Newly Vacancies at Mondi Group

The purpose of this position is to perform specialized welding service, repairs and maintenance by maintenance welding to plant machinery / equipment as requested to a wide range of equipment in his/her area of responsibility to ensure optimum availability and efficiency of equipment

Profile Requirements:

• Grade 12 + Full N3
• Qualified trade tested as a Welder
• Code 08 (EB) Driver’s License

Experience:

• 2 – 3 Years’ experience as a qualified, trade tested Welder within a manufacturing industry.
• Specific technical experience in the fitting field within Pulp and Paper

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform specialized welding duties in the operations on plant and equipment related to welding repair and maintenance services as well as preventative maintenance on components.
• Perform welding diagnostic duties by executing actions related to; test, inspect, troubleshoot and fault find, check, measure, record, etc. to achieve outcomes such as reducing downtime, minimize breakdowns, improving availability of plant and equipment.
• Activate periodical prescribed audits and inspections to minimize risks of failure
• Operate and execute all tasks safely according to operating procedures and policy
• Perform and execute preventative maintenance duties on equipment and plant

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The purpose of this position is to perform to perform specialized fitting service, repairs and maintenance to a wide range of equipment in his/her area of responsibility to ensure optimum availability and efficiency of equipment.

Profile Requirements:

• Grade 12 + Full N3
• Qualified trade tested as a Fitter
• Code 08 (EB) Driver’s License

Experience:

• 2 – 3 Years’ experience as a qualified, trade tested Fitter within a manufacturing industry.
• Specific technical experience in the fitting field within Pulp and Paper

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform specialized fitting duties in the operations on plant and equipment related to fitting repair and maintenance services as well as preventative maintenance on components.
• Perform fitting diagnostic duties by executing actions related to; test, inspect, troubleshoot and fault find, check, measure, record, etc. to achieve outcomes such as reducing downtime, minimize breakdowns, improving availability of plant and equipment.
• Activate periodical prescribed audits and inspections to minimize risks of failure
• Operate and execute all tasks safely according to operating procedures and policy
• Perform and execute preventative maintenance duties on equipment and plant

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Purpose of the position:

• Along with a team of competent individuals, the incumbent of this position will need to drive & control Forest Engineering systems development and equipment selection to achieve optimal productivity and reduced delivered cost, maintaining a high standard of quality and an uncompromising view on Safety for Operations within Mondi South Africa and SQF. 

Qualification & Expertise

• BSc or BTech in Forestry 
• MSc, MTech Forest Science with Forest Engineering major: desirable

Job Experience

• At least 5-10 years Operational Forest Engineering Experience
• Experience in managing a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of implementing Continuous Improvement methodology in a business
• Knowledge of Road Transport Management System (RTMS) and Performance Based Standards (PBS) systems would be advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS:

Conduct strategic analysis, benchmarking and develop revised/new strategies

• Identify limitations / bottlenecks in current harvesting and logistics operations
• Develop and research alternatives / improvement opportunities on specific systems / operations and/or strategic interventions across operations to improve safety, health, productivity and costs

Ensure technology transfer and implementation

• Manage and further develop relationships between Mondi internal functions, contract partners, equipment suppliers, training and research institutions
• Manage and actively engage in knowledge transfer to improve forest operations efficiency and effectiveness (for example facilitate and conduct training interventions and forester and area manager level & contract manager and contract owner level)

Develop technical solutions, research designs and outputs

• Design technical solutions for e.g. safety challenges on individual machines in cooperation with machine owners and equipment suppliers
• Develop research designs for e.g. testing new equipment or optimizing current harvesting / logistics systems, ensure research phasing, statistical soundness of trial / research and manage implementation and practical role out / application of research results

Direct systems development and equipment selection

• Ensure most cost effective, safe and productive harvesting and transport systems are applied across Mondi operations in partnership with operations line management
• Advise contractors, foresters, area managers on systems and equipment selection

Advise the business on relevant legislation changes and develop “adjustment” plans and strategies

• Establish and strengthen external collaborations with national forestry sector role players within the context of harvesting and logistics (commercial companies, equipment suppliers, research and development institutions and Universities

Prepare written and verbal communication and results

• Effectively communicate results, challenges and problems across all levels of management
• Communicate overall strategies and progress to stakeholders and management represent the company at conferences through written and oral presentations

Contribute towards Ongoing excellence in Safety

• Oversee all Forest Engineering related documentation in Mondi IMS, updating/amending/improving and distributing to the business.
• Assist in relevant incident investigations as well as the close out of relevant investigation findings within the discipline.
• Oversee the Power-tools portfolio including the management and oversight of the Elite Chainsaw Operator Policy

Team Leader

• Oversee the Operations Research specialist portfolio, including work study, system costings and operations research trials.
• Oversee the Machine Data Specialist portfolio, including the roll-out of the machine data strategy and ongoing system integrations within Mondi and SiyaQhubeka Forests (SQF)

RTMS

• Represent Mondi and SQF at the RTMS Steering Committee, including provision of weighbridge data, updating RTMS Coding in the Mondi weighbridge systems and investigating non-compliances in road transport as requested by the Department of Transport.

