Jobs Available at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Bsc/Beng Engineering: Electronic or Mechatronic

Advantageous Requirements

• Msc Engineering
• PREng Registration
• IEEE Membership

Experience

• 10 years Firmware and Hardware design experience
• 4 years demonstrated experience in building and qualifying complex electronic systems
• 4 years demonstrated experience in R&D and Product Development Environment

Duties

Research:

• Research latest technologies pertinent to Electronic Systems
• Research patents and existing technologies to avoid infringement
• Research new available and emerging technologies in the Electronic Detonator industry
• Research what sets us apart from other systems in the market
• Research rules and regulations that govern systems in the explosive industry like SANS and ARP
• Research new wireless technologies, battery technologies, power management technologies
• Overall R&D process improvement and optimization

Electronic Design & Development:

• Design for harsh environment, IP rated Designs
• Design for quality and scalability
• Circuit Design in PADS or Altium Designer
• Layout Design, Multi-Layer PCB’s
• Firmware development for ARM in C or C++
• Contribute to CAD drawings and designs for enclosures and mountings
• Understanding of Firmware Development tools like: Atmel Studio, Visual Studio or STMCube
• Draft and design according to user needs and technical specification documents
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders like component suppliers, PCB manufacturers and assembly houses
• All with the aim of developing cutting edge detonators and blasting equipment as required by clients
• Documentation for: technical specifications, user need specifications, product datasheets
• Supervise Mechanical Engineers on tie in of Electronics and Mechanics

Production Handover & Maintenance:

• Ensure all BOM’s are well documented and maintained
• Training on functionality of the electronics
• Design of equipment for test and configuration in production
• Ensuring components are available and sourcing suitable alternates when they are not
• Documentation for production: test instructions, wiring diagrams, modification proposals, training manuals, calibration certificates
• Global product support
• Draft all relevant documentation for production handover
• Order all relevant equipment and components

Product Testing & Certification:

• Involvement in certification tests for: IP, RF and ESD conformation
• Field testing of the product at remote sites
• Involvement in risk assessments for approval by certification bodies
• Preparation of documentation for certification authorities
• Documentation for field test results and observations
• Ensure all processes conform to ISO standards

Lab Equipment:

• Ensure lab equipment is maintained
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated
• There is sufficient equipment available for engineers and technicians
• Training on equipment for technicians and support teams
• Proficient us of equipment like: multi meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, power supplies

Documentation:

• Users need specifications
• Technical specification
• Technical datasheets
• Product datasheets
• Risk assessments
• Field test results
• Lab test results
• Bill of materials
• Calibration documents
• Wiring diagrams
• Training manuals
• Modification proposals
• Project Plans

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Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CIMA

Experience

• 6 - 10 Years Experience in manufacturing/mining/pharmaceuticals within a Finance Function
• 3 Years Management Experience

Duties

• Financial oversight over manufacturing operations throughout the Group
• Perform financial functions for manufacturing which include financial reporting, payment allocations, budgeting, expense analysis, cash flow forecasting, invoice generation
• Ensure that monthly cost reviews are performed and timely commentary submitted to the Group and Division
• Regular variance analysis for usage and production variances
• Communication of Manufacturing related KPIs and other efficiency measures
• Ensure operational discipline by highlighting areas of non-compliance with policy, procedures, and best practices
• Review the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, lead the risk assessments for Manufacturing processes and ensure these are adequately mitigated
• Represent Finance in Problem Solving/Root Cause analysis/Productivity projects
• Work with Inventory and Costing Manager to ensure proper management, recording and reporting of inventories
• Calculate production costs and allocate them to respective cost centers/customers and ensure optimal recovery of all production costs
• Analyse production variances and ensure that steps are taken to mitigate them timeously

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Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths 

Advantageous Requirements

• Code 08 / Code B Licence
• Magazine Master Ticket
• Blasting assistant certificate (MQA)
• Stemming Loader

Experience

• Previous experience in blasting / mining environment
• 2 years blasting assistant experience

Duties

• Risk assessment and Safe work declarations to be done with the blaster at the place of work before entering workplace as per client requirements
• Assisting the blaster for preparing the blast / charge-up area by meeting all the statutory, legal, client and BME requirements/standards/prescriptions
• Together with the Blaster, inspects the site to determine the target block and to plan the blasting process
• Marks off the working area by erecting the prescribed barricading material as prescribed by the client
• Required to map the holes to ensure that all the required holes correctly placed
• Required to measure and check the depth of the holes, and to ensure that they are all correctly drilled within the prescribed parameters
• In the event of detecting any deviations from prescriptions, responsible for behaving assertively and taking the necessary steps to rectify matters, e.g., by interacting and communicating to mine staff, drill contractor or the Foreman
• On instruction from the Blaster, required to collect the correct accessories to carry out the blasting assignment successfully
• Responsible to place all detonators and boosters at the collar of the hole to prepare for priming of the blast holes as per the blast plan issued by the mine
• Responsible for priming the holes by carefully inserting detonators into boosters, attaching weigh-down material to the primer, and lower this primer in the hole under the supervision of the blaster

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Qualifications

• Matric
• NQF Level 5 qualification in Business Administration, Information Technology or Equivalent 

Experience

• 2 years general administration
• 2 years’ experience with administrative software, such as Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Experience working in Microsoft AX or D365 or Equivalent

Duties

• Resolves problems by analyzing data, identifying solutions and communicating solutions.
• Maintains rapport with customers, managers, and employees by researching and developing new services and methods, setting priorities, and problem solving for workflow issues.
• Directs administrative productivity in accordance with management directives.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management, discovering irregularities, and determining continuing needs
• Guides employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating administrative policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, and communicating developments to management.
• Provides input to administrative projects by identifying and implementing new technology and resources, redesigning systems, and recommending re-deployment of designated resources.
• Create and maintain supply chain master data in accordance with policies and standards.

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Qualifications

• Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering Diploma / Degree

Experience

• 10 years’ experience within a mining / chemical technology or related industries
• Key business development as a resource on an industry advantageous
• 5 years general management and project management experience

Duties

Monitor and assess sales and market data for a specific geographic region and produce reports that will assist

• Management in formulating strategy and identifying areas in the market where business can be developed. Involves working independently.

Needs Assessment 

• Investigate questions relating to existing programs, processes and procedures.
• Set clear objectives for each business call; develop and make presentations that are tailored to the known interests, needs, issues, and concerns of decision makers and influencers within the customer organization; gather and analyze relevant information; and gain agreement to a statement of customer requirements.

Solutions Analysis 

• Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures and precedents.
• Identify customer support in replication of services for business growth

Improvement / Innovation

• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

Internal Communications

• Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.

Project Management

• Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.

Techno Commercial Market Development

• Compile information on the market in order to make strategic decisions.

Test Work and benefit quantification

• Conduct test work to evaluate the potential benefit new solutions or products.

Supplier Relationship Development / Prospecting 

• Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential suppliers and technology partners to identify and build relationships with relevant decision makers and influencers within the customer organisation and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.

Sales Opportunities Creation 

• Develop a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events.
  Obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and its services.

Sell Customer and Value Propositions 

• Identify the products or services that best meet the customer's stated needs, use personal expertise to propose quantities and product configurations, explain the selection to the customer, and invite the customer to make a purchase at the standard price/terms and conditions of sale. 

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data 

• Enter customer information that has been gathered through research and/or through direct customer contact into the customer relationship management system, to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities OR ensure that team members maintain up-to-date customer relationship management data, identifying and resolving issues.

Personal Capability Building 

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.