Jobs at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

This position exists to lead a team responsible for the selection, repair, maintenance and implementation of  engineering systems, processes and equipment. The incumbent takes charge of operational excellence and  ensures continuous improvement in engineering processes, costs, quality and plant/equipment performance  in line with the Division strategy.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Management

• Understand the complete company’s strategic goals
• Support company SHEQ strategy with particular focus on engineering aspects
• Assist operations management in rolling-out Divisional maintenance strategy on mobile plant
• Collaborate with operations management in identifying improvements and growth opportunities
• Strategic alignment of maintenance, engineering standards and practices with industry  norms, best practices and legislative framework

Operational Performance

• Ensure that maintenance on equipment is carried out economically
• Technical input to the maintenance budget for the Division, including capital items
• Ensure continuous improvement of reliability and availability of process equipment
• Provide engineering input into optimisation and/or expansion projects
• Manage engineering operations and capital projects within applicable budgets and schedules
• Provide input in the design and maintenance of safety procedures including risk assessment pertaining to maintenance of equipment
• Ensure adherence and compliance to company policies and procedures

Innovation Management

• Develop and maintain systems to track innovations across the business and the Division.
• Maintain constant surveillance of industry trends, technological innovations, and changes in  customer requirements
• Proactively impact customer satisfaction requirements
• Contribute to the implementation of innovative strategies for the company to influence the  overall growth, profitability and development of the business

Internal Customer Relations

• Share key insights, trends, best practices and engineering benchmarks with industry peers and in other parts of the business
• Facilitate common alignment of the  engineering projects with operations teams
• Facilitate enabling processes between functions  (e.g. Operations, Engineering, SHEQ, Human Resources and Finance)
• Ensure business alignment to standard operating model, business execution plans and any other initiatives or  improvements

Maintenance Systems

• Evaluate existing systems, ensure continuous improvement to become best in class and improve  overall effectiveness and sustainability of performance
• Ensure continuous work is aligned with maintenance strategy
• Ensure training and competency of maintenance system users

Reporting

• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date KPI tracking dashboards for maintenance systems
• Develop, review and maintain engineering performance tracking criteria
• Assist operations teams in honouring service level agreements with company’s clients
• Report on sites time usage statistics and initiate improvement plans

QUALIFICATIONS

• B-Tech or BSc in Engineering – Mechanical/Electrical
• Postgraduate qualification in business studies will be an added advantage
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC), Mines

EXPERIENCE

• Five years experience in maintenance/ engineering management
• Experience in developing and implementing integrated operational planning
• Developing training material for reports, Graduates and Apprentices
• Knowledge or experience of engineering maintenance management system
• Proven track record of implementing business improvement initiatives
• Experience in managing of costs and cost reduction projects

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication
• Interpersonal
• Conflict handling
• Good quality control
• Computer literacy (MS Office) Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint. Excel, Word
• Strong analytical
• Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving
• Project management
• Knowledge of the mining industry and relevant legislation, particularly the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Abreast with industry best practices and new technologies
• Business process re-engineering and change management methodologies

Closing Date:  9 August 2023

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PURPOSE

This position exists to ensure that assets are maintained and available for all South African operations. The incumbent takes charge of operational excellence and ensures continuous improvement in engineering processes, costs, quality and plant/equipment performance  in line with the business strategy.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Management

• Understand the complete company’s strategic goals
• Support company SHEQ strategy with particular focus on engineering aspects
• Assist General Managers and Chief Operations Officer in rolling-out benchmark maintenance and engineering strategy on mobile and fixed plants
• Collaborate with General Managers in identifying improvements and growth opportunities
• Strategic alignment of maintenance, engineering standards and practices with industry  norms, best practices and legislative framework

Operational Performance

• Define operational resources required to deliver service/product
• Technical input to the maintenance budget for the Division, including capital items
• Ensure continuous improvement of reliability and availability of process equipment
• Provide engineering input into optimisation and/or expansion projects
• Provide input in the design and maintenance of safety procedures including risk assessment pertaining to maintenance of equipment
• Ensure adherence and compliance to company policies and procedures
• Ensure that all Engineering employees are trained and competent to perform their duties

Engineering Standard and Legal Compliance

• Participate in relevant Engineering affiliations
• Provide input in the design and maintenance of safe procedures including risk assessment pertaining to maintenance of equipment
• Implement and maintain management of change by ensuring a 100% compliance register

