Archives: Job Openings

Division: Maintenance

Reference Number: IT-03-25

Grade: PG10

Purpose of the job
The Instrumentation Technician reports to the Instrumentation Supervisor and has the primary responsibilities to:
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Inspect the Instrumentation within the area of responsibility.
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Repair and/or replace the equipment that is not fit-for-service or unsafe.
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Maintain and/or Improve Instrumentation to ensure safe and continuous availability of the assets.
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Ensure that the Housekeeping within the area of responsibility is always acceptable and/or better than it was before the artisan interacted with the area in question.
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Ensure Feedback is given to the line manager concerning the Inspection, Repair and/or Replacement conducted within the area of responsibility. The Feedback shall include a formal 5WHY and/or RCA report that describes the root cause of the breakdown and/or failure of an equipment(s) and/or system(s).
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Review opportunities (including organising external expertise and resources) to implement the Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies with instrumentation systems stability as the main priority.
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Plan the technical execution of the corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance strategies following the Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) approach in collaboration with the Reliability Engineering personnel.
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Lead the Management of Change to stabilise and the correct the Process Control and Interfacing (PC&I) and deviation from the engineering best practice standards.
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Measure, identify and improve deviations from Operations Within Agreed Parameters on the instrumentation systems and equipment.
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 and all relevant NCP policies and procedures.
This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.

Key performance area
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Review.
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Review the operational parameters against the design and/or agreed operating parameters and determine improvement opportunities.
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Review historical failure, lead instrumentation Root Cause Analysis to determine repeat failures and determine the criticality of equipment.
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Perform Programmable Logic Controller programming as corrective maintenance.
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Plan.
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Conduct Failure Mode Effect Analysis and determine the suitable maintenance strategies to achieve value of the assets
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Continually review the quality and quantity of spares available onsite issue a report including recommendation on possible improvements.
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Review the available technical skills in the instrumentation department, source training resources and collaborate with the Instrumentation Supervisor in the planning training of the instrumentation personnel.
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Lead.
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Perform Plan Job Task Observations and coach and/or correct any behave that poses danger against safety and health of personnel (including contractors).
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Participate in 5S continuously, implement standards and enforce 5S standards.
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Enforce good practices concerning housekeeping.
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Perform on-the-job training for the mechanician on the supervision roles as second in charge personnel
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Perform corrective maintenance on the Process Control and Interfacing (PC&I) and correct deviation from the engineering best practice standards
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Lead Management of Change on ABB, Siemens, Johnson Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Speed Drives to improve the operational efficiency of the system and/or equipment. (including energy efficiency)
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Measure.
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Measure the critical process flows and/or levels, report on deviation that may cause deviations to the quality of the products.
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Measure the critical parameters of the PC&I and compile a report of the recommended corrections.
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Implement condition-based monitoring system and implement maintenance strategies to improve the operation thereof.
5.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Technical knowledge demonstrated and learnt in the instrumentation systems and installations in the chemical processing plants.
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Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001
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Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety, SIL and Area Classification Standards
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SHERQ Training course
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Safety Work Permit training.
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Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
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Digilex
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Basic Programming on PLC and VSD
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Attention to details
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Be able to do basic problem solving and decision making and analysis
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Ability to work under pressure

Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience working with industrial instrumentations in the chemical processing plants.
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Knowledge of the Area Classification and Safety integrity Level (SIL) Standards.
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Extensive Programming on PLC and VSD.

Qualifications:
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Matric
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National Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent.
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Instrumentation Red Seal (Advantageous)

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Instrumentation Supervisor.

Personal Circumstances:
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Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
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May be required to be on Standby.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
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That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
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That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
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Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
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Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.

External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 04 April 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position

Division: Production

Reference Number: MHCP-03-25

Grade: PG13

Purpose of the job

The Material Handler reports to the Logistics Activity Coordinator and is responsible for generating completed and accurate traceable records of order fulfilment of sequence of activities accomplished as the team resulting in safely filled and despatched chlorine drums and cylinders, adhering to SHERQ principles.

The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 and all relevant NCP policies and procedures.

This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.

Key performance area

1. Receiving empty drums and cylinders.
2. Ensure that the empty cylinders and drums are offloaded
3. Scan Units.
4. Follow the SOP.

