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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Understanding SD environment and application of OBE principles
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Working experience in the Engineering processes
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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
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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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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:
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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 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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
•
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
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Good interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail
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Planning and organising skills
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Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
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Time management

Experience
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Minimum 1 year general office administration experience (advantageous)

Qualifications:
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Matric

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 (Head Office) or sent electronically on or before the closing date.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Knowledge of payroll best practices
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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
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Interacting with stakeholder
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People’s person
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Team player
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Communication skills
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Attention to detail
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Handling a variety of tasks
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Work ethics

Experience
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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.
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Sage 300
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ESS

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Payroll 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: 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
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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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Maintaining and working on departmental systems
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Diary management
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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
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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Good interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail
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Planning and organising skills
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Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
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Time management

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

Qualifications:
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Matric

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 (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.

Division: Human Resources (L&D)

Reference Number: INSTCE-12-24

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose of the job
To provide workplace experience to students to complete their qualification and fulfilling the company’s responsibility in terms of the Skills Development Act.

Key performance area
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Chemical plant safety exposure
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Conduct lab analysis
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Conduct engineering calculations
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Plant operations and related modules
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Report writing
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Participate in engineering projects
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Attend plant HAZOPs

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

Experience
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No experience is required.

Qualifications:
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Matric
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Completed S4 subjects in Chemical Engineering with 60% average and 65% on major subjects.
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Statement of results.
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Letter from University for workplace experience.

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
•
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: 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.

Division: Human Resources (L&D)

Reference Number: INSTCAC-12-24

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose of the job
To train and produce quality Analysts/Chemists through the integration of knowledge, practical and workplace learning components and growing a pool of qualified Analysts for the business sustenance and the labour markets.

Key performance area
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Laboratory safety exposure
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Conduct lab analysis
•
Conduct lab calculations
•
Project management
•
Report writing
•
Attend theoretical and practical learning components at the Laboratory,
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perform summative assessments,
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complete WIL-logbooks,
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carry out all WIL related work experience activities at NCP Chlorchem.

Knowledge / skills/ Competencies
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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

Experience
•
No experience required.

Qualifications:
•
Matric
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Completed S4 subjects in Analytical Chemistry with 60% average and 65% on major subjects.
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Statement of results.
•
Letter from University for workplace experience.

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

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.

Division: Human Resources (L&D)

Reference Number: INSTAC-12-24

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose of the job
To train and produce quality Analysts/Chemists through the integration of knowledge, practical and workplace learning components and growing a pool of qualified Analysts for the business sustenance and the labour markets.

Key performance area
•
Laboratory safety exposure
•
Conduct lab analysis
•
Conduct lab calculations
•
Project management
•
Report writing
•
Attend theoretical and practical learning components at the Laboratory,
•
perform summative assessments,
•
complete WIL-logbooks,
•
carry out all WIL related work experience 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

Experience
•
No experience required.

Qualifications:
•
Matric
•
Completed S4 subjects in Analytical Chemistry with 60% average and 65% on major subjects.
•
Statement of results.
•
Letter from University for workplace experience.

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.

Division: Compliance

Reference Number: GTS-12-24

Grade: C5

Purpose of the job
To support and enable the business; in ensuring adherence to compliance and risk mitigations by leading the compliance and risk based technical audit processes, the Insurance technical audits processes, by supporting the MHI Responsible person to manage the various sites’ MHI legislative requirement and ensure the MHI license to operate across all sites are maintained and valid. Maintain and sustain the Process Safety and Responsible Care Management systems through regular monitoring (auditing), evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives which must align with legal, regulatory and business requirements.
This position profile acts as a guide to the role only, and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the incumbent.
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.

