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• As a Procurement Enablement Manager, you will lead client programs at regional / geographic levels while working with internal and external delivery teams to plan, document, and transform the delivery of strategic aspects of the client's procurement operations for the as is state to the future state. The incumbent will work in close contact with the internal and external stakeholders.
• To create and drive the implementation of a cost-effective procurement sourcing strategy within the governance and compliance framework of the Group with the aim of reducing cost and complexity and improving procurement service levels and efficiency in an increasingly complex partner and supplier eco system. To build and maintain an enabled Procurement organisation and operating model, working in South Africa, whilst building synergies for the Omnia group and ensuring a global focus. The individual will play an important role in ensuring there is a clear roadmap for program success throughout the life of the contract. Procurement Enablement Managers are assigned to single or multiple client accounts and manage highly complex situations. In addition to their knowledge of Procure-to-Pay systems and processes, they are the client's go to person for Subject Matter Expertise on vendor management, content enablement and management, e-Invoicing, contract administration, and buying channel analysis.
• To implement and optimise Procurement and Technology in creating agile and efficient ways of work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits Realisation

• Ensure sustainable savings by identifying opportunities and delivering benefits against all targets through effective cost reduction, cost avoidance and revenue generation opportunities. Introduce Value Add and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives that will contribute to savings and maximize value.
• Report on performance against targets for benefits realization by extraction of data through MI.
• Devise methods to optimize processes and eradicate waste to drive value throughout the supply chain. Introduce innovation that will add strategic benefit through mutual relationships and synergies by working with the internal customer (business units) and third-party suppliers.

Procurement business plan and business analysis

• Perform buying channel analysis, supplier consolidation and segmentation planning
• Manage project plans, establish project governance and related materials
• Provide status reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead supplier analysis efforts including establishing wave plans and ramp-up plans
• Provide client guidance on supplier communication planning
• Analyse current trends in the procurement environment.
• Develop the procurement business plan and set realistic targets to ensure the achievement of strategic objectives
• Establish demand requirement to effectively plan and manage sourcing demand
• Identify areas where value can be added / exploited further, areas where value is being destroyed and areas where value is latent, and act accordingly
• Consider future consequences of actions on the viability of the business
• Discuss the current environment and how this will impact the business both now and, in the future business requirements and business continuity.
• Develop a common strategy with Group Procurement to maximise synergies potential and maximise value for the Group.
• Define annual objectives for improvement consistent with the budget, in terms of actual performance targets and buying capability improvement
• Define concrete actions to target and achieve savings.
• Lead a team of Procurement business analysts that:
• Determining supply needs and researching potential suppliers.
• Define and act as a liaison and communicating pricing and performance needs to vendors and suppliers.
• Sourcing suppliers and testing product samples.
• Documenting the features and benefits of products and services.
• Preparing cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers.
• Drive the negotiation of SLAs with internal and external stakeholders and ensure execution and compliance of contractual agreements.

Stakeholder Management

• To support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by interpreting and influencing both the external and internal environments and by creating positive relationships with stakeholders through the appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives.
• Positioning stakeholders according to the level of influence, impact, or enhancement they may provide to the business or it's projects.
• Recognize and acknowledge stakeholder's needs, concerns, wants, authority, common relationships, interfaces and align this information with the overall delivery strategy.
• Ensure communication standards are transparent, honest, and open with stakeholders,
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure that all governance and compliance related requirements are adhered to from company and statutory perspectives as requested and reported by the Compliance team throughout the year. Ensure that all targets against governance and compliance are met and maintained by reviewing the monthly reporting and working with the allocated business units. Complete all training requirements in order to understand requirements against governance and compliance.

Research and Development

Continuous improvement

• Efficiently and effectively roll out and implement the procurement objectives
• Consider/Review, plan and coordinate all procurement demands plans aligned to Group strategy
• To deliver outcomes and objectives as agreed with the line manage and business units.
• Effectively report on procurement activities against the determined procurement and Supply Chain Management principles.
• Reporting (review and submit) on progress against annual procurement plans (monthly/quarterly)
• Ensuring services are in accordance to market research, preparation of RFT/P/Q/I's, evaluation of bids/tenders, commercial negotiations, recommendations for the supplier award, including the preparation & presentation of submissions to the key stakeholders in accordance with the procurement policy & relevant legislation including BBBEE.
• To manage and develop Group Supplier Development programmes where required.
• Partner with the business units to manage and develop skills development strategies to ensure the appropriate spend is focused in the right category and spend areas.
• Analyse spend; formulate sourcing and category management strategies based on business requirements that will lead to benefits (cost reduction or avoidance) without causing supply risks.
• Support planning & monitoring of compliance on contract purchases and projects.

