Latest Vacancies at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• The Engineer - Mechanical is responsible for providing engineering technical services to the operation as well as the management of all mechanical equipment.
• Ensures compliance to relevant Legal requirements and ensure Safe operation of the plant equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• BEng, BTech Mechanical Engineering or BSc Mechanical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (MHS Act) and/or (Factories) will be be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a 24-hour industrial environment.
• Specific experience in: Conveyor Belts, Pneumatic Elevators, Scraper Chains, Rotary Kilns, Gearboxes, Gyratory and Impact Crushers, Ball Mills, Reclaimers, Mobile Equipment and Packers & Palletisers.
• Experience in a heavy industry environment including Project Management.
• Excellent Managerial, Technical, Interpersonal and People Development Skills are required for this challenging position.
• In depth understanding and knowledge of Quarrying and Manufacturing processes.
• The ability to develop a team.
• Experience with ISOMetrix or similar risk management system is required.
• A result driven individual with analytical skills and the ability to provide direction to the maintenance teams responsible for plant maintenance and optimization.
• Experience with computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) – On Key/SAP – will be
• Knowledge of the MHSA and Environmental requirements as applicable to the Mining industry will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Provide technical support to the operations, typically in the form of site visits, inspections, investigations, consultation, and reporting.
• Maintain Engineering Standards typically via updated documentation, site evaluations and support.
• Carry out inspections on equipment.
• Oversee management of drawings and technical documentation storage.
• Scope CAPEX projects, including tenders, quotations, assigning teams and costings.
• Provide project support, typically in the form of technical solutions, evaluations, adjudications, recommendations, and identifying Identify faults through condition monitoring.
• Evaluate and improve asset care plans and best practices.
• Monitor Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) as scheduled.
• Participate in external audits with inspectors from DMRE and provide relevant information as required and formulate action plan on resolution of issues.
• Participate in internal audits with relevant internal teams and provide relevant information as required and formulate action plan on resolution of issues.
• Review and update all relevant policies and procedures.
• Partner with foreman on electrical and mechanical faults and conduction of root cause analysis as well as resolution of issues.
• Partner with suppliers and service providers on condition monitoring and required resolution.
• Partner with DMRE inspectors on plant audits of mechanical equipment and infrastructure.
• Partner with Risk and Governance on insurance assessors on site/equipment inspections for insurance claims or annual premium review.
• Partner with relevant government agencies on legal compliance consultations.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Administer the Occupational Health Management System by ensuring compliance with internal, external and legal healthcare standards.
• Provide quality nursing care as determined by regulatory bodies in order to contribute to optimal healthcare.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Nursing (B Cur / B.Sc.)
• National qualification in occupational health
• Primary healthcare qualification
• Audiometric certificate
• Spirometric course
• Two (2) Years’ experience as an Occupational Health Nurse and 1 year experience running a clinic in an Industrial and or Mining setting.
• Experience with casualty and emergency services would be highly advantageous
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of ISO EMS 14001:2015, QMS 9001:2015 & OHS 45001:2018 systems
• Knowledge of nursing processes, procedures and techniques, health care policies, standards, and guidelines
• Understanding of safety management, behavioural safety and risk management framework, procedures, and systems
• Basic knowledge of Mine Health & Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Good people management and organisational skills
• Professionalism
• Be able to work alone and in a team

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Provide an efficient, cost-effective occupational health medical service through the provision of medical emergency, chronic care, and standard medicals to PPC Slurry employees and external contractors.
• Conducting pre-employment, periodical, and exit medical examinations in accordance with the protocols in place
• Monitor employee’s health by comparing periodic medical results with previous medical information to determine potential deterioration.
• Monitor employee exposure to industrial hazards by conducting specific medical tests.
• Monitor and raise awareness of the effects of occupational hazards such as noise levels and report any incidents / anomalies.
• Prepare documentation regarding workman’s compensation claims, ill-health retirement
• Participate in the development and review of health-related Codes of Practices and procedures
• Report occupational illness/diseases to the relevant authorities and keep accurate record thereof
• Carry out monthly consumable stock takes and place orders
• Provide training and awareness on health-related matters
• Executing campaigns aimed at promoting employee awareness, wellness, and wellbeing
• Maintain patients’ records and confidentiality
• Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor the medical surveillance program to ensure legal compliance
• Participate in occupational health investigations, as and when required

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Job Advert Summary    

• To assist qualified Boilermaker artisans in response to planned and un-planned work in order to ensure maximum plant availability. Conduct and assist the Boiler workshop which supports maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installations of equipment as per planned and un-planned workorders. Perform planned and un-planned maintenance activities in a timeous and cost effective manner to the correct standard. Provide feedback to the Foreman on the execution of work for Continuous Improvement and for the enhancement of future planning. Maintain housekeeping standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Code 08 driver’s license
• Above ABET Level 4 in Numeracy and Literacy
• N3 will be an advantage
• 3 – 5 years relevant experience mechanical plant and equipment maintenance in a heavy Industrial/Mining environment
• Boilermaker Handyman Competencies

