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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To plan and coordinate activities concerned with the design, construction, modification and maintenance of all mechanical equipment to ensure maximum equipment availability at optimum cost to achieve production targets including adherence to SSHER requirements.
Key Performance Areas:
- Participate in the maintenance, inspection and repair of equipment
- Coordinate the receipt of new equipment.
- Produce contingency plans and remedial actions to minimize operational and technical risks.
- Ensure maintenance is carried out in compliance to Company policies and procedures and work instructions.
- Determine maintenance project schedules and track progress.
- Identify downtime root causes and implement preventative maintenance programs to eliminate downtime causes.
- Identify and determine areas where deviations from standard RCM practices are acceptable. Investigate and resolve user problems, initiate system corrections, monitor and expedite system changes-in-progress and test corrections and enhancement.
- Analyse RCM data/reports, investigate causes of delays and deviation and implement action to optimise process performance and efficiency targets.
- Identify production losses and abnormal high maintenance cost assets. Adhere to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.
- Implement approved reliability improvement initiatives.
- Develop, investigate and implement enhancements to the reliability centered maintenance and reliability centered spares system.
- Provide input in preparation of the section’s annual operational budget.
Requirements and experience:
- BTech / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering with 3 years’ of Engineering experience.
- Experience in a Mining environment will be a distinct advantage.
- Exposure in asset management and repairs of open pit heavy duty equipment such as Haul Truck, Shovel, Wheel Loader, Drill etc.
- Proven experience in multi-disciplinary continuous improvement projects and exposure to research and development work into new / improved project.
- Exposure in equipment life extension and improvement of equipment reliability.
- Good track record of contract & contractor coordination.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 14 August 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To safely perform maintenance fitting tasks in accordance with set standards, procedures and specifications, to achieve optimum equipment availability and process efficiency objectives..
Key Performance Areas:
- Perform skilled technical work within the parameters of the trade, according to standards, procedures and specifications, on all machinery and equipment in area of responsibility.
- Perform ongoing diagnoses and fault-finding/running inspections on all equipment and machinery in area of responsibility.
- Diagnose, maintain, adjust, and repair faults and overhaul equipment and machinery on site, in order to maximize the availability of equipment and machinery, and ensure that the standard is maintained as per related schedules.
- Schedule maintenance activities.
- Provide proactive advice and guidance on the effective repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Identify and interpret best practice guidelines, plans and implement accordingly.
- Analyze trends and implement continuous improvements.
- Keep line fully informed of all work performed in area of responsibility, and timeously report any deviations so that appropriate action can be taken.
- Comply to Company job safety and good housekeeping standards/practices at all times.
Requirements and experience:
- Grade 12 with 20 points over 5 subjects with a Recognised Trade Diploma/ Certificate in Fitting and Turning.
- 3 years post trade experience as a Fitter in a maintenance environment.
- Experience in a plant/mining maintenance environment.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 06 August 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide technical training services to end-user Departments by conducting training needs analysis, devising technical training programmes, identifying and sourcing relevant training and development programmes for technical Apprentices, Artisan Assistants, Artisans, Technicians and Maintenance Team Leaders in line with organizational requirements. Preparing material for all in-house training and executing training according to a training plan. Evaluating results of training programs and determining overall effectiveness of programs and making improvements. Ensuring that the best practices and skills in engineering functions are implemented and conforming to Statutory / Company requirements and needs..
Key Performance Areas:
- Collaborate with End User Departments to identify training needs and develop training programs for maintenance employees.
- Design and create training material, including presentations, manuals, handouts etc.
- Conduct technical training for maintenance employees on machines, systems or disciplines following the appropriate lesson plans and utilizing a variety of instructional techniques.
- Conduct technical competency assessments and collaborate with OEM to ensure that employees have the required skills and knowledge to perform to required standards.
- Develop skills matrix for maintenance employees, monitor, and advice on technical training needs.
- Co-ordinate external trade related tests.
- Assist in the recruitment of technical Apprentices.
- Draft policies and procedures in respect of technical training.
- Plan and maintain a budget and resources in respect of technical training.
- Assess the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations, feedback, and performance metrics.
- Prepare monthly training reports for management.
Requirements and experience:
- Grade 12, with a Recognised Trade Diploma/ Certificate.
- A minimum of 7 years’ post trade engineering maintenance technical experience in the Mining Industry.
- Assessor and Moderator certificates.
- Train-the-Trainer Certification.
- Registered with NTA as Assessor and Moderator.
- Proven experience as a Technical Trainer.