Contract Management

• Maintain Procurement data in the contract management tool and ensure compliance to minimum standards.
• Maintain the contract repository system by storing electronic contracts and communication on contracts ensuring contracting records are maintained in alignment with regulations and the Omnia Business Continuity processes.
• Maintain a contracts tracker of all contracts, renewal dates and internal owners to enable efficient communication to on contract life-cycle management.
• Execute on document policies, processes and procedures to ensure that all stakeholders have clear, agreed and documented roles in the contract lifecycle and data management processes.
• Communicate upcoming expiring contracts to Sourcing & Contract Specialists to facilitate timely renewals of contracts ensuring they are in the best interests of the Standard Bank Group are maintained.
• Proactively engage with category specialists to identify contracts that are expiring, contract content issues and content updates to ensure all procured work can proceed within expected and agreed timelines.
• Supplier relationship management (SRM) and the implementation of supplier performance management processes & audits.
• Develop and maintain good supplier relations and manage SLA/KPI (adherence to contractual conditions and budgetary provisions).
• Review draft agreements with appropriate terms and conditions by legal and experience with managing vendor agreements.
• To manage and enhance relationships between the department relevant internal & external stakeholders.
• Undertake market analysis to identify new opportunities and deliver positive total cost outcomes to the Group.
• Assess and address complex technical risks in relation to projects across user departments
• Transactional Integrity: Ensure transactional integrity is adhered to for each relevant step in the P2P process and all transactions are in line with company compliance and policies by reviewing the monthly reporting and working with the appropriate business units.

BBBEE

• Ensure procurement compliance with BBBEE objectives
• Create and set BBBEE targets to develop, implement and manage BBBEE policies, procedures, and initiatives in line with legislative and compliance requirements (e.g., the DTI Construction Sector Codes, Employment Equity Act, in respect of the Group BBBEE ownership, Socio Economic Development as well as Preferential Procurement and Supplier Development commitments).
• Partner with the business units to manage management control strategies
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports as when needed by Exco and other enterprise and governance bodies
• Monitor and categorise BBBEE spend in accordance with the DTI good codes of practice
• Monitor performance of BBBEE suppliers in line with the overall procurement strategy – remove barriers of entry and promote acceptable performance standards criteria
• Performance targets (volume, price, timing)
• Capability development needs
• Strategic sourcing project to be set up per major categories
• Develop and deliver a monthly Category Performance Report

Compliance

• Policies and procedures: Develop, amend and implement relevant policies and procedures

People Management

• People Processes: Manage employees through the employee lifecycle including, recruit, manage performance and reward
• People Development: Build a high-performance team through regular individual and team engagement sessions. Identify talent, coach, and develop to ensure talent retention.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed University bachelor's degree or equivalent (Engineering, Procurement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or similar)

Advantageous

• MBA
• MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply), PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional)
• Knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and procedures
• An understanding of the Banking or ICT industry

Experience

• Knowledge or experience on how spend behaves or indirect procurement spend knowledge
• Experience with supplier on-boarding in a P2P environment
• Large Corporate with Procurement Leadership (at least + 8 -10years) with demonstrated experience working with Board/ exco/senior management, in the relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role.
• 10 years people leadership experience in a Corporate Finance or Procurement environment.
• Project Management experience
• Experience in leading large organisational projects and demonstrated ownership of change management
• Experience with Advanced Analytics
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with procurement teams and stakeholders and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met
• Understanding of and ability to manage using agile, customer-focused project management techniques
• Work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and make decisions on the best course of action
• Excellent technology skills including ERP, Automation and Cognitive Tools, Reporting Tools, etc
• Self-starter/ initiative/creativity/innovation, goal oriented
• Operational Risk Management
• Performance Management & Evaluation Methods
• Change & Cost Management
• Assertive, decisive, with sound prioritisation ability
• Curious and eager to learn beyond own areas of responsibility
• Able to coach less experienced procurement team members and stakeholders to improve their learning and raise their capabilities, as relevant