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Support the artisan to maintain plant in a cost effective way
• Housekeeping (Equipment, Environment, Tools)
• Task execution and spares planning
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards
• Plant maintenance and ACP execution
• Report non-conformances to superior timeously
• Computer literacy
• Overtime and standby duties
• Participate actively in health, safety and environmental initiatives
• Maintain housekeeping standards in area of responsibility
• Overtime as requested
• Standby duties

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Job Advert Summary    

• To safely collect and prepare test samples for the lab Assistant. Ensure that samples collected as per schedule and are accurately analysed and that results are published / distributed in a timely manner.
• Recognise and report on deviations in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Diploma/Certificate in Chemistry or equivalent will be an advantage
• Code 08 drivers license
• Computer skills
• Accountability
• Energetic
• Willing to learn
• Previous laboratory and cement manufacturing experiences will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To conduct sample preparation and testing which include loss of ignition, moistures, running pills on XRF of samples and materials as requested by Laboratory Supervisor/Lab. Manager
• Reporting accurate and reliable results on time.
• Interpretation of results
• Recording results in LIMS
• Analyzing prospect samples
• Assisting and maintaining the quality system and retained accreditation
• Physical testing e.g. compare strengths, setting times, standard
• Active participation in Safety Management
• Shift work and overtime

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Job Advert Summary    

• To plan and coordinate the buying, expediting, receiving, shipping of goods and invoicing of goods and services for the Zimbabwe plants.
• Procurement: Obtain quotes (RFQ) in line with procurement procedures. Negotiate price and delivery. Do adjudication where applicable. Place orders with suppliers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Purchasing Management Diploma
• Planning and coordination
• SAP ERP (MM) working knowledge
• Basic commercial knowledge
• Basic finance knowledge
• Maintenance, Repairable and Operations (MRO) spares understanding
• Stakeholder management
• Basic knowledge of Imports and Exports
• 5 Years in a Procurement Environment

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Procurement: Obtain quotes (RFQ) in line with procurement procedures. Negotiate price and delivery. Do adjudication where applicable. Place orders with suppliers.
• Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC): Liaise with Treasury for FECs where goods are bought internationally. Ongoing confirmation of due delivery dates to ensure payment dates are adjusted where necessary.
• Expediting: Expedite orders with suppliers and update deliveries as and when required. Provide update and feedback to Zimbabwe team.

Receiving:

• Local: arrange transport for goods quoted EXW/FOT. Liaise with the consolidation warehouse daily on goods delivered.

International:

• arrange with Clearing Agent to collect and clear goods according to Incoterms
• Receipting: Coordinate receipting of goods and services in SAP.
• Invoicing: Prepare commercial invoices for goods to be transported to Zimbabwe plants.
• Planning: Arrange and coordinate the physical movement of goods to Zimbabwe.
• SAP Invoices: Liaise with Finance to ensure all goods and services are invoiced in SAP.

Reporting:

• month end reporting of outstanding purchase orders, open commercial invoices and any additional reporting which may be required from time to time.
• Supplier Liaison, Appraisal and Communication: Liaise with suppliers regarding price differences, deliveries and specifications. Supplier performance reviews to be conducted monthly.
• Minimise waste and save costs: Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimise waste. Provide feedback on optimisation opportunities.
• Team relationships and conflict resolution: Maintain active and informative relations with all team members and colleagues, take remedial actions where necessary.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Accountability for the supplier on-boarding process and related supplier master data changes; inclusive of the required due diligence required before final approval.
• Collating group spend reporting
• Analysis of spend.
• Management of group travel account, forex. 
• Ad hoc procurement administration requirements.
• Back-up for procurement specialist

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 3 years SAP experience with respect to master data management. Procurement experience.
• UNISA Program in Purchasing and Supply Management or Equivalent (NQF Level 5/6)

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Accountability for the supplier on-boarding process and related supplier master data changes; inclusive of the required due diligence required before final approval.
• Collation of group spend reporting
• Analysis of spend.
• Management of group travel account, forex. 
• Ad hoc procurement administration requirements.
• Back-up for procurement specialist
• Custodian of PPC’s Procurement portal to facilitate supplier pre-screening, on-boarding and master data maintenance 
• Master data maintenance
• Administrative support to Procurement
• Spend improvement opportunities identified.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Responsible to ensure that the sand drying Plant is run optimally.
• Efficiently manage resources available in order to optimise plant and truck utilisation, raw materials, human resources and finances to supply the required products of high a quality on time.
• Run a strict maintenance regime to ensure maximum Plant availability.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with a recognised 3-year tertiary qualification.  (Preferably Civil/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering)
• Code EB Driver Licence - Reliable own transport (Pick-Up)
• Experience in Sand drying or Bitumen Plant
• Computer Literacy – Sage Evolution and MS Office
• 5 Years FMCG/Civil/Industrial experience, 3 years as a supervisor
• Experience in scheduling of maintenance work
• Experience in shut down planning and execution
• Fault finding and problem solving on plant equipment and plant processes.
• Knowledge of maintenance Management Systems
• Experience in maintenance of fixed plant equipment (e.g., feeders, belt conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, couplings, burners, etc.). and mobile equipment

