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Chargehand urgently required: APPLY HERE

Chargehand urgently required: APPLY HERE

Northern Cape
Closing date: 24 January 2020

Operating entity: Base Chemicals

Role Category: Operations

Base Chemicals markets a broad portfolio of commodity chemicals globally. The business consists of three key divisions: Polymers, Solvents, and Explosives & Fertilizers (E&F).

Our key products include polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride); solvents (ketones, alcohols, acrylates), Chlor-alkali chemicals (caustic soda, hydrochloric acid) and mining reagents (cyanide); bulk and packaged explosives including specialized blasting accessories; ammonium nitrate base products; and sulphur derivatives.

To support our customers we operate a Polymer Technology Services Centre that provides research and development relating to polymer-related applications. We also provide agronomic and product support to our fertilizer customers as well as full blasting service and product support to our mining industry customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide support to the Engineer Explosives in managing the customer sales accounts in order to maximize short and medium-term profitability of the company.

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS:

Assist mine personnel on on-the-job training (Technical support on DDS™ equipment & Charging-up)
Provide information regarding Health & Safety of Sasol equipment to mine and Sasol Base Chemicals employees.
Assist mine personnel on on-the-job training (Technical support on DDS™ equipment & Charging-up)
Assist Service Technician in maintenance of DDS™ Equipment
Density checks and records
Day to day inspections and minor repairs on DDS™ equipment
Oversee mine trained employee to do daily checklist. Mine employee to hand checklist to his mine supervisor.
First responder to breakdowns (All minor issues on shift)
Reporting on levels of DDS™ emulsions and delivery dates for emulsion
Offloading of the DDS ™ delivery tanker & weighbridge notes sign
Reporting on spares used and stock level to Service Technician
Report of spillages to mine personnel to arrange for clean-up
Report status of good housekeeping around silos to mine.
Daily reporting of findings in underground workings to Section Mine Overseer / Shift boss / Miner with regards to – charging-up and drilling on the working areas he visited.
Communication with service Technician on status of DDS™ equipment.
Breakdown reports and feedback to M/O , HFO , Service Technician
Follow up on recommendations and implementation of proposals
Identify incorrect charging up practices
Conduct blast surveys according to the designed criteria
Demonstrate the charging up and connecting of all Sasol explosives products
Apply the use of the product as per the product application training
Apply the safe handling, storage and transport of explosives
Ensure correct PPE is used, as well as that PPE is in good condition and correctly worn/used
Maintain housekeeping of work area
Identify workplace hazards and associated risks and deal with it appropriately (Hirac & Risk Assessment)
Knowledge of relevant hand tools
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Comply with the Mine’s safety and health procedures
Attend the mine’s induction training
Maintain basic safety, health, and environmental issues
Assess the product application practices
Identify incorrect product application practices
Demonstrate and coach the correct practices
Adhere to Sasol code of practice and procedures
Adhere to mine Health & Safety requirements
Work according to the hours of the mine set
Daily underground visit

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications :

Grade 12
Blasting Certificate for underground (Advantage)
Basic Computer skills
Valid medical fitness certificate for UG Mines

Experience :

2-3 years supervisory experience
Minimum 5 years of underground mining experience

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

People Leadership:

Authentically and inclusively engages all stakeholders in developing business-relevant solutions.
A talent magnet. Proven ability to identify talent and further invest in talent.

Partnership Leadership:

Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
Establish and build relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
Build and establish core capabilities through partners and peers.

Business Leadership:

Demonstrates business acumen.
A global mindset and exercises sound judgment.
Achieves results through others and holds them accountable.
Outside-in approach when developing learning solutions
Strategic Leadership

Leads the Core and Critical skills portfolio within Sasol in an innovative and sustainable manner.
Strong internal and external networks
Ability to benchmark and spot best tap into relevant best practices
Self-Mastery

Continuously develop self
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