Packaging Engineer Wanted at Maluti Mountain Brewery

The above Grade K position exists in the Packaging Department. The position provides opportunity for a young and talented individual who wishes to develop a career in this exciting industry as a Packaging Engineer.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB.

The primary purpose of the job is to co-ordinate, coach and control the activities of the level one maintenance teams in the production environment and to provide specialist technical advice to ensure maximum equipment availability.

KEY RESULT AREAS & OUTPUTS

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
Optimise plant and equipment availability and reliability
Maintain maintenance integrity
Optimise plant availability
Make modifications to enhance performance and machine efficiencies
Plan and Implement maintenance Priorities
Ensure good maintenance practices are applied during maintenance days
Manage Human Resources
Optimise process performance
Conduct engineering administration
Optimise plant for quality and loss improvement
Control spare usage and maintenance cost.
Support continuous improvement.
Facilitate problem solving
Apply the Manufacturing Way principles and practices

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical Engineering with 5 years’ post graduate experience.
Certificate in Packaging (IBD) will be an advantage

KEY ATTRIBUTES & CHARATERISTICS

Physically fit and mental alertness
Strong maintenance background eg. COSWIN
Self-starting, resourceful, energetic and hands on
Achievement orientation
Team leadership
Directing others
Persuasiveness
Mature disposition and flair for hard work
Computer literate

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and serious candidates are requested to email their applications to recruitment@ls.sabmiller.com

Alternatively, hand-deliver at Maluti Mountain Brewery, P.O. Box 764 Maseru, Site 44 Lioli Road Industrial Areas.

Deadline for submissions: 27th April 2017

Disclaimer: a) Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted

b) The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive Security clearance

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Social Worker

The incumbent will carry out his or her duties of providing Psychosocial support and care to perpetrators and survivors of gender based violence (GBV), mediate in disputes and conflict employing restorative principles, provide trauma and containment counseling to survivors of GBV

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Human Resources Manager at Room to Read

Room to Read is a global organization transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, our innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools in low-income countries during two time periods which are most critical in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education. We work in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. Room to Read has benefited 10 million children across 17,500 communities in Asia and Africa, and aims to reach 15 million children by 2020. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

 

Position Overview:

 

Human Resource Manager is a member of the Country Management Team and s/he is required to manage a human resources department, overseeing administration of hiring, retention, staff development, termination, personnel records, legal compliance, compensation, benefits, and long-term staffing strategies. Responsibilities include development and administration of personnel rules and regulations, pay and job classification structure, and programs for employee training, safety, health, and morale.  This position will report to the Country Director.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Development of HR Strategies, Policies, Systems and Plans

• Design, operate, coordinate and monitor operational systems for managing necessary human resource functions to implement the approved policies.
• Review and develop a personnel policy and revise as necessary based on the standard Global Office (GO) HR policies,
• Identify labor related legal requirement and government reporting regulation affecting human resource functions. Prepare information requested or required for compliance, and approve all information submitted. Act as a primary contact with the concerned department of the Government with respect to the human resource issues.
• Update the position descriptions in the organization according to the need in consultation with the respective line managers and GO.
• Maintain the South African Country Office employee records in the Workday Human Resource Management System.
• Develop HR Budgets and monitor spending. 

Planning and staffing for human resource needs

• Support the Country Management Team (CMT) in developing workforce plans.
• Maintain Workday and develop reporting and other actionable information to inform management decisions and track performance metrics.
• Establish standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures as suggested and directed by the GO.
• Ensure an appropriate level of human resourcing to meet the existing and anticipated business needs of Room to Read South Africa Country Office.
• Provide necessary education and materials to line managers and employees – workshops, manuals, employee hand books and standardized reports. 

Management and development of staff performance and Capacity Assessments

• Review, develop and implement effective employee performance management system and train the line managers / supervisors and provide advice and support for performance management issues and assist them in implementing performance reviews.
• Implement a training and development process to ensure that appropriate development needs are met on a timely and cost effective basis.
• Organize and coordinate both in house and off-site staff training and development programs to meet the identified development needs.
• Direct a process of organizational development that primarily addresses succession planning throughout the organization.
• Coordinate activities throughout the organization across the department lines.
• Advance Room to Read human resources initiatives. 

