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• B.sc or National diploma in Food Technology of Food Science will be advantageous.
• Knowledge in ISO 2200 and 22002, HACCP, VACCP and TACCP.
• 2 years' experience in a FMCG environment focused on food safety.
• Knowledge of grain milling industry will be advantageous.

• Enable departments, by according to activities, to comply with HACCP, PRP and ISO 2200:2018 standards.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly value-added interventions with personnel regarding Quality Awareness and Food Safety Talks.
• Coordinate GMP and PRP Control by implementing, maintaining and reporting on the effectiveness of the company's GMP and PRP programs.
• Review all critical control point (CCP) monitoring and verification records to ensure compliance with HACCP critical limits and frequencies.
• Monitor, interpret and report on IMTE (Inspection, measuring and testing equipment) results.
• Monitor and maintain system documentation.

Based in TAL Durban, the role requires the incumbent to control and supervise the operation of all production and raw material handling processes to ensure daily targets are met.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage all production, engineering and related activities including ISO;
• Ensure all breakdowns are attended to immediately and maintenance of the plant is done regularly;
• Rectify and repair all emergency breakdowns as soon as possible to eliminate loss of production;
• Adhere to the maintenance schedule system;
• Monitor the performance of subordinates and ensure targets are met;
• Draft weekly production planning and adjust where necessary to accommodate customer orders;
• Ensure that the raw materials required are enough for the planned production;
• Manage and facilitate purchase orders for local suppliers;
• Conduct cycle counts and stocktake and ensure that there are no variances;
• Monitor manufacturing expenses in line with the budget;
• Ensure that the plant is shut down and all equipment is switched off after daily production;
• Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS);
• Contribute to a healthy and inclusive work environment within the division and team;
• Adhere to all Health & Safety standards in the factory.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a production environment
• Experience as a Millwright in a manufacturing environment
• In-depth electrical and mechanical experience in production
• Working knowledge of an operational batching plant with related equipment & machinery

Traits & Attributes:

• Team management
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sound computer literacy and data capturing
• Good communication skills

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Plant Manager or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree / BTech Metallurgical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering.
• Code 08 (B) Driver's Licence.
• Advantageous: Management Development Programme (or equivalent).

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 3 – 4 years in a mine / plant / production environment, with 2-3 years management experience.
• 3 - 4 years PGM and Chrome Processing Plants working experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Manage production processes and asset performance to achieve production targets safely and cost-effectively. To ensure production processes comply with Mine, Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislative requirements.

Financial Perspective:

• Contribute to annual departmental budget planning by compiling operational, capex and labour budgets for sub-function and submit to line management for approval.
• Manage effectively sub-function and its objectives in line with approved budgets (operational, capex and labour), report variances as required and recommend / implement remedial action within span of control.
• Review and authorise payments in line with approved budget and policy and submit for final processing.
• Identify operational, labour and capex requirements within sub-function for efficient delivery of targets and submit recommendations to line manager.

Internal Business Processes Perspective:

• Provide constructive and value-added inputs into short- and long-term production planning processes drawing on technical knowledge, skills and experience.
• Drive actions to encourage, implement and improve plant and related systems/processes.
• Authorise and drive initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and/or reducing operating costs.
• Liaise with appropriate line and maintenance staff to ensure efficient management of interfaces which (can potentially) impact on production objectives.
• Manage, control and improve production processes, including contractor performance against service level agreements to achieve production targets.
• Assist management in setting achievable production targets, considering client demand and internal process capacity and constraints to manage short-term production plan.
• Ensure optimisation of process control system by recommending and implementing effective process controls.
• Ensure validation of process-related data, identify deviations and manage process performance actively and purposefully.
• Ensure product quality standards and parameters are complied with to meet customer requirements by receiving, interpreting and acting upon relevant data/information received.
• Manage all tailings storage facilities in line with relevant legislation by deploying resources and actions accordingly.
• Manage HDPE piping installations by deploying resources and oversight to ensure objectives of plant maintenance strategy are achieved.
• Ensure plant machines meet requirements for ore management.
• Ensure management and availability of plant machinery.
• Ensure legal compliance on all plant machinery.
• Oversee the training and licensing of all heavy vehicle operators.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all roadways used by operators within designated responsibility in the plant.
• Manage contractors per contractual and service level agreements to meet heavy vehicle operating and delivery standards.
• Provide oversight and controlled management for quality of ore material to ensure adequate feedstock on the plant.

