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Division: Environmental & Safety

Reference Number: PSP-05-25

Grade: C4

Purpose of the job

The Process Safety Practitioner reports to the SHERQ Manager. The Process Safety Practitioner leads the development, implementation and maintenance of Risk Based Process Safety Management (RBPSM) system in accordance with the company’s SHERQ strategy. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance while promoting a safety culture through risk assessments, the implementation of appropriate safety measures, and incident investigations.

The Process Safety Practitioner is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and coordinating the implementation and execution of risk- mitigation strategies or controls in operational processes.  The incumbent identifies improvement opportunities, participates in proposing engineering solutions tailored to ensure compliance.

The Process Safety Practitioner must ensure that plant operations and functional departments adhere to NCP’s SHERQ systems, policies, processes, and procedures, as well as the Responsible Care® (including Process Safety Management) requirements. The incumbent leads the implementation of Process Safety and SHERQ-related plans and initiatives, as well as ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with relevant processes, regulations, and international standards. The incumbent participates in internal and external audits.

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. Risk Based Process Safety Management (RBPSM).

• Conduct risk assessments to analyze probable occurrences and prioritize mitigation actions to minimize on-site incidents.
• Facilitate process hazard analysis/study (PHA) and ad hoc risk assessments using methodologies such as HAZOP, PHR, LOPA, SIL, LOC, Fault/Event Tree, Human Factors, Inherent Safer Design, Explosion modelling and Risk Ranking.
• Facilitate/participate in Pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) when plant modifications are made, and management of change needs to be done, assist compiling next required steps and reports.
• Conduct incident investigations and analysis using appropriate techniques, compile reports, lessons learned and share the outcomes with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify the impact of proposed or actual process changes, assess their consequences, and optimizing risk management through a hierarchy of controls.
• Ensure PHA information is used for other PSM elements, such as SOPs and emergency procedures.
• Conduct spot-checks on SOPs to verify if procedures cover safe operating limits, and consequences to deviations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of process risk assessments for internal and external purposes.
•  Assist in the development of plant-specific PSM procedures and checklists based on standards, processes, specifications, and recommendations.
• Analyze process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and other engineering documents to identify safety critical elements.

2. SHERQ Management systems.

• Ensure that the PTW and LOTO system meets all safety requirements established by NCP Chlorchem and that any safety deviations are corrected.
• Compile and maintain the proactive events data within area of responsibility and investigate concerns raised and coordinate the corrective actions for long term items identified.
• Continuously monitor process safety compliance through past and projected indicators.
• Review, update, maintain and monitor operations’ environmental aspect and impact risks.
• Assist in ensuring compliance to relevant legislation such as air quality act, waste management act, energy act, water act etc.
• Facilitate and monitor waste management and disposal within your area of responsibility as per the waste management policy.
• Report and escalate any SHERQ non-compliance to NCP policies, procedures and systems relating to operations that could adversely affect compliances and licenses to operate.
• Assist in retaining all current Environmental certifications by ensuring that all findings, corrective actions are managed. Corrective actions closed within target dates.
• Monitor and track the operations performance against the PSM objectives and targets that have been developed. Work with line managers to correct deviations to the agreed performance target.
• Participate in external environmental forums: EIA, CAER, CAIA and Air Quality Forums.
• Respond to queries relating to non-conformance raised during internal and external audits within the specified time frames as requested by the customer, certification management body, CAIA, or suppliers.
• Assist in the consolidation of environmental, process safety and health and safety KPI data for CAIA reporting.

