New Job Vacancies at BMW Group South Africa

Purpose of the Job

• Work with stakeholders across BMW SA, including leadership and control owners to implement and monitor financial reporting and operational control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify the impacts of changes in business processes to financial compliance and ensure effective mitigation of any associated risks.
• Supports management and finance teams through various processes enabling them to undertake control self-assessments.
• Plan and document the measures in coordination with FR-5.
• Responsible for the procedure of the ICS risk assessment and the ICS evaluation.
• Identification of ICS relevant risks.
• Coordination of design, documentation and continuous updating of processes and controls.
• Coordination and driver of assessment and further development of ICS on-site.
• Review and input of ICS relevant topics in projects with ICS relevance.
• Review and testing of controls with more focus on controls relevant for financial reporting.
• Evaluate and respond to control testing results, working with relevant stakeholders to create remediation plans and mitigating controls, and to identify compensating controls as needed.
• In case of control test failure, document mitigation measures under deviations, and monitor for closure.
• Ensure process maps are clearly documented and reviewed yearly.
• Interrogation of risk incidents to identify any connection to the failed or inadequate control.
• Implementation or creation of new controls where risk or gaps have been identified.
• In addition to the Risk Management role, also responsible for the management of Internal Controls

Systems (ICS).

• Conducting of risk assessment in conjunction with different accounts groups
• Critical review of documented controls, control ownership and line of responsibility where a shared controls are seated in more one area.
• Monitoring and management of access risk across all systems in accordance with role assignment and profiling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Finance or Risk/Compliance is essential.

Work and Leadership Experience

• 5 to 8 years of experience in audit, risk and controls environments. 
• Experience in a shared services environment is preferrable.

Additional Skills

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Other skills - Teamwork, analytical thinking, communication (verbal & Writing), creative problem solving, audit, etc.
• Well versed in communicating with senior management and external key stakeholders.

Closing Date: 20 March 2024

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The position is for a  Quality Steerer -  responsible to steer the achievement (Complete steering of the Problem-Management-Process) of quality targets agreed for the plant through target management, risk management (i.e. mPFMEA’s, Field cases, Timeous escalation etc), problem management etc. and integrating the quality tasks in the production technologies. (Training, steering, monitoring, escalations on high level Quality circles as feedback)          

Functions of the role are :

• Assures function of Problem management according to procedural instructions as defined by the BMW Group
• Control of all the required processes, as stipulated in the VA (Official BMW processes) and steering the required outcomes to meet the targets.
• Ensure minimum entry criteria is met for steering PQMs (problem steering incidences in PQM System)  via sensors.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of PQM contents.
• Adhere to PQM runtime targets and pre-inform management of anticipated non-adherence to runtime targets along with an action plan from concerned parties (Steering and escalation)
• Determine and identifying the need to escalate a problem when the expected outcome of solutions (primary proof of effectiveness – PPoE; or secondary proof of effectiveness – SPOE) are not met (incl. runtime)
• Ensure Problem Owners makes use of problem-solving tools and Q-methods (i.e. 5 Why , Ishikawa) in order to promote sustainable problem-solving.
• Escalation of the respective problems, where the solutions have to be derived in development.

Competence:  Problem-Management Process knowledge along with quality tools and methods and the ability to escalate quality risks upon recognition that targets are at risk.

Risk Management

• Determines Quality Risks (Late PQM’s, Re-openers, Runtime overdue, Customer containment measures etc. etc àAll processes in all Technologies on all steering levels linked to the above targets)
• Controls agreed measures on basis of risk management list. (Controls of the above risk factors)

Competence:  Define use of specific Q-Methods in agreement with Technology Planners.

Validation

• Ensure correct sensors are used for evaluating the primary proof of effectiveness (PPoE) and secondary proof of effectiveness (SPoE)
• The Q-Steerer points out additional validation requirements within scope of Q target management if necessary

Competence:  Understanding of production processes in order to correctly identify the most-suitable problem owner.

