Open Positions at Tharisa

Role Context

Strategic Contribution

• Co-develop and oversee the implementation of the organisational strategy by creating alignment between the organisational strategy and using the respective Departmental strategies as enablers of the vision within the Department, providing critical insights and exposure to the current state of the organisation to enhance the commercial position of Tharisa Minerals (TM).
• Position the Department as an enabler of the TM’s organisational strategy, by taking a proactive role in steering Departmental activities aligned to the broader strategy, to aid the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives. 
• Build and leverage efficiencies for the Process Department in a way that creates value for the organisation through the provision of strategies.
• Approve operational plans for the Process Department, driving positive action towards achieving Departmental goals.
• Maintain a keen awareness of the operating environment of TM and anticipate opportunities to grow the Department.
• Provide direct leadership and management of the site operations by ensuring site strategies are linked and aligned to TM’s long-term strategy.
• Lead the execution of strategies by developing and implementing an operating model that seeks to enhance current operations practices and performance.

Compliance Risk and Safety

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and drive the alignment of governance, risk and compliance frameworks in order to ensure adherence to regulations and policies.
• Consolidate the risk profile for the Process Department in order to manage critical risks and ensure feedback integration.
• Implement a work ethos across the department that is committed to safeguarding employee safety, health and wellbeing and take remedial actions where necessary to minimise incidents.

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Drive the collection and utilisation of data and use insights and knowledge gained from high level reports to conduct abstract, conceptual and comparative analysis to influence continuous improvement.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against set plans and progress on long-term initiatives and use insights and feedback from the reports to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately.

Financial Management

• Prepare, finalise and take ownership of the Department’s annual budget by compiling and analysing the relevant information to ensure Return on Investment (ROI) for the business.
• Review and recommend changes to the annual Departmental financial budget to ensure financial budget and controls contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department and support the accomplishment of service delivery objectives.
• Monitor and manage Departmental spend, ensuring expenditure remains within budget and propose and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations to budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and Departmental procedures.
• Approve budgeted operational expenditure, subject to the Procurement Policy, within levels of authority.
• Comply with all financial, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and other TM regulations and policies, by leading the right actions, to reduce financial risk in the Department.
• Formulate the annual operating and capital budgets in line with Tharisa Mineral’s financial guidelines and business planning process to ensure a sound monitoring and control process.
• Drive the development and implementation of a requisite budget to ensure that the department’s strategies are adequately budgeted for.
• Lead the implementation of effective financial control and management of costs in order to minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

People Management

• Engage in workforce planning initiatives for the Department, forecasting the skills required to meet business demands and driving upskilling initiatives to ensure the team remains competent and fit for purpose within their roles.
• Manage the entire value chain of human resources-related aspects (i.e., recruitment and selection, performance management, skill development etc.) of the Department, with support from HR, by identifying strong and poor performers as well as the requirement for additional head count, ensuring all requirements are met for optimal delivery within the team.
• Mentor, guide, and provide thought-leadership for the Department, sharing impactful knowledge and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement to drive the success of the team.
• Create a high-performance culture for the Department by providing critical and timely feedback (both positive and critical), enabling individuals to improve and work as effectively as possible to meet business goals.
• Create a positive organisational climate and culture to energise employees and minimise work disruption in order to optimise short term and long-term productivity.
• Develop clear human capability and accountability frameworks within the department in line with Tharisa Mineral’s people management strategies.
• Lead the implementation of a performance management plan that optimises delivery and builds a culture of accountability, recognition and fairness across the process department.

Process and Technology

• Drive the Plant’s acceptance and integration of new technologies into current processes in order to enhance and maintain process improvement initiatives.
• Leverage technology to automate, integrate and digitise the workplace in order to improve processes and ensure production integrity.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/or communicated with all relevant stakeholders, to manage expectations and timelines.
• Utilise opportunities presented to enhance the relationship between management, unions and employees, and implement processes to maximise a collaborative working relationship.
• Encourage, establish and maintain strategic relationships across multiple functional areas to enable collaboration, knowledge sharing and optimisation of the departments’ processes and productivity.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of between 5 – 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 years at a Senior Management level
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI

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Role Context

Operational Management

• Implement Auto-Electrical maintenance and operational plans for the achievement of production targets by conducting Auto-Electrical hardware repairs, maintenance and replacements as required to drive the respective functions operational requirements.
• Actively conduct routine maintenance, installations and repairs by engaging with the respective functions to ensure that all Auto-Electrical needs are tended to, and auto-electrical equipment remains functional.
• Conduct extensive asset care management across the allocated areas of the mine by routinely maintaining, repairing and installing new components to ensure that all assets across the mine remain in optimal condition.
• Maintain and repair all Auto-Electrical equipment and the solving of all technical related problems within the mining plant.
• Adhere to the planned inspection schedule for critical Auto-Electrical equipment to proactively detect and identify potential auto-electrical equipment failure to ensure preventative action is taken.
• Complete job cards on maintenance activities and safety procedures and by keeping accurate records of auto-electrical equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance activities to ensure compliance and facilitate future maintenance planning.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments throughout the day by proactively identifying and reporting identified risks within the areas of operation and collaborating with the various departments to support and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain auto-electrical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools in order to maintain operational requirements and reach daily targets.
• Inspect Earth Moving Equipment auto-electrical components and systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the relevant standards.
• Conduct regular inspections on the allocated auto-electrical equipment across the mine by ensuring functionality and periodically testing the