3. Continuous Improvement and Monitoring

• Track the performance indicators, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities for PSM.
• Keep abreast of current legislation, standards and requirements in order to provide foresight, guidance and advice on risk-based issues.
• Sharing process safety information and providing operational knowledge support to line management.
• Advice, and support the site leadership team to comply with legal requirements and company risk management standards.
• Assist operations with PSM technical aspects and interpret PSM standards as required.
• Review and assess previous process risk evaluations and provide recommendations.
• Apply lessons learned to prevent future incidents.
• Assist with the consolidation of process safety information for the site.
• Arrange and maintain PSM, notices as appropriate throughout the premises.
• Facilitate the communication and collaboration among the different stakeholders, such as management, engineers, operators, contractors, suppliers, and regulators.
• Collaborate with operations personnel to address safety concerns and implement improvements.

4. Legal Compliance and adherence to MHI

• Ensure that the PSM elements are implemented, monitored, and reviewed according to the regulatory and industry requirements.
• Analyze MHI regulation requirements, identify gaps and facilitate with the closing out of actions from MHI studies and gap analysis.
• Provide input in the design, development and maintenance of the PSM system.
• Participate in MHI Risk assessment reviews and provide input where required.

5. Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of Driven Machinery Regulations
• Knowledge of Risk Management and conducting Risk Assessments
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Responsible Care®
• Knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Knowledge of conducting Root Cause Investigations (RCI)
• Process Safety design and operational requirement
• Knowledge of MHI Regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and translate legislative needs for the company.
• Able to interpret technical / hazard / operational data and apply the appropriate risk assessment methods and expertise.
• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies like HAZOP, What-If analysis, and FMEA.
• Planning and organizational skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain PSM & SHERQ topics
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Have good persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
• Good time management skills – deadline driven
• Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
• Good team player, yet can also work independently
• High level of integrity
• Able to handle conflict management
• Reliable / responsible / dependable / trustworthy
• Focus on best business practice and ethics
• Quality and results oriented
• Be able to physically walk between plant labs, main labs, production plants etc.

Experience

• Minimum 1 – 3 years Continuous Chemical Manufacturing Environment.
• Minimum 1 – 3 years Process Safety Management Environment.

Qualifications:

• Matric with Science and Mathematics.
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering studies.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering studies (Advantage)

Certifications:

• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditation training
• Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Process Safety Training (must).

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.

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 (Head Office) or sent electronically (email below) on or before the closing date.
• Only applications that are submitted to HR directly with either of the 2 methods mentioned above 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

Applications to be sent to: careers@ncp.co.za

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

Division: Production

Reference Number: LSS-04-25

Grade: C4

Purpose of the job
To actively supervise and coordinate the various shift activities of Site logistics Operations on site so as to achieve the plans for loading and off-loading (bulk) and filling (break bulk) (Packed) and filling (Packed &drums and Cylinders) of quality approved product and conforming and always adhering to SHERQ as well as cost control requirements. Responsible for all activities, cl2 packaging and Bulk loading sections.

Key performance area
1. Plan, lead and control Logistics resources on shift.
• To ensure that reports on subordinate’s work attendance are recorded and sent to HR on a shift basis.
• To ensure competency by ensuring adherence to the training schedule on a monthly basis.
• To ensure that deviations are reported with corrective and preventative steps.
• To ensure equipment operates safely and optimally, by doing inspections on a shift basis, with downtime and the causes reported to the Maintenance function within 10 minutes of downtime.
• Initiates job cards and liaise with Logistics Analyst to plan the maintenance activities during the shift.
• To ensure that Subordinates are scheduled per shift to ensure optimum production and reduction of overtime on a sift basis.
• To ensure that Subordinates are coached and developed to meet set goals on a shift basis.
• To ensure that Subordinates are performing optimally by conducting performance appraisals as per the NCP’s performance management policy and procedure
• Conducting the weekly self-audits and perform regular job observation on the Subordinates
• Re-working of products that do not conform to specifications regularly
• Coordinating and controlling the maintenance, filling and dispatch of Chlorine Road Tankers on daily basis
• Communicate with customer services and weighbridge operators during the shift and ensure the planning and scheduling of loads as per the limited stock as well as per quality
• Coordinating and controlling the maintenance, filling and dispatch of Chlorine drums and cylinder on daily basis.