• Venting of drums and cylinders.
• Ensure that all drums and cylinders received from customers are booked in.
• Connect the drums and cylinders to the venting system by linking through serpentine rods
• Open the valves from respective drums and cylinders.
• Responsible for the inspection and cleanliness of the area or Housekeeping.
• Responsible of checking sniffer pressure gauge hourly.
• Follow SOP
• Scan Units.

• Valve removal.

• Responsible for ensuring venting of all residual chlorine from drums and cylinders
• Responsible for disconnecting the drums and cylinders from the venting system
• Responsible for the inspection and cleanliness of the area or Housekeeping.
• Responsible for scanning units
• Responsible for the inspection and cleanliness of the area or Housekeeping.
• Follow SOP
• Scan Units
• Responsible for ensuring venting of all residual chlorine from drums and cylinders.

• Washing, drying and valve installation.
• Responsible for washing and drying drums and cylinders
• Responsible for valve installation in cylinders
• Responsible for the inspection and cleanliness of the area or Housekeeping.
• Follow SOP.

• Filling chlorine gas into drums and cylinders and then fulfil dispatching.
• Fill the drum or cylinder with chlorine gas
• Help with other tasks in the section of a plant as may be necessary and for which the incumbent is trained and capable of performing
• Responsible for the inspection and cleanliness of the area or Housekeeping.
• Follow SOP.

• Compliance.
• Responsible for the inspection of driven/lifting machinery (Cranes, forklifts)
• Responsible for the inspection and assembling of lifting equipment (cylinder pallets)
• Responsible for the generation of work requests/job-cards and the issuing of Safe Work Permits as designated/authorized official.
• Ensure relevant checklists are completed
• Perform daily stock taking and when required.

• Ad Hoc.
• Carry out all lawful and reasonable instructions given to the incumbent
• Help with other tasks in the section of a plant as may be necessary and for which the incumbent is trained and capable of performing  
• Train other Material Handlers and Adherence to SHERQ principle
• Assist in other plants of the Section when requested.
• Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• How to handle dangerous goods
• Basic knowledge of the equipment that is used
• Operational procedures
• Systems that are operational in workplace
• Hazards and precautions inherent in chemicals and materials used
• Know product name and codes, MSDS, operational, mechanical, instrument and electrical terms and how they relate to his work environment
• Know and understand the workings of the processes he controls and the economic consequences of compliance or non-compliance with requirement.
• Hard working
• Willingness to learn
• Positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing
• Be able to do basic problem solving and decision making and analysis
• Ability to work under pressure.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years’ experience working in a similar position in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Must have a valid Forklift and Overhead Crane license and should be able to operate these machines.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and science.

Reporting structure:

This position reports to the Logistics Activity Coordinator.       

Personal Circumstances:

• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

Other requirements:

Please ensure:

• That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
• That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
• That recently certifiedcopies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
• Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
• Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.

External Applicants:

Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.

Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.

All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 04 April 2025

CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za

Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Production

Reference Number: MT-08-25

Grade: C3

Purpose of the job
This position is responsible for maintenance at the Cato Ridge plant to meet production of customer volumes and quality requirements in a safe and efficient manner that ensures the business’s sustainable profitability and competitiveness in the region. The incumbent will also form part of the Emergency Response Team at Cato Ridge.

Key performance area
1.Asset Management
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To ensure that all NCP asset management standards with regards to plant scheduled and statutory maintenance programs are executed as per legal requirements.
2.Maintain Industry Safety Standards
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To ensure that the specified and industry safety standards are always maintained.
3.Plant Maintenance Program
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To control plant maintenance expenses within the annual fixed cost budget.
4.Root Cause Analysis
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Perform Root Cause Analysis for all plant equipment failure.
5.Improvement projects

Lead and manage plant improvement projects.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Equipment selection
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Equipment maintenance
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Repairing
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Installation
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PLC, Process and Manual Troubleshooting
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Maintaining Plant Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation equipment.
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Conducting inspections and installations.
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Attending to emergency plant breakdowns.
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To maintain the Site Emergency System with relevant problem solving to ensure the continuous and safe operation of the site.
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Complex problem solving
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Coordination
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Time management
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Critical thinking
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Operation monitoring
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Decision making
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People skills

Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
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Registered as an installation Electrician with the Department of Labour (Advantageous)

Qualifications:
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Matric
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National Diploma/ S4/N6 Electrical/Electronic Engineering
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Trade certificate – Millwright

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Site Supervisor.

Personal Circumstances:
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Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
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That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
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That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
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Applications can be handed in at the HR offices or sent via email to the email address below on or before the closing date.
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The Subject of the email must include the Position name and/or reference number.
External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 25 August 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Human Resources

Reference Number: LPP-03-25

Grade: C3

Purpose of the job
The purpose of this role is to analyse learning needs and facilitate knowledge & skill acquisition through internal and external learning interventions as well as reporting on the effectiveness of such interventions. This includes delivering fundamental engineering theoretical and practical training according to QCTO and other related legislations as well as ensuring that all identified skills gaps related to daily tasks are closed.
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993. The responsibilities abovementioned shall include ensuring equipment is visibly marked for identification, changes to be registered and approved according to the MOC procedure and equipment is handed back to the internal customer in a safe, effective and clean way.

Key performance area
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To develop and review learning material (learner guides, facilitator guides, presentation/simulations, and assessments).
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To develop and maintain all training materials for CAM plants/sections according to standard operating procedures as well as aligning them to OBE principles and PSM requirements.
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To develop and maintain formative and summative assessments for proving competency against plant competency standards.
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To develop, revise and update any other training material as per plant competency needs and business goals
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To develop and/or drive a multiskilling progression programme for plant personnel aligned to CAM competency needs
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To develop training material for electrolyser maintenance personnel
2.
Needs analysis.
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To conduct skills gap analysis in liaison with line managers on annual basis and/or when technology changes per job role and employee profile.
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Identify and plan effective gap closure interventions within the agreed timelines.
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To maintain the CAM training matrix on monthly basis and monitor training progress to achieve 100% competency for all production personnel
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To monitor SHE and mandatory/statutory training requirements for all CAM production teams annually as per training matrix to achieve 100% compliance.
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Liaison with production supervisors on plant status and to provide regular feedback on training matters to both stakeholders and L&D manager.
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Monitor and coordinate PDP discussion sessions for production teams.
3.
Monitor compliance.
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Manage statutory, regulatory and permit requirements for CAM teams to always achieve 100% compliance on audits.
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Ensure 100% compliance to all Internal and External audits (ISO, SANAS, etc) on training records for your area of responsibility
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To align the production learning materials to Chemical Plant Operator qualification.
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To manage the compliance to QCTO/SETA workplace approval for CAM plants and related requirements
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To perform all L&D related administrative functions including preparing and submitting reports (competency, course evaluation etc.)
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Maintain records of all training completed by production CAM and electrolyser maintenance personnel as well as reporting on non-attendance with reasons.
4.
To coordinate, facilitate and assess training.
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To conduct theoretical and on-the-job training for CAM production personnel according to NCP competency standards.
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To conduct theoretical and practical training and assessment on the following technical processes: work permit procedure, learner workplace-mentor/coach and Chlorine Test Station.
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Conduct training for plant personnel on troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
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To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learnerships and soft skills Programmes on the production environment.
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To coordinate the scheduling of production personnel for statutory training and other compliance training.
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To identify RPL candidates and provide effective advice as well as facilitating the RPL process to end.
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To take part in recruitment of production learners / students and manage their training and plant placements. (learnerships & WIL).
5.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations – Driven Machinery and statutory
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Knowledge of ISO 9001,45001, 14001 requirements related to Training and Engineering
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Skills Development Act, Skill Development Levies act
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Knowledge of Electrolyser operations and its related processes
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PSM knowledge and relations to Training
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Understand and manage RPL process
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Understand and coordinate QCTO/SETA audits such as QALA, Accreditations & Workplace Approvals
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Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Advance Level.
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Facilitation & Presentation skills
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Passion for Learning and People Development
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Coaching and mentoring
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Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
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Excellent communication skills and ability to create understanding
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Good time management skills – deadline driven
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Quality and results orientated
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Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
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Team worker
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Able to handle conflict management
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High level of integrity and work ethics.

Experience
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5 – 8 years as a process controller in the CAM production plant
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3 years as a panel operator in the CAM plants.

Qualifications:
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Matric with Maths & Science
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Higher Certificate in OD ETDP (must)
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Chemical Operations NQF L4 or Chemical Plant Operator NQF L4.
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CAM Plant competency certificate
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CHIETA Constituent Assessor & Moderator (wish)
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Microsoft Programmes certificates.

