AECI is a South African based explosive and speciality chemical company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in the mining, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, and general industrial sectors. it has regional and international businesses in Africa,South-East Asia, the USA and Australia.
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Position Purpose
- The Purchasing Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating operational procurement execution and business-facing purchasing activities for AECI Head Office and for Indirect spend on behalf of other AECI businesses in the region. The role provides a central purchasing interface for property-related and indirect requirements, ensuring that business demand is translated into compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement execution.
- The role leads the end-to-end purchasing process, from approved requisition through purchase order placement, delivery follow-up and issue resolution, including all finance invoice related queries and workflows from the ERP System. The incumbent is responsible for the monitoring and reporting on compliance with approved category strategies, negotiated contracts, preferred supplier arrangements, procurement policies and Delegation of Authority requirements and for implementing corrective actions where deviations are identified.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders, Strategic Sourcing and Category management, the role consolidates demand, improves contract utilisation, reduces fragmented and maverick spend, strengthens supplier performance and drives consistent purchasing practices across AECI Head Office functions and the groupwide indirects portfolio.
Key Accountabilities
Operational Procurement Execution
- Lead and manage end-to-end purchasing execution (requisition → PO → delivery → issue resolution).
- Ensure all purchasing transactions comply with procurement policy and financial controls.
- Translate approved category strategies, contracts and supplier panels into property-level buying plans.
- Ensure approved requisitions are converted into complete and accurate purchase orders within agreed service levels.
- Ensure adherence to approved contracts, catalogues, supplier panels and preferred supplier arrangements.
- Drive contract compliance and maverick spend reduction.
- Ensure accurate and timely procurement transactions in SAP/Coupa and drive improvements in ERP and e-Procurement system usage.
- Coordinate expediting, delivery follow-up, service-entry issues, invoice exceptions and operational escalations.
- Maintain visibility of open purchase orders, overdue deliveries and unresolved purchasing issues across the portfolio.
- Manage the resolution and escalation of supply or service disruptions that could impact AECI operations.
- Monitor transaction backlogs, ageing purchase requests and unresolved purchasing matters.
- Monitor policy exceptions and implement corrective actions.
- Report on open orders, supplier performance, compliance levels and spend trends.
Demand Planning & Consolidation
- Establish forward visibility of recurring and planned portfolio requirements.
- Work with property managers, business stakeholders and budget owners to understand purchasing requirements, service priorities and anticipated demand.
- Identify recurring, fragmented and emergency purchases that should be addressed through demand consolidation, sourcing or contracting interventions.
- Provide consolidated demand information and purchasing insights to Strategic Sourcing and Category Management teams.
- Improve ordering disciplines by ensuring that requirements are submitted with sufficient specifications, approvals and lead times.
People Management
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Buyers.
- Allocate purchasing requirements across the buying team based on category, property, complexity and urgency.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, service standards and performance expectations for the buying team.
- Set clear KPIs (OTIF delivery, cost savings, compliance, cycle time).
- Drive a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
- Support capability building across tactical and operational buying.
- Manage team performance and development in line with AECI people-management requirements.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery reliability.
- Manage supplier issue resolution and escalation.
- Monitor procurement-related payment issues impacting supplier relationships.
- Identify and mitigate supply and operational risks.
- Support supplier reviews in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and/or Category Managers.
- Escalate strategic, commercial or persistent supplier failures to the relevant Strategic Sourcing or Category Manager.
- Identify and mitigate operational supply and service continuity risks.
Business Partnering
- Act as the primary procurement interface for the assigned business unit.
- Translate business requirements into clear purchasing plans.
- Ensure alignment between business demand and procurement execution.
- Provide input on cost drivers, price movements, and supply risks.
- Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
Financial & Commercial Management
- Track and report on purchase price variance, savings realization and Budget adherence.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Ensure cost discipline and value delivery.
- Monitor spend against approved contracts, supplier panels and preferred supplier arrangements.
- Identify opportunities for demand consolidation, specification optimisation and improved supplier utilisation.
Governance, Compliance & Process Excellence
- Ensure full compliance with procurement policies, Delegation of authority (DoA) and Contracting standards.