Develop, Effective Employee Relations Program

• Review wage and salary structure, pay policies, employee benefit programs; Security, safety and health program.
• Develop compensation and benefit policy and practices to ensure that staffs are rewarded in line with both general market practice and individual performance level.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish positive employee to employee relationships and employee to employer relationship.
• To ensure that the organizations and the employee’s interests are protected and the policies/ practices of the organization are legally compliant.
• Recommend for disciplinary actions and termination as per the personal policy guidelines.
• Review employee appeals through compliant procedure.  

Meetings/Networking

• Participate and conduct meetings with relevant Human Resource Management organizations.
• Represent Room to Read at relevant meetings and occasionally assist in hosting key donor visits.
• Provide regular updates on HR activities and plans at regular meetings with management staff.

Qualifications:

 

Required

• Five to Seven years related experience Human Resources experience in a managerial position, preferably in development sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Generalist HR background preferably developed through various specialist assignments.  The most important of which would be; organization development, employee engagement, HR administration, compensation, recruiting and compliance.
• Demonstrated a strategic approach to HR with the ability and willingness to also execute the tactical elements of the job.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written) and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams and represent the organization in professional forums.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Human Resource management or related Personnel/Human Resources field.
• Strong non-profit background either professionally or via personal non-profit volunteering efforts.
• Strong planning, supervisory, and management skills. 

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness 
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment  

Compensation:

 

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

 

Application Procedure:

 

Qualified candidates are invited to apply at www.rooomtoread.org/careers  (DIRECT LINK: https://osv-rtr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/RoomToRead/job/South-Africa---Main---Pretoria/Human-Resources-Manager_R-00194 ). You will be asked to complete an online application and upload your resume and cover letter. You will receive an email confirmation when your application has been received.

 

Due to high applicant volume, we regret that we are not able to send personalized responses to all applicants. However, if you need technical assistance, please email hiring@roomtoread.org. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing

the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

VODACOM JOBS - Field Services Consultant

Vodacom is a Leading African Mobile communication company providing wider range of communication services including mobile voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 60 million customers. From our roots in South Africa, we have grown our mobile network business to include operations in Tanzania, DRC, Mozambique and Lesotho. The mobile networks cover a total population of approximately 200 million people. Through Vodacom Business Africa (VBA) we also offer business managed services to enterprises in over 40 countries across the continent. Vodafone is the majority shareholder of Vodacom and has a 65% share.

We’re at our best when we lead and over the past 20 years, as the Company that pioneered mobile in South Africa, Vodacom has achieved a remarkable list of firsts. We’re immensely proud to be a leader in our field and are 100% committed to continue trailblazing.

We employ individuals who are as passionate about customers as we are. We are truly Customer Obsessed which means that we are passionate about exceeding customer expectations; work relentlessly to really understand the customer; look at decisions through the customer’s eyes and take personal accountability for the customer experience.

Role Purpose

To drive sales and the uptake of Vodacom Products and Services across segments and channels in order to achieve sales targets or key channels in the county. To manage and maintain the relationship with respective trade and channel partners, the internal organisation and suppliers.

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership

• Drive growth in sales, revenue, market share and leadership, TNPS, and NPS

and achievement of targets and KPI’s across segments and channels

• Implement and ensure success of new products, services, and projects and

identify key opportunities to drive product and project awareness and price

transformation

• Adhere to weekly visits and monthly call cycles
• Support operators with day-to-day running of the business - manage the look-

and-feel, merchandising, staff training and customer experience

• Identify strategic marketing events to maximize profitability for area of

responsibility, facilitate promotions, presence branding and recommend ATL

marketing opportunities

• Implement and manage recovery plans for underperforming stores
• Manage third party outsource relationships to deliver on the Vodacom KPIs as

per SLAs and proactively manage the development and implementation of the

sales strategy, projects and general management, e.g. MSI.

• Monitor competitor activity and ensure gap closure through the development of

competitor activity plans

• Expand pop-up store locations opportunities

Experience And Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 essential
• 5+ years relevant experience in small business development, marketing or

sales essential

• Work experience in the telecommunications industry

OR

• Matric / Grade 12 essential
• 3 year commercial diploma or degree (NQF 6 or higher) or SAQA accredited

equivalent essential

• 3+ years relevant experience in small business development, marketing or

sales essential

• Work experience in the telecommunications industry

The base location for this role is Century City, Cape Town.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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