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Purpose of the Job

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the division, ensuring alignment with Mining and Group-level strategic requirements.
• Drive the execution of business strategies across all operational and sales segments to achieve sustainable growth and market leadership.
• Deliver on key financial targets including divisional P&L, EBIT, gross margin, EVA (Economic Value Added), and RONA (Return on Net Assets).
• Optimize the use of resources (fiscal, people, assets, and market presence) to improve performance and profitability.
• Secure, grow, and maintain strategic customer contracts, expanding the division’s market share in the Mining sector
• Lead high-performing teams by fostering a culture of accountability, capability development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure operational excellence through continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centric delivery.
• Champion ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, driving sustainability, safety, compliance, and responsible business practices.
• Promote digital transformation and innovation to enhance operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and competitive advantage.

Required outputs: Functional

Strategic Management
Strategic Translation and Execution:

• Translate AECI Mining’s strategic objectives into clear, actionable divisional strategies and operational plans for both surface and underground mining segments. Ensure these plans are effectively cascaded, resourced, and executed across the division.

Integrated Business Planning:

• Lead the development and implementation of medium- to long-term business plans that align with group-level requirements, market dynamics, and customer needs. Ensure alignment across sales, operations, finance, and technical functions.

Competitive Differentiation and Value Proposition Delivery:

• Drive the implementation of AECI Mining’s value proposition in the market. Proactively position and differentiate the division’s offering through innovation, service excellence, and operational performance

Strategic Risk Management and Opportunity Identification:

• Identify, assess, and respond to strategic risks and market opportunities that impact divisional performance. Ensure proactive mitigation strategies are in place to secure long-term sustainability and growth.

Stakeholder Alignment and Influence:

• Align internal and external stakeholders around divisional strategic objectives. Influence decision-makers, build partnerships, and ensure that the division contributes meaningfully to AECI Mining’s strategic position.

Performance Monitoring and Strategy Review:

• Establish metrics, KPIs, and reviews to track the execution of strategic and operational plans. Drive continuous improvement and adjust strategies based on market trends, performance outcomes, and stakeholder feedback.

Financial Management
Divisional Financial Oversight:

• Financial management of the division, including oversight of the trial balance and balance sheet, to drive growth, profitability, and financial compliance.

Income Statement & Balance Sheet Optimization:

• Maximize financial performance by optimizing key ratios and metrics across the income statement and balance sheet in line with strategic objectives.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts for capital and operational expenditures, aligned with corporate guidelines and priorities.

Cost Control and Efficiency:

• Monitor and manage costs to ensure efficiency, margin protection, and long-term financial sustainability.

Customer relations
Customer Relationship Enhancement:

• Build strategic relationships with internal and external customers to drive loyalty, satisfaction, and long-term value creation.

Key Account Leadership:

• Manage and develop high-value key accounts as delegated by Manco, ensuring service delivery, contract performance, and growth of strategic partnerships.

Customer-Centric Strategy:

• Drive a customer-first culture by ensuring that solutions meet evolving customer needs

Safety, Risk and Compliance
Divisional Risk Management:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for surface and underground operations; implement and monitor mitigation plans.

Governance and Policy Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and systems across all operational and commercial activities.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards:

• Enforce compliance with SHE standards and drive a safety culture that supports the division’s zero-harm objectives.

License to Operate:

• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance to uphold the division’s license to operate, including adherence to company standards and applicable legislation.

Stakeholder management
Strategic Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support divisional objectives and long-term growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with operations, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and technical teams to align on market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities.

External Representation:

• Represent AECI Mining in engagements with regulators, customers, suppliers, government entities, and industry bodies to advance business interests and maintain corporate reputation.

People Management
High-Performance Culture:

• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and excellence through performance management and recognition practices.

Leadership Development:

• Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports and broader divisional teams to build leadership depth and operational capability.

Team Development & Communication:

• Lead a large, diverse workforce by promoting clear communication, providing training, and ensuring access to development opportunities.

Talent Retention & Growth:

• Create a dynamic work environment that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Technical qualification, preferably in mining engineering
• Business qualification (B-Com or related degree; MBA or Senior Management Development Programme are added advantages)
• 9 -12 years relevant experience 
• At least 3 years in a strategic role reporting into a MANCO
• Strong knowledge of mining and industrial operations, market conditions, safety obligations, and innovation trends.
• Expert knowledge of sales strategy, tendering, pricing models, and full-cycle sales process management.
• Deep understanding of customer relationship management, key account strategies, and Mining market dynamics.
• Expertise in structuring, negotiating, and managing contracts with defined KPIs, liability clauses, and performance outcomes.
• Solid understanding of labour law, union dynamics, and stakeholder engagement principles that ensure operational continuity and long-term business sustainability
• Working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks relevant to the mining sector and the division's operations, including:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Competition Act
• Companies Act
• Explosives Act
• DTI and other sector-specific legislation

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Purpose of the job

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Plant Maintenance personnel. Establish a maintenance and preventative maintenance programme for all plant machinery and equipment.