Key performance area
1.
Providing Guidance, Monitoring and Evaluation of Technical Compliance, Process Safety Management, Responsible Care and MHI Systems.
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Co-Ordinates and leads technical compliance and risk-based audits as per the business needs and requirements aligned to legislative requirements, including changes in legislative requirements.
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Develops the technical compliance and risk-based audit guidance document specific to every plant and site in order to conduct comprehensive audits.
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Guides and recommends to the business best practice on complying to the Responsible Care, (RC) and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.
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Drafts, establishes and maintains PSM and RC standards using best practice guidelines.
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Audits compliance to PSM, MHI and RC requirements to guarantee requisite certification for business sustainability.
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Conduct a gap analysis to determine the overall level of PSM implementation across all sites.
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Ensures that all Technical, PS and RC audits are scheduled on the audit schedule and programme and are updated when changes are made or required.
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Sets and ensures that the PSM & RC Organograms are up to date.
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Sets and ensures that the PSM &RC Appointment letters are up to date.
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Chairs the PSM / SHERQ Steercom and ensures the compilation of the presentation, minutes of meeting are accurate and follows up on action items etc.
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Facilitates, provides guidance, collates and trends the annual Responsible Care Self Assessments that are conducted by each Code of Management Practice owner.
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Determines internal customer requirements by meeting with process owners, coordinators and department Managers regularly.
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Verifies implementation and effectiveness of actions taken by assessing PS incidents and identifies similar repeat non-conformances and opportunities for improvement to ensure PSM & RC business objectives and targets can be met to promote continuous improvement.
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Close all PS, RC and Technical Compliance findings on the EDMS system once adequate evidence has been provided and verified.
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Reviews the Process Safety and Responsible Care system processes annually, with the support of the management responsible for the business sectors, to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Promotes awareness of PSM and Responsible Care compliance in the business through contribution of articles to the GRC quarterly Newsletter, GRC Newsflashes, employee induction and training interventions.
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Develops online Responsible Care, MHI and PSM training material and Programmes for all NCP sites ‘employees designed in collaboration with the training department and other external SMEs (where required).
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Facilitate the review and update of the latest GRC, PSM and RC related documents on EDMS.
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Co-ordinates and compiles data for the annual CAIA KPI submission by liaising with the various subject matter experts to capture the specific data.
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Upload the KPI data on the CAIA Database within the specified timeline and review with the MD and Business Enablement & PMO manager prior to submission.
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Complete the ICCA Assessment within the specified CAIA timeline and review with Business Enablement & PMO manager prior to submission.
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Facilitate the process of identifying improvement areas for NCP to focus on from the CAIA KPI report (which monitors and measures NCP’s progress, from the CAIA KPI submission), to align with NCP’s sustainability goals and enhance further PMO initiatives.
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Facilitates the Chloorkop MHI Review-by liaising with the various NCP departments to gather data and submit to the MHI Consultants.
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Participates in the Cato ridge and Atlantis site MHI reviews and assists where required in terms of compliance to ensure NCP receive and retain its MHI license to operate.
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Supports the MHI Responsible person to ensuring that the reviews are up to date, valid and all requirements are fulfilled from a regulatory point of view for all sites.
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Track allowable chlorine inventory as per the MHI Risk Assessments for all MHI sites and report deviations to Business Enablement & PMO Manager.
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Monitors adherence to the Chloorkop, Atlantis and Cato ridge MHI recommendations that come out of that site’s MHI Reviews.
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Ensure compliance to GHS Requirements for SDS’ and Labels are met.
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Conducts work activities daily in accordance with NCP’s policies and procedures.
2.
Special Business Projects.
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Supports the business by participating in special projects/activities where input is required from a PS, RC, MHI or Technical compliance and risk perspective. This could also be in the form of audits, RCIs etc.
3.
Stakeholder Relationship Management.
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Responds to internal and external customer / supplier queries regarding PSM and RC information as and when required.
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Coordinates RC and PSM external audits conducted by CAIA’s preferred auditors effectively and efficiently.
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Coordinates Technical risk survey audits conducted by Insurers / Underwriters effectively and efficiently
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Responds to queries relating to PSM, RC, MHI non-conformances raised during external
audits within the specified time frames as communicated by CAIA, service providers and
customers.
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Monitors the closing of external RC, PSM and MHI Legal Compliance audit findings.
•
Participates in external forums: CAIA – Responsible Care and PSM, MHI and provides feedback on changes that could impact the business and possible actions required.
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Supports the business by gathering data when required for energy reporting, sustainability reporting and cleaner, greener programme reporting to ensure NCP remains consistent and aligned to its SDG goals.
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Participates in RCIs as an ADHOC member to give guidance from a Technical PSM, RC, MHI systems compliance perspective.
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Participates in customer social responsibility audits led by Commercial.
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Serve as the main point of contact and appointed for the Chemical Allied Industries Association (CAIA) as the Responsible Care Management Representative, (RCMR) and engages with CAIA on Responsible Care initiatives.
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Participates in various CAIA Forums, advocacy committee and workgroups on various matters that would affect the company.
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Participates in service provider audits where relevant.
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Alternative to attending the CAER Forum, (Community Forum) on behalf of NCP to share pertinent information and give feedback to the business on any relevant matters raised. This includes the CAER forum what’s app group.
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Back-up to MHI responsible person, including act as point of contact as and where required.
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Serves as the main point of contact for Responsible Care and PSM Systems as well as technical compliance.
4.
Reporting.
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Generates technical compliance audit reports for submission to relevant employees upon completion of audits.
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Compiles a business audit report showing adherence to compliance based on the compliance technical audits conducted throughout the year for submission to the Business Enablement & PMO Manager.
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Compiles the PSM Dashboard on a monthly basis and submits to Business Enablement & PMO Manager for review and send out to the business.
•
Analyses reports, (RC, PSM, MHI, Technical compliance audits) to identify and report on trends monthly and in the bi-annual management review.
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Communicates business PSM and RC performance by compiling monthly reports for submission to the Business Enablement & PMO Manager.
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Report on compliance to RC Self Assessments.
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Communicates internal and external PSM and RC audit action statuses by compiling monthly reports for submission to the Business Enablement & PMO Manager.
•
Compiles learnings and submits to the Business Enablement & PMO Manager for approval prior to sending to all.
•
Updates PSM corrective actions for insurance purposes and submits to the Business Enablement & PMO Manager.
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Reports any deviations from procedure, injury or incident immediately to the Health and Safety Representative and affected department Managers.
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Provides input into the annual budgeting period and supports the Business Enablement & PMO Manager.
5.
Related SHERQ responsibilities