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Learning & Development Manager.

Personal Circumstances:
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Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.

External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 24 March 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Production

Reference Number: PPNP-03-25

Grade: C3

Purpose of the job
The Production Specialist is responsible for effective coordination of preventative maintenance process for the plant such that the business production targets can be met while minimising maintenance cost and increasing overall plant efficiency. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the legal compliant aspects. The incumbent is also tasked with reporting on and minimising repeat work and machinery breakdowns through effective problem solving. The incumbent is responsible for Logistics and Production North Manufacturing departments.
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993. The responsibilities abovementioned shall include ensuring equipment is visibly marked for identification, changes to be registered and approved according to the MOC procedure and equipment is handed back to the internal customer in a safe, effective and clean way.

Key performance area
1.
Ensure that production Efficiency rate is achieved.
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Ensure that the business production budget is achieved
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Manage all maintenance activities within the area of responsibility through planning and co-ordination with maintenance personal to ensure that all statutory maintenance is completed on time without impacting on the production targets
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Carry out daily inspections of plant equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and repeat tasks. Solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Plan and manage detailed maintenance/shutdown schedule and impact analysis. Work with team members to develop contingency plans for potential delays on maintenance work and planned start-up date/time.
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Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the industry, with an emphasis on planning/ scheduling preventive/predictive maintenance.
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Produce detail schedules, material requirements list, and production plans for the manufacture of products; and check whether the production plan can be achieved.
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Monitor on SAP the inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering, when necessary, by ensuring all required work requests clearly indicate all requirements.
2.
Ensure Compliance with All SHERQ requirements (Compliance).
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Ensure complete compliance with all EH&S, Quality and PSM policies and procedures within own area of operation.
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Ensure compliance to all appropriate control systems such as safe operating limits and that plant is available and safe for maintenance work as per procedures.
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Conduct plant inspections on equipment and in the area of responsibility. Reports any
hazards or potential hazards then recommend and develop ways to eliminate unsafe
conditions.
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Provide technical expertise during incident investigations in order to identify root causes
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Ensure that all corrective and preventative actions assigned during an investigation are completed within the specified deadlines
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Issue permits to work as well as an authorised official on confined space and hotwork permits.
3.
Manage Production Variances.
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Document all work orders and all maintenance and repair activities in the relevant system and investigate repeat failures.
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Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as plant availability, utilization, Mean time between failures and mean time to repair.
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Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems on a weekly basis.
4.
Ensure Efficient Cost Control within department.
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Ensure that all statutory maintenance work to be carried out is as per business fixed cost budgets.
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Source suppliers for work that NCP is unable to perform and ensure that the cost remains within the business budget
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Manage major maintenance activities within department, taking into consideration the cost implications of down time.
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Minimize call outs and maintenance overtime by proper maintenance scheduling and planning as soon as required to minimize disruptions and to maximize plant availability.
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Ensure reduction in repeat failures through investigating causes of repeat failures.
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Capture and analyze data all non-conformances (incidents, quality, plant trips equipment failures and breakdowns) to ensure that equipment costs are minimized. This will involve preparing reports such as mean time between failures, mean time to repair including the cost of such activities.
5.
Projects.
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Assist with the implementation of projects in the area of responsibility to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
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Communicate future permanent changes on the plants by making effective use of the MOC process
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Facilitate meetings to ensure that process improvement ideas are generated and implemented to ensure continuous improvement at NCP’s production facilities.
6.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Preventative maintenance process
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First line maintenance
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Production scheduling
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Excellent Negotiation skills
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Knowledge of environmental health and safety processes
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Understanding of the Manufacturing industry
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Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. OHS Act and regulations)
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Knowledge of cost implications and business processes
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Knowledge of impact on profitability on an organization
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Knowledge of ISO standards
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Continuous Improvement and Auditing processes
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Investigating RCI’s, issues and non-conformances
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Computer literacy, SAP, Microsoft
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SAP R3
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Excellent Communication skills.
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Judgment
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Organizational Communication Effectiveness
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Initiative
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Interpersonal communication skills
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Analytical Ability
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Results Driven
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Organizational values and quality
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Professionalism
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Attention to Detail
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Confidentiality
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Personal Ethics
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Cost awareness
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Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
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Good time management skills – deadline driven
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Quality and results orientated
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Decision making
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Self-motivated, energetic and positive
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Reliable / responsible / dependable / trustworthy
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Team worker
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Able to handle conflict management
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High level of integrity
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience
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3-5 years Manufacturing environment
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3-5 years SAP experience
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Production Planning Management.

