testing.
- IT Infrastructure and Operations – for implementing and maintaining access controls, provisioning/deprovisioning, and remediation of audit findings.
- SAP Security and Application Owners – to ensure secure access governance and compliance within enterprise systems.
- Senior Leadership – for reporting on risk posture, compliance status, and strategic recommendations.
Key External Stakeholders
- Regulatory Authorities – for compliance reporting, audit inquiries, and regulatory updates.
- External Auditors – for formal audits, control assessments, and compliance verification.
- Third-party Vendors and Service Providers – for vendor risk assessments, compliance assurance, and contract alignment with security standards.
- Industry Bodies and Certification Authorities – for maintaining certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) and staying current with evolving compliance frameworks
Identity Governance and Access Management
- Access certification reports (attestation cycles)
- Role lifecycle definitions and SoD policy matrices
- RBAC/PAM audit logs
- Policy documents, violation logs, compliance dashboards Monitor and enforce compliance by reviewing policies, tracking violations, and driving corrective actions.
- IAM systems and access review reports Oversee the IAM program, ensuring proper access controls (RBAC, PAM) and conducting periodic access reviews.
- User provisioning/deprovisioning logs Manage user identities and permissions, enforcing least-privilege principles and ensuring timely access changes.
- Audit schedules and evidence repositories Lead audit readiness initiatives, preparing documentation and evidence for internal and external audits.
- Risk metrics and executive dashboards Report on risk posture, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical or business discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Honours or Master’s degree in Information Security, IT Governance, or Risk Management) is advantageous and preferred for strategic and senior-level roles.
- Professional certifications in risk, compliance, identity governance, and information security, including at least one or more of the following:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – for audit, controls, and risk governance
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – for managing and aligning cybersecurity programs to business goals
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) – for enterprise risk management and control monitoring
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor – for governance frameworks and audit readiness
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) – advantageous for aligning access and compliance with data protection regulations (POPIA, GDPR)
Microsoft Certifications relevant to identity, compliance, and data governance:
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator – for IAM, RBAC, and privileged access oversight
- SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator – for data classification, DLP, and compliance tooling in Microsoft Purview
(Optional but beneficial): Certifications in security awareness and behavioural change:
- Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional (CCAP) or equivalent
- SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP) – for designing and managing enterprise awareness programs
- Familiarity with SAP security and access governance is highly advantageous, especially for managing SoD, provisioning, and audit trail requirements within ERP environments.
- Experience or certification in GRC platforms and IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, ServiceNow GRC) will be a strong differentiator.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in information security, IT risk management, compliance, or related governance roles, with a demonstrated track record of delivering measurable improvements in cyber risk posture, access governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining compliance with international standards and frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, POPIA, GDPR, and PCI-DSS.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct enterprise-wide cyber risk assessments, vendor risk evaluations, and internal control audits, and to lead remediation planning and execution.
- Substantial experience in preparing for, managing, and responding to internal and external audits, including the development of audit-ready documentation, evidence logs, and management response packs.
- Exposure to enterprise IT environments, including identity integration with ERP platforms such as SAP, and the ability to design and align technical access controls to compliance and SoD requirements.
- Experience in the development and enforcement of security policies and standards, including tracking policy violations, root cause analysis, and reporting to executive stakeholders and governance forums.
- Proven capability in designing and executing organisation-wide cybersecurity awareness and training programs, including simulated phishing campaigns, behavioural metrics tracking, and executive reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate complex risk and compliance issues in a clear, actionable, and business-aligned manner to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
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Purpose of the Job
- To lead the operational defense of the AECI’s digital infrastructure by coordinating incident response, managing vulnerability remediation, and maintaining critical security controls.
- This role ensures that threats identified by the v Security Operations Center (SOC) are swiftly addressed, security incidents are resolved, and endpoint and network protections are continuously optimized.
- The position plays a key role in safeguarding business continuity, minimizing cyber risk exposure, and supporting compliance with internal and external security standards.
Key Internal Stakeholders
- IT Infrastructure and Operations Teams – for coordinating patching, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection.
- Service Desk – for executing incident response actions and escalating security alerts.
- SOC and Vulnerability Management Providers – for threat detection, alert triage, and vulnerability scanning.
- Application Security and DevSecOps Teams – for integrating response playbooks and ensuring secure development practices.
- Risk & Compliance Team – for aligning incident response with audit and compliance requirements.
Key External Stakeholders
- Third-party Security Vendors – including EDR, SOC, and vulnerability scanning service providers.
- Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) – where applicable, for outsourced monitoring or incident support.
- Auditors and Regulatory Bodies – during security audits or post-incident reviews
Key Performance Areas Input
- SOC alerts and threat intelligence Lead incident remediation for threats identified by the virtual Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring timely and effective containment and recovery.