2. Coordinating all Logistics Activities on shift.
• To ensure availability of suitable packaging units according to the packaging list.
• To ensure the order fulfilment by maintaining the accurate stock count of Bulk and
Packed products as well as empty containers and packaging materials.
• To ensure availability of good quality products according to NCP’s standards by liaising with the laboratory and checking quality records.
• To ensure dispatch of products as per the Daily Program for bulk and packed products on afternoon and night shifts as well as after office hours on weekends and public holidays.
• To ensure that all information regarding packed and dispatched products is recorded on the Moodi and posted to SAP system per shift.
• Coordinating and controlling the maintenance, filling, and dispatch of Chlorine Road Tankers on a shift basis
• Addresses the delays encountered at loading areas
• Trains new subordinates as well as new colleagues on the required job scope during the shift.
• Manage the final products per shift. (Filling of Drums, flobins, polycans, Cl2 drums and cylinders)
• Monitor and review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement

3. Ensure compliance to SC SHEQ objectives and targets.
• To ensure compliance to OSHAS 18001 and other relevant Health and Safety legislations- implementation and monitoring thereof on a shift basis
• To ensure compliance to SANS ISO:9001 and other relevant quality legislation implementation and monitoring thereof on a shift basis
• To ensure compliance to ISO 14001 and other relevant Environmental legislations- implementation and monitoring thereof on a shift basis
• To ensure that Root cause investigations (RCI’s) are conducted according to Specified standards and reported to the RCI committee on morning shifts
• To ensure that the number of incidents (off-spec, PCC, FCC, etc.) are reported to the Northern Plants & Site Logistics Manager on a shift basis.
• To ensure that safety audits are conducted, and findings are reported and rectified on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for the approval of all the final products on site on a shift basis
• Responsible for the approval of all break bulk products during the shift (SAP)
• Responsible for updating and correcting stock as well as quality data on SAP data capturing system on a shift basis
• Addressing CAPAs audit findings related to Environment, Safety and Quality on regularly

4. Establishing and Maintaining interpersonal Relationships.
• To ensure that all information regarding each shift is compiled and reported to the Northern Plants & Site Logistics Manager during each shift
• To ensure that all information regarding the shift is provided to the next shift workers at the beginning of the shift
• To ensure that information is provided to other stakeholders on a daily basis.
• To ensure that disciplinary grievance matters are managed according to the NCP Disciplinary code
• Liaise with different transporters.

5. Ensure cost control on shift.
• To ensure that people related cost targets (for the shift) for overtime, call outs and staff refreshments are achieved.
• To reduce the turnaround times of vehicles that load bulk and packed products as reported against standard times.
• To prevent and reduce the Loss of Primary Containment incidents of final product in all Supply chain areas.

6. People management.
• Ensure that work is completed timeously and accurately
• Put in place a personal and staff Development plan
• Do Succession planning for subordinates
• Make sure there is adherence to OHS on shift
• Staff optimization
• Compile and manage shift roster for all logistics sections. (Caustic, hypo&Cl2 tanker, HCL&PLX, and cl2 packaging/filling)
• Manage and control overtime for Material handlers
• Train and signoff training for subordinates
7. Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety and Quality Legislation
• Knowledge of Supply Chain activities
• Knowledge & Experience Dangerous Goods handling
• Computer Skills MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) as well as Moodi and SAP.
• Planning and organizing
• Communication.
• Confidentiality
• Attention to Detail
• Results Driven
• Analytical Ability
• Initiative

Experience
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in a Chemical Manufacturing Plant
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in the Supply Chain
• 1 to 2 years Supervisory Experience.

Qualifications:
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and science.
• National Diploma Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
or Operations/Production Management (advantageous).

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Secondary Manufacturing Manager.

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

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.