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ROLE IMPACT

• The Category Specialist serves as the custodian of procurement by guiding business on the governance, compliance and execution of all procurement processes to optimise the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the Omnia Group at an acceptable level of supply risk, in accordance with all related policies. The Category Specialist is responsible for supporting departmental managers and Category Leads by coordinating the procurement process and administering all relevant operational tasks including tender management, contract management, sourcing practices etc. Analysis of current procurement and supply chain practices, business needs, supply markets and TCO practices by Category Lead should enable the Category Specialist to execute and sustain optimal sourcing strategies for the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement Analysis

• Conduct relevant analysis to assist in the identification of ideal procurement channels in line with the Procurement Policy.
• Perform spend analysis by collecting, cleansing, classifying and analysing expenditure data to inform the current spend profile.
• Execute and maintain sourcing strategies for relevant spend groups to optimise TCO, at a known and acceptable level of risk.
• Collaborate with the Category Lead in utilising approved TCO models to understand all costs associated with a purchase.
• Propose adjustments to procedures where relevant for the optimisaton of sourcing strategies.
• Track market price and demand indices that influence the supply market.
• Present market, price and cost insights to business in an effort to optimise decisions regarding sourcing strategies and procurement practices, including in the annual budget process.
• Evaluate and understand market conditions in order to contribute to competitive sourcing strategies, control costs and manage risk.
• Provide input into the development of sourcing strategies for consideration and approval by the appropriate leads in the business, that optimise TCO, with an acceptable level of risk.
• Contribute to business initiatives designed to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Investigate and propose innovative approaches, to meet internal demand, by questioning accepted norms and practice.

Operational Execution

• Execute sourcing strategy and appropriate sourcing events e.g., RFx as required per defined and approved sourcing strategy.
• Ensure sourcing events are structured, transparent and fair, with a defensible process, to ensure participation which aligns with Company policies and the code of ethics.
• Provide administrative support to the Category Lead regarding the procurement process including the tender process, placement of advertisements, receipt of quotations etc.
• Analyse and process spend practice data to inform organisational spend profiles that result in the optimisation of TCO for the organisation.
• Utilise a mechanism to understand delivery to internal customers (i.e. VOC - voice of customer surveys).
• Use queries/ complaints to understand sourcing problems, gather appropriate information, establish root cause and seek and propose solution options.
• Advise and confirm the selection of supplier/s that best meet the selection criteria defined in the sourcing strategy.
• Coordinate supplier engagement where required by involving commercial, legal, technical and other relevant parties where appropriate.
• Onboard suppliers and support business in the initial engagement to ensure smooth phase in, phase out management.
• Report to the Category Lead on sourcing strategy effectiveness and contract compliance, by reviewing adherence to the agreement by all parties (Supplier, Omnia Divisions, Omnia Procurement) and by raising deviation/departure by a party.
• Support the Category Lead in executing supplier management in line with the sourcing strategy and ensure that appropriate performance and evaluations occur, and that remedial action is applied as appropriate by the relevant party.
• Utilise contract management processes to support in contract monitoring and maintenance.
• Maintain close collaboration with unit management to understand the characteristics driving their procurement requirements.
• Implement and maintain an efficient sourcing and procurement data management process and/or system ensuring that market, cost and other relevant information is easily accessible.
• Provide sourcing support as required, relating to sourcing advisory and delivery services, sourcing contracts and sourcing queries and the resolution thereof, to meet operational sourcing requirements.
• Generation of reports detailing sourcing strategy key deliverables (i.e., savings, OTIF, compliance, security of supply).

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure that sourcing processes and practices, across the procurement life cycle, strictly align with all governance requirements.
• Ensure and initiate steps to protect the company's assets, through appropriate insurances to mitigate risk.
• Ensure all savings are effectively tracked and remain auditable.
• Formally track risks in line with the business risk assessment approach.
• Assist in monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements related to procurement practices.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures within scope of control.
• Ensure that delegations of authority are adhered to in terms of the Procurement process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Analytics, Information Technology, or equivalent.

Experience

• 3 Years' experience within a Procurement or Supply Chain environment.