Customer / Stakeholder Relations Perspective

• Build, manage and maintain healthy diverse workable relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in achievement of organisational goals.
• Provide relevant and specialised technical support to applicable stakeholders (internal customers, statutory bodies, etc.)

Organisational & Growth Perspective

• Allocate work to direct reports as required and provide appropriate level of management, control and/or delegation in the plant production environment drawing on situational leadership and management techniques.
• Take remedial action as appropriate to ensure quality of work outputs are consistently, safely and cost-effectively sustained to meet plant/process goals and objectives.
• Provide mentorship support as required to metallurgists-in-training for assimilation in the plant and broader organisational environment, and to meet the technical and behavioural requirements of the training programme.
• Manage and review proactively performance of direct reports in terms of performance agreements, and participatively discuss performance successes and gaps, agreeing performance improvement action plans and deliverables.
• Ensure high levels of discipline in the workplace through the appropriate application of people-related policies and procedures as these impact on performance, discipline, grievances and ethical behaviour.
• Implement salient parts of strategic and operational plans as these apply to plant, production, competence and behavioural requirements to meet plant/process-specific objectives.
• Ensure plant/process-specific competency requirements are maintained and developed to meet required performance levels to meet production goals and operations.

SHERQ Adherence / Compliance

• Translate SHERQ goals applicable as derived from business plan into clear direction and implement effectively and efficiently for specific function.
• Ensure adherence to statutory safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices such as PPE, safe working practices, re-entering periods.
• Effectively communicate new regulations and procedures as and when required to ensure employees and contractor awareness and correct implementation thereof.
• Assist in rendering of appropriate first aid to injured person(s) as and when required or refer to qualified persons

Implement Change Initiatives

• Authorise and drive initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improve productivity and reduce operating costs.
• Initiate and lead Functional/ Departmental change.
• Implement successful change initiatives, plan and ensure optimal resource utilisation within designated area.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. A strong consideration will be the individual's fit with the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company's Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

CV's may be submitted to: Dwarsrivier Recruitment through the link

All candidates must ensure that all relevant certified (certified by SAPS) qualifications, certificates, and licences are attached to their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their C.V.s. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and other relevant assessments. Please note that criminal and credit checks may be conducted on the successful candidate.

If a candidate fails to provide information or submit proof of qualifications as per the minimum requirements above the application will not be considered.

No late or unsolicited applications will be considered. No recruitment agency C.V.s will be accepted.

POPIA DISCLAIMER:

By sending your CV to Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine for this advertisement, you agree to the following:

• The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
• Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
• Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.

Note: Should you fail to provide relevant personal information requested during the Recruitment and Selection purpose for the position you have applied for, we may not be able to consider and process your application further.

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

WS 169/25*

SALARY

R R TCOE

DEPARTMENT

Technical Services

DIRECTORATE

WATER AND SANITATION Senior Superintendent

Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Electrical Engineering) and N6 Certificate in

Electrical Engineering Heavy Current OR

• 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma in

Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

• SANS Low Voltage Wiring Regulations
• Registered 3 phase installation or Master Electrician will be

considered and advantageous

• Five (5) years or more experience in a supervisory technical position

required.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience should be within the

context of electrical equipment maintenance.

• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

and Regulations

• Municipal Finance Management Act, 2004
• Computer Literacy: MS Office, SAP or computerized maintenance

system

• Valid driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintenance functions. Supervise and co-ordinate all Electrical

Engineering maintenance functions within a clearly defined area

• People management. To ensure people management and

empowerment is properly utilized.

• Financial management. To ensure financial management and

minimize maintenance cost without compromising the

maintenance of assets.

• Managing operational processes. Co-ordinates and controls tasks /

activities associated with controlling personnel performance,

productivity and discipline,

• Planning and scheduling. Plans, prioritises and schedules project

and maintenance work,

• Contract management. Participating in the formulation and

specification of specific contracts and tender documents,

controlling and implementing contractual obligations for all

Electrical Engineering repairs (breakdowns and fault finding)

and maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, within the Region.