- External vulnerability scans and internal IT coordination Coordinate vulnerability remediation, ensuring vulnerabilities are tracked, prioritized, and resolved in collaboration with IT teams.
- Security incident logs and patch reports Verify resolution of security incidents and validate that patching activities are completed and effective.
- Vulnerability management workflows Optimize alert handoffs and reporting workflows, reducing false positives and improving response efficiency.
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and network segmentation tools Maintain and monitor critical security controls, ensuring continuous protection and compliance with security baselines.
- Service provider SLAs and performance metrics Monitor third-party performance, ensuring vSOC and vulnerability management providers meet contractual obligations and service levels.
- Threat scenarios and operational procedures Develop and maintain unified response playbooks for technical teams, enabling consistent and rapid response to incidents
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
Microsoft certifications aligned to security operations and threat response:
- SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst – focused on threat detection, investigation, and response using Microsoft Defender and Sentinel
- SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator – relevant for IAM and access control integration
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals – foundational knowledge of Microsoft security and compliance solutions
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and other Microsoft 365 security tools is highly advantageous.
- Additional training in incident response, vulnerability management, and EDR platforms is recommended.
- 6–10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations, including hands-on incident response and threat remediation.
- Proven experience managing or working closely with a virtual Security Operations Center (SOC) and vulnerability management platforms.
- Strong background in coordinating patch management and vulnerability remediation across IT and infrastructure teams.
- Experience maintaining and optimizing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and network segmentation controls.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement incident response playbooks and operational workflows.
- Familiarity with managing third-party security service providers and evaluating their performance.
- Exposure to enterprise IT environments, preferably with SAP, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Personal Attributes
- Incident response coordination and remediation leadership
- Vulnerability management and patch lifecycle coordination
- Security control implementation and optimization (e.g., EDR, network segmentation)
- Workflow design and automation for SOC alert handling and reporting
- Technical writing for playbooks and response procedures
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and remediation processes
- Knowledge of endpoint protection platforms and network security architecture
- Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Understanding of IT infrastructure and service desk integration
- Strong collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical teams
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail in threat analysis and remediation
- Accountability and ownership of operational security outcomes
- Continuous improvement orientation, especially in optimizing workflows and controls
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Purpose of the Job:
- To safeguard the organizatdion’s sensitive data and ensure compliance with global privacy regulations by implementing robust data protection strategies, managing DLP and classification tools, and leading breach response efforts.
- This role is responsible for embedding privacy awareness across the business, conducting privacy impact assessments, and aligning security controls with legal and regulatory requirements.
- It plays a critical role in reducing data-related risks and maintaining trust with stakeholders, regulators, and customers.
Key Internal Stakeholders
- Legal and Compliance Teams – to ensure alignment with POPIA, GDPR, and other privacy regulations, and to support regulatory reporting and contract reviews.
- Information Security Team – for integrating privacy controls with broader security frameworks, including DLP, IAM, and incident response.
- IT Infrastructure and Operations – to implement and maintain technical controls such as data classification, retention policies, and access management.
- Human Resources (HR) – for coordinating privacy training, awareness campaigns, and handling employee data responsibly.
- Engineering and Development Teams – to embed privacy-by-design principles and support security champion program
Key External Stakeholders
- Regulatory Authorities – such as the Information Regulator (South Africa) and EU Data Protection Authorities,
- Third-party Vendors and Service Providers – to ensure data processing agreements are in place and privacy obligations are met.
- External Auditors – for independent assessments of privacy controls and compliance posture.
- Customers and Data Subjects – whose personal data must be protected and whose rights must be respected under applicable privacy laws.
Key Performance Areas
- DLP tools, data classification policies Implement and manage DLP and data classification programs to identify, categorize, and protect sensitive information across the organization.
- Privacy regulations (POPIA, GDPR, etc.) Ensure compliance with global privacy laws through audits, policy updates, and staff training initiatives.
- Security awareness content and training schedules Design and deliver targeted security awareness programs, focusing on data protection best practices and breach response protocols.
- Engineering team engagement and training metrics Develop and maintain security champion programs to embed privacy awareness within technical teams.
- Breach reports, incident logs, and regulatory timelines Lead incident response for data breaches, including investigation, documentation, regulatory reporting, and remediation.
- System and process risk assessments Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk systems and processes to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
- Collaboration with IT and legal teams Align security controls, retention policies, and access management with privacy requirements through cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Law, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Professional certifications in data privacy and protection, such as:
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) – preferably CIPP/E or CIPP/US
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
- Microsoft certifications aligned to privacy, compliance, and data governance:
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator – focused on Microsoft Purview, DLP, and data classification
- MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration – for broader security and compliance capabilities in Microsoft 365
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview for data classification, DLP, and compliance management is highly advantageous.
