Open Roles at Air Products South Africa

Programme Details:

• Duration: 24-month rotational programme
• Location: Gauteng (working across our different facilities in Kempton Park and Vanderbijlpark)
• Start Date: April 2025

Requirements:

• Be a South African Citizen
• Hold a minimum aggregate pass rate of 55%, demonstrating strong academic performance
• A genuine interest in the gas/manufacturing industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be a team player who values collaboration
• Not currently enrolled in any other learnership or graduate programme, allowing full dedication to this Opportunity

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Key areas of responsibility for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Mitigate outstanding debt and minimise risk within the terms granted to each customer, in accordance with the Collective Accounts Receivable policies;
• Applying all relevant Internal Processes such as Receipt Allocation, Releasing of Orders, Credit Notes, constant reporting of overdue Customers to the Supervisor and Manager;
• Plan and manage various meetings with Customers and Internal Cross Department functions;
• Planning, Matrix reporting and constant communication on various platforms with all related Internal departments;
• Safety and housekeeping 

Essential Requirements:

• Matric with Bookkeeping/Accounting;
• Minimum 3 years experience in debt collecting in the commercial industry;
• Must have experience in asset/stock control;
• Proven ability to negotiate and build strong customer relationships;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential;
• Deadline-driven, ability to work under pressure;
• Must be willing to travel as and when required;
• Must have valid and unendorsed driver’s license;
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite, Teams and the JDE system.

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Overview & Key Responsibilities

As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of all electrical equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maximize Artisan Utilization: Review maintenance priorities and assign tasks to ensure optimal productivity.
• Participate in Planning Activities: Collaborate to ensure effective manpower, materials, and methods are in place to minimize production disruptions.
• Develop Procedures: Create and document detailed procedures for all aspects of electrical equipment maintenance.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives by developing and implementing effective reliability strategies.
• Technical Support: Provide expertise to the On-site project department as needed.
• Plan and Control Plant Shutdowns: Assess long-term requirements and organize resources effectively, including consumables and equipment spares.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualifications: N3 in Electrical Engineering.
• Trade Certification: Electrician Red Seal Trade Tested.
• Licensing: Valid Wireman’s Licence.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electrical HV maintenance, preferably in the gas or related industry, including experience with HV synchronous motors and excitation systems.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with protection relays and predictive maintenance practices.
• Standards Understanding: Strong grasp of electrical engineering standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Driver’s License: Valid unendorsed driver's license and own vehicle.

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Overview & Key Responsibilities

• As a Mechanical Fitter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning, reliability, and availability of our plant mechanical equipment.
• Your expertise will help minimize downtime and maintain compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Compliance: Uphold legal compliance and safety standards in all maintenance activities.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure high equipment availability.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in problem-solving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with customers and stakeholders to meet their needs.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Matric qualification.
• Minimum of N3 Mechanical Certificate.
• Red Seal Trade Test certification as a Fitter or Fitter & Turner.
• At least 5 years of experience with large industrial and plant equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with heavy rotating equipment.
• ASU plant experience is advantageous.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime and perform standby duties as required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and own transport.

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Overview & Key Responsibilities

As a General Duty Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of our plant. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Housekeeping: Ensuring the plant is clean and well-maintained.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining equipment to meet established quality standards.
• Forklift Operation: Ensuring the safe operation of forklifts.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of Grade 12/N3 Certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience in a heavy industry setting.
• Experience in a mechanical workshop environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical work activities.
• Familiarity with mechanical tools, equipment, and materials, including formal training in the safe use of hand tools.
• Understanding of safety procedures and practices.
• Willingness to work overtime and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

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Overview & Key Responsibilities

• The Training Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing On-Sites training initiatives including internal and external training requirements.
• To ensure all training is planned and scheduled properly according to the training matrix.

Key areas of responsibility for this role include but are not limited to:

• Be the first point of contact for all training and development related queries within Onsites.
• Plan and coordinate training interventions for Onsites department.
• Source relevant training service providers.
• Manage relationships with training service providers to supplement training efforts for the business.
• Coordinate external training as required by the business.
• Construct relevant learning solutions, presentations, and training material.
• Update the learning management system with programme information related to training programmes.
• Facilitate learning programmes and content, specifically relating to internal safety training, learning management system requirements.
• Assisting in onboarding training requirements.
• Tracking and monitoring the training and development needs of staff by liaising with Management and HR.
• Identify, classify, and manage training and development-related files and documentation, ensuring compliance with record handling and audit requirements for proper maintenance and protection.
• Prepare progress reports for all training interventions.
• Provide administrative support and respond to queries received by the department.
• Analyse the feedback from employees regarding different training programs to identify areas of improvement and implement relevant changes.

 Essential Requirements

• A National Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering will be Advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in training environment.
• Computer literate in MS Office with a high degree of proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook.

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Key areas of responsibility for this role include but are not limited to:

• Conducting general physical fleet inspections - regularly assess the condition and safety of our fleet vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee essential maintenance tasks, including the management of licensing, Certificates of Fitness (COF), and fire permits.
• Maintain compliance with regulations regarding dangerous goods, including the proper placement of placard signs on vehicles.
• Maintaining a clean and organized environment.
• Managing servicing records by keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all servicing and maintenance activities performed on fleet vehicles.
• Promoting Safety and Quality- adhering to safety protocols and quality assurance measures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Providing excellent customer service.

 Essential Requirements

• A minimum of a Grade 12 certificate;
• A valid unendorsed Code EC drivers’ licence with (PrDPd);
• Must have a Dangerous Goods Certificate;
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in the operation of the heavy-duty vehicles and familiar with the transportation of dangerous goods. Be mechanically minded;
• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office Suite;

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Job Description
The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Manage the efficient operation of the ESD maintenance and projects section to meet corporate and legal requirements;
• Supervise and control the maintenance program to ensure the effective operation of the maintenance department;
• Supervise the major equipment refurbishment program to optimise existing assets to reduce operating costs;
• Manage training;
• Manage project work programs;
• Control all on-site installations and maintenance to meet the high-quality workmanship of contractors;
• Co-ordinate within a specified area the SHERQ requirements;
• Ensuring the highest level of safety at all times to eliminate risk to personnel and property.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of Matric or Grade 12 Senior certificate with Maths, Science and English;
• A minimum of N6 and/or Diploma Mechanical Engineering;
• Trade Tested Artisan in related Engineering field;
• Basic business management certificate;
• A registered gas installer with SACGA accreditation (preferred);
• A minimum of 10 years of heavy engineering/production environment within the Gas or related industry;
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity with proven experience in managing Technicians, Artisans and Contractors;
• Ability to create an environment of knowledge transfer in cross-functional teams;
• Must have experience in dealing with all levels of customers and suppliers;
• Must have a working knowledge of SHERQ management systems and related ISO standards;
• Must have strong organisational and planning skills with good verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be medically fit to work at heights;
• Must have a valid unendorsed code 08 driver's licence and own a reliable vehicle;
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel when required
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite for weekly and monthly report writing etc.