Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Maintenance Foreman – Mine Housing & Infrastructure – Northern Cape

As Maintenance/Housing Foreman you will be responsible for the effective and preventative maintenance management of all housing and offices as well as infrastructure systems and equipment to limit failure and optimize life span

Responsibilities
• The role will need you to ensure that actual costs are within the boundaries set by the manpower and operational budget, and that all business and maintenance units adhere to and comply with corporate governance, statutory, legal and other requirements
• Effective and preventative maintenance management of all housing and offices as well as infrastructure systems and equipment to limit failure and optimize life span will form part of your responsibilities
• Proactively keep abreast of new developments and identify potential threats within designated areas
• You will be required to benchmark maintenance activities and track performance in order to indicate improvement opportunities as well as ensuring that work ethics are of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their own performance.
• The role will be subject to Appointment 2.9.2 to ensure SHEQ responsibilities are adhered to as set out in the Mine Health and Safety Act.

Requirements
• Grade 12/N3 qualification, trade certificate (Mechanical or Electrical) as well as a N4 qualification
• Wireman's license
• At least 4 year's relevant experience
• Medically fit
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Good knowledge of SHEQ policies

Contract Status
• This is a 1 year Fixed Term Contract
• Open to South African citizen only

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM402

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

XRF Laboratory Manager – Mining

As Laboratory Manager/Overseer you will take responsibility for the XRF Laboratory staff and all associated result verifications. This is an exciting role where the successful candidate will be instrumental in obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation for my clients operations.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the sampling and preparation systems, Robolab, AR-labs XRF9800 machine and AR-labs XRF9800 PLUS machine
• Implementation of QA standards and preparation of documentation to obtain ISO 17025 accreditation
• Perform wet chemical, water and screen analysis
• Verification of sampling systems and preparation as well as calibration of On-line Iron scans
• Internal quality control
• Coordinate small projects with regard to quality processes, technology and equipment
• Coach technicians-in-training and conduct technical development
• The position carries a legal responsibility (2.6.1 appointment)

Requirements
• You will need a National Diploma or Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
• 5 years laboratory experience and 3 years management experience
• You must have experience in Robot Labs (IMP system) and XFR analyzers
• You will be required to pass a medical fitness certificate in order to be considered for this position

Contract Status
• This is a permanent role to be based in South Africa. My client requires South African nationals

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM401

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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A global mining client has an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Group Manager. The successful candidate will be providing support and reporting to the Executive Manager: HR at their corporate office in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:
·         Identify training requirements, implement and development
·         Prepare a training plan to meet the operational plan, based on skills needs analysis, training needs analysis
·         Evaluate and manage the development of training materials/modules and methodologies for delivery of training
·         Provide guidance and assistance in development and delivery of all training services
·         Reports to the Executive Manager: HR
·         Developing training framework, plan and calendar for training and development in place
·         Management of Skills Development Analysis and Workplace Skills Plan

Requirements:
·         Significant experience across a spectrum of Training and Development area within a global organisation
·         Procedure development
·         Experience Developing procedures and work instructions
·         Experience of the Development and Implementation of a Training Plan
·         Tertiary qualification (B degree or B-Tech in HRD)
·         At least 5 years’ experience in the field or 10 years as generalist with strong HRD background (experience in a mining environment will be advantageous)
·         Extensive knowledge on relevant legislation e.g. Skills Development Act, Levies Act, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Energy Efficiency Act
·         Strong managerial and leadership skills
·         Great communication skills at all levels
·         Experience Training and Development experience in a global organisation
·         Social and emotional intelligence skills
·         Ability to deal with Organized Labour representatives

Please send CV’s to Nwabisa@camining.com and quote reference number NM96

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Leading mining client has an exciting vacancy within their Gauteng Province based operation for a Surveyor

Responsibilities:
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Make sure that all the workings are surveyed, measured and accurately portrayed on the mine plans
·         Ensure that all pertinent legal requirements are complied with
·         To provide support to production by supplying effective and timely information/data

Requirements:
·         An Elementary Survey and Sampling Certificate from the Chamber of Mines
·         Knowledgeable on mine survey software
·         Be computer literate in all Microsoft applications

To apply send CV’s to Nwabisa@camining.com and quote reference NM97

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Environmental Manager – Underground Mining Radiation Protection – GM398

As Environmental Manager in a challenging but rewarding environment, you will be responsible for managing all Environmental Management aspects of my clients underground mining operations, including Radiation Protection.

Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 7 years adequate experience in a mining environment
Chamber of Mine’s Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
• Radiation Protection Officer Certificate will be advantageous
• Fully knowledgeable on the 2013 milestones with regard to Occupational Hygiene
• Medically fit for the position.
• Exceptional computer skills in all Microsoft Office applications

Contract Status
• This is a permanent role to be based in South Africa. My client requires South African nationals

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM398

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Chief Buyer – Mining – GM397

My client, a mining contracting company, is currently seeking a Chief Buyer to take overall responsibility of the Buying/Procurement department, managing a team of 11 buyers responsible for approximately 32000 orders a month.
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation experiencing great growth throughout the African continent.

Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years buying experience within the mining sector with at least 5 years experience operating at a senior/management level
• Experience interacting with stores, receiving, dispatch, warehousing, transport, logistics, import and export
• Experience using the Assist ERP system will be advantageous
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous
• Excellent management and team delegation skills/experience

Contract Status
• This is a permanent role to be based in South Africa. My client requires South African nationals

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM397

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Cross-Border Logistics Manager – Mining – GM396

My client, a mining contracting company, is seeking an established Logistics Manager to oversee and manage all cross-border logistics from South Africa to Mozambique. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation experiencing great growth throughout the African continent.

Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years logistics experience with at least 5 years managing cross-border logistics, preferably to Mozambique
• Excellent cross border freight forwarding and clearing experience
• Experience on the warehousing side – receiving, dispatch etc
• Team management/leadership experience
• Experience in mining is highly advantageous
• SAP knowledge is an added bonus
• Portuguese language skills highly advantageous

Contract Status
• This is a permanent role to be based in South Africa. My client requires South African nationals
• Flexibility to travel will be required as the incumbent will visit various locations in Mozambique on a regular basis

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM396

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Senior LabourRelations Specialist – Mining - Johannesburg

An international mining giant is urgently seeking a Labour Relations Senior Specialist to provide support to the Vice President of Human Resources by managing the labour relations.


Requirements:
•   A Bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology or labour relations
•   4 years’ professional experience involving collective bargaining or administrative hearings in the personnel field
·         Including 2 years involving part-taking in collective bargaining negotiations within an Africa francophone environment
 •    This role requires extensive travel into remote areas in Africa.


Responsibilities:
•    To coordinate the company’s implementation of its Labour Relations Model that integrates  labour policy, principles, guidelines for negotiating collective bargaining agreements and stakeholder engagement which is aligned with company values, global agreements and company’s strategy such as the International Federation of Chemical, Engery, Mine and General Workers Union (ICEM).
•    Advise on preparation for annual or bi-annual wage mandating processes within company considering past arbitration grievances and decisions and analyse their effect on pending negotiations
•    For specific advice in collective bargaining negotiations and processes that requires familiarisation with economic, wage data and extensive knowledge of labour law and collective bargaining procedures to avoid costly litigation, strikes or other disruptions
•    Provide technical specialist advice to management of complaints resulting from disputes with employees, i.e. labour relations matters
•    Monitor and record keeping of all collective bargaining agreements across the company’s African continental region
•    Keeps track on new changes on to labour laws, arbitration decisions and anything else that may affect union-management relations
•    Screen business units in respect of stakeholder engagement plans and progress against plans
•    Coordinate capacity building programs pertaining to optimising labour relations /stakeholder engagement programs.

Please send CV’s to Nwabisa@camining.com and quote reference number NM96

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Mining company is urgently seeking a mine geologist for their platinum mine

Responsibilities:
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Underground geological logging, plotting,
·         Write reports and updating of plans,
·         Diamond drilling of geological features and anomalies
·         Liaise with the different mining and MRM sub-departments and will provide ad hoc assistance with exploration work

Requirements:
·         BSc Geology/BSc Honours Geology/BTech Geology
·         4-5 years' working experience on Bushveld Igneous Complex geology
·         Exposure to and experience on Gems, Sable and Microstation
·         SACNASP registered
·         Experience in geological modelling would be advantageous
·         Microsoft Office Word and Excel  computer literal

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to nwabisa@camining.com quoting the reference number NM 95
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Occupational HygieneSpecialist - Mining – KZN

An Occupational Hygiene Specialist to provide support to an international mining consulting company’s laboratories and customers across Africa.