Advantageous

• 1 Year exposure to Category Management.
• 1 Year exposure to strategic sourcing.
• MCIPS (Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply), PMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) advantageous.
• Experience in chemical logistics and indirect sourcing

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

Financial

• Ability to interpret spend analysis (for spend group)
• Ability to perform RFP / Tender evaluation
• Ability to track rebates and trace payments
• Ability to determine Total Cost of Ownership to use category
• Ability to present pricing information for the annual budget process.

Customer

• Ability to develop SLA
• Ability to lead sourcing team discussions

Supplier

• Ability to perform supply market analysis
• Ability to select contract performance measures based on TCO & business requirements
• Execution of supplier management against contract performance measures
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers
• Ability to manage changes in items, contracts and suppliers

Knowledge & Innovation

• Ability to understand the Organisation's business principles & procurement policies, procedures, targets and the application thereof
• Understand Contract Enablement Process
• Development of RFP / Tender Document
• Management of RFP / Tender Document Process
• TCO Principles
• Stakeholder management
• Skills in relevant IT systems
• Skills in relevant IT tools (Excel)
• Strategic Sourcing
• Business Sustainability Policies and Targets

Behavioural Competencies

Continuous Improvement

• Ability to influence ways of thinking, for improvement
• Ability to identify opportunities, for improvement in ways of working
• Ability to drive the adoption of changes in ways of working
• Ability to work with and negotiate effectively with stakeholders

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• The SHERQ Officer is responsible for supporting the effective implementation and maintenance of SHERQ systems and processes across designated sites. The role assists in ensuring legal and management system compliance, conducts inspections and audits, participates in incident investigations and risk assessments, tracks corrective actions, and provides guidance and support to site personnel to improve overall SHERQ performance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

SHERQ Compliance, Governance & Management Systems

• Conduct SHE inspections to ensure adherence to SHE systems and legislation.
• Monitor relevant ISO Standards and Integrated Management Systems to ensure effectiveness.
• Measure and monitor compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance to incoming contractor documentation and HIRA requirements.
• Actively participate in developing and implementing site-specific SHEQ initiatives and procedures.
• Collaborate with site management and ensure SHERQ information is current and visible across sites

Incident Management, Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Assist with incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accidents are investigated and relevant documentation is completed within prescribed timeframes.
• Provide support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting.
• Participate in incident investigations and recommend root causes, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Work with finding owners to identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage corrective actions on the database and track trends in non-compliance.
• Track investigation findings and drive timely close-out of actions.
• Conduct root cause and action effectiveness audits.

Risk Management & Hazard Identification

• Participate in risk assessments in conjunction with the SHERQ Manager.
• Facilitate and participate in risk assessments.
• Proactively identify risks and hazards and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure contractor HIRA compliance.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and other risk-based activities

Audit, Inspection & Assurance

• Conduct prevention inspections and maintain records.
• Assist sites with preparation for external audits.
• Conduct comprehensive site inspections and identify/report non-conformances.
• Participate in audits.
• Conduct effectiveness reviews and assurance activities.
• Prepare site inspection reports following visits.

SHERQ Training, Communication & Culture

• Conduct SHERQ awareness training.
• Develop and implement SHERQ communication strategies across all sites.
• Deliver written communications, toolbox talks and management updates.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Promote a positive safety culture and best practices.
• Engage with site personnel and management on SHERQ matters

Operational SHERQ Support & Site Engagement

• Maintain regular on-site presence according to the visitation schedule.
• Provide consistent SHERQ support to site personnel and management.
• Engage regularly with site management to address SHERQ concerns.
• Participate in safety meetings, emergency drills, and operational SHERQ activities.
• Discuss site management changes with regional managers and ensure effective close-out of outstanding actions

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Participate in emergency drills.
• Respond promptly to SHERQ-related emergencies and incidents

Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Compile monthly incident and accident reports.
• Monitor and analyse SHERQ performance indicators.
• Prepare and submit SHERQ reports on activities, achievements and challenges.
• Prepare monthly SHERQ reports.
• Prepare site activity and inspection reports.
• Track trends relating to incidents, findings and non-compliance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement based on performance data

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Quality Management or related discipline.
• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent SHERQ qualification.
• Internal Auditor (ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 9001) is advantageous 

Experience:

• 3 years' experience in a Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, or Risk Management role.
• Experience supporting SHERQ compliance and management systems
• Experience participating in risk assessments, workplace inspections, and incident investigations.
• Experience assisting with audits and corrective action management.
• Experience compiling SHERQ reports and maintaining associated records. 
• Experience facilitating SHERQ awareness activities and engaging with operational teams

Key Competencies:

• SHERQ compliance and regulatory knowledge.
• Risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Workplace inspections and auditing.
• Corrective action management.
• SHERQ reporting and data analysis.
• Document control and record management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Planning, organising, and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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• Ensure timeous, safe, available and functional pumps and equipment as per service requirements. Be responsible for all mechanical maintenance activities conducted with underground equipment and vehicles in providing both a reactive and pro-active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Timeous and quality delivered mechanical tasks

• On site breakdowns, call outs, repairs, modifications, routine equipment audits.
• Managing quality. 