Qualifications:
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Matric
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Diploma/B-Tech in engineering (chemical\mechanical)
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Production management\planning certificate will be an advantage.
Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Northern Plants & Logistics Manager.
Personal Circumstances:
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Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
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May be required to be on Standby.
Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 19 March 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Human Resources

Reference Number: LPE-04-25

Grade: C3

Purpose of the job
The purpose of this role is to analyse learning needs and facilitate knowledge & skill acquisition through internal and external learning interventions as well as reporting on the effectiveness of such interventions. This includes delivering fundamental engineering theoretical and practical training according to QCTO and other related legislations as well as ensuring that all identified skills gaps related to daily tasks are closed.
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993. The responsibilities abovementioned shall include ensuring equipment is visibly marked for identification, changes to be registered and approved according to the MOC procedure and equipment is handed back to the internal customer in a safe, effective and clean way.

Key performance area
1.
To develop and review learning material (learner guides, facilitator guides, presentation/simulations, and assessments).
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To develop and maintain all training material for engineering critical tasks according to trade-specific standard operating procedures as well as aligning them to OBE principles and PSM requirements.
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To develop and maintain formative and summative assessments for proving competency against those critical tasks
•
To develop, revise and update any other training material as per Departmental/Business requirements
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To develop and/or drive an artisan development programme aligned to NCP objectives and needs.
2.
Needs analysis.
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To conduct skills gap analysis in liaison with line managers on annual basis and/or when technology changes per job role and employee profile.
•
Identify and plan effective gap closure interventions within the agreed timelines.
•
To develop and maintain engineering skills matrixes monthly and monitor training progress to achieve 80% compliance for all personnel
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To monitor SHE and mandatory/statutory training requirements for all engineering teams annually as per training matrix to achieve 100% compliance.
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Attending engineering teams and training meetings to provide regular feedback to stakeholders and L&D manager
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Monitor and support PDP discussion sessions for engineering teams.
3.
Compliance.
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Manage statutory, regulatory and permit requirements for engineering teams to always achieve 100% compliance.
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Ensure 100% compliance to all Internal and External audits (ISO, SANAS, etc) for your area of responsibility
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To coordinate any CHIETA audits, site visits, registrations and maintain 100% compliance.
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To manage the compliance to QCTO/SETA workplace approval for all trade workshops and related requirements
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Maintain apprentices’ logbooks and practical logs according to work requests.
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To perform all L&D related administrative functions including preparing and submitting reports (competency, course evaluation etc.)
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Maintain records of all training completed by engineering departments and Test Station as well as reporting on non-attendance with reasons.
4.
To coordinate, facilitate and assess training.
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To provide theoretical and practical training on any trade specific skills according to QCTO standards or accreditation requirements.
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To Provide theoretical and practical training and assessment on the following technical processes: work permit procedure, learner workplace-mentor/coach and Chlorine Test Station.
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To conduct assessments to monitor apprentices’ progress and training effectiveness.
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Conduct training for plant personnel on troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
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To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the apprenticeship and artisan skills programmes as well as track training ROI.
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Coordinate the scheduling of apprentices and ARPL candidates for institutional training and workplace component placements.
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To identify ARPL candidates and provide effective advice as well as facilitating the process to end.
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To take part in recruitment of engineering learners / students and manage them during their training duration. (Apprenticeships, WIL, Learnerships.
5.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations – Driven Machinery and statutory
•
Knowledge of ISO 9001,45001, 14001 requirements related to Training and Engineering
•
Skills Development Act, Skill Development Levies act
•
Understanding SD environment and application of OBE principles
•
Working experience in the Engineering processes
•
PSM knowledge and relations to Training
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Understand and manage ARPL process
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Understand and manager QCTO/SETA accreditation process – SDP and workplace
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Understand and manage QALA process
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Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Advance Level.
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Facilitation & Presentation skills
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Passion for Learning and People Development
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Coaching and mentoring
•
Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
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Excellent communication skills and ability to create understanding
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Good time management skills – deadline driven
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Quality and results orientated
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Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
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Team worker
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Able to handle conflict management
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High level of integrity and work ethics.