- Maintain audit-ready procurement records.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, system utilisation (SAP, Coupa), data quality and reporting.
- Ensure ethical procurement practices are maintained throughout the purchasing process.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation and digital adoption / reduction of manual interventions.
- Support procurement transformation initiatives led at higher levels.
KPI’s
- Contract compliance (%)
- On-time, in-full delivery (OTIF)
- Purchase Order accuracy
- Purchase order cycle time (i.e. % of approved PRs converted into POs within agreed service levels)
- Cost savings / cost avoidance
- Supplier performance scores
- Reduction in emergency / spot buys
- Procurement audit compliance
- Reduction in After-the-Fact POs
- Reduction in maverick spend
- Value and ageing of overdue or open POs
- Governance compliance
- Stakeholder satisfaction
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Business Management, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline.
- A recognised procurement or supply chain professional qualification will be advantageous.
- Postgraduate qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Management will be advantageous.
Experience Required
- At least 5-7 years proven experience in procurement, purchasing, category management, supply chain or operations, including experience in indirects.
- Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching or supervising a purchasing or buying team.
- Experience supporting multiple properties, sites or business units within a matrix organisation.
- Practical procurement experience in property, facilities management, corporate services or other indirect spend categories will be advantageous.
- Strong ERP and eProcurement experience (SAP, Coupa).
- Solid commercial, analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Exposure to industrial or specialty chemicals or similar industries. (Explosives Industry knowledge advantageous).
Competencies Required:
Skills:
- Strong commercial acumen
- Operational purchasing and procurement execution
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Strong stakeholder management
- Communication
- Influencing skills
- Team leadership
Knowledge
- Indirect procurement and property-related purchasing
- Procure-to-pay and requisition-to-order processes
- Contract and preferred supplier compliance
- Supplier performance and operational risk management
- Demand consolidation and purchasing planning
- Purchase order controls and audit requirements
- ERP and eProcurement systems, preferably SAP and Coupa
Behaviours
- Demonstrated leadership capability
- Strong service orientation
- Accountability and ownership
- Team development and performance management
- Performance management
- Ability to operate effectively within a matrix and corporate environment
- Commitment to ethical, compliant and transparent procurement practices
Key Internal Stakeholders
- Business unit operations
- Finance, Accounts payable and Budget owners
- Strategic Sourcing and Category teams
- Category Management team
- Property and Facilities Management
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Main Purpose of the Job
- The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the Employee Relations Strategy and must provide Employee Relations advisory expertise to the line managers within business. The ER Specialist must ensure effective implementation of Employee Relations frameworks, agreements and practices of the Group and must drive the creation of a harmonious working environment. Responsible for driving the implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the business.
Role and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with Labour legislation:
- Stay up to date and ensure compliance with the latest amendments to the Employment law (labour, diversity and workplace transformation related legislation), which is constantly changing.
- Must be able to interpret, advise and apply employment legislation and ensure alignment to workplace transformation best practices.
Employee Relations:
- Execute and implement Employee Relations initiatives in support of HR strategy and ensure alignment between HR and ER initiatives across the Group.
- Act as a custodian of the Employee Relations and Human Capital policies and best practice programmes.
- Provide guidance and support to business line managers matters in line with respective legislation.
- Lead the Group in various countries of operations in plant wage negotiations.
- Ensure that collective agreements are aligned with in-country legislation and the Group’s values.
- Manage dispute resolution process in business area.
- Serve as an advisor to the HC Fraternity on all ER matters and ensure that equitable and pragmatic resolutions to disputes and major industrial issues are achieved by exercising sound judgment based on relevant knowledge, experience and competence.
- Empower, guide and advise line management and HR Partners on the resolution of employee problems, including incapacity, grievances, workplace disputes, etc.
- Strike / Protest action management in the relevant business area.
- Appropriately support the business through consultation and by providing advice and guidance on ER processes.
- Advise line management and HR Partners on relevant amendments to various in-country labour legislation and on the operation of legal awards and agreements.
- Design, develop and implement workplace forums, programs and activities aimed at improving relations between management, employees and organised labour.