Educational Background / Professional Knowledge and Experience / Other Skills / Education

• Complete Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred and will be an advantage in this role)

Work experience, Leadership experience

• 3-5 years minimum Automotive Manufacturing Experience
• Problem-Management Experience
• In-depth knowledge of BMW production processes Competent user of PQM System

Competent understanding of IT Systems relating to production and problem solving

Additional skills: special skills / technical ability etc.

• QMS , Q-Methods and Problem-Solving Skills

Closing Date: 22 March 2024

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Qualification and Experiecene

• B-Tech/B-Eng Industrial,Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 

• 5 years experience in Production in an Automotive industry
• 5 years experience in managing people
• Knowledge of IPST

Skills: 

• Substantial knowledge of Production and/or Logistics processes and system enhancements
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills are required.
• MS Office experience required.
• Knows the Production and/or Physical logistics organisation and the area leaders.
• Knows escalation process to leadership.
• Leadership experience is an advantage.

Additional Skills: 

• Presentation and Communication skills
• Technical and analytical skills   
• English Verbal and Written proficiency
  • Knowledge regarding the JMS requirements
  • Knowledge regarding Site Standards
• Legal requirements
• Problem Solving
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• HR/ER processes

Initiates, controls, decides and enforces the activities within the relevant Assembly section to achieve short and medium term production targets, i.e.

• product quality/customer satisfaction
• process stability/capability
• production volume
• productivity
• Organizes and controls the utilization of resources.

Closing date: 22 March 2024

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Description

• Performs Assembly Operations which Includes Fitting and adjusting.
• Initiate Action to Ensure Product Quality under All Circumstances during Production Process.
• Adherence to the 5s requirements.
• Perform All Function as Laid Down in the Operation Instructions.
• Identify Safety, Health and Environment related hazards within his area end report the hazards to either his Team Leader or Health & Safety rep.
• Adhere to the required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Maintain a clean and pollution free environment.
• Report all incidents to the Emergency number X3003 or Process Leader.
• Adhere to the South African legal requirements in terms of Environment and Safety & Health, as communicated by the Team Leader.
• Adhere to the CHI (Chemical Handling Instructions) when using Chemicals.
• Operate all equipment safely.
• Responsible for separating waste.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science or equivalent N3.
• Technical N4 Engineering in Electrical or Mechanical or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft package.
• Communication Skills.
• Analytical Skills.
• Basic Problem Solving Skills.

Closing Date: 25 March 2024

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As a Senior Artisan, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain PC and PLC based control systems and networks  in good and safe working order so that its designed reliability and availability are achieved
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and networks in good and safe working order so that its designed reliability and availability are achieved
• Re-commission, configure, and optimize PC and PLC based control systems and networks when equipment breakdowns occur to minimize plant downtime
• Re-commission, configure, and optimize hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and networks when equipment breakdowns occur to minimize plant downtime
• To analyze the causes of equipment failure and implement required hardware and software changes to prevent reoccurrence
• Training and retraining of maintenance artisans on specialized equipment
• Update and review of maintenance records, drawings, software versions, application software, and general documentation
• Updating and reviewing of maintenance records, drawings, application changes, sequence changes, and general documentation
• To ensure that all work is performed competently and in accordance with BMW specifications, OHS Act. Regulations
• To ensure that all equipment and work areas are safe at all times to prevent accidents or injury to personnel.

 In the absence of the Planner, the Snr Artisan would be required to perform the below duties:

• Creation of the necessary Notifications and Work Orders in SAP
• Planning the Work Orders, including all resource planning and the ordering of stock and non-stock materials and services
• Releasing and issuing of due Work orders from SAP to the other artisans
• Capturing of historical job information into SAP
• Ordering of other Materials and Services required by his department albeit, not for a maintenance job
• Provide SAP System support for any other users in his area

Qualifications

• Trade Test
• N6 Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering Qualification
• 2-3 years experience in maintenance as a Artisan in an assembly environment preferably in the motor industry.

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The body in white technical team is responsible for the maintenance and running of all technical equipment required to produce the body in white.

What awaits you?

