Jobs at RPO Recruitment

Description

RPO Recruitment's Pharmaceutical client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Supply Chain Purchasing Officer based in Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for enhancing business efficiencies through accurate, updated, aligned, and well communicated processes, procedures, workflows, and operational systems.
• Regularly updating, improving, and clearly defining the scope and mandate of the various processes and systems, impacting, or impacted by other departments (primarily Regulatory, Compliance, Sales, and Finance).
• Identify industry recognized standards, methods, and tools to inform and advise the process design and audits.
• Develop creditable measures and dashboards for tracking the progresses and procedures to ensure enhanced efficiencies and smoother workflows.
• Design and conduct an audit to measure compliance levels to the current internal processes and practices and therefore provide feedback and measures to improve said internal processes.
• Work with relevant internal stakeholders to train and raise awareness of the company’s changing/improving Standard Operating Procedures, to ensure consistent implementation and ongoing alignment.
• Continually communicate, co-ordinate and track smooth intra and inter-departmental workflows and compliance to SOPs.
• To follow up in collaboration with cross functions the local manufacturing project to make sure that the products will be produced on time, according to our priorities and in line with the company quality standards and local regulatory requirements.
• To co-ordinate smooth goods flow between international shipping site, local packaging site till the delivery to the final distributor assuring the correctness of all the relevant documents to avoid any delay or extra logistics charges.
• To record and track the different transactions related to the mentioned operations as shipping invoices, production status, goods delivery and posting in distributor system in addition to payment settlements.
• To prepare subsidiary ex-factory monthly demand after the consolidation of the distributor purchasing orders.
• To continually improve cost efficiencies across the business from a procurement perspective in line with internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze existing spending with a view to improved cost savings outside inflation impact.
• Participate in developing technical definitions for goods and services to be procured, including, but not limited to:
• Finance: All company properties, repairs and maintenance, construction, utilities, freight
• Forwarders, customs agents, security, essential services including fire and sprinkler systems.
• Flood prevention measures, car fleet suppliers and financiers and fleet expenses (fuel, vehicle repairs, etc).
• Information Technology: Telecommunication requirements, hardware, and general software.
• Marketing: Promotional supplies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cost and service benchmarks, technological developments, and entry of new suppliers in each industry / market.
• Review international group preferred supplier agreements to determine their applicability for the company.
• Conduct research to ascertain best products in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Identify, source, and justify the most profitable suppliers.
• Display sound understanding of suppliers’ cost structures to be able to work with them to drive down costs in the supply chain.
• Negotiate (on a qualitative and quantitative standpoint), agree, and draw up contracts with suppliers.
• Continually check supplier quality and delivery to ensure it remains in line with what was agreed.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.

Requirements

• Supply Chain Qualification and/or Purchasing Qualification.
• ± 3 Years Supply Chain / Management Accounting Experience.
• Great understanding of the Financial System SAP.
• Computer literacy i.e., MS Office, Excel.
• Demonstrable success in academia and/or career with emphasis on continuity, progression, and level of attainment.
• Previous experience in an Accounting based environment.

Benefits

• Salary: R450K/yr - R650K/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Description

A great mining company in Limpopo is seeking the expertise of a Rock Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles.
• Budget and cost control.
• Participate in designing mine layouts and mining sequence/ ratio. Data gathering and analysis (core logging, underground mapping, and material properties). Revise relevant COP's and MOP’s / SOP’s. Ensure accuracy of design techniques. Advise on pillar design and extraction sequence.
• Design, approve and revise suitable mining layouts and support according to rock engineering principles. Conduct routine quality control testing of support systems. Compilation and submission of legal reports to applicable statutory bodies.
• Continuous investigation of underground conditions toward recommending remedial action / projects to address potential risk. Continuously investigate the possible improvement of support systems. Drive improvement projects, investigate and conduct feasibility studies to keep abreast with developments within the specialist field.
• Manage and coordinate all accident / incident investigations to ensure detailed, timely completion thereof. Compile investigation reports and submit / present to relevant stakeholders along with detailed findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Rock Mechanics Certificate
• BEng Honours Degree in Mining Engineering /Geology
• SANIRE and ECSA registration.
• Member of SAIMM (South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy).
• 10 years practical experience in Geology / Rock Mechanics or Mining.
• Minimum 2 years at management level

Benefits

• Salary: R1.6M/yr - R1.8M/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Description