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: 06 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: Maintenance

Reference Number: MHTS-04-25

Grade: PG13

Purpose of the job
The Material Handler is responsible for cleaning, drying of CL2 drums. Ensure that all Drums are safe to pressure test, assist with pressures test of all Portable gas containers and cleaning of all drums. Loading and of loading drums and cylinders. Do first line maintenance on the test station.
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.
Cleaning of drums
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Move drums by using the crane and forklift.
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Connecting drums for pressure testing.
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Operate filling pumps.
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Fill drums with water and assist with pressure testing.
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Drain drums and move drums to cleaning bay.
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Connect hoses and clean drums
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Weighing of drums.
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Operate dust extractor
2.
Loading and off-loading drums/cylinders.
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Use forklift/crane to load drums/cylinders for painting and repairs
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Off-loading drums/cylinders from trucks.
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Load drums into racks.
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Move drums to pressure test and cleaning bay’s using the crane.
3.
First line maintenance on plant.
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Repair equipment on plant.
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Replace leaking equipment.
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Replace hoses on plant.
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Drain and wash out dust extractor tank at.
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Fill dust extractor tank with clean water.
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Open filter and assist replacing filters on the dust extractor.
4.
Planning.
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Ensure enough drums are ready for inspection.
5.
Housekeeping.
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Clean area daily.
6.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Good planning and organizing
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The incumbent must have complete knowledge of the whole Chlorine filling and test station operation.
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Commitment to Quality.
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Good communication skills.
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Computer literate MS office (Word, Excel, Power Point and outlook).
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Problem solving.
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Attention to detail.
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Quality 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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Focus on best business practice and ethics.

Experience
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At least 3 years’ experience in a chemical plant environment.

Qualifications:
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Grade 12 with Mathematics.

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Inspection 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: 22 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: Finance

Reference Number: IBA-04-25

Grade: C3

Purpose of the job
The IT Business Analyst in Sales & Distribution reports to the Head of IT and has the following responsibilities:
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Plans and executes unit testing and integration testing for all changes done in SAP
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Analyses and implements sales and distribution related changes as prioritized by IT and business owners
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Works as part of the Order-to-Cash team accountable for resolving SAP issues, change requests, enhancements raised via the helpdesk or other through the other possible channels
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Works on assigned SAP Sales Distribution related project work and provides periodic status updates and performs work in alignment with project guidelines
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Works in close integration with business unit departments, in order to make sure the solutions designed meet the requirements and the work done meets the expectations in terms of planning and priorities
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Expert on SAP ECC/SD module, provide guidance/consultancy on best SAP practices, promoting maximum utilization of SAP standard capabilities
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Works collaboratively with peer IT colleagues
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Ensure adherence to solution architecture by implementation teams in line with enterprise standards, defines architectural selection criteria / evaluates infrastructure or applications at solution Level
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Collaborate with key business resources on requirements gathering, solution design (FD), configuration (SPRO), testing, user acceptance, implementation, and documentation.
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.
SAP ERP Sales and Distribution (SD).
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Participates in meetings and build trust with internal business customers, understand business objectives and seeks alignment
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Provide support of the SD module
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Plans and executes unit testing and integration testing for all changes done in SAP
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Analyzes and implements sales and distribution related changes as prioritized by IT and business owners
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Works as part of the Order-to-Cash team accountable for resolving SAP issues, change requests, enhancements raised via the helpdesk or other through the other possible channels
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Works on assigned SAP Sales Distribution related project work and provides periodic status updates and performs work in alignment with project guidelines
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Works in close integration with business unit departments, in order to make sure the solutions designed meet the requirements and the work done meets the expectations in terms of planning and priorities
•
Expert on SAP ECC/SD module, provide guidance/consultancy on best SAP practices, promoting maximum utilization of SAP standard capabilities
•
Works collaboratively with peer IT colleagues
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Ensure adherence to solution architecture by implementation teams in line with enterprise standards, defines architectural selection criteria / evaluates infrastructure or applications at solution Level
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Collaborate with key business resources on requirements gathering, solution design (FD), configuration (SPRO), testing, user acceptance, implementation, and documentation
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Understand and translate business concepts to executable functional designs.
2.
ERP Training.
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Assist in business Training (Train the Trainer)
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Ensure ERP Training material is up to date and valid.
3.
ERP Budgets.
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Ensure All ERP budgets are loaded on time.
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Ensure ERP budgets is maintained correctly and relevant for the year/ period.
4.
ERP Processes support and UAT.
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To ensure the continued efficient functioning of the ERP systems within the NCP Chlorchem and to always ensure that the Mater Data meets the requirements of NCP Chlorchem.
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Provide first line support for all ERP systems and BI
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Provide business end user testing and business analysis of all SAP processes when required.
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To provide advice and technical expertise for continued improvements, changes and new developments.
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Functional Investigations and development of Functional and change specifications.
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Document and translate new business processes into system specification, developing and maintaining the specifications.
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Conduct and document functional system integration testing.
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Process Integration.
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Create and Quality Assurance of Training Material.
5.
SAP Authorization.
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Maintain user SAP authorization
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Ensure SAP roles are valid and up to date
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Ensure users are correctly allocated to SAP authorization
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Ensure NCP fall within the SAP license agreement.
6.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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SAP Order Processing
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Sales Pricing and Billing
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Shipping and Transportations of goods
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Credit and Risk Management
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Integration with 3rd party system and internal SAP modules.
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Good communication skills and the ability to hold discussions
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Effective Time management on required tasks and deliverable
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Risk Assessment and control
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Stakeholder expectation management
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Ability to work independently and capable of planning your work
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Good experience and knowledge of handling jobs in SAP customization/report development (ABAP) and involved in Implementations, Upgrade, and Support & Maintenance of SAP SD module
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Performs general design and detail design of local solutions, proposed
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Plan, Track project milestones and deliverables