Required outputs: Functional

• Accountable for the maintenance and installation of equipment on the plant as per good engineering practice and legislation.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of plant maintenance personnel.
• Establish a maintenance and preventative maintenance programme for all plant machinery, equipment and ensure that it is carried out by maintenance team.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities to expected standards and specifications utilizing SAP.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability to Operations through effective planned and preventative maintenance strategies (forward planning, bad actor list, vulnerability study, reliability improvement, defect elimination).
• Control maintenance and project budgets and recommend suitable suppliers.
• Deliver capital projects efficiently, executing and managing brownfield projects while optimizing internal resource utilization and control.
• Supervise service providers and contractors carrying out work
• Maintain SHEQ standards as set out in legislation (OHASA, SANAS Codes of Practice etc.) and voluntary systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CAIA etc.)
• Drive Maintenance Excellence initiatives, in accordance with the OHS Act
• Develop and implement inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels, ensure spare parts availability, and asset control.
• Lead Cadence meetings for Maintenance Execution and Reliability & Integrity, ensuring visibility of risks and process functionality.
• Keep all statutory and non-statutory files and documents up to date.
• Ensure safety Critical PMs and Works Orders receive require priority
• Responsible for ensuring maximum efficient operations of equipment, machinery and engineering stores, as well as the care of plant and support equipment, through the direction of a technical support team
• Responsible for ensuring maximum efficient operations of ChemTRAC system. Maintain and manage fleet
• Lead and assist in incident investigations at times.
• Resolve day-to-day technical problems on the production line and ensures equipment and machinery compliance with production procedures and processes specifications related to mechanical, machinery, instrumental & electrical or civil works.
• Maintain team KPIs and ensure Targets and Measurements are met.
• Management of breakdowns and RCA’s.
• Supervisor of machinery – GMR2.1

Qualifications and expertise required

• Grade 12 / Matric
• National Higher Diploma or BTech or BSc in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8 to 10 years related experience in a chemical plant environment
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, specifically SAP
• Knowledge and understanding of performance management
• Knowledge of project systems.
• Ability to coach and mentor a diverse workforce.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Ability to function effectively with other departments, suppliers, and service providers

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics) Applicable

• Leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Results-driven
• Analytical Thinking
• Innovation
   

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Purpose of the job

• To implement and monitor effective EHS risk management and drive continuous improvement towards Beyond Zero
• To ensure EHS compliance through audits, inspections and reporting
• To enable EHS competencies within operations

Required Outputs Functions

• Conduct EHSQ risk assessments
• Develop and implement EHSQ controls
• Monitor EHSQ workplace compliance
• Updating EHS documentation
• Conduct EHSQ incident investigations, root cause analysis and facilitation of learning
• Maintain EHSQ management systems (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001)
• EHSQ performance monitoring and reporting
• Co-ordinating and facilitating EHSQ training
• Knowledge and monitoring compliance to EHSQ legal requirements (including permits and legislation)

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma (safety, environmental, engineering or equivalent). BTech will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a Chemical / Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated Risk Management Knowledge and Skills
• Facilitation and Training Skills
• Data management and interpretation
• Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Presentation and report writing
• EHSQ Systems – Implementation and Evaluation
• EHS Legal Framework
• Auditing and inspection

Personal Attributes: Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics)

• Communication
• Excellent Computer skills (Word, Excel, presentation, Teams)
• Problem solving skills
• Teamwork
•  Planning and prioritization
   

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Purpose of the Job

• To support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and instrumentation equipment in an organisation

Roles and Responsibilities

• To assist the Artisans on all jobs.
• To assist Artisan to carry out planned maintenance and attend to breakdowns.
• Provide support to technicians and artisans as required
• Dig electrical cable trenches.
• Work on new installations, equipment modifications and projects assigned by Foreman.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
• Ensure that all the company’s Safety, Health and Environmental standards are adhered to.
• Report faults and assist with repairs
• Maintain good workshop practices
• Ability to perform standby duties and work overtime as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• N3 or equivalent techincal qualification in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation
• Must be familiar with all tools and equipment including test equipment used by Electricians/Instruments.
• 0–2 years’ relevant experience in Electrical maintenance and Instrumentation support
• Must be able to perform standby duties and work overtime as and when required.
• Valid driver’s license

