Job Vacancies at Saint-Gobain

• This role will suit a person with a Diploma, certificate, or degree in a technical or built environment field (Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, etc.) Min 0–3 years of experience in fieldwork, technical support, construction or sales support. Drivers licence (Must have) The successful candidate thrives in real‑world environments and wants to be out in the field, not behind a desk.
• Is naturally curious about how things are built, installed, and used—and how they can be done better and safer and enjoys engaging with diverse people, from informal builders and store owners to engineers and technical specialists.
• Can translate observation into insight, turning what you see on site into ideas that improve products and systems.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, with the ability to make technical concepts simple and practical.
• Is motivated by purpose and impact, and wants their work to directly influence innovation, safety, and quality in the built environment.

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• The Junior Building Systems Technician supports the Building Systems Development & Standards team by gathering real‑world market insights, conducting field engagement, and contributing technical understanding to innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to unpacking and communicating the tangible benefits of innovation to ensure solutions are both technically sound and relevant to real customer and community needs.

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Why do we need you ?

• Ensure implementation, control, and management of all legal and ISO systems at both Germiston factories (Plasters and Metals)
• Ensure Quality, Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental systems are in compliance.
• Monitoring compliance OSHAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, Saint –Gobain Standards, legal requirement and ensure recommendations or deviations are closed out promptly.
• Ensure actions from risk assessments/profiles are implemented and risks are reduced.
• Ensure monthly safety reports and quarterly risk control reports are timeously compiled and submitted.
• Ensure that medical surveillance programs are implemented
• Ensure that all necessary surveys are conducted, and actions are followed through to completion.
• Co-ordinate incident and accident investigations where required ensure actions from incident and accident investigations are followed through to completion.
• Utilise WCM toolset in application of daily activities.
• Initiate mandatory ISO requirement meetings, compilation of monthly reports, and maintain all quality records.
• Ensure compliance to Safety Regulations and that applicable reports and communication is done on time.

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric and it would be an added advantage should the candidate possess a relevant qualification in Safety/Health/Environment/Quality including a formal qualification in SABS ISO 9000, 14000, 18001, and auditing qualification. The ideal candidate must have a SAMTRAC certification or equivalent and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing/ plant environment.  Candidate must have the ability to interact with all role players, customers, and ISO/WCM Auditors at all levels.

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• The purpose of the role will be to ensure that employees have an understanding of working safely and in accordance with Safety, Health, Risk, Environment and Quality procedures. Follow SHEAR procedures when operating and provide training continuously to validate and enforce the importance of safety, Health and Environment to all employees. Coordinate incident and accident investigation as well as site Risk activities.

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• Build sustainable customer relationships in order to maximise market advantage. This is to be achieved by focussing on the whole value chain e.g  developers; designers; specialist distributors and clients cultivating  sustainable relationships at concept stage, through all the project stages to site level.
• Proactively identify new opportunities for enhanced specifications, uncovering and understanding these through application of trained techniques, supply chain knowledge, commercial awareness and in depth knowledge of customers’ businesses.
• Ensure for profitable development of project pipeline, specifying the range of solutions  including value-add and new products, actively engaging with specifiers and influencers, such as Developers, Quantity Surveyors, Structural Engineers and Sub-contractors at concept stage (PSA 1) to promote Drywall instead of Conventional Brick or AAC Block / thereby creating solid relationships, growing sub-contractor loyalty   .
• Ensure follow though from specification to application in line with KPI to ensure that you deliver sales revenue for the region.
• Provide on-site technical support for key customers on project sites within a sales region, working as part of an integrated regional team to drive our Product Leadership proposition to develop customer satisfaction.
• Manage the QS function in the region ensuring that projects are serviced professionally from a QS point of view.
• Adherence to Company reporting procedure/commercial admin systems, offering appropriate feedback and information ensuring that strict  observance to ethical codes of conduct and maintenance of confidentiality at all times
• Demand planning and forecasting for Regional projects at requested date
• Successful management of CRM Project leads through specifiers where applicable to better track project pipeline

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• This role requires an individual with a National Diploma in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related built environment discipline. Minimum 3 years sales experience with a focus in specification sales in the construction, building materials, or project specification environment, with exposure to architectural engagement, contractor coordination, and technical solution selling. Drivers License- the role requires someone who is willing to travel. A suitable candidate have the ability to influence project stakeholders, including architects, developers, and contractors and be proactive in identifying project opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of specifications. Your strong relationship management .

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• Maximise specification performance and create demand for our products and/or systems in order to drive product leadership proposition as well as drive specification vs order closure.

