Job Vacancies at Exxaro Resources

Job description

PURPOSE:

To deliver expert technical support in Industrial Engineering discipline to Operations, Business Improvement and Business Planning processes

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

Translating Business and Operational issues into models and simulations to enable better decision making Supporting multiple areas and multiple projects concurrently through expert technical Industrial Engineering services

QUALIFICATIONS:

BEng Industrial Engineering ( Essential/Minimum )

EXPERIENCE:

6-8 years Experience in Project Evaluation and Improvement, Industrial Engineering tools and techniques. Exposure to projects in heavy industry environment. PC literate with PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills Mining processes; Dynamic Simulation modelling; Operational Research; Work and Method studies, Economical evaluations, Improvement methodologies / Project management exposure - Essential/Minimum

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of Fitness ( Essential/Minimum )
• Engineering Council of SA ( Essential/Minimum )
• Psychometric Assessment ( Essential/Minimum )

POSITION OUTPUTS:

• The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:
• Best Practice and Knowledge Management
• Intellectual property management and protection
• Create and manage professional networks
• Participate in tertiary educational relationships
• Participate in professional external forums
• Continuously monitors exchange and preservation of information between operations and individuals to facilitate effective knowledge management
• Stay abreast with advances in field of Industrial Engineering and Innovation
• Business Performance, Operations and CI
• Technical contribution across multiple Industrial Engineering skills areas
• Continuous scanning of technology advancements to ensure Exxaro has access to appropriate technology to meet business needs and continues to expand technical base
• Implement appropriate systems to deliver quality engineering outcomes to support projects and BU
• Business Review Process
• Statistical analysis of production data to identify certain trends that might influence future production scheduling - on a BU level
• Customer and Client Relationship Management
• Support core business by ensuring appropriate stakeholder relationships toward enhancing corporate profile
• Manage internal and external relations, including the interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that business needs are met and employees are satisfied
• Optimisation Support
• Develop and maintain operational costing model to evaluate all production schedules financially, support Business Planning and Capital motivations
• Support the process of evaluating alternative production schedules and equipment utilization philosophies through the use of simulations.
• Technically support the process of determining future equipment fleet size requirements.
• Optimisation and Efficiency
• Support Business Improvement and Operational Excellence programme through expert technical Industrial Engineering services
• Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Adhere to all health/safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Address all unsafe practices/potential hazardous situations, rectify/report to superior
• Comply with SHEC/technical requirements
• Wear applicable PPE at alltimes

go to method of application »

Job description

PURPOSE:

• To facilitate the effective development of Exxaro’s mineral assets and related systems throughout their life cycle stages specifically focusing on the operations phase.
• To ensure effective metallurgical performance in process execution through process monitoring/analysis and development and/or implementation of improvement projects in a complex environment.
• To render process development services to Exxaro operations aligned with applicable policies and standards To lead cross-functional technical teams towards achieving a common goal.
• To develop and recommend metallurgical equipment and processing standards.
• To participate in target setting for process performance as well as medium to long term production planning and scheduling inputs To ensure effective and efficient commissioning of plant processing changes and on boarding of new capacity.
• To contribute to development and implementation of an appropriate approach to knowledge management for process development in line with business needs.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

Liaising across the BU value chain to generate, evaluate and implement value adding ideas. Strong liaison with operations personnel on all levels to ensure behaviour that supports process performance Cross functional teamwork and coordination of activities to achieve job intent Critical evaluation and improvement of integrated metallurgical processes performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BEng Metallurgical Engineering ( Essential/Minimum )
• Certificate Project Management ( Essential/Minimum )
• Management Development Programme ( Recommended/Desirable )

EXPERIENCE:

6-8 years Relevant operational experience in coal handling and preparation plants,essential of which 3-5 years design experience of coal handling and preparation plants is recommended, 3-5 years project management experience is essential, 3-5 years project portfolio management experience in a mining environment is recommended - Essential/Minimum - Operational

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of Fitness ( Essential/Minimum )
• Engineering Council of SA ( Essential/Minimum )
• MHS Act Regulation 2.9.2 ( Essential/Minimum )
• OHS Act Section 8(2)(1) Supervisor/Forem ( Essential/Minimum )
• Psychometric Assessment ( Essential/Minimum )

POSITION OUTPUTS:

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

• Business Performance and Operations
• Develop and manage throughput and efficiency improvement plans and/or initiatives
• Identify new business opportunities to support business unit performance
• Investigate complex engineering problems and develop solutions for optimisation of engineering systems
• Render product technical and contractual support services to operations
• Establish and maintain process simulation models on a company approved modelling platform
• Plan and oversee blending of products to ensure customer specifications are met
• Develop and follow-up on project initiatives to add value to customers’ requirements
• Execute, manage, implement and co-ordinate coal process engineering activities to ensure optimum performance according to operational requirements, organisational objectives and sound engineering practice
• Communicate and obtain buy-in for implementation plans, new systems and processes.
• Business Strategy and Development
• Manage processing/product risks and opportunities in the investigations phase to support proper strategy development.
• Compliance, Governance and Assurance
• Manage functional activities in compliance with Exxaro policies, standards and procedures (e.g. project management, process engineering and design and process improvement)
• Recognise, understand and take action to manage risks that can impact on processing environment and projects
• Conduct assurance reviews on stand-alone equipment and processes
• Application of controls to ensure legal and best practice compliance within designated area
• Provide and participate in governance systems for standalone equipment and processes.
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives leading to cost saving ideas
• Keeping abreast of technology trends
• Conduct applied research work in order to initiate process changes
• Conduct desktop and pre-feasibility studies toward improving process flow for medium scale projects
• Assume responsibility for metallurgical process design.
• Customer, Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management
• Support core business and ensure appropriate stakeholder relationships
• Manage internal and external relations, including interface with other functions responsible to meet program needs
• Maintain a high level awareness of customer and client requirements and extensive internal and external professional networks.
• Functional Management
• Render process development services to the BU aligned with applicable policies and standards
• Provide a professional/specialist advisory support service with regard to production/product quality across different levels within organisation
• Apply sound metallurgy practices, adding maximum value for business of today and tomorrow
• Facilitate the effective development of Exxaro’s mineral assets and related systems throughout their life cycle stages specifically focusing on production phase and Brownfields expansion
• Manage outsourced metallurgical services interventions
• Implement knowledge management processes (professional networks).
• People Management
• Staffing: Assist to select, appoint and on-board functional staff (BU)
• Performance management: Clarify roles/responsibilities and expectations. Define individual performance standards, monitor and measure performance and reward and recognise high performance. Apply consistent performance and consequence management and take prompt action against non-performance
• Talent development: Actively manage talent through regular assessment of employees’ strengths, development needs and development progress. Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and development feedback to employees. Assist to oversee technical coaching of PIT's, engineers and technicians-in-training
• Communication/engagement: Encourage open expression of ideas/opinions and foster dialogue. Seek out different opinions. Inform people of decisions, changes and other relevant information. Proactively address conflicts and initiate difficult conversations
• Team development: Assist to develop effective and high performing team incl. shared team purpose, principles, goals, accountability and effective team player capabilities. Create an environment of accountability and trust
• Compile and lead medium-sized teams effectively to achieve goals (project based).
• Project Management
• Implement project management principles and practices for planning, design and implementation of project outcomes
• Conduct complex analysis of project systems and processes
• Evaluate and complete projects with minimum risk, within allocated timeframes and according to specified budgetary requirements
• Manage projects with regard to processes, technology and equipment
• Manage project life cycle for small to medium sized projects
• Represent Exxaro as owners team representative on large and mega projects
• Provide leadership in projects by enforcing Exxaro project management standards and encourage and ensure that deliverables are reviewed before handing over to clients
• Managing and concluding process design decisions at bankable feasibility level
• Execute and project delivery in such a way as to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Adhere to MHS/OHS Act and comply with company specific SHE policies and procedures
• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment and safe operations practices. Ensure compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures in line with set standards
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations
• Create awareness, address all unsafe practices and accept responsibility for area of responsibility.

go to method of application »

Job description

PURPOSE:

• To assess Exxaro’s workforce needs in line with the business strategy.
• To manage the workforce planning requirements in terms of capability, capacity and competence to deliver current and future strategic goals and objectives To compile and analyse Exxaro’s workforce needs linked to the organisations strategy and business plans.
• To compile the base line people requirement drawing on all internal processes and resources available and taking all the possible people factors into consideration.
• To compile the Exxaro strategic workforce plan to ensure that the right people are appointed in the right place at the right time.
• To develop and grow internal relationships required to deliver on the strategic workforce plan.
• To influence and engage all other functional HR areas in the business based on the SWP results and outcomes and market related trends and information To act as custodian of the SWP system for Exxaro.
• To manage the internal talent pipeline by ensuring a consistent flow of suitable young professionals into the Company, taking into consideration the Employment Equity targets of the various employers in the Group of Companies

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

Working across departments and divisions to ensure coordination of solutions and projects Having a good understanding of both the human resource and financial impact of strategic workforce solutions or projects Dealing with strategic workforce solutions within the constraints of the South African labour market.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BComm (Hons) HR Management ( Essential/Minimum )
• BEng Industrial Engineering ( Recommended/Desirable )
• Management Development Programme ( Essential/Minimum )

