Latest Job Vacancies at TAU Mining (Pty) Ltd

Job purpose:

Responsible for the strategic planning, coordinating and profitable execution of various Projects as per Project plans and Commercial agreements. Track performance and manage Project management teams to ensure that operational objectives and production targets are safely met. Provide support, mentorship and guidance to Project management teams to resolve operational challenges.

Key Performance Areas

Overall Business Performance

•  Manage Commercial Contracts and establish meaningful professional relationships with Clients in conjunction with the Executive team.
•  Study commercial contracts in conjunction with the Commercial team to identify risks and opportunities.
•  Oversee the performance of various projects and ensure the profitable execution thereof in line with set profit margins.
•  Check monthly survey results across all projects before signing off with Clients.
•  Develop and implement remedial action plans for underperforming projects.
•  Check invoices before submission to Clients in conjunction with CCO & FD. Ensure that correct volumes and rates are invoiced.
•  Track budgets for Projects and Departments within area of responsibility.
•  Compile annual budgets for Projects and Departments within area of responsibility. Ensure that approved budgets are adhered to. Maintain positive cash flow.

Strategic management

•  Monitor Market trends to identify opportunities and threats in the business environment, in conjunction with the Executive Team.
•  Develop and implement strategic plans within area of expertise that:
  • aligns with the overall business objectives,
  • reduces risk & capitalize on opportunities.
•  Monitor progress and adherence to approved strategic plans.

Commercial & Legal

•  Conduct high level negotiations, discussions & correspondence with Clients & Suppliers in conjunction with the Executive Team.
•  Assist to draft & conclude Service level agreements, Commercial Contracts and Contractual Addendums.
•  Participate in commercial Tender Process as member of the Executive Team. Conduct thorough Project research prior to Tender and ensure that appropriate rates are charged during Tender stage reduce the risk of future losses due to “under tendering”. Compile volume profiles and appropriate resource allocation.
•  Assist CCO in resolving Commercial and Legal (Litigation) disputes.
•  Brief CEO & Executive team on all matters of importance in conjunction with the CCO.
•  Ensure that levels/limits of authority are adhered to within allocated Dept & area of responsibility.
•  Adhere to BBBEE principles to ensure that BBBEE Scorecard targets and Strategies are achieved.
•  Ensure Legal Compliance within area of responsibility, including but not limited to Legal Appointments in terms the MHSA.

 Health & Safety:

• Establish a strong Safety culture across all Operations.
• Monitor Safety Trends across projects and participate in formulation of action and improvement  plans as well as Safety Campaigns.
• Provide support during DMR audits & investigations.

Marketing & New business development

•  Track and attend Commercial Expos and act as Company Representative.
•  Arrange and attend high level meetings with prospective Clients & suppliers.
•  Assist to formulate and implement the Company’s marketing strategy.
•  Assist to create brand awareness and establish a professional Company image.
•  Ensure sustainable business growth.

Reporting

•  Compile and implement meaningful reports and dashboard systems. Present accurate, professional reports for area of responsibility during weekly, monthly and Ad Hoc internal management and/or high-level Client meetings.

Business systems, processes, policies & procedures

•  Analyse all applicable business systems and processes within area of responsibility to ensure efficiency and sound corporate governance.
•  Develop and implement effective, integrated systems to continuously track hourly, daily, weekly and monthly production performance and across all projects.
•  Develop and implement systems, process flows, policies and procedures as required.

Continuous/ Business Improvement

•  Ensure optimization of allocated resources across all projects:
• Favourable Mining conditions are maintained (Floor levels, Berms, Highwalls, Roads, etc.)
• Equipment damage limited and remedial action taken where damages occurred.
• Equipment availability & Utilization trends are achieved as per Industry trends and contractual obligations.

Cycle time studies are conducted continuously.

• Fuel caps are properly managed as per Tender allowable.
• Identify cost saving opportunities and implement CI Projects/ Project plans.

HR management function

•  Recruitment & Development: Ensure that designated Departments are adequately staffed, developed and retained in conjunction with the HR Team.
•  Reward systems: Participate in development and implementation of reward/ incentive systems.
•  Performance Management: Ensure that all subordinates have Job Descriptions and that performance is managed in accordance with set KPI’s.
•  HR Policies & procedures: Ensure that all HR Policies and Procedures are communicated to and observed by designated Departments.