Experience
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3-5 years of configuration knowledge (IMG/SPRO) in Sales & Distribution
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5 years relevant SAP Sales and distribution support experience
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1 year’s SAP authorization experience
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5 years MS office experience (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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Experience in ASAP (Accelerated SAP) methodology (Advantage)
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Experience in working with SAP Cross-application concepts like BAPI, BADI, RFC (Advantage)

Qualifications:
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Matric
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ECC 6 SD Certification (Preferred)
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SAP S/4 Hana (Advantage)

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Head of IT.

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 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: Maintenance

Reference Number: IT-04-25

Grade: C3

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
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
Lead.
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Perform Plan Job Task Observations and coach and/or correct any behavior 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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Become a technical lead in your area of responsibility.
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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
Lead management of change on ABB, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Johnson Quantum controllers, VSD to improve the operational efficiency of the system and/or equipment (including energy efficiency).
4.
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.
Safety and Compliance:
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Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies in all instrumentation and control activities.
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Conduct thorough safety assessments of control systems, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate mitigation measures

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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Ariscu
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Basic Programming on DCS and PLC
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Attention to details
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Be able to do basic problem solving, decision making and analysis
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Ability to work under pressure
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Knowledge of the Area Classification and Safety integrity Level (SIL) Standards.

Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience working with industrial instrumentations in the chemical processing plants.