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS – ESSENTIAL:

• Proven expert knowledge in the development of organisational systems, processes and budgets.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work remotely and travel extensively, both nationally and internationally

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Join us! Let's Grow, Create and Inspire Together.

An exciting opportunity awaits you at Mondi South Africa. The Information Management team is searching for a Business Analyst – Forestry  to join our business located in Merebank, KZN.

Reporting to the Manager IT Forestry, the purpose of this position will be to evaluate, implement, design and build IT business solutions and manages resources in their area of responsibility, ensure that system application solutions fit business process needs, develop solutions to support smooth operations and improve business efficiency, automation and productivity and to competently work with and understand data for reporting purposes.  This role requires a high level strategic understanding, as well as being able to get into the detail.

Profile Requirements:

• Relevant IT / Business Degree or equivalent
• Code 08 / EB License

Experience:

• 6 – 10 years’ experience in a systems development environment in a specialist, supervisor or senior role, of which 5 years should be as a systems analyst in a manufacturing, or complex business environment. 
• Experience in Advanced Delphi programming and SQL(Structured Query Language)
• Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent databases as well as Web development and mobile app development skills are required.
• Understanding of Weighbridge operations, Plantation management, Forestry valuation and GIS systems would be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas:

• Design, implement and maintain effective programs and initiatives to provide IT solutions for Forestry as well as supporting business processes.
• Optimize business performance by enhancing the alignment between business processes and FORTES, in conjunction with business process owners
• Undertake complex process analysis, design and proposal creation, which includes technical process problem solving in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment
• Conduct unit tests, integration tests and develop module functional documentation.
• Conduct Go-live preparation and Go-live support.
• Act as the key specialist point of contact in problem solving and investigations related to incidents in the Forestry related arena.
• Ensure system integration and business continuity by effectively managing projects
• Engage in liaison with stakeholders such as the Finance department, suppliers, direct line management, etc. to ensure correct system applications and development.
• Engage with external specialist consultants and other in-house developers for implementing cross functional solutions.
• Ensure 24/7 uptime of systems within area of responsibility.
• Provide after-hours support when required.
• Assist the organization to capitalize on new opportunities, focusing on digitalization, automation, and optimization of resources.
• Ensure effective management of risk and good corporate governance in the business area.
• Take ownership of change in own section, remove obstacles and obtain buy-in. 
• Build and maintain sound relationships and a network of contacts in pursuit of organizational goals.
• Ensure legal compliance in area of responsibility.
• Ensure best practices (expressed through practices, managing change, benchmarking, implementing, refining and improving practices).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that create value to the business. 
• Continuously analyze, develop and re-engineer processes to ensure quality outputs and optimal departmental processes.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

• Reporting to the Snr Silviculture Forester the incumbent in this position will assist with the management of forestry plantations in the respective area.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERTISE 

• BSc Degree / BTech or National Diploma in Forestry
• Specialized knowledge related to forestry, harvesting and logistics

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 3 years silviculture experience dealing directly with the contractor running his/her 
•     own WPU
• Minimum 3 years fire fighting experience and managing fire fighting operations

RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS: 

• Manage contractors (mainly silviculture but also roads and security)
• Conduct quantity, quality and safety audits
• Compliance to Safety & Occupational Health Act & FSC requirements
• Improve productivity through innovation and optimize cost efficiencies in all operations
• Production planning and adherence to APO & Budget targets
• Ensure data integrity of the compartment information database
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with Local Authorities
• Fire Protection & Plantation Security Management

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• In depth knowledge of Silviculture, experience in the management of contractors and sound knowledge of FSC principles
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate with Data Management & GIS Skills
• Fire Training; Fire Boss III; Simulation; ICS (Int & Adv)
• Soil conservation & land rehabilitation
• Work study and Productivity
• Willing to learn 
• Ability to adapt to change
• Innovative / Continuous improvement mind-set 
• Good leadership skills
• Community engagement and social forestry skills
• Valid Code EB Driver’s license

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

• Reporting to the Snr Silviculture Forester the incumbent in this position will assist with the management of forestry plantations in the respective area.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERTISE 

• BSc Degree / BTech or National Diploma in Forestry
• Specialized knowledge related to forestry, harvesting and logistics

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 3 years silviculture experience dealing directly with the contractor running his/her own WPU
• Minimum 3 years fire fighting experience and managing fire fighting operations

RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS: 

• Manage contractors (mainly silviculture but also roads and security)
• Conduct quantity, quality and safety audits
• Compliance to Safety & Occupational Health Act & FSC requirements
• Improve productivity through innovation and optimize cost efficiencies in all operations
• Production planning and adherence to APO & Budget targets
• Ensure data integrity of the compartment information database
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with Local Authorities
• Fire Protection & Plantation Security Management

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• In depth knowledge of Silviculture, experience in the management of contractors and sound knowledge    of FSC principles
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate with Data Management & GIS Skills
• Fire Training; Fire Boss III; Simulation; ICS (Int & Adv)
• Soil conservation & land rehabilitation
• Work study and Productivity
• Willing to learn 
• Ability to adapt to change
• Innovative / Continuous improvement mind-set 
• Good leadership skills
• Community engagement and social forestry skills
• Valid Code EB Driver’s license

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The Technician Automation is responsible to ensure application, programming, modifications, system configurations, maintaining and troubleshooting and provide support to the Chemical Plant team for process and control challengers.

Profile Requirements:

• Light current / N6 Diploma in Instrumentation and Process Control
• Preference: B Tech / diploma / S4 Instrumentation

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years or better experience as an Instrumentation Artisan.
• Good understanding of the DCS & & Industrial safety e.g. Hazardous Areas, BMS, SIS etc.
• Experience within the Pulp & Paper industry will be beneficial
• Recognition for prior learning will be considered/given
• Must have track record of shutdown and project execution.
• Broad instrumentation experience in the following areas: Process control, DCS,   
• Profibus and automation systems
• Computer literacy including SAP, Excel, MS word, P6 (basic) and others
• Required to do Instrument Engineer & DCS Mill wide standby duties
• Gas turbine experience will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas:

• Application software programming, modifications, system configuration, operator station setup and troubleshooting.
• Execution, compliance & optimize of planned maintenance in the BU
• Adherence to Mondi Technical Standards
• Execute & optimize maintenance strategies on equipment/process level
• Partake in Root cause failure analysis and closeout
• Achieve Maintenance KPI targets
• Register all work on SAP, with minimal backlog
• Short term planning as well as planning for the annual shut;
• Accurate and detailed reporting
• Excellent technical, systematic & logical problem solving abilities.
• Proven ability to reverse engineer DCS application software i.e. good understanding of logic gates.
• Ability to understand electrical & instrument wiring schematic drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team environment
• Must be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven systematic approach within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Profibus PA & DP experience & understanding.

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Purpose of the position:

• The incumbent in position will be responsible for the development of a small grower database, digitalizing all the data into Mondi Database System and extension services for growers with a view to migrating to an APP based extension and transacting platform.

Qualification & Expertise

• Minimum BSc or BTech in Forestry

Job Experience

•  Minimum 5 years operational experience in forestry 
• Added advantage - community forestry/ small growers work experience

RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS:

• Provide practical forest operational support to the community forestry and related fibre enterprises.
• Drive the collection, digitalization, co-ordination, and verification of small grower data onto the Mondi Integrated Forest Management System (from GPS mapping, compartment data
•        (size, age, species planted), per grower, per Area) 
• Conduct annual update of emerging timber growers' plantation management details.
• Monitor seedling suppliers, support Agents in development of the Annual Plan of Operations (APOs), timber establishment and harvesting verification thereof
• Facilitate the onboarding of new growers, compliance, and assessment of small grower plantations, 
• Conduct Chain of custody check, support in closing out of FSC Audit Corrective Action Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Conduct required interfaces with Tribal authorities & Community growers committee on timber flow and small grower matters when required. 
• Develop and implement forestry extension support for emerging growers (from establishment, maintenance, fire prevention standard operating practices, including development of manuals) 
• Drive Agents, growers, and contractors in achieving FSC & PEFC and meeting National Forestry standards.
• Develop and implement Forestry community owned- business mentorship and support small grower Agents and Contractors, including compliance and governance standards and audits.
• Conduct regular interfaces to discuss and monitor business & operational development progress in all aspects of transacting between Timber agents and growers, logistics and operational 
•        management.
• Support Forest enterprises and emerging growers with the management of timber volumes, establishment and market facilitation and optimization, through development of reports and scorecards 

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS – ESSENTIAL:

• Demonstrate excellent business acumen.
• Good understanding of forestry plantation and costing
• Self-management and self-motivation with high integrity
• Good verbal, interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Zulu (both verbal and written)
• Adopts a Continuous Improvement approach in their work.
• Strong administration skills including planning and organizing, project management and budget management.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment and make high value decisions.
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of small business management an added advantage
• Demonstrate excellent conflict resolution skills
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial and results driven