Openings at Rio Tinto

About The Role
We are looking for a specialist Category who will support several business units in the RTP Africa region. The purpose of this role will be to Provides support to the Manager Regional Category on strategic sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable contracts and deliver optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit.

You will be responsible for the following

• Leading the portfolio of associated categories
• Collects and generates domain knowledge and market analysis regarding the sources and drivers of value creation through purchasing
• Develops, Implements and present category strategies to Senior RTP leaders for endorsement
• Ensures sound category management processes are followed, project implementation methodologies are deployed and implementation is completed in accordance with RTP’s process, documentation and governance requirements
• This will include processes such as negotiation, risk mitigation, change management and innovation
• Conducts and implements contract management (e g contract execution, implementation, supplier reviews) for assigned contracts or arising from sourcing projects previously executed
• Deliver value to the business based on life cycle management principles
• Manages, engages and influences key stakeholders for the portfolio (internal and external to the business)

What You’ll Bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have

• 2-5 years’ experience in Procurement, Consulting or related field will be advantageous
• Degree or Diploma (Commerce, Legal, Engineering) will be advantageous
• In depth understanding of contract management and contract management principles
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across all spectrums of the
• An appreciation and ability to grasp Commercial Law and Mining
• Familiarity or an ability to quickly understand a variety of supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient in French language proficiency will be advantageous
• Computer literate on MS Word, Projects & Excel
• SAP and Ariba experience will be highly advantageous
• Experience in working within a multi-cultural environment
• Project Management experience

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We are looking for a Technician: Electrical, to maintain, develop and provide a specialized service in respect of high voltage electrical systems, specific protection relay settings and electrical energy. .

Reporting to the Technologist, you will:

• Plan, control and support Contractors toward ensuring task execution is according to high standards of quality.
• Investigate and report on HV protection trips, quality of electrical supply or metering queries.
• Technician: Metering – Conduct quality supply audits and report to Eskom and Line Management.
• For Technician: Metering – Execute and assist with project-related work in terms of protection and metering relays.
• For Technician: P & S- Maintain and update the company’s electrical modeling tool.
• Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the Technologist.
• Ensure data integrity daily for accurate month-end billing and cost reallocations.
• Investigate and resolve all month-end billing queries.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Diploma / N6 / S4 in Electrical Engineering
• Drivers License
• ECSA Registration with PR status (advantageous)
• 3 years post qualifying experience (in electrical protection & metering) within a high voltage environment.
• Sound knowledge of testing of protection, high voltage equipment and metering systems
• Experience in performing of plant audits.

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About the role

We are looking for a Senior Training Officer- Engineering to supervise training staff and ensure the implementation of the training plan through presenting / facilitating training, conducting on-the-job coaching, assessing performance against standards and maintaining accurate records for the Engineering training. This role provides the link between the Capability Development & Training and Engineering.

Reporting to the Superintendent Asset Management, you will:

• Oversees the development of curriculum for operational training programs to be delivered across the respective area of responsibility.
• Consults with Leaders to ensure training support expectations are met.
• Conduct training needs analysis for the business area in conjunction with line managers
• Improves the learning and development course offering by providing learning feedback and suggestions.
• Manages all aspects of record keeping and reporting to ensure corporate and statutory requirements are met and best practice standards are achieved
• Assess Learners standard of skills against a pre-defined standard, provide feedback regarding performance and ensure re-attendance of courses as required in order to ensure proficiency.
• Manages and maintains training facilities and assets
• Supervise and develops the performance of the team in line with company values, in order to achieve objectives.
• Proactively identifies, coordinate and lead improvement in systems and services
• Perform fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and working environment, at the discretion of the Leader or as guided by relevant SOP for Dual Line Reporting.
• Liaise with NAMB, QCTO and MQA to ensure that the required standards are maintained and accreditation for SDP and TTC are retained and improved on for the accredited period.
• Leads the Team in all Skills Development Functions and responsibilities to deliver towards the WSP and ATR whilst meeting Legislative requirements. 

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Grade 12/ N3 (with Maths & Science)
• EB License
• Valid Trade Certificate (preferably in Engineering)
• Subject Matter Expert and a Registered Assessor/ Moderator with the MQA (Advantageous)
• National Certificate ODETDP (or Equivalent),
• Experienced Moderator with experience in Designing and Development 
• Supervisory skills (advantageous)