Vacant Job Positions at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To manage all Rotable/Repairable components and assets entering and leaving the mines premises in terms of supplier quality, standards, requirements, warrantees, planned maintenance and procurement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

•  Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
•  Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
•  Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
•  Use the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

Supervise the Team:

•  Ensure an enabling climate/culture
•  Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
•  Labour complement in line with budget 
•  Manage performance against set targets and competencies
•  Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
•  Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
•  Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
•  Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
•  Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

•  Ensure Customer Satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

•  Conduct root cause analysis on components that fail on site, as well as during strip down procedures at supplier’s premises.
•  Compile comprehensive reports on asset condition findings, as well as quality of repair and findings related thereto.
•  Inspection and auditing of supplier’s facilities to determine suitability for rendering of certain services. In addition to assess the quality control systems of the suppliers to deliver quality repaired or manufactured products for the mine.
•  To form an integral part of the planned maintenance function, as well as the procurement function when any new modifications and management change events arise.
•  To consult with the engineering department on all findings to make recommendations for elimination of constraints, elimination of repeat failure events, as well as continuous engineering improvement.
•  To form an integral part together with procurement and engineering during all product improvement initiatives with the OEMs on problematic equipment.
•  Investigation of equipment related incidents when required and feedback to engineering there on.
•  Handling and feedback to engineering on all condition monitoring reports and recommendations pertaining to corrective actions.
•  Conduct RCFA’s with suppliers and Engineering team during any Warrantee claim. 
•  To ensure that all components and assets are correctly dealt with in terms of supplier quality and capability in accordance with the mine’s standards and requirements. 
•  To ensure that all assets are correctly dealt with from a corrective point of view, from proper root cause analysis. 
•  To ensure that assets are correctly dealt with from a warrantee, as well as monitoring of view via the planned maintenance and procurement systems.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE 

•  Monitor and control section costs

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 
Skills: 

•  Microsoft Programs
•  Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)

Knowledge: 

•  Demonstrate an understanding of the mining industry with specific experience on trackless mobile machinery and washing plants

Requirements
Minimum qualifications: 

•  Section 13 trade certificate.
•  3 years’ experience in the mining industry with preferably 1-year supervisory experience with specific experience on trackless mobile machinery.

Additional qualifications: 

•  Experience pertaining to CMMS systems is essential.
•  Valid driver’s licence.
•  Computer literacy will be essential

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To manage the safe and efficient execution of the Capital Investment Portfolio.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

•  Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
•  Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
•  Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards

PEOPLE
Manage the Section:

•  Ensure an enabling climate/culture
•  Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
•  Labour complement in line with budget 
•  Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
•  Manage performance against set targets and competencies
•  Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
•  Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
•  Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
•  Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
•  Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

•  Ensure Customer Satisfaction
•  Complete projects on time
•  Conduct Post Investment Reviews

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Quality:

•  Conduct ISO and internal audits
•  Interpret and analyse audit findings and make recommendations 
•  Compile action plans to close audit findings 

Risk Management:

•  Conduct Project Risk Assessments
•  Conduct the CURA
•  Measure the effectiveness of Risk Control efforts

Project Services:

•  Compile the Project Definition and Process Specifications
•  Complete Scope of Work Documents for tender purposes
•  Manage the Engineering and Design phase of the Project
•  Manage the Project Contractors
•  Procure Contracted Services
•  Award Project Tenders

GROWTH

• Continuous Improvement 
•  Embed sound Project Management practices 
•  Optimise Plant Capacity
•  Implement Value Engineering Projects

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Capital Budgeting:

•  Conduct feasibility studies 
•  Scope and cost projects 
•  Complete Capital Applications to submit for approval

Workplace Competencies:
Skills: 

•  AutoCAD competent
•  Managing deadlines
•  Cost control specialist

Knowledge:

• Project Management Experience
• MS Office with report writing and data base creation an advantage

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications:

•  Degree or Technikon Diploma
•  6 Years relevant experience (projects)

Additional qualifications:

•  GCC Mines and Works