- Initiate training programs and/or forums aimed at improving line management, HR Partners and Shop Stewards ER knowledge and the quality of labour relations.
- Maintain industry and business form involvement in order to protect and foster the interests of the AECI Group.
Union Negotiations, Consultation, Engagement and Information Sharing:
- Engage and participate in all business area related in union negotiations, consultations, engagement and information sharing.
- Ensure a robust and healthy working relationship with the recognized union representatives in the relevant business areas.
- Provide regular employee relations training and development opportunities to union representatives to ensure effective workplace harmony and stability.
Manage and / or coordinate the dispute resolution function of the business:
- Manage and/or coordinate the dispute resolution function for the business at all Mediation, Conciliations, Arbitration.
- Ensure effective legal representation is sourced for all Labour Court applications / litigation proceedings impacting on the business area.
Performance Management
- Lead the implementation and embedment of the Performance Enhancement policy and practices across the organisation.
- Ensure the cascading of the Performance targets down to the lowest level within organisation and ensure appropriate performance contracting that will roll up and deliver on Strategic objectives.
- Enable and support line managers with the conducting of performance reviews and management of feedback to employees.
- Report of the Performance Enhancement process and implement actions to support and drive a high-performance culture across the Group.
Special Conditions
- Pressurized environment especially from Legislative and Union perspective.
- Quick response to request and deliver within agreed timelines.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum: Relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Employee / Labour relations, Human Resources or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Employee Relations with a solid record of accomplishment in problem solving at operational tactical and strategic level.
- Proven experience in labour relations, mediation, arbitration and litigation.
- Proven experience in working with Unions, and dispute resolution at all levels.
Key Competencies
Skills
- Planning and organizing
- Negotiating agreements
- Conflict resolution
- MS Office
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Stakeholder management
- Creative and innovating
- Numerical and Mathematical
Key Competencies
- Adhering to principles and values
- Relating and networking
- Persuading and influencing
- Presenting and communication information
- Deciding and initiating action
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Coping with pressures and setbacks
- Working with people
- Following instructions and procedures
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- AECI Plant Health is looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Debtors Administrator: Allocations to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for the accurate allocation of receipts, maintenance of reconciled debtor accounts, and support of critical accounts receivable processes, particularly for Co-Op and Distributor accounts.
- If you have a passion for accuracy, enjoy working with numbers, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Allocations
- Process and allocate all receipts within the Accounts Receivable module.
- Ensure payments are accurately allocated against the correct customer accounts and invoices.
- Reconcile Co-Op and Distributor accounts to maintain financial accuracy.
- Execute EDI processes for relevant Co-Op accounts.
- Conduct credit vetting when required.
- Assist with the maintenance and updating of customer account information.
New Account Administration (Back-Up Function)
- Process credit applications and open new accounts in Syspro.
- Manage requests for Co-Op sub-accounts and COD accounts.
- Collect and verify documentation required for credit assessments.
- Support the annual review of customer credit limits.
Finance Administration
- Respond professionally to customer and Crop Advisor queries.
- Escalate debtor-related concerns to Management where necessary.
- Assist with the preparation, distribution, and reconciliation of invoices and statements.
- Support month-end activities and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Participate in internal and external audit processes.
- Provide back-up support to other Debtors Administrators as required.
SHEQ Compliance
- Adhere to all SHEQ policies and procedures.
- Report non-conformances and assist in implementing corrective actions.
- Support audit requirements and document control processes.
Additional Duties
- Maintain debtor master data and support debt collection activities.
- Apply effective problem-solving techniques to financial and customer account issues.
- Prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and business requirements.
- Perform reasonable ad hoc duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Relevant tertiary qualification or diploma in Credit Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Certificate in Basic Accounting will be advantageous.
Experience
- 2 - 3 years' experience in a financial environment as a Debtors Administrator or Debtors Clerk.
- Experience working with Co-Op accounts will be advantageous.
- Experience using Syspro is essential
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong Syspro experience.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and FICA requirements will be advantageous.
Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Effective problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong planning, organisational, and teamwork skills.
