Vacancies at Oza Holdings

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Negotiation: Lead and execute commercial negotiations with suppliers, customers, and logistics providers to secure optimal terms and conditions for the business
• Contract Management: Develop, implement, and manage coal and logistics contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Financial Management: Oversee cash flow planning and management, including supplier reconciliation, invoice verification, and payment processing
• Data Analysis: Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze market trends, pricing, and performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making
• Coal and Vessel Costing: Develop and maintain accurate cost models for coal and vessel transportation, including transport rates, port costs, demurrage, and other related expenses
• Team Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize commercial processes and achieve business objectives
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring business continuity

Minimum requirements:

• Ideal for Management or Cost Accountant with CIMA
• Proven experience in the coal trading and logistics industry is advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve business objectives

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Key Responsibilities:

Transportation Management 

• Coordinate the movement of bulk cement from the port to warehouse locations.
• Manage company-owned tankers and liaise with third-party transport providers for deliveries and collections.
• Schedule and monitor the dispatch of cement and finished goods (bricks and blocks) to customers and internal sites.
• Ensure all transportation activities comply with safety, legal, and company standards.

Warehouse & Inventory Coordination 

• Oversee inventory levels at all cement storage locations and maintain accurate stock records.
• Plan and monitor debagging and tanker loading activities at the dedicated station.
• FIFO system is followed on all products.
• Ensure empty pallet processes are followed and maintained.
• Ensure pallet returns records are captured and maintained.
• Ensure efficient storage and retrieval systems across all warehouse sites.

Logistics Planning & Reporting 

• Develop daily/weekly logistics plans aligned with production and sales schedules.
• Track KPIs for delivery performance, inventory turnover, transport costs, etc.
• Generate regular reports for management on logistics performance and suggest process improvements.
• Supplier & Transporter Liaison 
• Negotiate terms and service levels with transporters and logistics vendors.
• Monitor transporter performance and ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Resolve any delivery or transport-related disputes or delays.

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Ensure all logistics operations adhere to local regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement controls for transport and storage safety.
• Keep records of permits, insurance, and maintenance of the company tankers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in logistics, transport coordination, or warehouse management.
• Knowledge of bulk cement handling and experience with tanker logistics is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehousing principles.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software, Microsoft Excel, and report generation.
• Valid driver’s license and familiarity with Cape Town routes and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in the construction materials or cement industry.
• Exposure to fleet management systems and transport compliance procedures.

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Key responsibilities:

• Receive, review and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness and proper authorization
• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery receipts
• Enter invoice details on ERP for payment processing
• Reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable records to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies, investigate and resolve billing issues, pricing discrepancies with vendors
• Maintain organized and accurate records for all invoices, payments and supporting documentation
• Timely and accurate processing of cash book, credit card and ad hoc banking transactions for multiple companies within our group
• Escalate unresolved queries as per established processes
• Assist various finance team functions on an ad hoc basis

Minimum requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting / finance
• 2 to 5 years experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a multi-tasking environment
• Deadline orientated and good time management skills
• Computer Literate in Word, Excel (V-look up) and Outlook

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the rendering of security service delivery in line with SOPs.
• Ensuring compliance and that all security officers meet contractual requirements as stipulated by the organisation.
• Identification and rectification of service shortcomings and advising on solutions to remedy these.
• Constantly evaluating the service levels provided by the officers at all our mining operations and making rectifications and training until understood, to improve service delivery.
• General management and supervision of security staff and operations.
• Oversee the inspections of K9s and firearms.
• Assist with investigations and information gathering.
• Upholding of master compliance files and ensuring document levels are upheld at all sites.
• Conducting basic monthly audits on all activities at the access points.
• Be the safety representative for the security department, ensuring that all safety aspects are complied with.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have PSIRA Security grades.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Tools).
• 3 years of security experience.
• Able to communicate well.
• Detail-oriented.
• Facilitation/ training skills.
• Must have a passion for teaching.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting and optimizing processes and maintaining process and implement changes.
• Responsible and manages and advise on recommendations for the mill team and support staff.
• Responsible for process continuous improvement plans based on advising the business to improve development and design of the manufacturing process.
• Risk Mitigation: responsible for troubleshooting and providing support to the business that involve chemicals within the production process and inputs.
• Responsible for analysing, reporting and controlling the milling division.
• Ensure no deviation of products are reported.
• Reduce waste. Management of waste according to industrial standards, managing chemicals and other site consumables.
• Writing monthly maintenance reports regarding performance in relation to waste and other material usage within the mill
• Perform any other related duties in the interest of CEMZA as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Min: Dip Chemical Engineering
• 5-8 years’ experience in both theoretical and practical knowledge in Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Communication skills.
• Problem Solver.
• Knowledge of processes and safety.
• Analytical Skills
• Communicate Effectively
• Drive Innovation
• Drive Sustainable Solutions
• Drive Efficiency/Productivity

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Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with port authorities, cargo agents, and ship owners to confirm berth availability and align vessel laycan dates.
• Maintain up-to-date vessel schedules and proactively communicate expected arrival/discharge timelines with all stakeholders.
• Ensure complete and timely preparation, submission, and tracking of all port documentation (e.g., Notice of Readiness, Statement of Facts, Arrival Notice, Bill of Lading, Cargo Manifest).
• Serve as a liaison between the shipping line, port authority, customs, and cargo receivers to streamline documentation flow and vessel clearance.
• Monitor and manage vessel nomination, laytime commencement, and clearance processes to minimize demurrage exposure.
• Cross-check charter party agreements and discharge terms to ensure operational alignment and contractual compliance.
• Facilitate surveyor appointments, sampling requirements, and issuance of quality certificates and weight records.
• Maintain accurate records of vessel documentation, schedules, laytime calculations, and port charges.
• Support internal teams with vessel updates and documentation required for post-discharge inland movement.
• Coordinate and oversee vessel discharge operations of bulk cementitious materials, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Act as the primary liaison between vessel crew, stevedores, port authorities, customs, surveyors, and cargo receivers.
• Plan and prepare for vessel arrival by organizing discharge schedules, berth allocation, and equipment (e.g., conveyors, hoppers).
• Ensure proper handling of material to minimize losses, contamination, and environmental impact.
• Verify and process all necessary documentation (e.g., Bill of Lading, discharge instructions, material quality certificates, weighbridge records).
• Monitor cargo flow from vessel to storage or transport vehicles (bulk trucks) and coordinate onward dispatch with the inland logistics team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards specific to bulk powder handling at port.
• Maintain accurate logs, discharge reports, and communicate daily progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a safe working culture within the grinding unit.
• Conduct regular safety audits, identify potential hazards, and implement preventive measures to mitigate risks.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and drive environmental stewardship by implementing energy-saving measures and waste reduction strategies.

Other duties include:

• Assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Maritime Studies, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in bulk shipping or port operations, ideally with cementitious or powder materials.
• Familiarity with port authority protocols, customs procedures, and vessel logistics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and port/shipping operations software.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance related to cementitious dust and bulk material handling.
• Advanced practical technical knowledge of processes, preventative, and running maintenance.
• Technically equipped with knowledge of machinery/equipment.
• Strategic thinker.
• Interpersonal skills and high-level attention to detail.
• Experience in handling materials like clinker, OPC, slag, fly ash, or other powdered cementitious products.
• Ability to lead port-side teams and manage third-party contractors effectively.
• Comfortable working extended hours, weekends, and during vessel operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act decisively under pressure.

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Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety:

• Compliance with all EH & S guidelines and procedures.

Key Tasks:

• Generating leads, turn prospects into clients
• Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
• Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
• Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.
• Understanding and promoting company programs.
• Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients.
• Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders.
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Maintaining client records.
• Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability.
• Housekeeping.
• Maintain existing customer base and increase customer base monthly.
• Achieve monthly Sales and Listings targets.
• Grow customer base by identifying new customers as well as new areas to penetrate.
• Gather information on market segments, competitor activities, market pricing levels, competitor pricing and strategies.
• Ensure an informed customer base.
• Keep abreast of product knowledge and maintain professionalism.
• Ensure actual sale is done.
• Meet the agreed targets. Make regular customer calls, dealing with queries timeously and effectively.
• Develop customers in accordance with company strategy to ensure customer loyalty and to maintain market share
• Weekly load projection
• Admin support for day-to-day operations

Other:

• Perform any other related duties in the interest of CEMZA as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices

Minimum Requirements: 

• Marketing/Sales Qualification
• Minimum 5 years in technical sales 
• Understanding the dynamics of Ready mix and CPM customers. 
• Manufacturing experience
• Customer service orientated
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP (Advantage)
• Communicate Effectively
• Drive Innovation
• Working in a team

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Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety:

• Compliance with all EH & S guidelines and procedures.

Key Tasks:

• Generating leads, turn prospects into clients
• Meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
• Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
• Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.
• Understanding and promoting company programs.
• Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients.
• Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders.
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Maintaining client records.
• Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability.
• Housekeeping

Other:

• Perform any other related duties in the interest of CEMZA as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices

Minimum Requirements: 

• Marketing/Sales Qualification
• Minimum 5 years in sales environment
• Manufacturing experience
• Customer service orientated
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP (Advantage)
• Communicate Effectively
• Drive Innovation
• Working in a team

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Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop, implement, and oversee the organisations HR strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure HR initiatives support the company’s long-term goals and vision
• Employment Equity Compliance and accountability
• Workplace skills program and MQA compliance

Department Management:

• Lead and manage the entire HR department, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to HR staff members
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the HR team

HR Strategy Development:

• Work closely with Senior Leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that enhance organisational effectiveness and employee engagement
• Drive initiatives related to talent management, workforce planning, and succession planning
• CompEasy compliance and understanding from both COIDA and RMA
• Management of department of labour and department of home affairs audits and compliance
• B-BBEE compliance and targets are aligned and met accordingly

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and industry best practices
• Ensure effective communication and training on new policies and procedures to all employees

Industrial Relations Management:

• Oversee employee relations activities, including conflict resolution, investigations, and the implementation of policies to maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues

Employee Engagement:

• Design, implement, and manage employee engagement programs to foster a positive workplace culture
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and surveys to assess employee satisfaction and implement improvement initiatives
• Organise and coordinate team-building activities, events, and initiatives to enhance employee morale and team cohesion

Employee Queries and Concerns:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related queries and concerns
• Provide guidance and support to employees on HR policies, procedures, and if applicable benefits
• Investigate and address employee grievances in a fair and timely manner

Performance Management:

• Collaborate with department heads to implement performance management systems, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans
• Provide guidance and support to managers in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans
• Administer bonus programs and manage annual increases and revised contracts

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and coordinate the development and delivery of training programs for employees and managers
• Support the professional development and growth of employees through mentoring and coaching initiatives

Leadership Development:

• Implement leadership development programs to cultivate a strong leadership pipeline
• Provide coaching and support to senior leaders to enhance their management and leadership capabilities

Talent Acquisition and Retention:

• Collaborate with the recruitment team to attract, hire, and retain top talent
• Implement strategies to enhance employee retention and minimize turnover

HR Reporting:

• Prepare regular reports on HR metrics, including turnover rates, engagement levels, and other key performance indicators
• Utilize data and analytics to make informed recommendations for continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10 years’ experience in HR management, including leadership roles
• Preferable experience in a Mining, Manufacturing, Construction or Engineering environment
• In-depth understanding of HR principles, practices, and legislation, particularly in the mining industry
• Familiarity with labour laws and regulations relevant to mining operations
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards in mining
• Awareness of industry trends and challenges affecting workforce management
• Proficiency in talent acquisition strategies and techniques.
• Ability to implement and oversee performance appraisal systems
• Skills in designing and facilitating training programs.
• Proficient in human resource information systems and data management
• Capability to analyse HR metrics and derive actionable insights
• Effective in negotiating with labour unions and addressing employee contracts
• Ability to inspire and guide teams, fostering a collaborative environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to convey complex information clearly
• Proactive in identifying issues and developing effective solutions
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels
• Flexible and responsive to changing organizational needs and industry trends
• Skilled in mediating disputes and facilitating constructive dialogue
• Strong sense of integrity and fairness in dealing with employee matters