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Adhere to specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice)
• Implement a proactive approach to all safety protocols by creating awareness of hazards and behaviour to enforce compliance to minimise risk of accidents and injuries within the plant.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable regulations, codes and standards related to foundry operations including environmental regulations to ensure the plant remains fully compliant to industry standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Matric /Grade 12 (NQF4)
• N2 Certificate in Auto-Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Trade Certificate Auto-Electrical or Millwright (NQF 5)
• MV Certificate
• Auto-Electrical Protection
• Cable Jointing

Job-specific experience:

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in the auto-electrical field
• Minimum of 2 years post-apprenticeship experience

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Role Contents 

Health and Safety

• Conduct risk and safety inspections, identifying and reporting any risks within the allocated area of operations and completing the requisite checklist recording the associated risks.
• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the allocated Tyre Handler, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and supervisor ensuring all safety requirements are met before the respective Tyre Handler is put into operation for the day.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments throughout the day by proactively identifying and reporting identified risks within the areas of operation and collaborating with the various departments to support and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and manage one’s own health and safety across the area of operations by adhering to all health and safety protocols and procedures to minimise any incidents within the working environment.
• Promote a culture of Zero harm and emphasize compliance to TM policies, values, and ethics, so as to cultivate a workplace culture focused on safety and adherence to company policies, values, and ethical standard

Equipment Operations

• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the allocated Tyre Handler, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and supervisor ensuring all safety requirements are met before the respective mobile is put into operation for the day.
• Manage load and weight distribution across the various Tyre Handler being operated by understanding weight distribution requirements and constraints for the respective Tyre Handler to maintain stability and minimise damage.
• Manoeuvre the Tyre Handler into, around and across various sites, including confined and elevated spaces by analysing the various inclines and environmental factors to position the mobile for optimal loading, minimising unnecessary risk and managing the optimal load for transportation.
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements.
• Operate the various tools and compressors required to manage and maintain the tyre handler and the various forms of equipment on the mine ensuring all respective breakdowns tyres are repaired or replaced as needed.
• Conduct daily housekeeping across the various Tyre Handler’s that this role has worked with by cleaning the cabins, conducting an end of shift inspection on the Tyre Handler/s, and ensuring any required maintenance or cleaning is scheduled accordingly to keep the Tyre Handler in peak operational condition.

Daily Planning

• Work in line with the established timelines and pressures by driving adherence to the daily and weekly operational plans as well as prioritising adhoc daily requests for movements of loads outside of the allocated ‘block/s’.
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Code 10 Drivers Licence
• Tyre Handler Certificate

Job-specific experience:

• Minimum of 0-1 year of experience having worked in a similar type of role, in the mining or heavy industry environment.

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Role Context

Risk Assessment and Management

• Review SHE compliance requirements of contractors before they commence with projects
• Monitor contractor compliance on site until close out of the pr activities within the designated area of responsibility, to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational hazardsoject
• Conduct follow up audits where necessary
• Compile statistics and reports regarding SHE
• Implement SHE document control system
• Administer COID at respective site

Incident Investigation and Response Management 

• Document and report near misses, minor, disabling injuries and fatalities as required
• Document and report environment incidents as required
• Document and report incidents associated with emergency preparedness
• Investigate accidents and incidents and submit investigation reports to the SHE Superintendent
• Monitor that incident mitigation measures are implemented
• Conduct incident recall with all employees and interrogate case studies

Compliance Management 

• Monitor the implementation of safety, health, and environmental (SHE) Policies, standards, procedures programs and systems
• Coordinate appointments of SHE and emergency preparedness legal appointments
• Ensure health and safety inspections of the workplace and liaise with workplace management on implementation and monitoring plans
• Undertake SHE Management System audits
• Participate in internal and external SHE audits
• Implement the SHE annual plan
• Ensure that SHE audit findings are resolved as per the action plan

Stakeholder Relations

• Liaise with sites, hospitals and doctors for outstanding reports and accounts per telephone, e-mail or visits
• Follow up with the hospital to ensure that doctors and hospitals are paid on time
• Liaise with HR department for staff statistics to update TIFR monthly Report to SHE Superintendent monthly
• Report to the Department of Labour as required OR any other regulatory departments

Resource Management

• Train staff on SHE policies, procedures and practices
• Conduct SHE induction for all new employees, contractors and visitors, and periodical refresher training for employees
• Provide input in the review of training manuals to ensure current practice is reflected therein
• Conduct educational awareness campaigns through various means and platforms on SHE programs
• Ensure toolbox talks and daily risk assessments take place
• Assist with periodic exercises to test emergency preparedness of the facilities

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (NQF4) 
• Relevant national diploma or in Safety Management or Environmental Management

Job Specific Experience:

• Certificates in ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 or equivalent qualification 
• HIRA Certificate 
• SAMTRAC Certificate or equivalent Job-specific experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with SHE
• Valid Driver’s License (code 08) 
• SHE Auditing 
• HIRA and Incident Investigation
• Understanding of environmental management tools and principles 
• Application of emergency preparedness and associated legislation requirements 
• Understanding electronic SHE management systems 
• Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI