Gold Fields Employment Opportunities March 2012
SA Region - Liquid Gold Project
SUPERINTENDENT:
METALLURGY (PROCESS ENGINEER)
This role calls for a formal tertiary qualification in BEng Chemical Engineering, along with at least 3-5 years’ experience in an operational environment. Water processing technology experience and knowledge are essential, with special emphasis on ion exchange technology and application. Knowledge of mining and processing plant water reticulation systems would be advantageous, and diverse and international experience will be highly regarded. The incumbent must have excellent analytical skills, a high level of computer literacy, and be declared medically fit for the position and environment.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting with coordinating the activities from a process development perspective as performed by the responsible engineering consultants and engineering firm in the development and execution of the Gold Fields Liquid Gold Project
- Participating in the feasibility study and detailed engineering
- Managing test work activities and the operation of Pilot Plant units where required
- Gathering information from operational units and performing field work to assist in the engineering effort where required
- Gathering information from underground water reticulation systems in various shaft systems on Gold Fields mines
- Liaising with analytical service providers and generating reports for consideration in the engineering process
- Liaising with external stakeholders and service providers when and where required
- Managing and reviewing the process design criteria, the generation of mass, water and energy balances, process equipment sizing, process flow-sheets, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), the preparation of plant general arrangements and layouts, capital costs and operating cost estimates.
MANAGER: PROCESSING
(LEAD PROCESSING ENGINEER)
Applicants for this position must be in possession of a formal tertiary qualification in BEng Chemical Engineering, whilst additional Project Management and Water Processing qualifications would be advantageous. At least 10-15 years’ multidisciplinary experience, including experience in a strategic and operational capacity, and experience in and knowledge of Water Processing technology, with special emphasis on ion exchange technology and application, are role requirements. Knowledge of mining and processing plant water reticulation systems would be advantageous. Knowledge of EIA and permitting processes are required, along with demonstrated skills with capital justification, budget development, expenditure and quality control systems. Involvement in the construction and operation of process plants, as well as diverse and international experience will be highly regarded. The incumbent must have excellent analytical skills, a high level of computer literacy, show proven collaboration at generating organisational strategy and developing and executing short- to long-term plans within a multifunctional senior management team, and be declared medically fit for the position and environment. Sound knowledge of project management tools would be an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic and leadership contribution as a key member of the project team
- Coordinating the activities from a process development perspective as performed by the responsible engineering consultants and engineering firm in the development and execution of the Gold Fields Liquid Gold Project
- Developing and setting strategic direction and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to align and optimise business management practices with project objectives
- Participating in the feasibility study and detailed engineering
- Ensuring that all aspects of the Project are managed to best practice OHS&E standards and statutory requirements
- Working closely with and directing the metallurgical activities of the engineers/consultants engaged by the Project to undertake the various studies, test work and detailed engineering designs
- Ensuring that the Project schedule is met and that designs are practical and cost effective
- Managing and reviewing the process design criteria, the generation of mass, water and energy balances, process equipment sizing, process flow-sheets, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), the preparation of plant general arrangements and layouts, capital costs and operating cost estimates
- Managing and directing process development test work and preparation of operating manuals for the designed facilities
- Developing and overseeing wellbeing programmes to enhance employee welfare, health and effectiveness
- Providing coaching and guidance to functional personnel to ensure that the processing discipline is aligned and resourced with appropriately skilled staff in order to provide a comprehensive support service to the operational business units and overall project.
(LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER)
To be successful, candidates must hold a formal tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (BEng), along with the applicable Government Certificate of Competence for Mines and Works (GCC), and must possess at least 10-15 years’ multidisciplinary experience, including in a strategic and operational capacity. Experience in and knowledge of water processing technology are essential, with special emphasis on ion exchange technology and application. Knowledge of mining and processing plant water reticulation systems would be advantageous. Knowledge of EIA and permitting processes is required, along with demonstrated skills with capital justification, budget development, expenditure and quality control systems. Involvement in the construction and operation of process plants, as well as diverse and international experience will be highly regarded. The incumbent must have excellent analytical skills, a high level of computer literacy, show proven collaboration at generating organisational strategy and developing and executing short- to long-term plans within a multifunctional senior management team, and be declared medically fit for the position and environment. Sound knowledge of project management tools would be an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic and leadership contribution as a key member of the project team
- Coordinating the activities from a process development perspective as performed by the responsible engineering consultants and engineering firm in the development and execution of the Gold Fields Liquid Gold Project
- Developing and setting strategic direction and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to align and optimise business management practices with project objectives
- Participating in the feasibility study and detailed engineering
- Ensuring that all aspects of the Project are managed to best practice OHS&E standards and statutory requirements
- Working closely with and directing the metallurgical activities of the engineers/consultants engaged by the Project to undertake the various studies, test work and detailed engineering designs
- Ensuring that the Project schedule is met and that designs are practical and cost effective
- Managing and reviewing the process design criteria, the generation of mass, water and energy balances, process equipment sizing, process flow-sheets, piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), the preparation of plant general arrangements and layouts, capital costs and operating cost estimates
- Managing and directing process development test work and preparation of operating manuals for the designed facilities
- Developing and overseeing wellbeing programmes to enhance employee welfare, health and effectiveness
- Providing coaching and guidance to functional personnel to ensure that the processing discipline is aligned and resourced with appropriately skilled staff in order to provide a comprehensive support service to the operational business units and overall project.
MANAGER: STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
(STRATEGIC SOURCING)
(Ref. SSC/M129)
The successful candidate will identify fit-for-purpose supply chain strategy improvements within the Gold
Fields supply chain environment, both locally and internationally. This will include identifying total cost of
ownership opportunities and developing, implementing and managing strategic commercial projects in order
to drive stakeholder value.
Interested persons should hold a commercial or technical degree or qualification and/or relevant career
experience, a proven track record of bottom line and long-term value delivery on projects and some 10 years’
experience in supply chain management (with a wide range of strategic sourcing commodity management
experience). This must be supplemented by a good understanding of technology platforms and how these
can optimise manual supply chain processes, plus a sound understanding of project methodologies and
inputs required in order to produce relevant TCO models. Our ideal person demonstrates a good
understanding of supply chain processes in general, but specifically requirements for an effective procure-topay,
contract management, strategic sourcing, demand planning and forecasting, logistics and benefits
tracking processes. He/she possesses strategic vision and demonstrates good supervisory and leadership
skills, has excellent mathematical, analytical and evaluation abilities and is proficient in verbal and written
communication. Full computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Identifying local and global sourcing initiatives, opportunities and synergies across various regions
- Developing strategic sourcing strategies and roadmaps linked to value delivery
- Identifying local and global sourcing initiatives, opportunities and synergies across various regions
- Overseeing and managing a team of sourcing specialists in order to deliver on projected savings
- Overseeing and managing the tendering process, ie requests for information/tenders/quotes/proposals and tender award scenario development
- Overseeing and managing negotiating strategies and agreements
- Overseeing and managing benefits tracking of predicted savings
- Monitoring and reporting on financial status
- Managing profitability and orchestrating the seamless handover of all sourced contracts to the Contracts Department to ensure contract compliance
- Monitoring all contractual obligations and managing
financial opportunities and risks.
UNIT MANAGER: COMMODITY
(Ref. SSC/M127)
This role requires a formal Engineering or Procurement (Supply Chain) and/or relevant tertiary qualification, a minimum of 5 years’ strategic sourcing and procurement experience and good knowledge of mining industry equipment. Demonstrated management, financial and negotiating competencies and excellent English verbal and written communication skills are also needed, along with computer literacy (particularly in Microsoft Office). We seek an assertive self-starter who is able to plan, administer and organise and pay attention to detail, possesses excellent interpersonal abilities and is prepared to work extended hours on an ad hoc basis.
Appointment hinges on successful security screening. A graduate qualification in Supply Chain, contract experience (or a relevant legal qualification) and a technical background (or engineering qualification) would prove advantageous.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing commercial and technical guidance to a cross-functional multidisciplinary commodity team that is responsible for developing commodity strategies and other initiatives, aimed at reducing the Total Cost of Ownership of engineering commodities, maintenance and services purchased by Gold Fields
- Developing and executing commodity strategies of high value, high risk engineering commodity contracts and maintenance contracts, by making recommendations within respective commodity teams to receive strategic direction, including preparing and issuing of enquiries/tenders, analysing responses and making recommendations for adjudication, leading commercial negotiations, initiating contracts and continuously managing vendor performance
- Leading supplier qualification and measurement for repair/engineering commodities and managing relationships with suppliers
- Managing vendor relationships with key operational customers and ensuring delivery in accordance with SLAs
- Tracking and reporting commodity/maintenance performance metrics
- Developing negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations
- Remaining current on supply market trends, supplier economics and best practice sourcing
- Interacting across all organisational levels of internal operations as well as the supply chain
- Applying industry knowledge to assigned product categories to support sourcing strategy and negotiations
- Working with the Legal Department and/or contract management team in developing standard contracts, and ensuring the proper use of contract type to properly manage the Group’s legal and commercial risks
- Coordinating any legal disputes with suppliers.
Telephonic enquiries: Chris le Roux at 082 807 5168.
Written applications should be forwarded to Gabriel Dzanibe at fax: 086 626 1886 or e-mail: gabriel.dzanibe@goldfields.co.za (please state the title of the post in your application).
Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may form part of the selection process. Short-listed candidates will be requested to attend a panel interview. Applicants who have received no response to their applications within 14 days of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing date: 6 March 2012
Leslie Williams Private Hospital
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Candidates must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and hold a diploma in General Nursing, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Professional Nurse. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are important. Our ideal person works meticulously and well organised, is able to work under pressure and independently and shows sound diplomacy, discretion and interpersonal skills. A motivated self-starter with good leadership qualities will succeed. A diploma in Nursing Management or studies towards the qualification and experience in a supervisory position would prove advantageous.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- General management
- Planning, leadership, organisation, communication and control
- Health education and training
- Supervision
- Infection control
- Administration
- Clinical expertise.
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: THEATRE
We seek a person with diplomas in General Nursing and Theatre Nursing Science who is registered with
the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and has a minimum of one year’s experience
as a Scrub Sister. Demonstrated integrity and above-average interpersonal skills and good communication
and leadership skills are essential for success. Candidates must also show insight into infection control
and Health and Safety principles and practices. One year’s experience as a Recovery Room Sister and
a current relevant BLS Certificate would be advantageous.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Scrubbing for general and specialised theatre cases
- Nursing care of all patients in the Recovery Room
- Internal emergency preparedness
- Maintenance and stock control of all anaesthetic and recovery room equipment
- Ordering all anaesthetic consumables from the dispensary
- Training and continuous evaluation of anaesthetic and recovery room nurses
- Liaison between anaesthetics, pharmaceutical and drug companies.
Leslie Williams Private Hospital
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: TRAUMA
Applicants must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and hold a Diploma in Trauma Nursing and/or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Professional Nurse in Trauma. The ability to work under pressure and independently, the proven ability to perform specific trauma procedures as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. The ideal candidate must exhibit a meticulous and well-organised work method, have sound diplomacy, discretion and interpersonal skills and be a motivated self-starter. He/she must be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre. A current relevant BLS and ACLS Certificate would be advantageous.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Taking nursing care of all patients in the Trauma Unit
- Providing a health and safety environment in his/her area of responsibility
- Internal emergency preparedness
- Leading resuscitation
- Service maintenance and stock control of all trauma equipment and consumables
- Training and continuous evaluation of colleagues, students and any nurse
- Shift leading and general administrative duties
- Supervising and implementing operational and nursing standards, policies, protocols and procedures.
Telephonic enquiries: Strike Mabuza at (018) 788-1186
Written applications should be forwarded to Strike Mabuza at e-mail: strike.mabuza@goldfields.co.za or fax: 086 520 9679 (please state the position being applied for).
MANAGER: STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
(CONTRACT MANAGEMENT)
(Ref. SSC/M128)
This role will be responsible for the strategic, consistent and effective management of the Contracts Management Department, whilst aligning with global and local supply chain requirements and initiatives. This will include directing activities from reactive and simple routine to highly complex contractual arrangements of strategic importance to Gold Fields. Contract life cycle management, strategy and support will be required from identification, development and implementation of contract formation through to negotiation, administration and management of variations, bonuses/penalties and disputes. In the first instance, candidates should hold a commercial or technical degree or qualification and/or relevant career experience and a proven track record of managing contract teams (with proven management and delegation ability). At least 10 years’ experience in supply chain management, with a wide range of contract management and commodity management experience, means candidates will have a good understanding of supply chain processes in general, but specifically requirements for an effective procure-to-pay, contract management, strategic sourcing, demand planning and forecasting, logistics and benefits tracking processes. Sound understanding of inputs required in order to produce relevant TCO models and a proven track recordof bottom line and long-term value delivery on projects are important for success, so too complete computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The skills set required includes excellent team leadership and coordination, excellent mathematical, analytical and evaluation, good supervision and well-developed verbal and written communication. Candidates will need a sound understanding of project methodologies, the ability to perform in a complex, cross-functional business environment and a significant ability to influence Senior Corporate Management. It’s the person with a global perspective of the business environment and technology who is able to provide strategic vision that will thrive.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing a framework for risk identification and management
- Developing a stakeholder identification and engagement strategy
- Establishing and sustaining contract management capability
- Establishing systems and procedures
- Managing reporting and contracting activities
- Overseeing quality assurance of contracting activities
- Managing supplier relationships
- Managing contract management’s departmental performance
- Establishing a framework for negotiating contract variations
- Overseeing the management of contract disputes and resolutions
- Behaving ethically
- Monitoring and reporting on financial status
- Managing profitability management to ensure contract compliance
- Monitoring all contractual obligations and managing financial opportunities and risks.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.