Competencies

• Communication
• Ability to follow instructions
• Safety Conscience
• Teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills

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Purpose of the Job

• To provide technical support and maintenance service to all plant and site control systems

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with solving control related problems relating to the plant in which they are assigned to work
• Assist Engineers and Foreman in various tasks by planning and gathering data.
• Perform maintenance duties in areas of the plant as instructed by the Department Foreman
• Assist with minor projects and plant upgrades relevant to the plant and their trade
• Use trade specific knowledge and experience in the application of instruments and control engineering principles to effect practical solutions
• Work with tools and equipment to repair or service instrument and control units on plant machinery and equipment
• Guide, coach and mentor Apprentices. Identify and report on their training needs, progress and skills development
• Monitor the functioning of various plant and equipment and report findings
• Order required spares and materials from Service providers
• Comply with all safety regulations as per company rules and procedures as well as what is prescribed in OHS act
• Must be able to carry out Standby Duties and after hour call outs
• Must be able to attend Practical assessment after Interviews

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Maths) with Maths and Science
• Trade Test: Instrument Mechanician (Red Seal) N3–N6 Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering
• Apprenticeship completion (2–4 years)
• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial experience in a chemical environment
• Working experience with Control System & Automation (Flow meters, PLC's, Telemetry systems, Endress and Hauser, (Flow Metrix, ABB) and Yokogawa DCS systems
• Experience in Boiler Station Control Instruments and Flow Meters
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence

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Purpose of the Job

• To operate Plant and Equipment in Designated sections in accordance with standards operating procedures.

Ensure efficient shift handovers:

• Handover shift by communicating the details of the past shift from incoming operator, ensuring that all information on problem areas are conveyed to operator and Shift leader.
• Sign and acknowledge all information in handover log book.
• Acknowledge all open permit to work  clearances.

Establish process start up conditions:

• Correct commissioning of plant Utilities.
• Ensure that plant section is safe for start up.

Ensure effective commissioning of section/equipment to a specific state:

• Ensure appropriate documentation is available for batch start up e.g.: works order, process log and manufacturing manual.
• Test equipment on request.
• Programming batch meter
• Offloading & charging of raw materials
• Ensure safe operation under vacuum and reaction conditions
• Transferring of product from reactor to vessel while ensuring correct line up
• Commissioning of scrubber & pumps
• Respresentative sampling
• Packing out of product into flobins and bulk tankers
• Tanker/Isocontainer loading & offloading
• Filter cleaning
• Follow manufacturing instructions as per reaction requirements
• Monitoring operating conditions
• Forklift operation
• Hoisting and charging of powder

Ensure Effective communication of process condition:

• Inform shift leader of process conditions.
• Communicate in an accurate, concise, clear and prompt manner.
• Alarms and Deviations are promptly and correctly responded to.
• Promptly supply concise and complete information to the Shift leader.
• Communicate accurate and concise information to the laboratory personnel.
• Communicate accurate and concise information to the engineering department.

Ensure Effective response to abnormal process conditions:

• Identify changing process conditions and investigate.
• Seek help from appropriate personnel.
• Promptly report to Shift team leader and take correct action to solve and contain the problem, with minimizing loss and waste, but done safely.

Ensure effective shut down of process operations:

• Ensure effective shut down by preparing plant and liaising with relevant personnel.
• Plant and equipment are correctly and safely isolated according to relevant plant procedures.

Ensure effective administration:

• Ensure that the  hand over log book is completed accurately.
• Sign off log sheets and records accurately.
• Ensure that all open work permits are closed off at end of shift.
• Efficient control over Utility and raw material usage, to prevent wastage.
• Help Dip tanks for stock take.
• Perform various calculations.

SHEQ:

• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained.
• Rectify and report safety hazards promptly.
• Ensure that all team members are using the correct PPE.
• Attend safety meeting and complete plant safety inspections monthly.
• Assist in incident investigations.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards on the plant.
• Unsafe conditions reported and rectified e.g. spillages.
• Correct storage of equipment and stock.
• Issuing of permits for cold work, hot work, vessel entries, working at heights etc

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Mathematics and Science Required)
• More than 5 Years of Manufacturing Experience

Competencies

• Leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Work Ethic, Team work.
• Flexible and integrity.
• Diligent and Able to work under stress conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Motivated and committed.
• Problem solving.