- Additional training in POPIA, GDPR, and other global privacy regulations is essential.
- 5–8 years of experience in data protection, privacy, or information security roles, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and privacy operations.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data classification technologies.
- Proven track record in conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and managing privacy risks across enterprise systems.
- Experience leading data breach investigations, including regulatory reporting and remediation planning.
- Background in designing and delivering security awareness and training programs, especially around privacy and data handling.
- Familiarity with working across legal, IT, and engineering teams to align privacy controls with business and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with global privacy regulations such as POPIA, GDPR, and CCPA is essential.
Attributes
- Implementation and management of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data classification tools
- Conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk evaluations
- Designing and delivering security awareness and training programs
- Leading incident response for data breaches, including investigation and regulatory reporting
- Collaborating across legal, IT, and engineering teams to align privacy and security controls
- In-depth understanding of global privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, CCPA)
- Familiarity with data protection frameworks and best practices
- Knowledge of access management, data retention policies, and breach notification requirements
- Awareness of privacy-enhancing technologies and secure data handling practices
- Understanding of organizational data flows, especially in cloud and hybrid environments
- Strong ethics and integrity, especially when handling sensitive personal data
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating privacy risks
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex privacy requirements into practical guidance
- Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams
- Resilient and calm under pressure, particularly during breach investigations or audits
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Purpose of the job
- Ensure timely and accurate capture of supplier invoices and reconciliation of supplier accounts in line with company policies and procedures.
- Process payments for AECI Plant Health and affiliated entity suppliers accurately and on time.
- Ensure all bank submissions comply with company policy.
Required outputs: Functional
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts, including processing monthly invoices, performing account reconciliations, initiating payments through banking systems, and resolving account queries.
- Conduct thorough 3-way matching of supplier documents by verifying invoices against goods received notes, purchase orders, and credit notes to ensure accuracy before reconciliation.
- Process manual and EFT payments accurately within the cashbook module of Syspro.
- Regularly update and maintain the supplier master file in Syspro, ensuring the accuracy of key information such as addresses, VAT and tax certificates, BBBEE compliance documentation, and contact details.
- Manage and maintain the supplier database for AECI Plant Health, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
- Maintain the banking master file to ensure beneficiary details are current and accurate, and that duplicate or inactive suppliers are removed from banking profiles.
- Provide backup support to other Creditors Clerks within the department as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of Grade 12 (Matric); a diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting (NQF Level 5) is advantageous.
- Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant experience as a Creditors Clerk or in a similar accounts payable role within an accounting environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Working knowledge of Syspro ERP system is advantageous.
- Familiarity with .NET-based systems is a advantageous.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics).
- Safety orientated
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical thinking and self-motivated
- Planning and organising
- Problem solving
- Work standards, integrity and ethics
- Understanding basic accounting principles
- Team work and deadline driven
- Communicating (verbal and written) and presenting
- Working with people
- Adhering to principles and values
- Following instructions and procedures
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
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Purpose of the job
- Execute month-end processes, including the preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage COGNOS reporting and VAT submissions for the AECI Plant Health division.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records for both internal and external reporting, in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Required outputs: Functional
- Perform month-end close of the General Ledger and ensure timely integration of financial data.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of Master Data within the General Ledger.
- Submit timely monthly COGNOS submissions in line with group reporting deadlines.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns within the required timeframes.
- Compile and submit monthly treasury confirmations.
- Generate monthly cost statements, verify their accuracy, and distribute them to Business Unit owners.
- Prepare and submit AECI budget and forecast data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to submission deadlines.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of internal and external audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
- Support the finance team with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS or applicable accounting standards.
- Review and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission to management.
- Stay up to date with legal and regulatory developments related to accounting and financial reporting.
- Act as a backup for finance related processes where required.
- Adhoc tasks as required by management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) with a tertiary qualification in Accounting (B.Com degree required).
- Completion of Board 1 and SAICA Articles is advantageous.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance environment.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience in financial reporting and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong organizational, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Working knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Syspro is advantageous.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transport, and medically fit to drive.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Deadline-driven with strong time management and prioritisation skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
- Demonstrated ability to interface effectively across multiple organizational levels.
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
- Safety awareness
- Planning and organising
- Consistency
- Deciding and initiating action
- Initiative, integrity and ethics
- Analysis, accuracy and attention to detail
- Working with people
- Presenting and communicating information
- Following instructions and procedures
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
- Adhering to principles and values
- Relationship building
- Deadline driven
- Time management
- Working independently as well as within a team
- Adapting and responding to change
- High work standards
- Problem solving
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