Jobs at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose

• The Fixed Assets Administrator for South Africa is key role within the Finance function of Bridgestone AME. This position will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of company assets—from acquisition to disposal—by maintaining accurate inventory records, conducting physical audits, and performing reconciliations across the Southern African region, ensuring alignment with group policies. The role requires compliance with financial policies, track asset locations/custodians, and assist with depreciation reporting.  This role is based in Johannesburg South Africa and reporting to the Treasury Manager.  
• Ancillary to the above responsibilities, this role would also perform some of the administration on the company credit cards (capturing, recording and tracking of expense reports) as well as monthly financial reporting submissions to Europe (BPC reporting).

 Responsibilities:

• Asset Tracking & Registry: Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset Register (FAR) by updating records for acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
• Documentation & Reporting: Meticulously file asset-related documents (invoices, transfer forms) and assist in reconciling asset accounts for month-end.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire asset life cycle, including tracking depreciation and updating asset custodians and locations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Finance, Procurement, and IT departments for purchasing, disposal, and capex management.
• Liaise between operational teams and finance ensuring alignment and compliance with group policies and processes including compliance with the Capex Tool.
• Creation of asset numbers (including WBSs) on the SAP system as well as tracking through the Capex tool.
• Liaising with Bridgestone Japan and Bridgestone Europe on monthly reporting and analysis of capex and other reporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate financial analysis and documentation as required.
• Administration of company credit cards – expense reporting on a monthly basis
• Follow up of outstanding credit card submissions.
• Submission of BPC reports on the BPC platform for the consolidation team.
• Upload of journal entries to SAP as received from finance team members.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.

Experience (years):

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in a fast-paced, matrix, and multinational environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing concern/FMCG in South Africa is advantageous

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Languages Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal English (essential)

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of Fixed Asset management principles and financial reporting.
• System Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in recording data, such as serial numbers, asset types, and financial values.
• Organization:  Strong organizational skills to manage large volumes of assets and documentation

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Job Purpose

• You will be responsible for the performance of machines and the status of implementation of Daily Management Systems (DMS) in the supervised production cell. This position will be responsible for training on the Daily Management System (DMS) in the production cell. The BME Cell Leader will lead the Team to achieve the assumed goals of the cell resulting from the CBN (Compelling Business Need), Master Plan and Annual Department Plan. This position will be accountable for the effective implementation of Incident Elimination - IE, Defects Handling - DH and activities related to cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of machines (Clean, Inspect & Lubricate - CIL).

Responsibilities:
Manages the cleaning inspection and lubrication (CIL) process

• Implements the CIL process on machines and is responsible for its continuous improvement and development
• Trains operators in CIL activities 
• Supervises the training of operators in the activities covered by the CIL process Create, verify, and update new parameters to minimize losses
• Performing a DMS (Health Check) implementation check in terms of CL, identifies opportunities to improve the process and implements corrective actions

Defects Defect Removal Process Management (DH)

• Owns the DH process in the managed cell in cooperation with the Maintenance Lead
• Prioritizes and plans the removal of identified defects

OSH incident elimination process (IE)

• Responsible for the implementation of the Safety Trigger system to identify the causes of potential accidents and eliminate them
• Implements a system of observation of behaviors affecting work safety (Behavioral Observation System – BOS)
• In cooperation with other Cell Leads from the department and the OHS section, he develops the IE process tools
• Participates in the risk assessment process at workplaces
• Monitors activities related to the implementation of 3M changes in the cell

Elimination of losses

• Create a 90-day plan for a cell
• Coordination of Loss Analysis
• Conduct DDS (daily direction settings) meetings to define priorities, tasks and report results for the last 24 hours.
• During the meeting, they ensure accuracy and clarity before presenting information to the team concerning the following:
• Safety
• Quality Implementation of CIL
• Number of defects found and removed
• Execution of the production plan

Implementation of the B-ME project

• Responsible for the implementation of the training in the managed Cell, including directing operators to training, setting a development plan and annual goals.
• Assessing the progress of training
• Organizes work as part of a team, approves leaves, overtime, organizes replacements.
• Manages multiskilling in the managed structure.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• B.Sc. (Chemical Eng), B.Tech (Chemical Eng), Quality/Engineering Diploma
• Technical Secondary School
• One year as a leader, shift supervisor, daily supervisor, Kaizen specialist, engineer e.g., QA, EM, IE for 3 years

Experience (years):

• 4 to 7 years’ experience in a process improvement environment in the manufacturing industry
• Must demonstrate knowledge/experience working with Excel and LED systems

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Communication level in English
• Knowledge of production process and quality requirements
• Thorough knowledge of quality management systems
• Planning, Leading and Organizing skills
• Communication skills and willingness to interact with shop floor staff
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• A desire to be in a lead role
• Be a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to teach, coach and develop others.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
• Apply Innovation Skills in Tyre Manufacturing Sphere
• Interpret, Analyze and Test Outcomes to Recommend Corrective Actions to Maintain Process Control
• Analysis of Production Data to Establish Conformance to Operating And Process Standards

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• The ideal Health and Safety Coordinator provides essential administrative, reporting, systems, and compliance support to the Off-the-Road (OTR) mining operations. They coordinate information across sites, branches, and departments, ensuring that reporting, SHEQ processes, digital systems, and operational documentation are maintained accurately and on schedule. They are highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Working closely with site teams, management, and external stakeholders, they support safe, efficient, and compliant operations through effective coordination, communication, and information management.
• Above all, they play a key role in maintaining business systems, supporting operational reporting and SHEQ requirements, and contributing to the smooth and effective running of mining and field service operations.

Workload and Responsibilities:

• Monthly Reporting & Business Reporting
• Donesafe System Management
• KPI Tracker & Digital Systems
• Fleet Administration & Vehicle Management
• SHEQ / Incident Management
• Injury & RMA Administration
• OBP & Site Documentation
• Communication Material
• Calendars, Desk Pads & Corporate Material
• Reception & Workplace Communication
• Site & Employee Support
• Tender & Business Support
• Cross-Departmental Support
• General Coordination & Administration

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• A valid drivers license
• Related industry field certificates or relevant experience.
• 4 years or more of Off the Road (OTR) earthmoving experience
• Broad base workplace safety experience – NOSA certificate accepted only

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong administration, organisation, and time-management skills
• Reporting, data analysis, and information management
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
• Systems administration, user support, and training
• Knowledge of HSEQ, incident management, and compliance processes
• Documentation control and records management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Graphic design, presentation, and communication material development
• Problem-solving and process improvement abilities
• Ability to work independently and across multiple departments