Maintenance coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, stocking inventory and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure optimal functionality and safety. The role is essential to ensure that all the equipment and infrastructure is maintained efficiently and effectively.

Required outputs: functional

• Develop and create maintenance schedules for equipment and facility
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance work of surface Mobile Manufacturing Units
• Create and assign maintenance work orders of 65 Mobile Manufacturing Units
• Identify and priorities maintenance needs based on operational requirements
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed on time and to the highest quality standard
• Manage and track maintenance requests, work orders from inception to completion
• Maintain inventory and ordering of spare parts
• Oversee maintenance supplies inventory
• Ensure that tools, parts are available to complete maintenance tasks efficiently
• Track common failed parts and develop a replenishment strategy for spare part management
• Manage inventory spares to be value of R5 million rands
• Ensure that maintenance operations comply with the OHS ACT and Mine Health and Safety
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and protocols
• Assist in conducting site audits for safety, compliance and operational readiness
• Critical assessment of maintenance operations
• Identify opportunities for improvement using data-driven decisions
• Communicate with other departments on scheduled maintenance
• Ensure that maintenance logs are updated
• Support the Engineering Services Superintendent with maintenance logs
• Compare invoices to the requested work and address discrepancies
• Liaise with contractors to ensure services are performed as required
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and costs

Prepare reports on maintenance status and budget

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Why You'll Want to Join Us
This is a hands-on leadership role at the centre of our operations - where your ability to coordinate crews, manage day-to-day schedules, and respond to operational challenges will make a real difference. You'll be the go-to for ensuring vessels are resourced, supported, and running to plan. Working alongside the Port Manager and leading the frontline, you'll step up as a key leader, helping shape a safe, reliable, and high-performing operation across our Sydney ports.

How You'll Make a Difference
Reporting to the Port Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee crew coordination, certification, and compliance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations.
• Act as the primary contact for crew and Masters, supporting engagement, training, and a positive team culture.
• Work with People & Culture to support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Build effective relationships with external stakeholders to keep local operations running smoothly
• Provide input to budgets, coordinate suppliers and contractors, and find practical ways to improve efficiency
• Provide on-the-ground support across sites, stepping in to resolve operational issues as needed
• Contribute to audits by providing accurate operational insights and supporting compliance reviews as needed
• Set the tone for safety, leading by example and driving continuous improvement in safe work practices

What You'll Bring
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• A working understanding of classification societies and statutory bodies is helpful, but we'll support your learning as you go
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in operational environments, ideally within the maritime industry.
• Proven ability to deliver cost-effective and timely operational and technical solutions.
• Experienced in budgeting, reporting, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial awards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and perform under pressure.
• Proactive team player committed to learning, safety, and professional development.
• A strong safety mindset and a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement on the ground

Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you

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Alloys Western Smelters - Rustenburg Smelter

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

This role is only available for Alloys Western Smelters employees. Affected employees within the role will be given preference.

Job ID

RTB03

Closing date

25/10/2025

Last Updated

21/10/2025

Superintendent (Engineering) D3

Rustenburg Smelter

Ref. No. RTB03

Internal – Western Smelters

In this role you will be responsible for but not limited to:

Leading, coordinating, and optimising all engineering and maintenance activities for Rustenburg Smelter during the care and maintenance period.

Managing the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.

Implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for all plant assets and infrastructure.

Overseeing and managing projects, breakdowns and shutdown maintenance to minimise downtime and maintain asset integrity.

Ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, OEM, and company safety and engineering standards, including the OHS Act, Glencore Fatal Hazard Protocols, and SafeWork 2.0.

Leading a multi-disciplinary team including supervisors, artisans, and contractors; ensuring effective team supervision, development, and performance management.

Managing maintenance systems (CMMS, SAP or similar), optimising team workflow, and planning maintenance schedules.

Conducting and supporting, investigations, risk assessments, root cause analysis, audits, and corrective actions.

Supporting plant optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives, including energy efficiency, cost control, and equipment life extension.