Responsibilities:

Drive new business and business expansion in Africa through the identification of opportunities for new and expanded services.

· Using results of tests, ensure that customers understand and use company results effects, deepening customer relations

· Reporting to Business Environmental Manager

· Training and staff development

· Develop and train personnel in the implementation of ISO17025 quality systems

· Practical quality assurance

· Plan campaigns from equipment selection, to site work, to lab management, to reporting

· Manage a geographically distributed team through visit and telephone/email communication

· Training of staff in the use of testing equipment and interpretation of the results of tests to improve understanding and quality control

· Ensure that best practice is applied in the sampling and testing throughout the company Africa network of Affiliates

· Mentor staff through an occupational hygiene accreditation scheme

· Specification of equipment in conjunction with the Environmental Team, identify equipment and accessories for testing and local Affiliate and the Global Quality Manager, ensure that the quality of results meets company internal Profile

· Respond to customer queries in new areas and assist staff with templates for occupational hygiene investigations and interpretation of non-standard data sets

Requirements:

· Degree in Chemistry or Public Health and accreditation Occupational Hygienist (under scheme recognised by IOHA)

· 10 years’ air quality and emission-testing experience

· Work in developing countries

· Knowledge on site work requirements and shipping of equipment to remote locations

· Competent at presentation of reports and papers relevant to air quality management and testing

· Thorough understanding of air testing quality control and standard methods current including developing analytical technologies

· Fluency in English, with French and Portuguese advantageous

· Conduct discussions with customers and trainee field staff on interpretation of diagnostic results

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to nwabisa@camining.com quoting the reference number NM 94

South African citizens only Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Responsibilities:
·       The accurate surveying and reconciliation of all mining related operations
·       The accurate surveying of the mine property for the updating of statutory plans and rehabilitation
·       Timely submitting prescribed scheduled management and statutory reports/plans
·       Develop and maintain a document control system for safe retention and retrieval of all surveying documents
·       Adherence to all safety and health standards and promotion of good housekeeping on an ongoing basis

Requirements:
·       National Diploma in Mine Surveying and/or Chamber of Mines Advanced Certificate in Mine Surveying.
·       Knowledge of Model maker and Micro Station Software would be an advantage
·       Knowledge in Geomos monitoring system would be an advantage
·       Minimum of 3 years Mine Surveying experience
·       Valid drivers license

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to nwabisa@camining.com quoting the reference number NM 93.

South African citizens only

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Senior Sustainability Consultant – Climate Change

I am seeking extraordinary Senior Sustainability Consultant for a fantastic organisation based in Johannesburg with Global Operations that is experience great growth in the African and South African markets.

The purpose of this role is multifaceted but responsibilities will include Carbon Management and GHG Accounting for a range of business sectors, development of renewable energy projects and managing carbon financing under the Clean Development Mechanism

Requirements
• Relevant Masters Degree
• At least 6 years experience working with CDM/GHG/Carbon Markets with at least 2 years operating on a senior level
• High level project management experience with the ability to manage several projects and clients simultaneously
• Previous consulting experience

Contract Status
• This is a permanent role to be based in South Africa

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM395

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Senior Training Officer – Mining Millwrights

Working within the mining industry, responsible for the training of Millwrights, you will be required to assess all learners as well as provide guidance and advice to learners relating to career progression and development.

Requirements
• At least 3 years training experience in a mining environment
• At least a N4 qualification and artisan trade certificate as a millwright
• Trained as an ETD Facilitator / Assessor or Moderator
• Organised and assertive with sound communication skills
• Medically fit

Contract details
• 2 year Fixed Term Contract

To apply, send your CV in word format to graham@camining.com quoting the reference number GM394

Open to South African citizens only.

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

Visit us on our website: www.mining-jobs-south-africa.co.za and www.caglobalhr.com and our blog: http://mining-jobs-southafrica.blogspot.com