Minimum Job Requirements:

•  BSc Degree in Mining Engineering, or at least N. Dip Mining Engineering.
•  Mine Manager’s Ticket (preferred) or at least Opencast Blasting certificate.
•  Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position, or at least at General Manager/ Senior Contract Manager level, overseeing various Opencast Mining projects.
•  Proven track record: ability to maintain production outputs & execute Contracts profitably.
•  Excellent knowledge of Service Level Agreements, Tender processes & concluding Commercial Contracts.
•  Excellent knowledge of Earthmoving Equipment, resource management and all aspects of Opencast Mining (including production, mine planning & survey).
•  Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office, Sage, Modelmaker Advantageous)
•  Strong numerical skills and ability to compile budgets and reports.
•  Excellent Leadership skills and ability to mentor & develop people.
•  Excellent negotiation skills & high level of attention to detail.
•  Assertive with excellent communication skills.

Values, abilities & behaviours

•  High level of integrity, honesty, accountability and commitment.
•  Willing to work long hours and ability to meet objectives and deadlines.
•  High level of Energy & ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
•  Willing to travel to projects in remote areas frequently in execution of responsibilities.
• Results orientated, driven and resilient.

Closing date: 15 March 2024

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Job purpose: 

• Execute purchasing transactions for the off-site or on-site repair of equipment, allowing repairs to be completed in a timely and cost-effective way, meeting agreed technical requirements and service levels.

Key performance areas:

General

•  Facilitate the processing of procurement RFQ’s and Purchase Orders.
•  Issue repair estimate instructions to suppliers.
•  Compile necessary documentation to remove item to be repaired from site.
•  Evaluate repair estimate and consult with maintenance teams to agree if items should be repaired.
•  Convert approved repair estimate to Repair orders in the transactional purchasing system.
•  Support and provide guidance to maintain records of rotable item condition, maintenance history, and warranty information.
•  Ensure that procurement and contracting are performing within the Supply Chain Management policy and guidelines.
•  Formulate supplier strategies to enable effective supplier management in conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager.
•  Ensure that all reconditioned equipment is repaired according to original specifications and as per agreed terms.
•  Ensure all equipment reconditioning is timeously completed and that equipment is delivered within agreed timelines and costs.
•  Deviations or malfunctioning of reconditioned items to be promptly reported and ensure that such items are returned to suppliers immediately and execute warranty claims with suppliers.
•  Movement & functioning of reconditioned items and equipment are continuously monitored to track
• performance and availability.
•  Items and equipment are evaluated by the end-users and declared reconditionable before any reconditioning steps are implemented.
•  Stock deviations are investigated to ensure efficient stock levels.
•  Manage external reconditioning at suppliers.
•  Assist end-users with warranty claims and provide expert advice.
•  Expedite outstanding RFQ’s and purchase orders with suppliers.
•  Ensure necessary PODs are obtained and submitted to suppliers.
•  Track all late orders as priority and continuously to ensure deliveries are made as planned.
•  Track, communicate and confirm deliveries for emergencies/breakdowns with end-users.
•  Make transport arrangements for urgent recon spares to and from suppliers.
•  Ensure that normal and abnormal recon spares transportation to and from the mine is initiated and coordinated with the end-user, suppliers, colleagues, and transport contractor.
•  Optimize transport arrangements and needs with the expeditor and transport contractor.
•  Arrange the collection of special/large equipment at suppliers to eliminate excessive handling.
•  Communicate special instructions to expeditor and transport contractor with regards to sensitive spares, to prevent damages.

Communication

•  Communicate and provide information by relevant internal and external methods to assist and enable organisational operations and effectively service connecting groups.
•  Maintain positive and effective interaction with all team members to reach objectives.
•  Sustain and manage communication in accordance with TAU Mining Communication procedures. Reports
•  Compile, check and distribute accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports within stipulated deadlines.

Minimum Job requirements:

•  Matric (Grade 12)
•  Technical qualification (Artisan or similar) preferred plus,
•  Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (advantageous)
•  Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ technical purchasing and supply chain management experience within in the Mining environment.
•  Warehouse knowledge and experience preferred.
•  Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control Training (HIRAC)
•  Valid code EB drivers’ license
•  Clean criminal record

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills & Abilities:

•  Technical skills and excellent knowledge of routable components and component life cycle planning as applicable to heavy earthmoving equipment.
•  Computer literacy, i.e. Pastel Evolution/ Word / Excel / PowerPoint. Pragma.
•  Communication Skills, Oral and Written.
•  Advanced Negotiation Skills.
•  Ability to function under pressure.
•  Business operations knowledge.
•  Leadership skills.
•  Organization Skills.
•  Dealing with Clients.
•  Administration.
•  Multi-tasking.
•  Decision Making Skills

The closing date for the advertised vacancy is 18 March 2024.