Qualifications:
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Matric
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National Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent (NQF 6)
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Adv Diploma /BEng/BTech in Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent (NQF7) (Advantage)
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Instrumentation Red Seal (Advantage)

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.
•
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: 11 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: Maintenance

Reference Number: ES-04-25

Grade: C5

Purpose of the job
The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor reports to the E&I Manager and has the primary responsibilities of:
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Be appointed as the OHS Section 8.2 for electrical works on site to ensure all legal and statutory compliance does take place according to the OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations and General Machinery Regulations.
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Fully understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and ensure that all legal inspections and risk assessments are carried out and that general safety is adhered to across all plants.
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Plan the electrical execution of work as per the maintenance strategies available on the CMMS software (SAP system). Plan the execution of work in line with the engineering standards, strategies and asset integrity philosophies for equipment, plant, machinery, and electrical installations. Plan the execution of work in compliance to statutory requirements using OEM, RCM, 5Why and RCA processes to improve plant reliability and availability. Plan and manage the execution of annual maintenance shutdowns.
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Organise the electrical personnel (Technicians, Artisans and Handyman) and material required to execute work in compliance to statutory requirements using OEM, RCM, 5Why and RCA processes to improve plant reliability and availability.
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Lead the electrical personnel (Technicians and Mechanicians) in ensuring compliance with the execution of the maintenance strategies, legal and engineering best practice standards in compliance to statutory requirements using OEM, RCM, 5Why and RCA processes to improve plant reliability and availability.
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Control the electrical infrastructure, systems, and electrical resources in ensuring the electrical infrastructure is continuously available for operational purposes. Control and maintain the systems of work, plant, and machinery to the safety of personnel, protection of health and machinery.
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.
Plan.
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Plan all the maintenance activities in line with the strategic maintenance plans available on CMMS software (SAP system) to ensure systems of work, plant and machinery is safe for use, it is without danger to health of employees and readily available for operational purposes.
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Initiate strategic maintenance activities to ensure systems of work, plant and machinery is safe for use, it is without danger to health of employees and the availability thereof is improved. Contribute and support other departs towards the Total Productive Maintenance to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
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Ensure all electrical maintenance activities (i.e., Work Order) are effectively scheduled and relevant resources is made available for execution of work
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Collaborate with other departments to ensure correct quality and quantity of spares are available.
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Plan the leave, training, and development for the sub-ordinates in line with the maintenance strategies developed for the department
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Plan the execution of work in compliance to statutory requirements using OEM, RCM, 5Why and RCA processes to improve plant reliability and availability. Maintain acceptable levels of communication with various departments to enable efficient execution of daily business strategies. The communication with various departments shall include communication on Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp application and emails.
2.
Organise.
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Ensure the adequate resource (internal and external) is available for the execute of the work. The resource here mentioned include personnel and material resources. Organize resource to execute work in compliance to statutory requirements using OEM, RCM, 5Why and RCA processes to improve plant reliability and availability.
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Continually review the electrical works risk assessments for internal employees and contractor before work commences and enforce rules to protect the safety and health personnel, and the protection of the assets against damaged.
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Maintain the functionality and availability of the safety system. Maintain the operational availability of the electrical assets and equipment.
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Organize equipment spares in line with the asset management strategies improve equipment reliability and availability.
3.
Lead.
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Be the OHS Section 2.7 legal appointee and custodian for the Electrical installations throughout the NCP Chlorchem site.
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Perform Plan Job Task Observations and coach, instruct, enforce and/or correct any behavior 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 senior artisan on the supervision roles as second in charge personnel.
4.
Control.
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Compile reports on compliance concerning daily work execution by Technicians and Artisans.
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Compile diagnostic report on the root causes of breakdowns and determine the medium to long term plans to prevent repeat failures and/or plans for collaborative resolution with other departments.
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Maintain compliance to company policies, standards, and instructions for the Electrical Workshop personnel including the execution of the actions determined from the audits.
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Ensure the asset care execution of work is conducted within the agreed budget.
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Collaborate with other departments and maintain control over spare management.
5.
MV Network Operation.
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Review, approve and overseer switching plans for the department
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Document and keep up to date portfolio of evidence for nominated Operating Officials
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Ensure substation compliance
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Conduct and supervise MV switching in accordance with the approved switching plans
6.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Technical and Supervisory knowledge demonstrated and learnt in the electrical installations in the chemical processing plants.
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Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001
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Extensive knowledge of the SANS 10142 Part 1 and Part 2 and Occupational Health and Safety
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SHERQ Training course
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Safety Work Permit training
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Knowledge of the Area Classification Standards.
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Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)
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Digilex
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Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP as a CMMS)
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Attention to details
•
Be able to do basic problem solving and decision making and analysis
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Ability to work under pressure
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Leader and Team player
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Value driven
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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Problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise.