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• Oversee and optimise the administration of company benefits, ensuring effective coordination, compliance, employee support, and alignment with broader HR and reward strategies.
• Ensure seamless site integration and compliance with Section 197 (S197) of the Labour Relations Act, managing employee transfers, contractual obligations, and operational continuity.
• Align HR strategies with operational goals, ensuring a strong people agenda within the business.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies to support a high-performance culture.
• Support the talent pipeline focusing on succession planning and career development.
• Implement and oversee the people pillar of WCM / Lean Sigma, Manufacturing Excellence across our gypsum site.
• Lead and manage union engagements, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal HR policies.
• Develop and provide meaningful HR metrics, insights, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.

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• A bachelor's degree is mandatory for this role, preferably a BCom in a relevant field, with a strong preference for Human Resource Management. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of HR business partnering experience within a unionized manufacturing environment. Digital proficiency is essential, requiring familiarity with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other digital tools.
• The candidate should possess knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including experience with WCM, Lean, Six Sigma, or other manufacturing excellence programs. This combination of qualifications and expertise ensures the ability to drive HR initiatives effectively in a dynamic and structured manufacturing setting.

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• This role offers the opportunity to drive impactful HR initiatives in a carbon-neutral company while ensuring seamless HR operations .. You will lead benefit administration, employee relations, and union engagements while aligning HR strategies with business objectives. A key focus is on employee engagement, retention, and talent pipeline development, supporting a high-performance culture. The role also involves managing compliance, overseeing HR metrics, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies like WCM and Lean. If you thrive in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment and have a passion for strategic HR leadership, this position is for you.

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Why do we need you ?

• Positioning our solutions offering based on performance and sustainability
• Secure inclusion of Solutions as part of Clients corporate national specification guidelines
• Positioning our solutions offering based on performance & sustainability with clients / professionals (Developers, Engineers, Architects, QS & Project managers)
• Build a pipeline of early engagement large projects in CRM
• Ensuring regular stakeholder presentations / CPD’s on SG solutions / product offerings
• Develop an in depth understanding of competitor’s strengths and weaknesses and their activities in the marketplace

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• Non-residential sectors - National Corporate Clients developing commercial projects in Retail, Distribution Centers, Offices, Data Centers & Healthcare.
• The ideal candidate should hold a National Diploma /Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction/building disciplines or a relevant number of technical construction.A minimum of 8 years experience in of technical construction products experience 3 years of the years should be sales experience.The incumbent should have Strong Knowledge of construction process stages and ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency within a customers’ construction programme. Your ability to Interpretation of BOQ’s and identifying SG Solutions to meet the requirements. High Level of understanding of current market legislation, e.g. EN and SANS XA and the practical implications and impacts within the Solutions business.Proficiency in Microsoft for reporting and presentations.

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• To maximise commercial key accounts performance for SG SSA Solutions, in line with Company objectives and strategy, working as part of the Solutions team to drive SG Solution proposition to Developers, Professionals, Specifiers & Main Contractors to develop customer satisfaction and to facilitate SG Solutions specification as part of their national specifications in South Africa and African countries

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Why do we need you ?

• Positioning our solutions offering based on performance and sustainability
• Secure inclusion of Solutions as part of Clients corporate national specification guidelines
• Positioning our solutions offering based on performance & sustainability with clients / professionals (Developers, Engineers, Architects, QS & Project managers)
• Build a pipeline of early engagement large projects in CRM
• Ensuring regular stakeholder presentations / CPD’s on SG solutions / product offerings
• Develop an in depth understanding of competitor’s strengths and weaknesses and their activities in the marketplace

Is this job for you ?

• Non-residential sectors - National Corporate Clients developing commercial projects in Retail, Distribution Centers, Offices, Data Centers & Healthcare.
• The ideal candidate should hold a National Diploma /Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction/building disciplines or a relevant number of technical construction.A minimum of 8 years experience in of technical construction products experience 3 years of the years should be sales experience.The incumbent should have Strong Knowledge of construction process stages and ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency within a customers’ construction programme. Your ability to Interpretation of BOQ’s and identifying SG Solutions to meet the requirements. High Level of understanding of current market legislation, e.g. EN and SANS XA and the practical implications and impacts within the Solutions business.Proficiency in Microsoft for reporting and presentations.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

• To maximise commercial key accounts performance for SG SSA Solutions, in line with Company objectives and strategy, working as part of the Solutions team to drive SG Solution proposition to Developers, Professionals, Specifiers & Main Contractors to develop customer satisfaction and to facilitate SG Solutions specification as part of their national specifications in South Africa and African countries