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Job purpose:

• To oversee the financial and payroll department including leading the financial planning, analysis, and budgeting requirements for the TAU group of companies.

Key performance areas:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

•  Oversee all financial operational tasks (including treasury, debtors, creditors, fixed assets, financing arrangements, payroll)
•  Lead the financial planning process for the TAU Group within deadlines
•  Assist with preparation of 3-year business plans for the TAU Group including analyzing deviations from budget
•  Preparation of monthly presentations and financial reports to the Financial Director
•  Preparation of the consolidated results for the TAU Group
•  Lead the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements for the TAU Group
•  Update cash flow requirements on a weekly basis
•  Analysis and validation of all project and overhead costs monthly
•  Prepare project performance reports and implement dashboard reporting
•  Project manage and lead the upgrade of the ERP implementation
•  Collate capital requirements for the TAU Group and track deviations
•  Review the VAT submission to SARS
•  Preparation of the tax computations for the TAU Group of companies
•  Assist with the preparation of the insurance declaration
•  Assist with the preparation of the Workman’s compensation declaration
•  Responsible for the Executive Payroll
•  Review all payroll and finance processes and recommend improvements
•  Compilation of policies and procedures for the finance and payroll areas
•  Oversee and manage the cash of the company
•  Responsible for driving debtors’ collection and ensuring that creditors are paid timeously
•  Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide meaningful analysis for strategic business initiatives.
•  Coach and mentor team
•  Assist with the review and calculations for the BEE audits
•  Effective review and coordination of the balance sheet reconciliation process
•  Lead the external and internal audit processes
•  Effective leadership of a team of finance professionals

Minimum Job requirements:

•  Bcom Honours in Financial Management/Accounting
•  Registered CA(SA)
•  Proficient in MS Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint)
•  Sage or similar ERP system experience advantageous
•  Contract mining industry experience advantageous
•  Africa experience advantageous
•  Experience on Pragma advantageous
•  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the preparation and analysis of 3-year financial budgets and analytics
•  5-10 years operational finance experience including (cash, fixed assets, debtors, fixed assets, financing and reporting)
•  5-10 years’ people management experience

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills & Abilities:

•  Excellent communication and presentation skills with an eye for detail
•  Solid knowledge of relevant legislation and standards including Companies Act, VAT, TAX, IFRS
•  Strategic thinking skills with sound business accumen
•  An innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
•  Strong leadership skills
•  A willingness to travel occasionally to different sites

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Job purpose: 

• To manage project execution in accordance with the stipulations and provisions of the commercial contract. Ensure that all KPI deliverables and performance objectives are met and that all sub-departmental activities are performed efficiently and within approved budgets.
• Lead the project team to plan, coordinate and direct all activities towards ensuring optimization of production and equipment availability & utilization, whilst adhering to applicable SOP’s and the provisions of the MHSA to establish a strong safety culture.
• Act as liaison with Client representatives to maintain good professional relationships and a positive Company image.

Key performance areas:

Delivery of Opencast Mining services

•  Manage all Production and Drill & Blast activities in conjunction with the Production manager allocated team to ensure that contractual targets are achieved and maintained.
•  Participate in mine planning and ensure that all activities are conducted in the designated mining areas, according to plan.
•  Address all mining related challenges and formulate plans for improvement.
•  Ensure that floor levels are maintained and ensure that Equipment is not exposed to damage.
•  Liaise with Blasting Service Provider and the Client in terms of all blasting activities and Blasting Plan. Assess powder factors and investigate/monitor blasting fragmentation; implement plans and techniques to improve blasting results.
•  Manage mining processes and activities according to standard operating procedures and legal requirements.
•  Ensure that mining equipment allocation and personnel activities are properly coordinated.
•  Optimize equipment (TMM) utilization to maximize output and minimize expenditure. Frequent cycle time studies to be performed.
•  Ensure that progress related to drilling meters and production volumes achieved vs. targetsare reported by Line managers/supervisors at stipulated time intervals (per hour & per shift, etc.)
•  Effectively communicate with all relevant role players to ensure optimized production.
•  Implement agreed action and/or catch-up production plans if deviation from target occursand ensure that revised targets are met within agreed timeframes.

