Job Vacancies at Mondi Group

Profile Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. Honours Degree will be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Highly collaborative and approachable with strong soft skills and ability to lead a team.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability.

Experience:

• 5 - 8 years of proven experience as an executive assistant or administrative assistant, preferably in a human resources or corporate environment.
• Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to priorities and manage work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/resource demands.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of HR, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and organizing documents.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, conferences, and appointments for the Head of HR, ensuring all necessary resources and materials are prepared in advance.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications, filtering and prioritizing correspondence, phone calls, and emails on behalf of the Head of HR.
• Make travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation, for the Head of HR as required.
• Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports for the HR department, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain and organize confidential HR files, records, and databases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Support HR-led change initiatives by developing communication materials that address employee concerns, promote understanding, and encourage buy-in.
• Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans to support HR initiatives, including employee engagement programs, policy changes, benefits administration, and talent management processes.
• Provide communication support for HR-led events, such as town hall meetings, training sessions, workshops, and employee recognition programs, including promotional materials and event coordination.
• Maintain confidential records, files, and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility while exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports, presentations, and other materials for internal meetings, board meetings, and executive-level presentations.
• Conduct research and gather data on HR-related topics, trends, and best practices to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Head of HR, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in handling diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with HR team members, as well as cross-functional teams such as Marketing, IT, and Corporate Communications, to align messaging, branding standards, and communication strategies.
• Ensure that all communication materials and activities adhere to relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines, including data privacy and confidentiality requirements.

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Profile Requirements:

• Tertiary education in Mechanical Engineering - Minimum NQF level 5
• Trade Test as artisan

Experience:

• 10 - 15 years’ experience in a mechanical construction environment
• 5 – 10 years’ experience as a Site Supervisor in a high-pressure boiler and power generation environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Construction Regulations.
• Valid South African Drivers License

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise effective and safe team functioning of the mechanical erection work.
• Foster and maintain customer and supplier relations.
• Ensure a high standard of mechanical construction work.
• Conduct daily and weekly mechanical equipment erection compliance inspections.
• Be fully knowledgeable of the technical application of the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER / SANS347).
• Make recommendations on technical issues regarding the construction process to upper management.
• Organize the site technical information so that it is easily accessible to the construction teams.
• Analyse and improve processes and procedures in the construction area, use the problem-solving tools to identify, analyse and solve problems in the workplace.
• Contractor daily plans are reviewed and are improved where needed.
• Barriers in meeting/executing daily plans are identified timorously & corrective action taken.

Work delays & stoppages are recorded & addressed to minimize schedule delays..

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Qualifications & Expertise

• National diploma in Fire Engineering or related field
• Intermediate Life Support Paramedic (advantageous)
• Basic life support paramedic (minimum)
• Supervisory or Management Qualification
• Hazmat Technician
• Registered with the HPCSA– BLS Paramedic
• C1 Drivers License
• Professional Driving Permit
• Fire Prevention and Safety Strategies
• Fire Investigation
• Incident Commander
• Snake identification/bite treatment and snake handling
• Advanced Industrial Fire Fighting
• Computerized maintenance management system such as SAP
• Fixed fire detection/suppression system testing/inspection/maintenance regimes
• MS Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and 45001 advantageous

Job Experience

• 10 Years experience in industrial / Municipal Fire Services in a supervisory/management experience capacity
• 5 years experience performing an emergency response function – firefighter/paramedic

Key Performance Areas:

• Respond to and Manage Fire, Hazmat and medical incidents/emergencies on the site, deploying internal and external resources where required.
• Fixed and portable fire equipment inspections/maintenance including risk mitigation
• Fire prevention audits
• Fire investigations
• High fire risk maintenance work mitigations
• Operational and maintenance expenses related to the emergency team
• Job Observations/ Behavioural based audits/engagement board sessions
• Planning of actions derived from drills/audits/incidents
• Review and continuously improve existing emergency procedures and policies
• Review and update emergency training requirements for the mill and department as required
• Legal compliance of emergency equipment
• Plan emergency response drills and training exercises
• Emergency equipment licenses and certifications
• Capital equipment replacements and upgrades related to the emergency team as well as fixed fire systems within the mill
• Engagements with local authorities and industries for cross training/drills
• Accountable for the readiness of the emergency response team
• Accountable for the readiness of emergency response equipment and installations
• Accountable for emergency response/readiness engagements with local authorities and neighbouring communities
• Accountable for the implementation of fire prevention strategies inter alia including hot work control.