A great mining company in Northern Cape is seeking the expertise of a Section Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance with all safety regulations as set out in the mines policies
• Produce a risk register for the engineering function with risk ratings
• Manage roles and responsibilities of subordinates
• Define labor structure and ensure vacancies are filled within reasonable time
• Ensure that the engineering workshop is equipped with tools and equipment to enable subordinates to work safely and maintain good engineering standards
• Produce root cause failure analysis (RCFA’s) for repetitive breakdowns and premature failures

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Degree in Mining Engineering
• GCC Mines and Works
• 15 - 18 years experience in an opencast mining environment
• Minimum 10 years post GCC experience

Benefits

• Salary: R1.7M/yr - R1.9M/yr, salary negotiable

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Description

RPO Recruitment's client (a plastics company) is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Raw Material, Waste, And Forklift Manager in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely availability of required raw materials.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, anticipate shortages, and facilitate reorder processes.
• Implement effective inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Develop and implement waste disposal strategies that comply with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.
• Coordinate waste collection, segregation, and disposal processes, minimizing environmental impact and optimizing recycling efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of waste generation, disposal methods, and associated costs.
• Manage a team of forklift operators, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Implement and enforce strict adherence to forklift safety protocols and best practices.
• Arrange routine emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
• Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
• Analyse and optimize material flow processes to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to schedule material deliveries and pickups to meet production schedules.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Stay up to date with environmental, safety, and transportation regulations related to waste management and forklift operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, conducting regular audits and inspections.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw material consumption, waste generation, and forklift utilization.
• Generate reports to provide insights into operational performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, quality control, and maintenance teams to optimize raw material usage and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with external vendors for waste disposal services and material deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in materials management, waste management, and forklift operations, with [X] years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste disposal practices.
• A solid understanding of forklift safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software, waste tracking systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with external vendors.

Benefits

• Salary: R450K/yr - R500K/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Description

A great mining company in Gauteng is seeking the expertise of a Plant Metallurgist to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Management knowledge – able to identify, manage and mitigate risks at source of the material and the supply chain. Contribute to changing and updating Refinery’s as per strategy movement and direction.
• Team management - able to handle a diverse team and be able to lead and/or be a team player in a team that would deliver results for the department and company.
• Financial acumen and statistical modelling knowledge -able to budget effectively, interpret financial and statistical information. Draw conclusions, take action. Evaluate profitability of processing materials and advise sourcing and management team on improving profitability.
• Strategic and action planning knowledge -able to develop and implement relevant strategies and action plans that would help the refinery department move forward and achieve budget intentions. Collate annual business plan and integrate the 5-year plan to ensure that growth strategies are encapsulated for Walk Sure, Walk Far and Walk Tall are achieved. Assist Head of Refinery to translate strategy into achievable steps and communicated.
• Process plant knowledge - good knowledge of processing plants, equipment, sampling and assaying. Familiarity with different materials processing and understand chemistry of materials and ease of processing.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Degree in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in a smelter mining environment
• Minimum 3 years projects related experience

Benefits

• Salary: R800K/yr - R1M/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Description

RPO Recruitment's client is seeking an experienced Tyres Supervisor within a logistics company based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting operations in achieving budgeted tyre CPKs
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly tyre management reports and give guidance to operations teams where required
• Measure and report on the tyre service providers’ SLA performance
• Manage the tyre rethreading process from order to received back in stock
• Weekly transport meetings with RFDC contract managers (Online)
• Tyre casing scrap analysis review and scrutiny
• Administrative duties
• Identify and resolve tyre stock discrepancies in line with company process
• Attend to operational tyre queries and ensure resolution to operations satisfaction
• Attend learning initiatives to improve work quality and enhance own skills
• Own and live up to the company values
• Execute work in line with governance and compliance processes

Requirements

• Min 5 years’ experience in tyre management.
• Computer literacy: MS Office and tyre software.
• Excellent administration & reporting skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain spreadsheets.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Organizational and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Salary: R350K/yr - R400K/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Description

A great mining company in Gauteng is seeking the expertise of a Plant Fitter to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Manufacturing and Company Standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman.
• Reports faults and unsafe conditions to the Central Control Room.
• Participate in planning shutdowns (Planned maintenance), resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities.
• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure.
• Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydro carbons).