Experience
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3 – 5 years as a qualified Artisan in a chemical / manufacturing environment
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3 years as a Learning Practitioner or Training Officer.

Qualifications:
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Matric
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N6 Certificate or related Engineering Qualification
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Higher Certificate in OD ETDP (must)
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Certified Artisan (Electrical/Instrumentation/Fitting/Other) – Compulsory
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NAMB Constituent Assessor & Moderator
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DHET/QCTO Artisan Registration
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Microsoft Programmes certificates

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Learning & Development Manager.

Personal Circumstances:
•
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 15 May 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Environmental & Safety

Reference Number: OHM-03-25

Grade: D2

Purpose of the job
The Occupational Health Manager reports to the Business SHERQ Manager. The Occupational Health Manager oversees the occupational health function, as well as any related programs and services. The incumbent develops strategies, plans, and policies in collaboration with the Business SHERQ Manager. Ensures that all areas of accountability comply with applicable legislation. The incumbent ensures that essential planning, due diligence, and quality controls are in place to identify and minimize occupational health and safety concerns affecting employees.
The incumbent is primarily responsible for providing high-quality occupational, primary, and preventive health services in accordance with the relevant legislation. The incumbent is in responsible for actively promoting NCP’s occupational health program and drives initiative that aligns with the company’s SHERQ goals and objectives.
As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in occupational health, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that high-quality occupational health services are provided to ensure the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the employees in a safe working environment. Works collaboratively with a team that includes, but is not limited to, the employee assistance program (EAP) practitioners, safety professionals, the company’s occupational medical doctor, and human resources personnel.

Key performance area
1.
Provide efficient medical assessments and medical surveillance programs to enable the effective execution of an occupational health and wellness service to employees.
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Oversee the management of the medical surveillance program in line with business occupational health program, which is required for the company to meet its objectives. Ensuring compliance to legislation and 100% completion of periodic medical surveillance.
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Provide efficient chronic disease management to employees including support. Correlate exposure to workplace health hazards and determines the impact on chronic illnesses and special needs of employee.
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Perform statistical analysis of site occupational health status and sick leave. Collaborate with HR and head of department in resolving issues relating to medical incapacitation as per medical review process.
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Manage and oversee the pre-employment and exit medical assessment process. Provide on time feedback on the suitability and fitness for the employment of employees based on the Occupational Risk Exposure Profile (OREP).
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Conduct physical assessments to diagnose common medical conditions and chronic ill health presented at the occupational health facility.
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Conduct trend analysis of Medical Surveillance and Primary Health Care and provide feedback and recommendations to management.
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Apply critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving analysis in making clinical decisions.
2.
Compliance to legal requirements and standards
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Manage the business periodic occupational health surveys including the and health risk assessment study process. Communicate outcomes with head of department and ensure that mitigating measures are provided and implemented for identified high risks and areas exceeding occupational exposures limits.
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Manage employee medical files in accordance with confidentiality legal compliance and maintain the confidentiality of the test results, ensuring that they are not disclosed without the consent of the employee concerned.
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Oversee the dispensing and management of medicines and ensuring that medicines are only dispensed by a person who are licensed in terms of Section 22C of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965.
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Ensure compliance to COIDA requirements and file worker’s compensation claim under COIDA on time in line with procedures for submitting claims under COIDA.
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Implement, monitor, and review a hearing conservation programme for employees working at high noise areas eg. Sand blasting.
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Oversee and manage the review of compiled occupational risk and exposure profiling (person-job specifications) together with area managers to ensure compliance and employees are fitness to work in assigned areas.
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Participate in internal and external audits, Manage departmental NCs on electronic document management system (EDMS), ensuring that accurate evidence is captured, and following concession process where required.
3.
Continuous improvement of the quality of occupational health services provided to employees.
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Lead and drive monthly educational awareness campaigns on Occupational Health Services programmes and road shows. E.g. Ergonomics, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Fatigue Management, Drug abuse, etc.
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Develop and maintain required procedures in line with company policies and procedures.
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Monitor employee sick leave and assess employee fit for duty status before employee resumes normal duties.
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Manage return to work, rehabilitation and reintegration processes for employees (Temporary boarded, and pregnant).
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Collaborate with the designated medical doctor for the management of employee fitness to work.
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Validate the diagnosis with the employee and, where required with company doctor and other professionals and where legally indicated with the employer, while maintaining confidentiality.
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Participate in both internal and external audits. Oversee the development of action plans to close audit non-conformances and non-compliances.
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Initiate, develop, and implement policies applicable to the occupational health practice.
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Oversee the management and escalation of employees to ICAS.
4.
General employee management and medical centre budget management.
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Manage budget for the assigned Cost Centre and report on variances.
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Manage and coordinate payment of the company doctor in line with service agreement contract and hours per month.
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Manage required resources in line with cost management requirements and processes to ensure adequate services are provided to employees.
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Track and monitor medicine stock in line with budget, account for deviations.
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Provide effective leadership and management of direct reports in order to meet company objectives. Evaluate the performance of all subordinates as per performance management system set by the company.
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Manage conflicts within the workplace and ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, time management, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
5.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act with Regulations.
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Understanding of Medicines and Related Substances Act, No.101 of 1965
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Understanding of National Health Act, No.61 of 2003
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Understanding of Pharmacy Act, No.53 of 1974
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Understanding of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, COIDA
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Understanding of South African Bureau of Standards’ Code of Practice for the Measurement and Assessment of Occupational Noise for Hearing Conservation Purposes, SANS 10083:2004
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Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Experience in writing reports and procedures for occupational health.
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Apply critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving analysis in making clinical decisions.
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Influencing and collaboration skills
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Time management, planning, leading and organizational abilities
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Detail orientated and ability to multitask.
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Capable of working under pressure and within a team.
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Independent, proactive thinking, motivated and have the ability to do own job planning.
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Excellent analytical skills
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Excellent interpersonal, strong communication and diplomacy skills
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
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Care and demonstrate excellent support
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High level of integrity and demonstrate compliance with patient confidentiality.
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Judgement, decision making and proactive.
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Networking and collaboration.
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Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
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Good team player, yet can also work independently
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Reliable / responsible / dependable / trustworthy
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Focus on best business practice and ethics