Quality:      

• To support the team in achieving all Product, Process and System Quality targets (as per the Target Commitment Process)
• Ensure all required records and documentation are retained and updated
• Ensure adherence to ISO 14001
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained and repaired to the required quality standards (without supervision)
• Instigating changes to ensure quality improvements in the maintenance work done
• Together with support staff, set the required quality standards for maintenance work

Flexibility:

• Support the production team in achieving the Production volume, by quick response to breakdowns
• Commissioning equipment to ensure smooth production
• Adhere to the required shift pattern to ensure optimal support to production
• Needs to develop to ensure good support in all fields of the BIW environment (i.e. electrical and mechanical)
• Needs to develop skills in such a way that specialist tasks can be performed in more than one of the specialist technology groups
• Perform maintenance actions after hours as required to support production
• Ensure all breakdowns are resolved before handing over equipment to the following shift (extra work time)
• Needs to stand in for Team leader when required
• Responsible to perform plant testing and commissioning on weekends

Productivity:

• Support his manager and implement measures to achieve Budget, Headcount and Equipment Productivity targets
• Eliminating equipment failure by means of preventative maintenance.
• Gaining all required knowledge of the plant and equipment to ensure that first hand information is available at all times.
• Optimize and continuously improve equipment and systems to optimize product quality, plant availability and reliability.
• Scope of equipment responsibility, all BIW specific equipment
• Fault finding on integrated systems
• Needs to sustain specialized skills in assigned technology group and advanced skills in all other technologies
• Needs to develop contact to the other BMW manufacturing plants to ensure technology specific synergies are optimally utilized
• Needs to plan optimum usage of available spares / equipment during breakdowns and preventative maintenance actions to the advantage of the plant
• Adherence to maintenance/production rules of conduct

Human Resources:

• Support the team in achieving the Human Resource targets
• Share knowledge freely with all colleagues to ensure growth in team skills
• Develop training sessions and give the training on the specialized technology
• Take ownership for personal / soft skills development

Environment:

• Assist management in achieving the Environmental (ISO 14001) targets and conform to all BMW standards and procedures
• To ensure that all work is performed competently and in accordance with BMW specifications, the OHS Act and ISO 14001.
• To ensure that all equipment and work areas are safe at all times to prevent accidents or injury to personnel.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with safety regulations.

What you should bring along?

• National diploma or Trade Test
• Min 3 years related experience in electrical & mechanical maintenance, in an automated production environment
• Problem Solving skills
• High level technical and analytical skills
• Specialized knowledge and experience on automated systems

Closing Date: 26 March 2024

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Quality:

• Identifies production and quality problems.
• Evaluates and realizes measures to improve production and quality with his superior according to specifications and considering volume and cost implications.
• Member of quality projects and quality related task teams as required from all internal departments and levels (including superior)
• Stand-in for the Artisan when required.
• Compliance with ISO and SHE requirements
• Support the team in achieving the Production volume, by quick response to breakdowns.
• Eliminating equipment failures by commissioning equipment prior to start-up.
• Fault finding on the integrated 3D-on-site control systems.

   Equipment Responsibility:

•  Air replacement plants (ARP’s)
• Motorized roller beds
• Ovens
• Chain conveyors
• Centrifugal and Axial flow fans
• Centrifugal Pumps
• Pneumatic Systems
• Paint Pumps I Sealer Pumps
• Paint Circulating Systems
• Wax Application Equipment
• SIEMENS S5 & S7
• SCADA

Productivity:

• Collects, documents and analyses data required for problem-solving.
• Always monitors and controls machine operation to the highest level.
• Maintenance of production line equipment as required to ensure production stability.
• Resolves problems at own level with appropriate escalation of unresolved or higher-level problems, including.
  • Implements planned corrective actions
  • Monitoring problems after resolution to ensure that no recurrence takes place.
  • Ensuring accurate documentation of all production and quality problems
• Feedback to superior and responsible staff
• Ensures all displays are updated and relevant.
• Attends/supports/takes relevant measures on all internal audits.
• Effectively controls and adhere to process to eliminate scrap.
• Participates in CIP working groups and ensure they run effectively.
• Participates in partnership agreements with all process partners.
• Supports production with the use of quality systems in order to meet ISO requirements.
• Ensures standards to maintain a safe and healthy work environment are met.
• Eliminating electrical equipment failure by means of preventative maintenance.
• Familiarizing himself with the plant and equipment to ensure that first-hand information is always available.
• Optimize and improve equipment and systems to optimize product quality plant availability and reliability.
• Cleaning of all Durr-Robotic equipment and ISRA Cameras during Production and weekend activities
• To inform his supervisor of all equipment breakdowns
• Provide training to operators/ trainees on Safety and use of equipment.
• AOI marking cell observation.

