Job Vacancies at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The primary responsibility of the Project Engineer is to execute the capital plan assigned to him within agreed and approved scope budget, schedule, and quality parameters.
• The Project Engineer is to ensure that all projects assigned to him/her, follows the Capital Stage Gate process at Rand Refinery from concept, initiation, feasibility, final design, execution, hand over to the customer for beneficial occupation of the asset, and finally, project close-out.
• All of this is to be done in alignment with all other Rand Refinery Policies and Procedures with specific reference to SHEQ.
• The Project Engineer directs and manages contractors and other impacted parties, under direction of the Engineering Manager, with the specific objective to provide a safe, optimal, timely and efficient solution, requested by the owner's team as per the Approved Capital Plan.
• Further, the Project Engineer will be a member of the Company.
• Engineering Management Team under leadership of the Engineering manager (GMR2.1) whom, will direct the various engineering disciplines in terms of technical roadmaps, codes & practices, standards, procedures, legal requirements & compliance, replacement s and EOM.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

COST PROCUREMENT

• Budget establishment and submission based on projects that are scoped and costed according to the User Requirement
• Specification and as set out by the customer (Budget accuracy);
• Manage costs by ensuring that approved annual Project budgets are adhered to, and that costing is as efficient as possible. (Budget adherence, management feedback);
• Ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy of components and add technical input where required. (Scope completeness);
• Work with the Procurement department to ensure Compliance to the necessary Tendering and Procurement processes at Rand Refinery (System Compliance).

ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

• Ensure that the technical solutions provided, enable targeted plant efficiency and productivity.
• Technical solutions consider maintenance requirements that facilitate effective repairs and maintenance.
• Technical solutions provided enhance plant reliability and plant efficiency and total cost of ownership.
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes by identifying and suggesting alternative solutions that increase throughput, reduce utility consumption, and reduce the maintenance effort (Overhead cost reduction).

SHEQ MANAGEMENT

• SHEQ management by ensuring that equipment, machinery, people and products are protected from risk and harm.
• Identify hazards promptly and to act.
• Adhering to all legislative requirements. (SHEQ manager feedback, manager feedback, no LTI's, near miss reporting);
• Adhering to all internal SHEQ standards and requirements. (SHEQ manager feedback, manager feedback, no LTl's, near miss reporting);
• Conducts risk assessments for ail solutions that are provided to ensure that standards are maintained, and risk is minimised for staff, equipment, product, and the company. (Zero LT l, MTI or similar incidents);
• Training is to be provided for all technology that is provided that varies in any way from procedure or is new (Incident reports).
• Effectively manage the contractors in line with the SHEQ the Project structure - no labour disputes or unresolved disciplinary matters related to performance and delivery to customer, 360degree report

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Incumbent must have completed a Projects Management tertiary qualification (Mechanical Engineering)
• Preference will be given to candidates that are certified as Project Management Professions or other Advanced Management Certification.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Computerised Project management systems.
• Advanced computer literacy in MS office and SAP Report.
• Writing skills.
• Analytical reporting writing skills.
• Fault finding skills.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Contractor management skills.
• Negotiating skills. 
• Decision making skills.
• Administrative knowledge - able to manage administrative duties effectively.
• Communication skills– able to converse at all levels of people.
• Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Positive Attitude and Resilient.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to candidates that have 5 to 8 years' experience in a similar role of which a year in a formal project management role.
• General knowledge related to all fields within the Engineering discipline which includes but is not limited to Automation/ Instrumentation/ Electrical fields or Mechanical field.
• General knowledge of the LRA, OHS Act and SHE requirements relating to Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Permit compliance to ensure compliance in these areas of Safety and Management of people.
• Fault finding and investigations - Understands techniques with high level of proficiency.
• Management knowledge - Able to manage effectively Installation and commissioning knowledge relating to the understand, dynamics and processes of starting-up new installations.
• General knowledge of heavy industry material conveying and processing equipment in the Smelter industry.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The primary responsibility of the Project Engineer is to execute the capital plan assigned to him within agreed and approved scope budget, schedule, and quality parameters.
• The Project Engineer is to ensure that all projects assigned to him/her, follows the Capital Stage Gate process at Rand Refinery from concept, initiation, feasibility, final design, execution, hand over to the customer for beneficial occupation of the asset, and finally, project close-out.
• All of this is to be done in alignment with all other Rand Refinery Policies and Procedures with specific reference to SHEQ.
• The Project Engineer directs and manages contractors and other impacted parties, under direction of the Engineering Manager, with the specific objective to provide a safe, optimal, timely and efficient solution, requested by the owner's team as per the Approved Capital Plan.
• Further, the Project Engineer will be a member of the Company.
• Engineering Management Team under leadership of the Engineering manager (GMR2.1) whom, will direct the various engineering disciplines in terms of technical roadmaps, codes & practices, standards, procedures, legal requirements & compliance, replacement s and EOM.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

COST PROCUREMENT

• Budget establishment and submission based on projects that are scoped and costed according to the User Requirement
• Specification and as set out by the customer (Budget accuracy);
• Manage costs by ensuring that approved annual Project budgets are adhered to, and that costing is as efficient as possible. (Budget adherence, management feedback);
• Ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy of components and add technical input where required. (Scope completeness);
• Work with the Procurement department to ensure Compliance to the necessary Tendering and Procurement processes at Rand Refinery (System Compliance).

ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

• Ensure that the technical solutions provided, enable targeted plant efficiency and productivity.
• Technical solutions consider maintenance requirements that facilitate effective repairs and maintenance.
• Technical solutions provided enhance plant reliability and plant efficiency and total cost of ownership.
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes by identifying and suggesting alternative solutions that increase throughput, reduce utility consumption, and reduce the maintenance effort (Overhead cost reduction).