Experience
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Minimum 5 experience working in engineering/maintenance management.
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Minimum 5 years Supervisory Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience with MV/HV systems
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Minimum 3 years’ Experience with Emergency Systems (Generators and UPS)
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Experience with Rectifiers or Large Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) (Advantage).

Qualifications:
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Matric
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N6 in Electrical Engineering.
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Electrical Red Seal
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Wireman License
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Master Installation Electrician Certification (Advantage)

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Engineering Manager: E&I.

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:
•
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: 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
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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).
•
Participate in 5S continuously, implement standards and enforce 5S standards.
•
•
Enforce good practices concerning housekeeping.
•
Perform on-the-job training for the mechanician on the supervision roles as second in charge personnel
•
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)
4.
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
•
Be able to do basic problem solving and decision making and analysis
•
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:
•
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:
•
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: 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
•
Equipment selection
•
Equipment maintenance
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Repairing
•
Installation
•
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
•
People skills

Experience
•
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:
•
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:
•
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 or sent via email to the email address below on or before the closing date.
•
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
1.
To develop and review learning material (learner guides, facilitator guides, presentation/simulations, and assessments).
•
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.
•
To develop and maintain formative and summative assessments for proving competency against plant competency standards.
•
To develop, revise and update any other training material as per plant competency needs and business goals
•
To develop and/or drive a multiskilling progression programme for plant personnel aligned to CAM competency needs
•
To develop training material for electrolyser maintenance personnel
2.
Needs analysis.
•
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 maintain the CAM training matrix on monthly basis and monitor training progress to achieve 100% competency for all production personnel
•
To monitor SHE and mandatory/statutory training requirements for all CAM production teams annually as per training matrix to achieve 100% compliance.
•
Liaison with production supervisors on plant status and to provide regular feedback on training matters to both stakeholders and L&D manager.
•
Monitor and coordinate PDP discussion sessions for production teams.
3.
Monitor compliance.
•
Manage statutory, regulatory and permit requirements for CAM teams to always achieve 100% compliance on audits.
•
Ensure 100% compliance to all Internal and External audits (ISO, SANAS, etc) on training records for your area of responsibility
•
To align the production learning materials to Chemical Plant Operator qualification.
•
To manage the compliance to QCTO/SETA workplace approval for CAM plants and related requirements
•
To perform all L&D related administrative functions including preparing and submitting reports (competency, course evaluation etc.)
•
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.
•
To conduct theoretical and on-the-job training for CAM production personnel according to NCP competency standards.
•
To conduct theoretical and practical training and assessment on the following technical processes: work permit procedure, learner workplace-mentor/coach and Chlorine Test Station.
•
Conduct training for plant personnel on troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
•
To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learnerships and soft skills Programmes on the production environment.
•
To coordinate the scheduling of production personnel for statutory training and other compliance training.
•
To identify RPL candidates and provide effective advice as well as facilitating the RPL process to end.
•
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
•
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
•
Knowledge of Electrolyser operations and its related processes
•
PSM knowledge and relations to Training
•
Understand and manage RPL process
•
Understand and coordinate QCTO/SETA audits such as QALA, Accreditations & Workplace Approvals
•
Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Advance Level.
•
Facilitation & Presentation skills
•
Passion for Learning and People Development
•
Coaching and mentoring
•
Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
•
Excellent communication skills and ability to create understanding
•
Good time management skills – deadline driven
•
Quality and results orientated
•
Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
•
Team worker
•
Able to handle conflict management
•
High level of integrity and work ethics.

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

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