Decision responsibility related to:

• The execution of effective preventative maintenance on equipment.
• The introduction of equipment in as far as compatibility is concerned.
• Enhance of safety standards.
• Resolution of technical problems.

Knowledge and Skills

• Problem solving skills.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems. (Electrically, Mechanically)
• Technical and analytical skills
• Thorough knowledge and experience on PLC systems.
• Experience on AC frequency drives.
• Robot Repair – Motor replacement process, Load and save programs, Program offset,  
• Understand Fault codes, Gearbox change process, Pc card change and setup.
• Know how to operate and program SCADA/HMI systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot and solve network related issues and problems efficiently utilizing monitoring tools and reference materials.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, OHS Act no 85 of 1993 and ISO 45001 

Qaulifications:

• Minimum Requirement: Technical N6 Diploma + Trade Test 
• Advantage: DURR Robot and Training Experience

Closing Date: 26 March 2024

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Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible to perform the necessary repairs to vehicles as assigned by the Rework Planner with the procedures of the area.

You would be responsible to perform the necessary repairs to vehicles as assigned by the Rework Planner.

 This position would require you to check that defects are correctly captured in IPSQ, diagnose root causes of defects, and to reserve vehicles on the F1F2 system, prior to rework commencing.

 You would be required to request spare parts (via the DS&R) process, release the defect/rework in IPSQ, and provide an accurate description of operations performed.

Final testing to be performed, which will include the release of the retest block on IPSQ.

Qualifications

• Minimum N4
• Must have Trade test Auto Electrician or Mechanic.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a qualified Artisan with BMW systems knowledge.
•  Sound Knowledge of ISTA, INPA and Cascade test systems
• MS Excel skill.
• Problem solving & Analytical Thinking skills
•  Solutions focused
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.

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Job Summary 

Contribute to the overall compliance risk management and governance for BMW Financial Services, specifically in relation to Market Conduct and FAIS:

• Implementation of compliance risk management and governance processes within the organisation as required for an FSP.
• Monitoring of compliance to FSCA relevant standards as issued from time to time, including current and future legislative requirements for the FSP.
• FSCA - administrative and compliance adherence to current and future applicable regulatory requirements which impact the business of BMW Financial Services, including any codes of conduct and future CBR reporting.
• Management of FAIS /TCF / Market Conduct related customer and regulatory complaints.
• Stay abreast of, assess, inform and report on regulatory changes impacting our FSP license.
• Responsible to develop and maintain regulatory relationship with Supervisory bodies, as may be required.
• Assistance in maintaining CPD points of Representatives and Key Individuals.
• Provide guidance and advice to Representatives and Key Individuals regarding any FSP regulatory and conduct topics.
• Review and resolve Fit and Proper queries
  Enhance and further refine the Conduct Risk framework, including the development and refinement of new KPI’s and refine of the Conduct Risk Dashboard.
• Further develop the Internal Control systems (ICS) to ensure business compliance.
• Drive automation / efficiencies / process optimization across FAIS and market conduct impacted business departments
• Conduct regular training and awareness in areas of interest for the organisation and to legislative requirements. 
• Review and maintain Conduct Risk Framework and relevant policies.

Qualifications - External

• Required - LLB/BCOM/Risk Management Degree.
• Must meet the requirements to be registered as a FAIS compliance officer
• Preferably a member of CISA.

Must have:

• RE 1 beneficial, RE5 advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of the FAIS and Market Conduct.
• Solid track record (5 years+) operating as a FAIS compliance officer

Desired:

• a general understanding of the motor vehicle finance industry.
• insurance experience
• Exposure to a cell captive environment is ideal

Ability to work with challenging situations.