SHEQ MANAGEMENT

• SHEQ management by ensuring that equipment, machinery, people and products are protected from risk and harm.
• Identify hazards promptly and to act.
• Adhering to all legislative requirements. (SHEQ manager feedback, manager feedback, no LTI's, near miss reporting);
• Adhering to all internal SHEQ standards and requirements. (SHEQ manager feedback, manager feedback, no LTl's, near miss reporting);
• Conducts risk assessments for ail solutions that are provided to ensure that standards are maintained, and risk is minimised for staff, equipment, product, and the company. (Zero LT l, MTI or similar incidents);
• Training is to be provided for all technology that is provided that varies in any way from procedure or is new (Incident reports).
• Effectively manage the contractors in line with the SHEQ the Project structure - no labour disputes or unresolved disciplinary matters related to performance and delivery to customer, 360degree report.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Incumbent must have completed a Projects Management tertiary qualification (Electrical Engineering)
• Preference will be given to candidates that are certified as Project Management Professions or other Advanced Management Certification.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Computerised Project management systems.
• Advanced computer literacy in MS office and SAP Report.
• Writing skills.
• Analytical reporting writing skills.
• Fault finding skills.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Contractor management skills.
• Negotiating skills. 
• Decision making skills.
• Administrative knowledge - able to manage administrative duties effectively.
• Communication skills– able to converse at all levels of people.
• Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Positive Attitude and Resilient.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Preference will be given to candidates that have 5 to 8 years' experience in a similar role of which a year in a formal project management role.
• General knowledge related to all fields within the Engineering discipline which includes but is not limited to Automation/ Instrumentation/ Electrical fields or Mechanical field.
• General knowledge of the LRA, OHS Act and SHE requirements relating to Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Permit compliance to ensure compliance in these areas of Safety and Management of people.
• Fault finding and investigations - Understands techniques with high level of proficiency.
• Management knowledge - Able to manage effectively Installation and commissioning knowledge relating to the understand, dynamics and processes of starting-up new installations.
• General knowledge of heavy industry material conveying and processing equipment in the Smelter industry.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Quality Control Supervisor is accountable for supervising the Quality Control activities of the department which includes inspecting the final products with the aim of meeting the prescribed quality standards within Rand Refinery.

DIVERSITY OF WORK

• Carries out technical or first level management responsibilities within a department or discipline

DECISION MAKING

• Problems vary and resolutions may require some flexibility within established procedures. Always make first line attempt to solve problems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor all maintenance aspects within the department and perform placements and follow-up of maintenance job cards as required.
• Communicate performance against accurate standards and budgets for management.
• Provides timeous and accurate quality reports.
• Assists in undertaking cost improvement studies to identify root cause of issues relating to reliability, waste and efficiencies.
• Plans appropriate employee training and development, in order to ensure continued and smooth operation of the department.
• Analyse quality data logsheets based on the daily/ shift reject results and monitor trends, reject rate etc.
• Coordinate duties for the Quality team in order to comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards and practices.
• Assist in supporting production to improve quality of bars produced to have 9999 kilo bar reject rate to less than 10%.
• Write, update and format Standard Operating Procedures and manuals for Quality department.
• Coordinate and develop the relevant documentation i.e. Technical Note, Final Reports, Monthly reports for and from investigations and daily operation conducted in the Quality department.
• Assessing customer requirements and ensuring that these are met.
• Assessing if internal customers is following own procedures etc.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Matric qualification.
• A completed Certificate or Diploma in Quality Management or any QMS related studies.
• Must have at least acquired 5 years of work experience within a Quality Control related role.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Full proficiency with the Microsoft package and SAP.
• Being able to use the following computer software would serve as an advantage:
• IsoMetrix.
• Statistical software.
• MS Project.
• Focus on results through quality and safety awareness, managing work, planning and organising, decision making and customer focus.
• Express potential through adaptability, applied learning, initiating action, innovation, impact and work standards.
• Interact effectively through communication at all levels, building relationships, negotiation and gaining commitment.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, facilitating change, monitoring information, inspiring others, information monitoring, meeting leadership and participation and follow up.
• Have the ability to work under extreme pressure from time to time.
• Quality Control knowledge - understand and execute quality control processes.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to operate Electro-Gold, grain casting and GDP processes. 

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Running gold electrolytic process.
• Accounting for all inputs and outputs of the electrolytic process.
• Melting and granulation of cathode.
• Melting of sludge, stubs, and slag to minimize work in progress.
• Precipitation of Gold and Platinum Group Metals.
• Execution of weekly stock take.
• 100% participation of monthly and quarterly stock take.
• Drives timeous and accurate reporting through production logs & performance feedback on shift basis.
• Ensure that daily production targets are executed & feedback is provided to the Supervisor.
• Complies with and ensures that all health and safety rules are met and acts pro-actively by addressing any safety concerns which may be harmful to self or other Associates.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and section’s monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure cost control of consumables e.g. Reporting faulty equipment to minimise further damage, using and storing PPE correctly.
• Always wear PPE correctly and advise team members accordingly.
• Minimise re-work by carrying out tasks as outlined in the procedure.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• A completed Matric qualification.
• Must have at least acquired a year’s working experience within a precious metals environment.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy - MS Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Do basic trouble shooting by referring to procedures.
• Provide clear routine communication in connection with instructions, requests, or normal work tasks.
• Operate equipment and be able to complete the checklist accurately.

KNOWLEDGE

• SHEQ knowledge - able to conform to the various departmental safety requirements.