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Purpose of the job:
- To ensure the effective importing and exporting of all Control Equipment (both new and repaired), Cyberdet, EIUs (Hazardous Cargo), Accessories, and Spare Parts to Channel Partners Dyno Nobel (Overseas) and AECI Mining Services. Administration and support all internal DetNet departments with any export and import requirements.
Required outputs: Functional:
- Receive and process export orders from Channel Partners timeously. Manage the export S-Loc, ensuring that goods are appropriately dispatched and the capturing and processing of SAP transactions (Stock movements & Invoicing) are prioritized and done timeously.
- Formally respond to Channel Partners regarding delivery dates after discussion with relevant heads of departments.
- Report on OTIF for the department.
- Administration of repair centre quotes from all repair centres and ensure all documentation loops are closed out and filed accordingly, and SAP transactions are processed (Stock movements and Invoicing).
- Manage and report on the company’s freight costs.
- Prepare EIUs' shipping documents as orders come in a timely manner. (Hazardous Cargo)
- Handle all imports when required.
- Establish priorities and collaborate with transportation providers to ensure prompt shipment pick-ups and track shipments.
- Monitor and manage courier costs. Use Freight Forwarders where possible.
- Develop and maintain a network of couriers and freight forwarders. Always conduct rate negotiations with couriers and freight forwarders to ensure the best rate.
- Generate Work Orders and inform the Production Manager of new control equipment orders.
- Ensure all filing is always up to date and prepare the previous year's filing for off-site storage.
- Deal with Auditors (internal and external) when required.
- Handle customer queries.
- Ensure correct shipping Tariff Codes are used for Exports and Imports
- Ensure that correct documentation is used when Export and Importing Hazardous Cargo
- Ensure correct Inco Terms are used for shipments
Requirements: Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or BCom degree in Supply Chain or Logistics.
- 3 years’ experience in logistics, exports, and imports.
- Knowledge of Export and Import documentation of hazardous cargo.
- 2-3 years in Debtors and/ Store management would be advantageous.
- SAP Knowledge is a core requirement.
- A sound working knowledge of MS Office applications i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
- Proven administrative excellence.
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Sound communication and negotiating skills
- Well-developed planning and co-ordination skills
- Problem solving and solution generating.
- Attention to detail.
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Purpose of the Job
- The primary purpose of the Flotation Specialist is to drive the development and validation of proof of concepts for flotation reagents, ensuring their effective application in both on-site operations and laboratory settings. When not engaged in proof of concept activities, the Flotation Specialist supports metallurgical lab managers by providing technical expertise, optimizing flotation processes, and assisting with reagent applications. This role involves leveraging extensive knowledge of flotation processes and reagents to optimize their use, providing technical support and training, and collaborating with product managers and other stakeholders. The specialist is expected to be proactive, innovative, and willing to travel locally and internationally to support trials and implementations, contributing to the continuous improvement of flotation technologies and practices.