Experience
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Minimum 5 years Occupational Health experience in Chemical Manufacturing Environment.
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Minimum 5 years in Emergency care experience
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Minimum 3 years in managing incapacity and disability cases and medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in occupational health nursing OR similar
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Basic life support certificate
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Registered with South African Nursing council (SANC).
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Registered with South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners (SASOHN).
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Qualified in Spirometry, Audiometry.
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Occupational Vision Screening.
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Legal Dispensing certificate.
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Valid SANC Registration,
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Valid SASOHN Registration

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Business SHERQ Manager.

Personal Circumstances:
•
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.
•
May be required to be on Standby.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
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That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.

External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 14 March 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Human Resources (L&D)

Reference Number: LSC-03-25

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose of the job
The position is responsible for all administrative functions within a Supply chain department, while obtaining an Occupational qualification.

Key performance area
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Provide general administrative support (Typing, filing, copying, etc.)
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Record keeping
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Data capturing
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Attend learnership interventions and complete assessments
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Expedite open purchase orders and service orders
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Distribute invoices to end users
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Keep track of all requests and executing purchasing activities.

Knowledge / skills/ Competencies
•
Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
•
Good interpersonal skills
•
Attention to detail
•
Planning and organising skills
•
Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
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Time management

Experience
•
Minimum 1 year general office administration experience (advantageous)

Qualifications:
•
Matric

Personal Circumstances:
•
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
•
That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices (Head Office) or sent electronically on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 14 March 2025
CV’s to be sent to careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Human Resources

Reference Number: PA-01-25

Grade: C1

Purpose of the job
The Payroll Administrator reports to the Payroll Manager and is mainly responsible for:
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The administration of the company’s monthly Payroll, ESS system (overtime, claims and leave) and salaries cashbook.
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Ensuring that the earnings and deductions input captured in respect of payroll input is valid, accurate and complete.
•
Assisting payroll manager with monthly payroll preparations, reconciliations, and payments
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Ensuring that queries regarding overtime, leave and any other payroll related are identified and resolved within payroll deadlines.
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Providing support to the Finance department
The abovementioned activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993 and all relevant NCP policies and procedures.
This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.