Supported stakeholders

• Provide technical support and advice to the operations and clients about the implementation of, training on, and marketing of the ECU systems. 

Prevented waste/managed cost

• Managing stocks.
• Managing cost control 

Prevented/mitigated mechanical task and operational risks

• Manage compliance to all relevant SHERQ legislation and codes of practice
• Maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Audit maintenance plan compliance
• Pump safety audits
• Maintenance specific inspections

Maintained work environment

• Orderliness and cleanliness of workshop and work environment
• Good housekeeping. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Trade test (red seal) - Mechanical 

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in a (mining) maintenance environment, preferably plant and machinery
• 3 years' understanding of and practical experience in pneumatics, hydraulics and pumps
• PLC controls and basic instrumentation (Advantageous)

Key Competencies:

• Working knowledge of production and quality control principles.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and use technical data.
• Ability to reference and interpret technical operating manuals, specifications drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to grasp application and functioning of new technology.
• Able to respond positively to changing requirements and pressures.
• Ability to communicate technical detail with all stakeholders and service providers and management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and quality. 

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ROLE IMPACT:

• Manage the customer accounts focusing on both sales and service in support of the region's goals and objectives and achieving a sustainable and profitable region. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with internal and external customers in order to assess needs and plan operations accordingly
• Plans and organises the availability to resources, in order to meet customer's requests
• Ensures that the assets of the company are protected from theft and damage
• Responsible for the operation rollers, bending press and Guillotine
• Organises, schedules and coordinates building off explosives truck tanks in order tofacilitate the smooth, timeous flow of deliveries.
• Administers stocks and continuous stock availability by ensuring that paperwork such as store stock are up to date and reconciled
• Ensures that all administration, documents, storage of information are kept according to BME standards
• Provides inputs into the annual budgeting process in line with the objectives of the department
• Identifies cost saving initiatives while balancing customer requirements
• Ensures that the necessary incident investigations take place
• Ensures that required staff training is up to date
• Ensures that the impact of production processes on environment are understood by staff and appropriately monitored
• Ensures that suitable employees are recruited
• Plans daily/ weekly/ monthly scheduling of work/shift allocations
• Ensures induction for new staff members
• Ensures that all staff are given the required training in accordance with work requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Blasting Ticket (mandatory)
• Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email)
• Blasting Assistant Certificate MQA (Desired)
• Competent A Certificate – MQA (Desired)

Experience:

• 5 years demonstrated experience as Truck Operator or Blaster (including surface mining, blasting, blast reports, seismograph
• 3 years demonstrated experience in supervising employees
• 3 years demonstrated experience in responsibility for managing costs

Key Competencies:

• Ensures that systems, processes and procedures are in place and managed to ensure timely maintenance is performed on equipment and vehicles.
• Plans, coordinates and schedules maintenance
• Ensures that regular inspections are conducted on Boiler shop equipment Implements controls and does inspections to assess correct usage of PPE or equipment and to take the necessary actions
• Implements controls to ensure that maintenance and repair work has been satisfactorily conducted

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ROLE IMPACT:

• The purpose the job also includes assistance to the truck operator to collect products at silos and deliver this product down the hole at the blasting face. Responsible for the housekeeping and maintenance of the vehicle, re-filling area and other working areas. All these tasks and duties are carried out by meeting statutory, legal, client and BME prescriptions and standards, and without taking any short cuts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Re-fill the truck at the loading points with the prescribed raw materials / products
• Under the supervision of the Truck Operator
• Assist the Truck Operator in conducting the prescribed pre-use inspections Prior to use of the truck
• Perform cleanliness duties of the vehicle on an on-going basis so that it is presentable in the eye of the public
• Perform housekeeping duties as instructed by the Foreman or other authority figure.
• This may include cleaning, sweeping of the site, silo areas and cleaning ablution facilities
• Ensure Personal cleanliness at all times as per sherq requirement
• Carry out an inspection of all the holes and measure them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth in cooperation with the Truck Operator
• In the event of picking up any out of spec holes, report this so that the truck operator
• While adhering to all the SHEQ standards and prescriptions, responsible for engaging the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs
• Place the charging hose from into the correct holes as per procedures
• Ensure the detonator is not stuck at the bottom of the hole before charging commence
• Ensure the detonator line is secured at the collar of the hole to eliminate the possibility of the detonator line falling into the hole
• Act as a Spotter to guide and direct the Truck Operator on the blasting area as per procedures
• Taking samples as per procedures
• Ensure the availability of sample cups on the truck
• Assist operator to check final densities
• Measure before delivering product down the hole
• Check of final stemming
• Ensure good condition and safe keeping of the measuring tape
• Ensure that correct twine is used for not overcharging holes
• Ensure that twine is in a good condition.
• Assist the truck operator with the calibration of the applicable raw materials on the truck
• Assist the truck operator with the calibration of the twine, Samson sample scale and the measuring tape
• Cleaning of the calibration equipment and calibration area
• Assist the truck operator with the grease of all movable parts on the truck chassis and plant
• Assist the truck operator to clean all strainers on the truck
• Assist the truck operator with all other mini maintenance like changing of tyres, rotors and stators
• Ensure that all sherq requirements are met

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with Mathematic
• Blasting assistant certificate (MQA)
• Competent A Certificate – MQA
• Code 08 / Code B Licence
• Magazine Master Ticket
• Stemming Loader

Experience:

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

Key Competencies:

• Numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills

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ROLE IMPACT

• QC laboratory role within the Omnia Group, responsible for all fertilizer production quality control, but not limited to Omnia fertilizer, other divisions that uses the laboratory, Protea, BME. As from 2019 the QC laboratory is performing analyses for external clients. The lab has been adding more analysis and different methods, currently standing on 567 methods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The shift analyst responsibilities are to analyses samples accurately that the production facilities can ensure the products they supply to clients adhere to legal specification.
• 520 different methods are performed by shift analyst to adhere to requirements of the production facilities.
• Per month a shift analyst is required to be able to report 9000 analyses, while performing these analyses in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Matric (Maths and Science)

Experience

• Minimum 2 Years Experience in a Quality control Laboratory, of which is working with fertilizer products or related chemicals.
• Labware LIMS experience

Key Competencies

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Work standards
• Reliability
• Motivation of self and others
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Stress tolerance
• Initiative
• Building relationships

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• We are seeking an accomplished executive leader to drive the strategic direction, operational excellence and profitable growth of BME's Africa Blasting Operations. This pivotal role carries full accountability for business performance across multiple African markets, ensuring sustainable growth, governance excellence, operational effectiveness and customer-centric innovation.
• As Managing Director Africa Blasting Solutions, you will inspire a high-performance culture across diverse teams, strengthen customer relationships, oversee critical business functions including Operations, Supply Chain, SHERQ, Finance, HR and Marketing, and position BME as the blasting solutions partner of choice across the continent. This is an opportunity to influence the future of mining through technology, innovation, responsible resource utilisation and commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and continuously refine the Africa Blasting strategic growth agenda aligned to Omnia and BME business objectives.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, cash generation and operational performance across multiple African operations.
• Lead the execution of customer-centric business strategies that strengthen market leadership and deliver exceptional service excellence.
• Provide executive leadership across Operations, Production, Supply Chain, SHERQ, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing functions.
• Build world-class organisational capabilities through people development, succession planning and leadership effectiveness.
• Champion innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve scalability and business performance.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and risk management frameworks while ensuring adherence to corporate and legislative requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, ethics, accountability, diversity and operational excellence across all business units.
• Engage with executive stakeholders, customers, regulators and industry partners to support long-term growth and sustainability.
• Lead strategic initiatives that support the expansion of blasting solutions throughout Africa while ensuring operational resilience and sustainable value creation.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field.
• MBA, MBL or equivalent postgraduate business qualification.
• Project Management certification will be advantageous.