Main Role Objectives
- Develop and implement proof of concepts for flotation reagents in collaboration with product managers
- Conduct on-site and laboratory trials to validate the effectiveness of flotation reagents
- Analyse trial data and prepare detailed reports on findings and recommendations
- Maintain a broad and in-depth knowledge of the flotation process, including mineralogy, surface chemistry, and metallurgical processes
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in flotation technology and reagent applications
- Provide support to the metallurgical lab in flotation projects
- Understand and optimize the use of various flotation reagents, including collectors, frothers, depressants, and flocculants
- Provide technical support and guidance on the selection and application of flotation reagents for different ore types and conditions
- Work closely with product managers, site engineers, and laboratory technicians to ensure the successful implementation of flotation reagent trials
- Provide training and technical support to plant operators and metallurgists on the use and optimization of flotation reagents
- Collect and analyse data from flotation trials to assess reagent performance
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, detailing trial outcomes and recommendations
- Be willing and able to travel both locally and internationally as required to conduct on-site trials, provide technical support, and attend industry conferences and meetings
- Identify opportunities for improving flotation processes and reagent formulations
- Participate in research and development activities to innovate and enhance flotation reagent products
Experience and Qualifications Required
- B Tech / Honors in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a related field
- 5-7 years’ experience in flotation processes within the metallurgical field
- Proven track record in conducting flotation trials and optimizing reagent applications
- Work with R&D and Product Managers to identify scope of work to be done and address troubleshooting
- Have experience on working on customer sites doing hot floats and bench floats
- Have presented test work and proof of concept results to a customer or senior manager
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
- To provide financial and management accounting support to the Plant Operations, with timely and relevant management information enabling sound decision making. Ensure that there are adequate internal controls covering all financial risk areas and that any inadequacies are brought to the attention of the Head of Finance Mining and Executives
REQUIRED OUTPUTS: FUNCTIONAL
- Assist with AECI Mining Chemicals entity budget process, in conformance with the AECI guidelines and principles
- Assist with monitoring and controlling expenditure within approved level, ensuring compliance with budgetary control procedures and policies
- Prepare budget & forecast reports for Plant Operations and monitor performance against budget and lasts view and provide insight into deviations against planned
- Review accounting statements, expense reports, and standard forms for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to procedures
- Provide Operations Managers and Head of Finance Mining with timeous and relevant management information
- Provide guidance and support to business to ensure the accurate asset set up, asset classes, useful lives, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with IFRS and AECI policies
- Review weekly production order settlements, prepare reports and follow-up significant variances as well as reconciliations
- Monitor and verify all production and purchase price variances and escalate undesirable effects to the Business Analyst – Operations
- Ensure adequate internal controls covering financial risk areas and that any inadequacy is brought to the attention of Plant Managers
- Comply with all legislation relating to accounting matters / monitor compliance related to the Operations plants
- Assist with the review of audit instructions and compile/prepare supporting documentation for the audit process
- Assist in resolving audit queries and discuss with internal / external auditors where required.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Matric/Grade 12
- B Com degree or equivalent (Must) in Finance / Honours or any related
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant, experience as a costing / manufacturing accountant will be advantageous
- Excellent computer skills-Ms Offices Suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Advance knowledge of Finance System (SAP, BW, BO, Cognos)
- Financial policies, procedure and processes
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Working with People
- Relating and Networking
- Writing and Reporting
- Planning and Organising
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Purpose of the Job
- To develop effective, SHE risk management and drive continuous improvement in accodance with teh group EHS strategy
- Assist with developing and maintains/document plans to manage significant emergency situations arising from Companies within the Umbogintwini Industrial Complex.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Capture safety requisitions on the system
- ENsure submission of SHE leading and lagging indicators to group
- Keep all SHE electronic systems e.g. Isometrix, Opsuit up to date
- Provide monthly update on outstanding EHS actions and scheduled activities
- Attend monthly Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) and Services meetings and accurately record meeting proceedings and minutes
- Coordinate and participate in Safety Health and Environmental inspections
- Participate and contribute to SHE audits, risk assessments and investigations
- Coordinate, participate in investigation of incidents, accidents and near misses
- Monitor the implementation of safe work procedures and maintain and update all relevant SHEQ Department administrative duties.
- Implement SHEQ controls, monitor workplace compliance, performance and reporting.
- Recommend SHEQ risk improvement actions; schedule and conduct risk assessments disposal plants and assist with running of these projects.
- SHEQ Management Systems: assist in developing required documentation, operational checks and reports for the SHEQ Management System, compliance as well as corrective and preventative measures Conduct training when required; facilitate and co-ordinate the team members on SHEM (Opsuite) training program ensuring that they get the necessary training/understanding of this programme.
- Maintain legal and governance obligations
- Provide operational and functional support to achieve their legal and governance obligations
- Maintain AECI Property Services (APS) document control
- Assist with audits (APS Maintenance audit/Laboratory/SHE)
- Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders in support of business continuity - (WSP/Umbogintwini Industrial Association (UIA) Stakeholders Forum meetings
- Assist in development and implementation of emergency response procedures and evacuation plans on site and offices.
- Ensure the Management of Change process is effectively managed and records maintained.