Create a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

•  Act as custodian and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with SHE standards, Legislation and applicable SOP’s.
•  Ensure that all legal appointments (MHSA) are timeously in place and duly authorized.
•  Liaise with the Safety Manager to monitor Safety trends and statistics. Implement remedial plans to address all areas of concern.
•  Participate in VFL’s and Safety/wellness campaigns to establish a strong safe work culture and lead by example.
•  Participate in audits and inspections to ensure that all safety instructions are properly communicated and that all incidents or risks are promptly and properly reported as per set procedures.
•  Ensure that proper pre-blast line up meetings are conducted, blasting plans communicated and all areas evacuated prior to blasting.
•  Ensure that emergency procedures are in place and adhered to.
•  All appropriate work instructions and standards are read, signed off and adhered to.
•  Safety meetings are scheduled and attended as per instruction.
•  Allocated area is always clean and good housekeeping practices are applied to ensure a hazard free environment.
•  HIRA/Mini HIRA/ SLAM/ JRA/ VFL/ PTO always applied correctly, and any safety and health related issues are reported.
•  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is issued, used and maintained according to safety regulations and PPE budget.

Engineering management (Earthmoving Equipment/TMM)

•  Ensure that the Engineering dept is well managed and that all machinery is properly maintained.
•  Ensure that all equipment is duly logged on the asset management system and that the system is accurately maintained.
•  Monitor Equipment availability and MTBF/ MTTR rates; to meet or exceed set targets. (85% availability to be maintained)
•  Provide support to the Engineering manager and team to address all business risks and/or areas of concern.
•  Monitor legal & safety compliance within engineering Department (ensure safe work procedures are adhered to).
•  Ensure that all equipment malfunctions or damages are timeously reported to the Maintenance team.

Commercial, Social and Client Relationships

•  Study commercial contract document and variations/ addendums. Ensure compliance with contractual stipulations and obligations. Escalate all contractual matters of importance to top management for discussion and/or resolution.
•  Frequent engagement with Client representatives to ensure sound professional working relationship.
•  Attend all applicable scheduled daily/weekly and Ad hoc meetings with Client Representatives and present management reports.
•  Ensure that a positive, professional image of the Company is portrayed at all times.
•  Manage sub-contractors and ensure that service level agreements are adhered to.
•  Establish good relationships with community stakeholders, drive community projects and participate in events.

Ensure effective Communication on Site:

•  Schedule and conduct fixed HOD meetings to ensure alignment with organizational goals and communicate project performance.
•  Proactively inform top management of any notable deviations regarding target achievement and financial or other anticipated risks; immediately escalate any matter of importance that requires higher level assistance or intervention.
•  Conduct frequent caucus meetings to keep employees informed of performance (actual vs target) and to facilitate proper communication on any related matter.
•  Distribute and manage communication in accordance with TAU Mining line communication principles.
•  Lead by example and encourage all employees to observe and exhibit TAU Mining company values and principles.

Human Resources Responsibilities (To be performed in conjunction with the HR Dept & HOD’s)

•  Provide Leadership and direction to subordinates.
•  Ensure that all HR/IR related policies are implemented/ communicated and observed.
•  Monitor compliance with Labour Legislation.
•  Ensure that Employee representative committee is established and that monthly meetings are held.
•  Track and address all issued raised timeously.
•  Ensure that all Departments are adequately staffed at all times as per approved project complement. 
• Liaise with HR Department to have all vacancies timeously filled and attend interviews for senior site-based positions.
•  Set, communicate and ensure that subordinates have job descriptions with KPA’s as applicable and that set KPA’s are achieved. Implement remedial action where necessary.
•  Act as mentor and advisor to subordinates, identify and motivate relevant training and development initiatives, perform succession planning.
•  Ensure that time & attendance and sick leave is properly managed. Leave rosters must be implemented and properly managed.
•  Ensure that overtime is planned, properly managed and pre-approved as per overtime procedure.
•  Monitor time spent by subordinates on the mine and ensure compliance with legal attendance parameters.
•  Manage discipline and initiate disciplinary action in line with applicable disciplinaryprocedures, where required.

 Finance, budgeting and reporting

•  Compile annual budgets for each Dept in conjunction with respective HOD’s and present to top management for approval.
•  Monitor and manage expenditure compared to budget in conjunction with the Finance Dept.
•  Implement remedial measures to reduce costs/ avoid deviation from budget or overexpenditure.
•  Manage survey and monthly project certificate; ensure that all documentation including KPI’s reports are timeously submitted to the client to process payment.
•  Track payment compared to invoices issued to ensure that all payments are timeously received.
•  Ensure proper Stock management and that all Procurement and Stores procedures are adhered to.
•  Ensure profitable execution of the project as per agreed margins.
•  Allocate resources tactically and efficiently to comply with time, quality, cost and fit for purpose requirements. Eliminate non-value adding activities.
•  Compile and present accurate monthly production and/or project reports.
•  Ensure that all required reports (all Departments) are submitted by stipulated/ established deadlines; internal and external (as per client requirements).
•  Identify and implement approved continuous improvement initiatives and measures to reduce operating costs and enhance efficiency and performance.