Experience

• 10+ years executive leadership experience within a complex industrial, mining, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven success in developing and executing business strategies that deliver sustainable growth and profitability.
• Demonstrated experience leading multinational or multi-country operations across Africa.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale operational, commercial and support functions.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, governance, risk management and organisational transformation.
• Experience leading high-performing teams within a diverse and geographically dispersed environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Executive Presence
• Customer Focus
• Commercial Excellence
• Change & Transformation Leadership
• Financial Management
• Governance & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation & Digital Enablement
• Talent Development & Succession Planning
• Complex Problem Solving
• Influencing & Negotiation Skills
• Results Orientation

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Role Impact

• To provide customer focused strategic, operational, governance, leadership, management, vision and a culture necessary to ensure that the BME Global Metallurgy Business has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, people and systems in place to effectively grow the organisation and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Strategy Shaping

• Develops and ensure execution of BME Global metallurgy business strategy aligned to the innovation, transformation and corporate citizenship goals.
• Participate in the development of corporate strategy, providing functional leadership and challenge to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights to support the strategy formation process

Financial Management and Control

• Take overall responsibility for designing, developing and delivering the organization's global financial management and/or control strategy

Business Planning

• Direct the development of annual and longer-term business plans for Metallurgy, ensuring alignment with strategy; quantify business outcomes (i.e. revenues or other KPIs); set operating expense and capital expense budgets; and review and approve business cases for projects and programs that have a global business impact

Leadership and Direction

• Communicate the organization's mission, vision and values, and its strategy for achieving these; set and communicate the strategy and broad action plan for delivering these within a strategic function; inspire a diverse global workforce to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve the organization's business goals.

Customer Relationship Development/Prospecting

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with corporate senior executives of strategic international potential accounts to facilitate business acquisition and retention
• Leads the execution of proactive internal and external customer service excellence strategies and enable global scalability

Corporate Representation

• Represent BME in external relations with investors, clients, the public and others. Will focus on Metallurgy as a strategic function

Organizational Capability Building

• Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs for Metallurgy. Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities. Embed personal development and the fulfilment of personal potential in the culture of the organization. Build capabilities elsewhere in the organization through mentoring and other informal methods.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and manage stakeholders up to C-suite level, finding out their needs/ issues/concerns and reacting to these by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.

Improvement / Innovation

• Take overall responsibility for designing, developing and delivering an organizational change management strategy that achieves desired outcomes

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Post Graduate degree in engineering, accounting, economics or related qualification
• MBA / MBL or related post graduate business management degree
• Project Management Certification

Experience

• 7 to 10 years executive leadership level
• 5 years or more experience in a senior role in production and/or manufacturing and/or engineering business
• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing strategies and business plans
• Exposure in managing a multinational/global business
• Experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement management
• Proven people management experience and managing high-performance diverse teams
• Exposure to quality management systems, including six sigma, in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience in governance, risk and compliance management
• Exposure to lean manufacturing initiatives (including measurement and audit tools)

Key Competencies

• Ability to develop and execute effective strategies and strategic plans
• The ability to continuously scan the macro environment and its implications on the business
• Understanding of financial concepts related to project evaluation, budgeting and financial forecasting, return on investment, cash flow analysis, and cost accounting, as well as financial measurement
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to direct and deliver professional product ideas and presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills used within a team environment and in client interaction with emphasis on excelling in relationship building
• Leadership and management proficiency, including sound people management processes
• Excellent capability to independently and proactively service multiple clients and effectively manage multiple priorities

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ROLE IMPACT

• Ensuring internal and external customers are provided with raw materials and final goods. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Arranging transport for inbound and outbound loads to or from all Fertilizer BU's:

• Scheduling of loads
• Daily interaction with Transport controllers for trucks
• Rerouting of trucks
• Monitoring of raw material stock levels

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Matric (Maths and Science)
• Diploma

Experience

• 2-5 years' experience in relevant field

Key Competencies

Knowledge 

• Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office

Core Behavioural Competencies  

• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Work standards
• Reliability
• Motivation of self and others
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Stress tolerance
• Initiative
• Building relationships

Functional / Technical Competency

• Researching
• Brand Knowledge
• Product Knowledge
• Resource and Time Management
• Conflict Management
• Excellent Customer Service

Cross-Functional Competency 

• Collaboration
• Functional integration 

Leadership Competency  

• Drive for Results
• Strategic Agility
• Business Acumen