- Adhere to all SHE Policies and Procedures, standards and safe work practices to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements
Qualifications and Education
- Grade 12
- Diploma or NQF equivalent in Safety Management
- Exposure using ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems will be advantageous
- 1-3 Years in a Chemical Operating environment
- Experience with SHEQ document control, audit support, incident reporting, record management, compliance administration and compiling SHEQ reports is required
- Experience using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel. PowerPoint and Outlook
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Time Management
- Planning and organising
- Document control and records management
- Attention to detail
- Accountability
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Job Purpose
- To provide professional project planning, scheduling, coordination, and administrative support services to ensure projects are executed efficiently, resources are effectively utilized, milestones are achieved, and project information is accurately maintained and communicated to stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
Project Planning and Scheduling
- Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules.
- Establish project baselines and monitor schedule performance.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, and critical-path activities.
- Coordinate resource-loading and capacity planning activities.
- Identify schedule risks, delays, and constraints and recommend mitigation actions.
- Support shutdown, commissioning, and implementation planning activities.
- Ensure alignment between project objectives, work breakdown structures (WBS), and schedules.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and operational teams.
- Monitor progress against approved schedules and action plans.
- Facilitate project review meetings and planning sessions.
- Track action items and ensure timely close-out.
- Coordinate contractor and stakeholder interfaces to ensure schedule alignment.
- Assist project managers in managing multiple concurrent projects.
Project Administration and Document Control
- Maintain project documentation and records.
- Manage project filing systems and document repositories.
- Control revisions of project documents and drawings.
- Maintain project registers, including risk, issue, change, and action registers.
- Ensure all project records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
- Support governance, compliance, and management of change (MOC) processes.
Project Reporting and Performance Monitoring
- Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports.
- Develop schedule performance metrics and dashboards.
- Analyse schedule variances and trends.
- Monitor project KPIs and provide performance insights.
- Prepare management presentations and project status updates.
- Communicate schedule changes, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders
Risk and Governance Support
- Monitor project risks and schedule impacts.
- Track mitigation actions and escalation requirements.
- Support compliance with governance frameworks and project management standards.
- Assist in project audits and assurance reviews.
- Ensure project controls processes are consistently applied.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the coordination point between project stakeholders.
- Ensure effective communication across project teams.
- Support project governance reviews and reporting requirements.
- Facilitate information sharing to ensure alignment on project priorities and schedules.
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge Management
- Capture lessons learned and project close-out information.
- Maintain historical project data and schedule records.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Preserve project documentation for future reference and operational handover.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, PMD Pro, or equivalent) advantageous.
- Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project certification advantageous
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in project planning, scheduling, project controls, or project administration.
- Experience within mining, manufacturing, construction, industrial, engineering, or petrochemical environments.
- Experience with contractor coordination, project reporting, and document control.
- Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge and Skills
Technical Skills:
- Project Planning and Scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
- Schedule Development and Critical Path Analysis
- Resource Planning and Capacity Management
- Cost and Progress Tracking
- Project Controls and Reporting
- Risk and Change Management
- Document Control and Governance
- SAP or ERP Systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Meeting Coordination and Project Administration
Professional Skills:
- Planning and Organising
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Reporting and Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Contractor Coordination
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Schedule adherence and milestone achievement.
- Timely issuance of project reports.
- Accuracy of project schedules and forecasts.
- Closure rate of project actions.
- Compliance with project governance requirements.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with planning and reporting support.
- Timely maintenance of project documentation and records.
- Successful delivery of projects within approved schedules
Working Conditions
- Office-based project work with regular plant/site visits for inspections and meetings
- May require participation in plant shutdowns, commissioning activities, and project implementation phases, which could include work outside of normal hours.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Safety Leadership
- Integrity and Compliance
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Planning and Execution Excellence
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer and Stakeholder Focus
- Results Orientation
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Purpose of the Job
- AECI Specialty Chemicals seeks to appoint a Technical Sales Representative based in the Western Cape to support the Coatings and Construction business by sstrengthening the company's market presence, customer engagement, and technical support capabilities within the region while providing sales and technical support across the national business. The role is responsible for driving revenue growth, identifying new business opportunities, maintaining and expanding customer relationships, and delivering technical product expertise to ensure customers receive solutions that meet their operational and commercial requirements. In addition, the incumbent will support national sales initiatives, assist with key account development, and contribute to the achievement of the company's strategic growth objectives across all regions.