- Experience in designing and delivering technical training programmes
- Experience in conducting Safety training such as, Isolation, Working at Heights, Confined Space and Permit to Work.
- Knowledge of OEM Equipment Management Systems.
- Broad knowledge across a variety of engineering disciplines
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License. (Code CE License added advantage.)
Closing Date: 07 August 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To process all information into the payroll system in order for payroll to be completed timeously before each month’s payday.
Key Performance Areas:
- Verify time sheets and prepare for upload.
- Verify time sheet information against Time and Attendance system.
- Verify leave applications in line with leave policy and prepare upload sheet.
- Verify and input all deductions.
- Handle all requests for tax certificate re-issuing.
- Attend to all payroll related queries and decide on the appropriate feedback and corrective action to be taken to resolve the query.
- Check processed documentation against the SAP system for any discrepancies.
- Prepare payslips per Department and arrange for distribution.
- Responsible for document control of all payroll related data.
Requirements and experience:
- Grade 12 with 20 points over 5 subjects.
- Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field.
- 2 years’ payroll working experience.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 02 August 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To implement and maintain all relevant standards, statutory and regulatory requirements for the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the Integrated Management System (IMS).
Key Performance Areas:
- Coordinate, interpret and implement all relevant Safety, Security, Health, Environment, Radiation (SSHER) and Quality statutory requirements, regulations and standards.
- Review and provide guidance in terms of Standard Operating Procedures and other system requirements in consultation with the various departments, recommending improvement to existing procedures and standardizing forms used in preparation to and as a requirement for IMS certification.
- Implement, monitor and maintain the Company’s procedure control process.
- Maintain and control system records and documents of the SSHER Department.
- Conduct internal audits, coordinate management review meetings and other monitoring measures to check the effective implementation of SSHER and Quality Management System and to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate comprehensive internal and external IMS risk assessments and controls to establish and recommend appropriate remedial action in collaboration with SSHER Department.
- Coordinate external audits including inter-mine environmental audits and peer audits.
Requirements and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quality/Safety/Health/Environmental Management or equivalent in a related field.
- 5 years’ relevant experience.
- Experience in the mining industry will be an added advantage.
- Experience in establishment, implementation and maintenance of an Integrated Management System.
- Project Management and Auditing experience.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 22 July 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide Swakop Uranium employees, End User Departments and contractors with an advisory service in terms of Safety and Health aspects to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Key Performance Areas:
- Develop, implement and review relevant standards and procedures for health and safety management systems
- Ensure compliance of emergency preparedness capability on site as per relevant standards and procedures.
- Coordinate, monitor and implement contractors SSHER Management Systems to ensure that Swakop Uranium’s standards are met.
- Conduct safety and health inspection audits as per schedule.
- Conduct Visible Felt Leadership Interactions continuously to address substandard safety behavior.
- Conduct and facilitate risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Coordinate investigations of all incidents resulting in serious injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment, implement corrective actions and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Develop training material and provide SSHER related training to Swakop Uranium’s (SU) employees and contractors.
- Conduct Periodic Safety & Health Awareness Programs and Campaigns.
- Track, compile and maintain safety statistics, safety equipment and incident reports.
Requirements and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety/Health Management or equivalent..
- Certificate (SAMTRAC/SHEBA/NEBOSH or similar) will be an added advantage.
- 5 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years should be on a Supervisory level.
- Experience in conducting inspections, Audits, Risk assessment and Incident Investigations.
- Experience in the implementation of ISO 45001 standard and NOSA requirements.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 20 July 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate, monitor, optimize and research safe, efficient mining processes (plan and design) in order to achieve mine production targets for continuous improvement in mining and processing efficiencies.
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide input, monitor and review mining procedures / standards and adherence thereof.
- Provide input into the mining budget.
- Ensure that all technical processes are performed in compliance with the approved standards
- Complete short-term mine plans and technical plans and ensure compliance. Develop and initiate continuous improvement projects and techniques to achieve mining productivity and efficiencies.
- Maintain / monitor / perform Fleet Management systems health & data integrity to ensure systems continuity.
- Ensure all Technical plans are signed off and uploaded on Fleet Management systems.
- Conduct high wall inspections with Geo technical and spearhead rectifications of all concerns raised.
- Analyze mining processes results and prepare relevant reports.
- Use Fleet Management applications, production reports and data analysis to proactively monitor operational performance and identify mitigating / improvement actions.
- Provide timely guidance to the department on safe mine planning and operational issues, including mining perimeter layout and activities sequencing.