Minimum Job requirements:

•  Mining Degree or National Diploma in Mining Engineering (Preferred) with at least 8-10 years related Opencast Mining experience, of which at least 3-5 years must be in similar level role carrying applicable legal appointment.
•  Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competence (Preferred)
•  Grade 12
•  Surface / Opencast blasting certificate.
•  Competency A training
•  Code EB Driver’s license
•  Clean criminal record
•  Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control Training (HIRAC)
•  Must have successfully completed Strata Control 2 course.

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills & Abilities:

•  Comprehensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act as well as applicable Labour Laws (LRA, BCEA, etc.)
•  Employee Relations skills and proven ability to deal with organized labour.
•  Excellent knowledge of opencast mining, mine planning, mining techniques and utilization of heavy earthmoving equipment.
•  Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English.
•  High level of computer literacy (MS Office) with the ability to generate and present accurate reports.
•  Management & leadership skills.
•  Ability to motivate teams and achieve results.
•  Analytical thinking.
•  Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
•  Assertive & performance driven.
•  Willing to work long hours.
•  Ability to function under pressure.

Closing date: 20 March 2024

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Job purpose:

Provide administrative support to the HR Department and Management teams at Head Office and Projects, to address recruitment needs. Ensure that all vacancies are timeously filled as per project plan deadlines and that recruitment processes and best practices are adhered to. Align recruitment with set Transformation and EE objectives. Create and administer a database of potentially suitable candidates, compile and present Recruitment reports to Management.

Key Performance Areas

Recruitment, Selection & Appointments

•  Compile Job Advertisements/ Job Specifications and Job Descriptions in conjunction with relevant Line Managers and HOD’s.
•  Distribute approved Job Advertisements on all relevant platforms including digital media.
•  Track applications and compare against advertised Job Specifications to generate electronic “long lists” of potentially suitable candidates.
•  Generate shortlists in conjunction with Line management.
•  Contact short listed candidates to arrange interviews.
•  Attend and administer interviews in line with Co recruitment guidelines, Policies and Industry best practices.
•  Promote a positive and professional image of Company to job applicants during recruitment processes.
•  Compile Recruitment packs and ensure that all relevant verification checks are conducted and packs completed, before generating offers of employment for successful candidates.
•  Generate offers of employment and submit for Senior Management approval.
•  Distribute approved offers of employment to selected candidates.

Onboarding & Engagements

•  Notify all relevant stakeholders of offers accepted and/or declined.
•  Communicate with new employees and Line management/ site HR Departments to make onboarding and accommodation arrangements (where applicable).
•  Notify payroll Dept of new engagements and ensure that payroll/ engagement documents are timeously completed and submitted.
•  Assist with the induction and orientation of new employees.
• Recruitment Reporting & HRIS Administration
•  Maintain an electronic database of approved Job Descriptions & Advertisements and distribute to internal Stakeholders upon request.
•  Maintain an electronic database of potentially suitable candidates for future reference purposes.
•  Ensure that all Recruitment related data and reports are maintained accurately and up to date.
•  Manage recruitment “inboxes” to ensure that Co recruitment e-mail addresses are not overloaded or blocked, due to exceeding mailbox sizes.
•  Conduct weekly/ monthly/ Ad hoc recruitment reports and distribute/ present to applicable Stakeholders.

HR General

•  Assist with any other HR related tasks as requested by Line manager.

Minimum Job requirements:

•  Grade 12 certificate.
•  Formal qualification (B. Degree or N. Dip, preferably with B. Tech) completed in HR Management
•  A minimum of 5 years’ recruitment experience of which 3 years must have been gained in the Opencast Mining environment (compulsory).
•  Must have Project recruitment experience.
•  Valid code EB drivers’ licence
•  Clean criminal record

Knowledge, Attitude, Skills & Abilities:

•  Excellent knowledge related to Technical Job specifications and recruitment as applicable in an Opencast Mining environment.
•  Demonstrated experience working in a multi-discipline team.
•  Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS-Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
•  Must be able to generate and present professional reports.
•  Excellent knowledge of and ability to generate professional job advertisements, job specifications and job descriptions.
•  Deadline driven and the ability to work under pressure.
•  High level of attention to detail.
•  Excellent organizing, planning and interpersonal skills.
•  Assertive & Performance driven.
•  Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Closing date: 20 March 2024