Maintaining and managing asset documentation, compliance records, and safety data.

Promoting and supporting a safety-first culture in all engineering and maintenance activities.

Managing cost (OPEX and CAPEX)

About you:

National Diploma or BTech / BEng / BSc in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (essential).

GCC Factories (essential).

8–10 years' experience in engineering/maintenance within heavy industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role (preferably in smelting or metallurgical plants).

Excellent technical knowledge of smelting operations and related equipment.

Strong leadership, supervisory, and people management skills.

Project management, budgeting, and analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Knowledge of applicable safety, engineering, and statutory regulations.

High level of computer literacy.

Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Driver's license and own transport required.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational requirements.

This role is only available for Alloys Western Smelters employees. Affected employees will be given preference.

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Alloys Western Smelters - Rustenburg Smelter

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

This role is only available for Alloys Western Smelters employees. Affected employees will be given preference.

Job ID

RTB04

Closing date

25/10/2025

Last Updated

21/10/2025

Superintendent (HSEC) D1

Rustenburg Smelter

Ref. No. RTB04

Internal – Western Smelters

In this role you will be responsible for but not limited to:

Overseeing all Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management requirements specific to the Rustenburg Smelter during care and maintenance phase.

Ensuring robust compliance with South African HSEQ legislation (OHSA, MHS Act, NEMA) and the Glencore HSEC standards and protocols.

Implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving HSEQ management systems and site risk controls.

Leading incident investigation, root cause analysis, hazard identification, job safety analysis, and HSEQ audits for care and maintenance activities.

Managing occupational health, hygiene, and exposure monitoring programs (e.g., dust, noise, gases, heat), ensuring the health and safety of all personnel and contractors onsite.

Leading contractor and service provider compliance management relating to HSEQ obligations.

Coordinating site environmental, emergency response, and sustainability programs in line with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards.

Engaging with internal departments, shared services, and third-party bodies regarding audits, reporting, and compliance monitoring.

Compiling and presenting accurate HSEQ reports and performance statistics, analysing data and identifying trends for continuous improvement.

Driving operational discipline and championing a strong safety culture in alignment with Glencore SafeWork 2.0 protocols.

Participating in emergency preparedness and response processes, including training, drills, and crisis management.

Managing and mentoring a team of HSEQ professionals, promoting competency development and best practices across the site.

About you:

Degree/Diploma in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), Engineering, Chemical, Metallurgical or equivalent.

In-depth knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards and South African HSEQ legislation.

Min 3 years' experience in HSEQ management within mining, smelting or heavy industry, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory position.

Strong track record in incident investigation, auditing, and compliance.

Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in MS Office Suite and digital HSEQ management systems (ISO systems, SAP EHS, or equivalent).

Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and change management skills.

High levels of integrity, accountability, and adaptability, with the ability to work effectively under pressure in a hazardous industrial environment.

Commitment to Glencore's values of operational excellence, zero harm, and sustainability.

This role is only available for Alloys Western Smelters employees. Affected employees will be given preference.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Superintendent role supports the Senior Manager within Foskor Mining Division to manage resources and investigate breaches of security and contractor management. Initiate and manage appropriate systems within the Division to minimize risks relating to the security of employees, assets, contractor management. Manage all day-to-day shift operations

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE REQUIRED:

Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Degree in Security Management/ Public Management or Policing

Training/ Professional Body:

• PSIRA Grade A or B
• Business acumen
• Computer knowledge

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in SHEQ related industry
• 5 years' experience in Mining related industry
• 5 years' experience in management/Supervisory in security and contractor management position.

HEADLINE KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Align security incidents and security management regarding legislation and best practice, with training needs and requirements
• Do regular security inspections to identify unsafe conditions
• Make use of formal inspections
• Investigate security injuries and accidents
• Assist with the control and evacuation during an emergency.
• Undertake management of SHREQ elements and legislative requirements to ensure compliance with required standards and procedures in area of responsibility
• Provide input into Foskor improvement projects with site establishment to ensure appropriate onsite control.
• Perform security evaluation of contractor risk assessments to determine sufficient controls are established to prevent employee exposure