Shared Services: Strategic Sourcing
MANAGER: STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
(Ref. SSC/M126)
This role will be responsible for managing the transactional procurement process in order to leverage the supply base for optimal advantage in delivering the correct product or service. This will be done by responding to forecasted requirements with flexibility and urgency in such a way that it reduces true costs and delivers on faster cycle times in order to increase customer satisfaction and stakeholder value creation. Candidates holding a commercial or supply chain-related degree or qualification and/or proven management experience, and with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant procurement and related supply chain/industry experience, are invited to make application. We require a person with a proven track record of bottom line and long-term value delivery on projects who boasts a good, in-depth of understanding of and exposure to procurement processes, contracts and supply performance management. Sound analytical, decision-making and interpersonal skills are, of course, essential, as is insight into economic, marketing, legal, social and other factors influencing the discipline and business. The nature of the post demands excellent mathematical, analytical and evaluation skills, well-developed verbal and written communication skills and complete computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It will be a stress tolerant person of integrity who is prepared to work extended hours on an ad hoc basis and demonstrates above-average interpersonal abilities to perform in a complex, cross-functional business environment and influence Senior Corporate Management who will succeed in this role. Excellent team leadership and coordination skills are important.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic direction and leadership to the procurement division
- Managing the procurement operations budget and assisting in ensuring the overall effectiveness and performance of procurement operations
- Ensuring internal customer satisfaction
- Developing improvement initiatives for the procurement organisation
- Providing input into the development and management of the overall procurement mission, vision and core values
- Validating the Procurement Operations Division’s long-term capability objectives
- Guiding the development of the procurement scorecard and validating performance metrics
- Directing the tracking of benefits realisation measures and providing regular reports to all relevant stakeholders
- Establishing and sustaining procurement capability
- Establishing systems and procedures
- Managing reporting and contracting activities
- Overseeing quality assurance of procurement activities
- Managing supplier relationships and ethical behaviour.
Shared Services: Strategic Sourcing
MANAGER: STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
(Ref. SSC/M126)
This role will be responsible for managing the transactional procurement process in order to leverage the supply base for optimal advantage in delivering the correct product or service. This will be done by responding to forecasted requirements with flexibility and urgency in such a way that it reduces true costs and delivers on faster cycle times in order to increase customer satisfaction and stakeholder value creation. Candidates holding a commercial or supply chain-related degree or qualification and/or proven management experience, and with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant procurement and related supply chain/industry experience, are invited to make application. We require a person with a proven track record of bottom line and long-term value delivery on projects who boasts a good, in-depth of understanding of and exposure to procurement processes, contracts and supply performance management. Sound analytical, decision-making and interpersonal skills are, of course, essential, as is insight into economic, marketing, legal, social and other factors influencing the discipline and business. The nature of the post demands excellent mathematical, analytical and evaluation skills, well-developed verbal and written communication skills and complete computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It will be a stress tolerant person of integrity who is prepared to work extended hours on an ad hoc basis and demonstrates above-average interpersonal abilities to perform in a complex, cross-functional business environment and influence Senior Corporate Management who will succeed in this role. Excellent team leadership and coordination skills are important.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic direction and leadership to the procurement division
- Managing the procurement operations budget and assisting in ensuring the overall effectiveness and performance of procurement operations
- Ensuring internal customer satisfaction
- Developing improvement initiatives for the procurement organisation
- Providing input into the development and management of the overall procurement mission, vision and core values
- Validating the Procurement Operations Division’s long-term capability objectives
- Guiding the development of the procurement scorecard and validating performance metrics
- Directing the tracking of benefits realisation measures and providing regular reports to all relevant stakeholders
- Establishing and sustaining procurement capability
- Establishing systems and procedures
- Managing reporting and contracting activities
- Overseeing quality assurance of procurement activities
- Managing supplier relationships and ethical behaviour.
Telephonic enquiries: Elzani Olivier at (018) 788-7322.
Written applications should be forwarded to Elzani Olivier at e-mail: elzani.olivier@goldfields.co.za or fax: 086 557 5853 (please state the relevant reference in your application).
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.
Telephonic enquiries: Chris le Roux at 082 807 5168.
Written applications should be forwarded to Gabriel Dzanibe at fax: 086 626 1886 or e-mail: gabriel.dzanibe@goldfields.co.za (please state the title of the post in your application).
Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may form part of the selection process. Short-listed candidates will be requested to attend a panel interview. Applicants who have received no response to their applications within 14 days of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing date: 6 March 2012
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