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
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Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and applicable standards & codes
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Knowledge of Environmental legislation and applicable standards & codes
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Sound Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
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Knowledge of Responsible Care Standards
•
Sound Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
•
Knowledge of Major Hazards Installation (MHI)
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Knowledge of Root Cause Investigations (RCI)
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Knowledge of Operational Risk Management, HAZOPs
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Knowledge of Compliance within a chemical, manufacturing environment
•
Knowledge of GHS
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Knowledge of ISO 17021: 2019.
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Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
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Prioritizing
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Monitoring and Evaluation
•
Reporting
•
Stakeholder Relationship Management
•
Coordinating
•
Use of Ariscu
•
Internal auditing
•
Understanding of ISO 19011:2019
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Understanding of ISO 17021:2019
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Competent in auditing ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Process Safety and Responsible Care management systems.
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Business Process Mapping.
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Leading people, teams and the organization
•
Planning and organizing
•
Proactive problem-solving abilities – use initiative
•
Good time management skills – deadline driven
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Quality and results orientated
•
Decision making
•
Self-motivated, energetic, and positive
•
Reliable / responsible / dependable / trustworthy
•
Team worker
•
Able to handle conflict management
•
High level of personal integrity
•
Focus on best business practice and ethics
•
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•
Analytical
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Attention to Detail
•
Logical Thinking
•
Multitasking.

Experience
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3-5 years in implementing and maintaining Process Safety and Responsible Care Systems in a Chemical Manufacturing environment
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Minimum 3-5 years in a Chemical Manufacturing Environment
•
Health & Safety Officer or SHEQ Officer

Qualifications:
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Matric
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National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, (Pre-Requisite)
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SAMTRAC or equivalent occupational SHE Training.
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Internal Auditor – PSM Certification
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GHS/ Dangerous goods Certification

Reporting structure:
This position reports to the Business Enablement 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: 10 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.