Internal Customer Relations

• Share key insights, trends, best practices and engineering benchmarks with industry peers and in other parts of the business
• Facilitate common alignment of the  engineering projects with operations teams
• Facilitate enabling processes between functions  (e.g. Operations, Engineering, SHEQ, Human Resources and Finance)
• Ensure business alignment to standard operating model, business execution plans and any other initiatives or  improvements

Innovation Management

• Contribute to the implementation of innovative strategies for the company to influence the overall growth, profitability and development of the business
• Oversee development and maintenance of systems to track innovations across the business and across the Division
• Maintain constant surveillance of industry trends, technological innovations, and changes in customer requirements
• Proactively drive responses to mitigate impact of changes

Reporting and Administration

• Report maintenance compliance of all sites
• Report on failure analysis and warranty management
• Develop, review and maintain engineering performance tracking criteria

QUALIFICATIONS

• B-degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Professional registration (ECSA) will be an added advantage
• Business/management/leadership qualification will be an added advantage
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC), Mines

EXPERIENCE

• 8 – 12 years related experience
• Experience in developing and implementing integrated operational planning
• Proven track record of implementing business improvement initiatives
• Experience in managing of costs and cost reduction projects

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good communication
• Interpersonal
• Conflict handling
• Good quality control
• Computer literacy (MS Office) Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint. Excel, Word
• Strong analytical
• Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving
• Financial management
• Knowledge of the mining industry and relevant legislation, particularly the Mine Health and Safety Act

Closing Date:  9 August 2023

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Description

• The role is responsible to provide detailed project planning and management of strategic technological initiatives, advancements and projects within the Fraser Alexander Next Generation Solutions Division via the Special Projects Office (SPO). To drive development and innovation within the business inline with company strategy, evaluate and assure control environments, and provide research, analytical and technical support to the business and the Division. The incumbent must be passionate about new technologies in the Tailings and Engineering space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Oversee and conduct a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned strategic projects in accordance with SPO project frameworksEnsuring management of the entire project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and the success of the projectCoordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers and developers in execution of projects

Solution Reporting

• Develop and implement business model and business plans for Next Generation Solution initiatives
• Deliver detailed progress reports on appointed strategic projects
• Communicating and providing project specific information to EXCO and/or relevant stakeholders
• Driving Next Generation Solution awareness in the business
• Driving marketing initiatives relating to Next Generation projects

Risk Identification and Management

• Identify the risks associated with Next Generation Solutions and develop solutions to engineer out these risks or to mitigate these
• Turning challenges and risks into strengths that provide a unique selling opportunity for the Next Generation Solutions
• Identify the controls and mitigations by which these risks are managed within the business and provide a full evaluation of the control environment
• Ongoing liaison with the technical and operational teams to implement new work practices

Innovative Engineering Solutions

• Industry trends, initiatives and opportunity awareness 
• Research projects (UP/Wits/Other) – Project lead and management
• New equipment solutions – investigate, identify, R&D and operationalise 
• New tailings deposition/placement solutions – investigate, define and operationalise 
• Risk management solutions – best practice tools
• Marketing scoping – innovative solutions to market
• Commercial negotiations and formalization of innovative solutions with service providers, suppliers, consultants, etc
• Geo-referencing
• Measuring as built data and maintaining records
• Establish control networks and perform least square adjustments

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Honours (Civil, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Electronic or Mechatronic)
• Project Management qualification advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 5 – 10 years’ experience
• International experience or exposure to industry leading solutions

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Specific interest in industry leading technologies and innovations
• Excellent working knowledge of technical solutions
• Experience or exposure in tailings management
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Innovative approach to developing new solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking

Closing date: 10/08/2023

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PURPOSE

• Assist operations where an operator is needed to make the operating environment safer and more convenient by opening trenches and cleaning up areas where other equipment have difficulty operating.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Maintenance

• Operation of a variety of machines
• Load, dig, clean trenches or ditch slimes dam
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is followed at all times
• General Housekeeping
• Inspection of the machine before & after the shift
• Complete inspection checklist
• Adhere to safety rules & procedures

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• MQA Accredited certificates (Grader, ADT, Excavator & FEL)
• Code 10 driver’s license

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4 years operating experience in a tailings or similar environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES

• Verbal communication
• Understand what constitutes unsafe conditions and –behaviour
• Knowledge of unsafe behaviour-what does it mean?

Closing Date: 11 August 2023