Requirements

• Grade 12
• N3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• 4 - 6 years experience in a plant mining environment

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Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Procurement Specialist within a Chemical company based in KwaZulu – Natal.

Responsibilities:

• Influence key internal & external stakeholder relationships to drive delivery of company and procurement objectives.
• Strategic & Tactical Procurement of a portfolio of materials, goods or services within a category.
• Deliver KPI’s relating to TCO, quality, service, innovation, and continuity of supply for the portfolio.
• Work with suppliers and influence internal stakeholders to implement the innovation strategy, and to evolve the strategy as technology, markets, and business needs change.
• Continuously gather, analyse, interpret, and act upon market intelligence.
• Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Feedstock and market assumptions translated into impact on business.
• Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio’s suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Ensure supply agreements where applicable are negotiated, implemented, and managed.

Requirements

• 3 Years experience
• BCom supply chain or similar
• Previous Employment Environment in chemical or manufacturing
• Relationship management, strong negotiation skills, ability to meet deadlines, strategic thinking, ability to change, understanding risk management and ability to implement risk mitigation, problem solver, influencer, good communicator

Benefits

• Salary: R500K/yr - R700K/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Description

A great mining company in Northern Cape is seeking the expertise of a Shaft Boilermaker to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Complete daily inspection checklists for tools, equipment and work areas. Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors
• Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data. File documents per procedure
• Maintain workshop and assets namely work areas, equipment, tools and toolbox
• Perform instructions as per work orders and job cards
• Maintain, install, do diagnostics and repair steel and metal structures per maintenance and breakdown work orders taking into consideration the direct risk of the environment
• Assembling and erecting the framework and other metal parts

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Boilermaker Trade Test Certificate
• N3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• 6 - 8 years experience in shaft mining environment
• Relevant winder & shaft training

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Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Planner: Supply Channel within a food company based in Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Plan daily production at a minimum horizon of 21 days and weekly plans at rolling 12 weeks according to agreed plan and production rules which will be uploaded weekly to the KMR system used for procurement purposes.
• Ensure timeous communication with the applicable factory when additional shifts/less shifts are required based on current demand trend and production requirement.
• Ensure space bottlenecks are identified and communicated for further investigations and analysis to ensure sufficient space in the network are determined in advance.
• Analyse batch sizes vs. shelf-life requirement and impact the predetermined batch size will have on supply of the product in the network (warehouse space, Freshness of stock, obsolete stock).
• Take ownership of channel to ensure sufficient and optimal stock levels are maintained by ensuring constant and timeous communication with the deployment team regarding product group/SKU priorities.
• Apply the constraint/factors of e.g., long lead times, forecast accuracy, batch constraints, warehouse constraints, shelf life, network constraint/design in production planning to ensure stocks are optimised with the best possible trade off solution.
• Determine factors contributing to constant short, dated stock in the supply channel, and the corrective action needed to reduce/avoid the constant obsolete stock.
• Communicate potential short, dated stock problems to the Demand team and ensure stock is moved to a location/s as required for additional sales to limit the short, dated stock/write off.
• Consolidate the CDC demand in optimal factory planning while taking into consideration available capacity in the network and daily/weekly/monthly CDC demand and actual supply.
• Ensure constant supply of a product group/SKU'S in the channel by timeous communication and request for early releases/grading if this should have an impact on supply.
• Optimise the supply network based on guidelines, and determine the most cost-effective supply channel, factory, route.
• Ensure stock is replenished from most optimal factory location (where similar and non-similar factories are packing) at optimal costs when trade-offs need to be made regarding additional supply locations while freshness of stock and the OFR % are maintained.
• Define and revise buffer levels by determining risk of changes in demand or supply by SKU/prod group to ensure target OFR% and product freshness.
• Ensure accurate information are available to optimise rough cut capacity plans with impact of constraints for best possible inputs to the S & OP process.
• Identify bottlenecks, processes, constraints that has an impact on current supply and possible solutions/corrective measures.
• Ensure daily reporting at summary level of channel information (Obsolete stock, constraints, impact of supply disruption, potential supply problems) by monitoring, identifying, and implementing corrective measures in the supply channel.
• Ensure monthly consolidated reporting of Channel information in summary format (Obsolete stock, supply disruption and impact on OFR%, channel costs and potential savings)

Requirements

• Degree
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced)

Benefits

• Salary: R400K/yr - R500K/yr, salary negotiable
• Paid Time Off (PTO)