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage and co-ordinate production, administration, and maintenance.
• Ensure that team members carry out cleaning, lubrication, and inspections.
• Carry out daily and weekly Inspections/checks related to stock, material and maintenance schedules.
• Manage daily staff challenges and HR related matters.
• Ensure daily short interval controls are done in accordance with the Company policy and procedure.
• Conduct performance reviews and regular one on one discussion with subordinates.
• Manage and establish a safe and healthy environment.
• Manage and create a worker friendly workplace that will maintain high morale, integrity, and work ethics.
• Manage and ensure high levels of housekeeping.
• Perform walk-about and inspections and action non-conformance.
• Carry out continuous on-the-job training with subordinates and sub-contractors and keep training registers up to date.
• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are in place and complied with. Ensure that employees understand company policies and procedures by conducting regular reviews and short training intervals.
• Maintain high levels of discipline in accordance with labour relations practices. Attend and conduct daily toolbox talks/meetings.
• Prioritise and execute projects at the Plant.
• Maintain good communication with Staff and Customers.
• Ensure good communication with fellow employees and adhere to all set deadlines.
• Ensure all documentation is handled with care and submitted to Head Office/Regional Office timeously.
• Manage production workloads and deadlines.
• Carry out random checks and inspections to ensure deadlines are adhere to.
• Communicate deadlines with staff and train them to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure all communication with Head Office/Regional Office is maintained and adhered to.
• Conduct regular site visits to understand customer expectations and site challenges are resolved.

 PRODUCTION AND QUALITY

• Carry out random checks to ensure that all production equipment is performing within the prescribed parameters.
• Ensure all quality documentation is completed as required.
• Ensure all quality equipment meet the set standards and is used according to the set standards, and clean when used.
• Ensure curing bath temperatures are controlled as prescribed and circulating pumps are working.
• Liaise with raw material suppliers to ensure availability of material is as and when needed and supplied according to the SANS specification.
• Resolve raw material discrepancies with suppliers in conjunction with Quality Control Management.
• Manage and ensure that samples are taking and tested in accordance with the prescribed standards.
• Random inspections of trucks to ensure compliance with SHE regulations and road transport regulations, as well as the mixer units to ensure proper mixing of produced concrete.
• Arrange scale calibrations every three (3) months.

Safety Health and Environmental Control

• Attend the regular SHE meeting and walk about inspection and maintain a constant awareness of SHEQ requirements and the use of the Snakes and Hazards Safety campaign.
• Action issues arising from SHE meetings and liaise with the Health and Safety Department when needed.
• Maintain SHE records.
• Manage and maintain all legal registers and ensure they are up to date and ensure COC certificates and pressure vessel tests are done in time.

General Management Functions.

• Conduct truck, FEL and Plant inspections to ensure the assets under his supervision is in good working condition and well-looked after.
• Conduct weekly Invocom meetings.
• Verify cumulative readings on the diesel pump for correctness and daily taking dips on the diesel stock.
• Conduct daily raw material stock take (make sure it is accurate)
• Submit all required monthly reports.
• Ensure all necessary documents are submitted to the regional offices/Head Office on time (monthly stock summary)
• Ad hoc requests and project

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Job Advert Summary    

•  Supporting of the IT Environment located at Hercules.
•  Supporting the End User Computing environment for users
•  Responsible for supporting and backing up the server environment at both Lan and Plant Environment
•  Responsible for ensuring License Legality at Site
•  Reposible for Communicating all IT Information to Head Office and executing strategies from Head Office

Minimum Requirements    
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Matric with Maths and Science (Grade 12)
• Technically Orientated
• A+ N+/ MCSE 2012 – 2022 / ITIL Foundation V3.
• Studying towards or qualified in Virtualization Microsoft and/or VMWare

MINIMUM REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 – 4 Years work related exposure
• Network topologies and concepts (LAN)
• Hardware & Software concepts
• Server Infrastructure deployment and maintenance
• Disaster Recovery concepts
• Usage and deployment of communications, messaging, collaboration systems and tools
• Understanding of ITIL Processes
• Virtualisation – Both Microsoft and VMWare
• Project Management and Co-ordination
• Plant control experience is advantageous
• Understanding of cloud technologies

Duties and Responsibilities    

• This position involves support and maintenance in all aspects of the LAN network, Desktop, Server & Peripheral infrastructure, user support and related activities. A STRONG FOCUS on providing a consistent and above average delivery of services for all our customers is essential.
• To maintain and manage all IT systems and related services running efficiently at their optimum capacity, cost effectively and conforming to the PPC Standards
• To ensure that IT systems and related technologies deployed support business requirements
• To be responsible for the technical support staff including mentoring and guiding, as necessary
• To liaise and interact with external vendors
• To develop and preserve good governance in all aspects
• To ensure that Infrastructure design, procurement, deployment and management is in accordance with PPC guidelines and standards
• To create monthly reports reflecting operational standards
• Be a self-motivated, pro-active and a result orientated team member, with:
• Analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• High levels of integrity
• Enquiring mind to continuously look at system improvements