- Continuously improve performance by implementing best practice standards to ensure safety and quality are maintained in the work areas covered at all times.
Requirements and experience:
- BSc / B. Tech degree in Mining Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in open pit mining environment.
- Open Pit Blasting Certificate will be an advantage.
- Registration with Engineering Council of Namibia will be an advantage.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 03 July 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To process all information into the payroll system in order for payroll to be completed timeously before each month’s payday.
Key Performance Areas:
- Verify time sheets and prepare for upload.
- Verify time sheet information against Time and Attendance system.
- Verify leave applications in line with leave policy and prepare upload sheet.
- Verify and input all deductions.
- Handle all requests for tax certificate re-issuing.
- Attend to all payroll related queries and decide on the appropriate feedback and corrective action to be taken to resolve the query.
- Check processed documentation against the SAP system for any discrepancies.
- Prepare payslips per Department and arrange for distribution.
- Responsible for document control of all payroll related data.
Requirements and experience:
- Grade 12 with 20 points over 5 subjects.
- Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field.
- 2 years’ payroll working experience.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 30 June 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Responsible for the long term and short term maintenance planning in terms of planning, resourcing, scheduling and co-ordination of maintenance work for maintaining and enhancing equipment reliability, using the most cost-effective methods to minimize risk and rework in the area of responsibility.
Key Performance Areas:
- Implement the required changes to work packages or master data.
- Check for the correct manning requirements on work order operations.
- Review outstanding work orders in system.
- Check that the completion of maintenance work is conducted as per the standard for the various planning functions.
- Co-ordinate the condition monitoring process completion according to the plan.
- Change the status of the work order to ready for scheduling after consolidation and approvals and assign corresponding revision week.
- Check compliance to all relevant legislation, agreements, standards, codes of practice, statutory and other specified reporting requirements.
- Produce clear and accurate maintenance plans and reports.
- Responsible for data control, including the accurate recording, storage, retrieval and management of a variety of information and records.
- Establish and maintain a database of all tasks to be used to compile the weekly plan, benchmark current work standards and optimise work performance.
- Co-ordinate and control spares, critical stock and component control requirements.
- Ensure technical availability of equipment to achieve optimal efficiencies of equipment and systems.
- Comply to design specifications and maintain records of all required documentation.
Requirements and experience:
- Grade 12 with 20 points..
- Recognized N3 Trade Certificate in relevant field.
- Minimum 7 years post trade maintenance experience in the mining industry, of which 3 years should be in the maintenance planning environment.
- Sound knowledge and experience in Standard Work Procedures and technical work instructions.
- Basic CMMS experience and SAP Maintenance or maintenance related systems.
- Good understanding of standards and specifications for equipment and spares.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 30 June 2023
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Responsible for the short term maintenance planning in terms of planning, resourcing, scheduling and co-ordination of maintenance work for maintaining and enhancing equipment reliability, using the most cost-effective methods to minimise risk and rework in the area of responsibility.
Key Performance Areas:
- Coordinate and execute technical details of various production or service aspects including testing, planning, and execution phases.
- Set technical standards and specifications for maintainers, contractors and suppliers, including the management of contractors as guided.
- Develop Standard Work Procedures and technical work instructions.
- Carry out equipment inspections, draw up short term (weekly) maintenance requirements in order to optimise engineering down time.
- Review weekly maintenance performance reports and equipment repair history and recommend and implement technical corrective action to optimize plant reliability in support of production throughput ratio.
- Coordinate spares, tools and other equipment requirements.
- Recommend and implement improvements to work practices, methods and procedures.
- Perform troubleshooting, and fault finding on various technical equipment.
- Control and record the receipt of new parts, components and equipment.
- Monitor and coordinate the activities of all subsystems, and is responsible for the overall technical performance, of week ZERO maintenance execution in terms of planned and unplanned maintenance.
- Monitor and coordinate the activities of all subsystems, and is responsible for the overall technical performance, of week ZERO maintenance execution in terms of planned and unplanned maintenance.
- Review new installations, alternative requirement analysis if needed and base compatibility review and report on compliances.
Requirements and experience:
- Grade 12 with 20 points over 5 subjects.
- Recognized N3 Trade Certificate in relevant field.
- Recognized N3 Trade Certificate in relevant field.
- Sound knowledge and experience in Standard Work Procedures and technical work instructions.
- Basic CMMS experience and SAP Maintenance or maintenance related system
- Good understanding of standards and specifications for equipment and spares.
- Valid Code B or BE/ CE Driver’s License.
Closing Date: 29 June 2023
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