Required Outputs Functions
- Managing a portfolio of specialty and commodity raw materials strategically into Coatings and Construction industries nationally
- Achieve budget year on year
- Ensure a healthy working platform in line with division and company objectives.
- Ensure materialization of working platform.
- Ensure the visit reports and customers details are entered and updated into the CRM system or similar.
- Price negotiations with customers
- Promotion of company products and image.
- New business development together with Product and Technical managers
- Technical presentations at customer’s new product launches, ensuring appropriate joint calls
- Understand and be able to react to changes within the Coatings and Construction markets.
- Responsible for forecasting on a monthly basis.
- Ensure market data is relevant and updated – market intelligence
- Presentation of business including market and product information to the Business Unit team
- Ensure customers are serviced according to their needs (pricing, communication, stock availability)
- Work with all support functions (customer care, finance, technical) to ensure smooth operation of the business
- Customer relationship management
- 12-month and 24-month Budgeting
- Technical presentations at customers on new product launches.
- Industry/market knowledge within the Coatings and Construction markets.
- Growing customer base year on year in terms of volume, revenue and margins.
- Strategically adding raw materials to the existing product portfolio
- Must be willing to travel
Requirements: Qualifications and Experience
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or similar.
- 3 - 5 years Sales experience within the Coatings/Plastics/Construction industries.
- 3 – 5 years technical experience related to the Coatings/Plastics/Construction industry.
- Must have sound understanding of pricing structures.
- Must currently be in Coatings/Construction industry and calling on customers.
- Must be energetic and attention to detail is important.
- Enthusiastic and willing to be a team player and have a culture of empowering, sharing knowledge and always having AECI Specialty Chemicals interests in mind
- Must be able to manage multiple projects.
- Experience with SAP, CRM, MS Office tools
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle
Personal Attributes: Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics
- Communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Persuasiveness.
- Influencing.
- Positive Attitude.
- Analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Deadline and result driven.
- Negotiation skills.
- Technical skills
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Role Purpose
- The purpose of the role is to manage the front desk and provide efficient administrative support to ensure smooth daily office operations and a professional first point of contact for customers and visitors.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage the reception area and ensure a professional and welcoming environment.
- Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls.
- Order stationery and liaise with service providers.
- Perform general administrative duties
- Coordinate deliveries, couriers and office supplies
- Support event co-ordination and meeting refreshments
- Timeously generate requisitions and receipt all purchased order on the ERP system
- Follow up on account queries and provide supporting documentation where required.
- Provide administrative support to management and various departments.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Stand-in duties for Storeman and Production Clerk
Qualifications and Experience
- Matric / Grade 12
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in reception, office administration or a similar role.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in ERP system
- Excellent telephone etiquette and customer excellence
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Ability to prioritise and multitask
- Reliable and responsible
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Purpose of the Job
- To provide product knowledge and system application support to the businesses for the range of AECI’s electronic detonator products
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide support for advanced types of blasts
- Provide advice to clients, internal personnel or end users on the use of the electronic initiating systems
- Conduct bad blast investigations and provide recommendations based on findings
- Upgrade hardware and software at client sites
- Assist the lab to identify any product issues and conduct risk assessment s when new hardware or software is being piloted and conduct trials
- On completion of the lab qualification, undergo training as part of the lab testing
- Provide training on electronic initiating systems
- Customer liaison regarding electronic initiating systems
- Comply with governance and compliance policies and procedures
- Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards
Qualifications and Experience
- Engineering degree / diploma
- Explosives engineering qualification an advantage
- 1 -2 years’ experience as field support technician
- Sound product knowledge
- Technical electronics knowledge and expertise
- Knowledge of training principles and techniques
Key Competencies
- Able to work independently
- Communication skills
- Analytical ability
- Methodical
- Risk averse
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
Method of Application
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