Tag: South Africa

Overview    

The purpose of the job is to ensure that all the prescribed duties are carried out in preparation of a detonation, performing the detonation, and concluding post-detonation tasks. In this process, will be responsible for assisting the blaster and truck operator with the preparation of the blast block.The purpose the job also includes the assistance to the truck operator to collect products at silos and deliver this product down the hole at the blasting face. Responsible for the housekeeping and maintenance of the vehicle, re-filling area and other working areas.  All these tasks and duties are carried out by meeting statutory, legal, client and BME prescriptions and standards, and without taking any short cuts.

Qualifications    

Advantageous Requirements:

• Code 08 / Code B Licence
• Magazine Master Ticket
• Blasting assistant certificate (MQA)
• Stemming Loader

Experience    

• Previous experience in blasting / mining environment 
• 2 years blasting assistant experience

Duties    

• Risk assessment and Safe work declarations to be done with the blaster at the place of work before entering workplace as per client requirements   
• Assisting the blaster for preparing the blast / charge-up area by meeting all the statutory, legal, client and BME requirements/standards/prescriptions
• Together with the Blaster, inspects the site to determine the target block and to plan the blasting process
• Marks off the working area by erecting the prescribed barricading material as prescribed by the client
• Required to map the holes to ensure that all the required holes correctly placed
• Required to measure and check the depth of the holes, and to ensure that they are all correctly drilled within the prescribed parameters
• In the event of detecting any deviations from prescriptions, responsible for behaving assertively and taking the necessary steps to rectify matters, e.g., by interacting and communicating to mine staff, drill contractor or the Foreman
• On instruction from the Blaster, required to collect the correct accessories to carry out the blasting assignment successfully
• Responsible to place all detonators and boosters at the collar of the hole to prepare for priming of the blast holes as per the blast plan issued by the mine
• Responsible for priming the holes by carefully inserting detonators into boosters, attaching  weigh-down material to the primer, and lower this primer in the hole under the supervision of the blaster 

Job Competencies    

Job Related Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 
• Numerical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills 
• Report-writing abilities 
   

Overview    

At Omnia we are committed to do our part to combat the massive youth unemployment challenges in South Africa, by creating sustainable development and career opportunities for talented youth from diverse backgrounds – empowering them to make a successful leap from academia into gainful experience.

We are offering an exciting 2-year Graduate programme, with the purpose of providing our unemployed youth, the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience and possible absorption into the business.

Through the Omnia Learning Academy, we offer a variety of professional development opportunities spanning disciplines such as:

Agronomy

Qualifications    

• BSc (Agric) with Soil Science, Agronomy, and Agri Economics

Experience    

• 0-2 years working experience in a similar role.
• Assistance with crop monitoring
• Drawing samples (leaf, soil, water)
• Drawing of precision samples on a grid basis
• Calibration of irrigation systems
• Calibration and maintenance of application equipment
• Valid Drivers License

Duties    

• Provide professional fertilization and agronomic advice to farming enterprises
• Provide strategic support to Omnia representatives/agents with regard to products and recommendations
• Building and managing fruitful and sustainable relationships with clients
• Attending to and resolving customer queries
• Driving sales and marketing of products through effective relationship management and technical proficiency
• Working closely with other Omnia functions and business units

Job Competencies    

• Knowledge of crops and practical cropping systems
• Good human relationship and social competence (teamwork)

Core Purpose

We are looking to hire an experienced Project Architect to oversee the detail design development, technical documentation, and construction monitoring of Architectural projects for our clients. With each project, you will lead the production team and coordinate external consultants and stakeholders. You will be responsible for quality control during construction and be required to administer the construction contract where required.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage a junior team and co-ordinate their efforts in conjunction with their own inputs to the design development process and preparation of technical documentation.
• Manage consultants, code compliance and production.
• Manage client project team relationships such as contractual obligations, project expectations, quality of service and overall communication amongst all parties.
• Meet with clients and stakeholders to discuss construction designs.
• Oversee the construction administration of a project/s.
• Acting as an intermediary between the client and the construction team.
• Visiting the site regularly to ensure construction adheres to applicable regulations.
• Creating progress and quality inspection reports.
• Conducting a final inspection after the project is complete.
• Travel might be a requirement with the ability to work independently as the company representative.
• Sensitivity to risk and the ability to manage risk with experience and knowledge are key to success in this role.
• An ability to interface with a full consultant team in a foreign country will be necessary.

Job Requirements

Qualification:

• Master’s degree or BTech in Design and Architecture

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the role of Project Architect
• Full knowledge and experience of the JBCC forms of contract will be an advantage.
• A strong technical knowledge together with efficient management skills is essential.

Person Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Core

• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in technical and services coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
• Able to manage the preparation of design sand technical documentation with impeccable presentation, and capacity to guide and perform quality assurance inspections during construction.
• Diligence and attention to detail is critical.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit User.
• Proficient in other documentation and coordination software and tools, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks, will be an advantage.
• Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 & ACC is a must.

Additional

• Enthusiastic approach and technically driven with keen interest in architectural excellence.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
• Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
• Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel to project locations in the country and abroad as required.
• Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.

Core Purpose

Provide administrative, coordination, information and support services to the HCM Business Partnering team and HCM Executive.

Key Performance Areas

Talent Attraction:

• To draft the Application to Recruit forms, Job specifications where applicable in support to line managers.
• To load approved roles on the company’s ATS (Applicant tracking system) for the BP’s review.
• To conduct telephonic screenings with longlisted candidates.
• To schedule interviews with candidate/s and interview panel, book boardrooms and share MS Teams meeting links where applicable.
• To request and collect recruitment documentation – qualifications, ID, payslip, etc.
• To draft contract of employment letters and compile recruitment packs for the BP’s review.
• To process changes to approved contract/s of employment where required.
• To complete reference checks and verification checks with the provider
• Recruitment agency administration – to draft agreement/s for the BP’s review and to load on the company’s ATS.
• New Employee Onboarding:
• To liaise with the respective HCM Officer to ensure completion of the onboarding process before employee’s commencement.
• To schedule/co-ordinate the monthly HCM inductio with the respective BP and new employee/s

Contract Administration/Amendments:

• To draft letters/internal forms for BP’s review and co-ordinate approval

Meetings Administration:

• To draft meeting invites and compile respective mailing lists.
• To compile HCM Meeting Minutes.
• To track attendees acceptance and meeting conflicts, booking of boardrooms where in-person.
• To manage HCM Executive’s diary.

HCM reporting administration:

• To capture new employee data for Recruitment report/stats
• To follow-up weekly with BP on assigned positions and update recruitment sheet/ATS
• Capturing exit interview data for employee termination stats/report
• Other related administration for reporting purposes

Job Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelors degree/National Diploma specialising in Organisational Psychology/Hurman Resources Management
• Experience: 1 year experience in a HCM/HR Administrator role for a medium to large consulting company.

Person Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA

Skills

• MS Office applications (Intermediate to Advanced level)
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Verbal & Written Communication

Abilities:

• Assertiveness
• Take initiative
• Pay attention to detail
• Organised & Structured

Core Purpose

SVA International has favored a Contemporary approach to design with strong roots in the Modernist movement and continues to produce buildings of this aesthetic. Experience in a leading role during the design process and previous work in different market sectors and building typologies is essential. Our current work is being undertaken across the African continent, and as such, has diverse cultural impacts in the conceptualization of the various design products.

The candidate’s experience of work outside of South Africa will be important factor in responding to these diversities. The candidate will require knowledge and understanding of working with international client- and operator brand standards as necessary for the detail execution of these designs.

As a Design Architect, you will be responsible for work in collaboration with a design team to produce innovative designs across a wide range of building typologies and environments.

Key Performance Areas

• Produce design and technical information across all the PROCSA Work Stages 1-4 and must display strong creativity in the conceptual design stages.
• The preparation of designs options for cost feasibility studies and designs, prepare full architectural and interior architecture design concepts, and capable of leading the development of the design to the next stages of documentation.
• Creatively design, plan and conceptualize all aspects of assigned projects.
• Consolidate all architectural requirements and specifications, as well as input from other consultants.
• Effectively communicate design intent and concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Work closely with architectural visualizer(s) and graphic designers in preparation of design presentation material
• Promote and nurture positive business relationships through effective communication.
• Prepare and maintain copies of completed architectural designs and drawings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in design and architecture.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a Design Architect role.

Person Requirements

Core

• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of design principles, trends, and best practices, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
• Diligence and attention to detail is critical.
• Advanced Autodesk Revit User including good understanding of massing tools, scheduling, keynotes, design options and all other tools for the documentation of projects from preliminary feasibility studies to technical documentation.
• Proficient in design software and tools, SketchUp or FormIt, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Autodesk Forma, Autodesk FormIt, and quick visualization software such as Twinmotion for Revit, Lumion or Enscape will be an advantage.
• Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 & ACC is a must.

Additional

• Enthusiastic approach and passion for architectural design excellence and presentation of architectural projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
• Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
• Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel to project locations in the country and abroad as required.
• Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.

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The purpose of this position is to:

Ensure the smooth running of the allocated Sales Unit by compiling and implementing sales, marketing and promotional plans. Positively manage performance of all agents, as to meet and exceed sales targets, thereby ensuring growth and service delivery according to Bayport Financial Services business and operational strategy. Manage the relationship between the branch manager and agents.

EDUCATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric and / or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification in sales / marketing or management (certificate/ diploma) or 1 year sales experience
• 1 year in management or team leader role

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Direct marketing experience will be an advantage

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Team Player
• Energetic and Enthusiastic

Core Purpose

A rehabilitation agent is responsible for examining loan applications for completeness, accuracy or conformance to business standards. The Rehabilitation Agent will assess loan applications, acquire documents and liaise with 3rd parties based on standard business policy, corporate agreements and affordability rules. The rehabilitation agent will also be required to work with clients to find a solution to their financial challenges where the normal origination process cannot solve.

EDUCATION

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric and / or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

DESIRED/ PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1-year experience within the financial industry
• Minimum 1-year experience within a Credit Underwriting/MSC department

DESIRED/ PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Basic accounting/budgeting experience/qualification would be an added advantage.