EXPERIENCE:

8 yearsBusiness unit experience in Human resources Relevant industry experience (understanding of the business, commodity, industry and competitors) Understanding of talent management, organisation design, business planning cycle, projects environment and business strategy - Essential/Minimum - Operational

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of Fitness ( Essential/Minimum )
• Psychometric Assessment ( Essential/Minimum )

POSITION OUTPUTS:

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

• Audit Management
• Conduct an appropriate workforce audit within Exxaro taking into account skills, costs and growth
• Ensure that all workforce requirements for both support and operational units are taken into account
• Manage the HR assurance process on the 1 to 5 year business plans including but not limited to the PCP process.
• Compliance, Governance and Assurance
• Ensure that the Exxaro SWP complies with all required legislative and empowerment directives
• Ensure that all BBBEE needs are addressed within the SWP
• Manage and monitor compliance to the SWP policies and procedures
• Implement the SWP across Exxaro and optimise the processes, system and practices across the business
• Consolidate and ensure that SWP is integrated into all aspects of HR across the business.
• Customer and Client Relationship Management
• Develop and foster effective relationships and stakeholder management with group HR Managers and BU HR Managers
• Participate in and contribute towards relevant industry forums and network groups.
• Financial Management
• Assist in compiling pipeline and workforce planning budget by providing information based on operational and resource requirements.
• Functional Excellence
• Ensure the overall financial costs of SWP and talent pipeline are accurately captured and included
• Develop appropriate productivity and workforce effectiveness indicators to measure the success of the SWP
• Develop and maintain functional policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, end-to-end processes, tools, templates etc. and enforce group-wide adherence to these
• Standardise, simplify and speed-up functional processes and eliminate duplication/bureaucracy
• Develop and apply functional best practices and promote sharing of best practices/knowledge
• Identify and manage critical functional risks through appropriate mitigation plans/actions.
• Functional Management
• Engagement/communication: Communicate and engage functional employees, incl. virtuals. Engage with executives, operations and cross- functionally with peers. Represent the function/Exxaro externally as required
• Governance: Ensure function adheres to Exxaro governance, policies, standards, statutory and legal compliance. Entrench a culture of discipline.
• Internal Business Processes
• Align the workforce audit to the Exxaro strategic plan to ensure that an integrated Exxaro strategic workforce plan is produced, covering a 5 year period
• Ensure that the Exxaro SWP is broken down into implementable and achievable plans and solutions
• Defining the workforce capabilities (roles and skills) in terms of the supply and demand identified in the business strategy and plans
• Ensure the incorporation of all dimensions influencing the people requirements in the business (i.e. turnover, skills development, critical and scarce skills etc.)
• Manage the integration of the strategic workforce plan outcomes with the talent pipeline all other areas of HR
• Manage the Talent Pipeline in terms of the needs identification and the staffing of the Talent Pipeline in line with the organisation strategy
• Ensure guidance and input into the Professional in Training Coordinating Committee (PCC forum)
• Ensure that the Talent pipeline is managed in accordance to standards set by the PCC forum
• Liaise with relevant Group HR Managers to influence manpower productivity improvements
• Conduct regular industry analyses of workforce planning and talent pipeline practices and trends
• Develop workforce predictability indices based on outcomes of strategic workforce plans (availability and staffing levels)
• Ensure continuous updating and maintenance of strategic workforce plans in terms of system availability, data integrity and business intelligence
• Liaise and consult with external role players to benchmark and obtain definitions and input for optimal staffing levels
• Conduct an appropriate workforce audit within Exxaro taking into account skills, costs and growth.
• People Management
• Staffing: Select, appoint and on-board functional staff (CC/BUs)
• Performance management: Clarify roles/responsibilities and expectations. Define individual performance standards, monitor and measure performance, reward and recognise high performance. Apply consistent performance and consequence management, take prompt action against non-performance
• Talent development: Actively manage talent through regular assessment of employees’ strengths, development needs and development progress. Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and development feedback to employees. Manage functional succession planning process. Promote a culture of continuous learning. Encourage and empower the team to make decisions
• Communication/engagement: Encourage open expression of ideas/opinions and foster dialogue. Seek out different opinions. Inform people of decisions, changes and other relevant information. Proactively address conflicts and initiate difficult conversations
• Team development: Develop effective and high performing team incl. shared team purpose, principles, goals, accountability and effective team player capabilities. Create an environment of accountability and trust.
• Project Management
• Manage projects across departments and divisions that arise from the SWP
• Follow up on actions and provide advice to the business in relation to the results of the SWP.
• Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment and safe operations practices. Ensure compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures in line with set standards
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.