Key performance area
1.
To ensure that payroll input is captured, accurate and complete.
•
To review all information regarding Payroll received for accuracy, by ensuring that it is authorized by the correct people as per the payroll deadlines.
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Process and manage all aspects of payroll, including calculating earnings, calculating deductions, processing new hires and terminations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Administer employee benefits including Discovery, Alex Forbes, and Old Mutual benefits.
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To ensure that any queries regarding the earnings, deductions and leave are identified and resolved within payroll deadlines.
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To ensure that the information is captured accurately as per the payroll deadlines and specifications.
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Managing electronic timekeeping systems or manually collecting and reviewing timesheets on Jarrison
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Keep up to date with changes in payroll regulations and adjust payroll systems and processes accordingly.
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Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits.
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Participate in payroll yearly audits
2.
To provide support to the payroll manager.
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within the agreed timeline.
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To assist the payroll manager with training support in respect of new systems when required.
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To assist the payroll manager in the preparation of reconciliation of general ledger accounts as and when required.
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To assist with queries that the Finance department has raised by providing information as and when required.
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To Capture payroll related journals
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Clearing of salaries bank statement timeously.
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To capture all required information assigned by the payroll manager within agreed timeline to ensure that the payroll deadlines are met.
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To carry out duties as assigned by the payroll manager within agreed timeline for the timeous preparation of the payroll.
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To prepare bank batch payments relating to employees.
3.
To ensure that all payroll related payments are paid on time and required documents are sent to third parties.
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Reconcile monthly third-party statements
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Capture/import monthly payment on salaries bank account.
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Mail detailed monthly payments to third party as per requirement.
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Reconcile Bank statement.
4.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
•
Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act
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Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act
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Knowledge of relevant Tax legislations
•
Knowledge of payroll best practices
•
Knowledge of accounting principles
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word. Excel, Outlook) – intermediate and Excel advance
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SAP knowledge
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Sage people payroll
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Sage ESS
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Jarrison System.
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Decision making
•
Interacting with stakeholder
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People’s person
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Team player
•
Communication skills
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Attention to detail
•
Handling a variety of tasks
•
Work ethics

Experience
•
Experience in Payroll Administration- 5 years
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Experience supporting finance and accounting- 3 years.

Qualifications:
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Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics- Essential.
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Certificate in Payroll Administration and Accounting-Compulsory
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Accounting qualification – advantageous.
•
Sage 300
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ESS

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Payroll Manager.

Personal Circumstances:
•
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
•
That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
External Applicants:
Please attach a copy of your most recent payslip. We regret we cannot consider any applications received without this information.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in your application being disqualified.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 14 January 2025
CV’s to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.

Division: Human Resources (L&D)

Reference Number: LHR-12-24

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose of the job
To train and develop a learner within the Human Resources (HR) department by providing a comprehensive integration of theoretical knowledge, practical HR training, and hands-on workplace experience. This program aims to cultivate a skilled HR professional who will contribute to the organization’s talent pipeline and business sustainability, while also enhancing the broader labour market by preparing individuals for future HR roles.

Key performance area
•
Provide general administrative support (Typing, filing, copying, etc.)
•
Record keeping
•
Data capturing
•
Maintaining and working on departmental systems
•
Diary management
•
Arranging, scheduling and co-ordination of meetings/interventions.
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Attend HR theoretical and practical learning components at the Service Provider
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Complete summative assessments in the form of POE
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Carry out all HR related work activities at NCP Chlorchem.

Knowledge / skills/ Competencies
•
Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
•
Good interpersonal skills
•
Attention to detail
•
Planning and organising skills
•
Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
•
Time management

Experience
•
Minimum of 1 years’ work experience in an administration environment (Advantageous)

Qualifications:
•
Matric

Personal Circumstances:
•
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre

Other requirements:
Please ensure:
•
That the application form is fully completed and attached with your CV.
•
That the reference number and/or position name of this advertisement is quoted on your application form.
•
That recently certified copies of all qualifications referred to on your application form and cv, are submitted.
•
Applications can be handed in at the HR offices (Head Office) or sent electronically on or before the closing date.
•
Only applications that are submitted to HR directly will be considered.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, should the applicant be successful the incumbent will be reasonably accommodated depending on the inherent requirements of the job.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 23 December 2024
CV’s to be sent to careers@ncp.co.za
Recruitment for this position will be conducted with the intention progressing our Employment Equity policy, targets, and objectives. The Company reserves the right not to fill this position.