Website Samancor Chrome
Samancor Chrome’s history goes back as far as 1975, when it was established as a result of a merger between SA Manganese Ltd and Amcor Ltd. SA Manganese was formed in 1926 to mine manganese ore in the Northern Cape. Amcor was established in 1937 to exploit mineral deposits for the steel industry a… read morend to process those minerals into ferroalloys. Samancor was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange until 1998 when the minority shareholders were bought out by the then majority shareholders, Billiton and Anglo American. This resulted in the delisting of the company and shareholding of 60% African Metals Ltd (a BHPB Company) and 40% Anglo South Africa Capital (Proprietary) Ltd (an Anglo American company). Samancor then consisted of chrome and manganese operations and stainless steel investments with marketing and distribution arrangements via structures held wholly and indirectly by BHPB and Anglo American. Towards the end of 2004, bids were invited for the purchase of Samancor Chrome. The successful bidder, the Kermas Group, effectively took over the operations from 1 June 2005. Samancor Chrome is currently owned by Samancor Chrome Holdings Proprietary Limited, which is in turn held by Terris Chrome Limited (which holds in excess of 70%), a minority shareholder and various Black Economic Empowerment Shareholders. What we do South Africa currently supplies in excess of 30% of world wide ferrochrome demand. This position can be ascribed to the following factors: The Bushveld Igneous Complex, which contains nearly 70% of the estimated world reserves of chromite; The development, in the early sixties, of the AOD process which facilitated the introduction of South African charge chrome into the stainless steel industry; and Historically cheap power, driven by the existence of extensive steam coal reserves. Over 70% of Samancor Chrome’s chrome ore output is consumed in the production of ferrochrome in South Africa. The remainder of the ore is exported. Some 85% of chrome alloy production is exported to stainless steel producers across the globe. Stainless steel, a steel alloy, typically contains 18% chrome and 8% nickel. The chrome content in stainless steel gives it its luster, shiny appearance and resistance to corrosion. Our outputs include the chrome ore extracted by our mines and chrome alloys produced by our plants. Samancor Chrome's four fully integrated and self-reliant chrome alloy plants have a combined annual production capacity of more than 1.2 million tons of alloy, including charge chrome and ferrosilicon chrome. The company’s total chromite resources exceed 650 million tons and are expected to support current mining activity for well over 100 years at the current rate of extraction. Some ores and concentrates are exported, but main allotments are destined for conversion into ferrochrome at the alloy plants. Who we are Samancor Chrome’s core business is the mining and smelting of chrome ore. With an annual capacity of some 1.2 million tons of ferrochrome and chromite ore, Samancor Chrome is one of the largest integrated ferrochrome producers in the world. We produce ferrochrome, which is used in different areas of the stainless steel smelting process. Samancor Chrome is a private company. The previous shareholders, BHP Billiton (60% ownership) and Anglo American (40% ownership), sold the company to the Kermas Group in June 2005 after evaluating several offers to arrive at the option promising the most prosperous future for the company and the best value for shareholders. Samancor Chrome is currently owned by Samancor Chrome Holdings Proprietary Limited, which is, in turn, held by Terris Chrome Limited (which holds an excess of 70%), a minority shareholder, and various Black Economic Empowerment Shareholders. The company's corporate office is based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Four ferrochrome plants and two chrome ore mining complexes operate as separate business units in different locations in South Africa: Western Chrome Mines in the Rustenburg area in the North West Province. Eastern Chrome Mines near the Lydenburg /Steelpoort area of the Limpopo Province. TC Smelter in the Rustenburg area in the North West Province. Ferrometals near eMalahleni, Mpumalanga Province. Middelburg Ferrochrome near Middelburg, Mpumalanga Province. Tubatse Ferrochrome in the Lydenburg / Steelpoort area of the Limpopo Province. Where we’re going Samancor Chrome is the second largest ferrochrome producer in the world, producing, subject to market conditions, in excess of 1 million metric tons (Mt) of charge chrome per annum. In addition, Samancor Chrome sells more than 2 Mt of chrome ore per annum on the local and export market. The potential of the company’s mineral resources, its dynamic leadership, and the technological innovation, infrastructure and knowledge capital developed over the years, combine to depict a very positive future for Samancor Chrome. Samancor Chrome continues to develop and implement best practices in all areas of operation. 1st Floor, Block B, Cullinan Place, Cullinan Close (off Rivonia Road), Morningside, Sandton, South Africa, 2196.
Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Design, implement, and support digital business solutions on K2 Nintex forms and SharePoint to enhance operational efficiency and drive value-adding digital transformation projects.
BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation, and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
CUSTOMERS
Ensure Customer Satisfaction
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements
Maintain strong working relationships with business units to align with operational needs.
Trusted advisor on digital transformation initiatives and document management strategies.
Offer training and support to end-users on electronic forms and SharePoint sites.
Proactively engage with internal teams to identify opportunities for process improvement
Liaise with external consultants and service providers to ensure effective delivery, integration, and support of digital platforms and solutions.
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Policies and Procedures:
Ensure adherence to Group IT Policies, Procedures, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, and Codes of Practice.
Comply with Business unit policies and procedures for SHEQ, IT and other disciplines.
Apply governance and IT security standards in the design, deployment, and maintenance of K2 Nintex forms and SharePoint environments.
Support the document management system hosting SOPs, policies, structured and unstructured documents on SharePoint.
Promote alignment with Samancor Chrome’s digital transformation, general IT governance and business approval frameworks used on workflows.
Digital Solutions:
Optimize and enhance business processes with the deployment of electronic forms, mobile applications, SharePoint Sites, and other Microsoft cloud technologies.
Collaborate with business to translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions.
Understand, scope, design, develop, and finally maintain K2 Nintex forms, tables, data, rules and workflows to meet evolving business requirements.
Implement and support digital platforms, document management, SOP and policy control, intranet solutions, workflows, and approval engines.
Administer and enhance SharePoint environment, site architecture, collections, document libraries, permissions, and related SharePoint elements.
Ensure SharePoint and K2 systems are configured, updated, and always maintained.
Explore and implement emerging Microsoft technologies, Microsoft 365, AI, and cloud-based platforms, to drive innovation.
Contribute to digital transformation projects that deliver measurable business value.
IT Security:
Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital platforms such as SharePoint and K2 Nintex by applying secure configuration and update practices.
Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures within newly deployed digital solutions to protect personal, sensitive, and business information against cyber threats.
Collaborate with business to support segregation of duties (SoD) within digital solutions.
Adhere to and apply IT security principles to digital solutions.
Ensure compliance with the Samancor Chrome IT Security policies.
Maintain a secure and up to date digital system environment.
Support:
Provide technical support and troubleshooting on existing K2 Nintex forms, workflows, and SharePoint ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
Support the rollout of new digital solutions through user training, testing, and post-implementation assistance.
Maintain documentation for digital solutions, including user guides, training content, configuration records, and support procedures.
Monitor usage and workflow errors to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
Collaborate with IT teams to escalate and resolve complex technical problems.
Participate in the team to recommend solutions to business related problems.
Provide after hour support for SharePoint and forms that are deemed business critical.
System availability:
Ensure adequate performance and availability of K2 Nintex and SharePoint platforms.
Maintain stable and secure digital environments to support business continuity.
Monitor system health and proactively address performance issues to prevent outages.
Apply updates and patches to ensure optimal system reliability and security.
Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to resolve system-level issues impacting availability.
Administration:
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with company standards.
Ensure a clean, well-documented, and risk-free digital environment across applications, systems, and data repositories.
Conduct regular housekeeping of digital platforms to ensure optimal usage and compliance.
Contribute to continuous improvement of customer satisfaction through surveys.
Maintain records of configurations, changes and data for audit and reference purposes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Overtime X Standby X Shifts Travel X Carry Legal Appointment
GROWTH
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Safety Leadership
Innovation
Planning, Organising & Control
Results Orientation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Relating & Networking
Change Leadership
Business Acumen
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Systems:
Microsoft Programs
Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
Job Skills:
Required training as per training matrix
Soft Skills as identified per department / level
Demonstrate appropriate customer care and professionalism in the context of IT support.
Apply structured problem-solving strategies to diagnose and resolve problems.
Perform research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to business needs.
Apply principles of user experience and usability when designing digital systems.
Apply governance and compliance within digital systems, document control and workflows.
Knowledge:
Demonstrate an understanding of project coordination concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of computer architecture concepts
Demonstrate an understanding of IT Policies and Procedures
Demonstrate an understanding of different computer architectures and standards
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Multi-User computer Operating systems
Demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft Technologies and Systems
Demonstrate an understanding of information systems technologies
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of IT Security
Demonstrate an understanding of basic troubleshooting
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology
4 years’ relevant experience in SharePoint and K2 Nintex
Extensive knowledge in Microsoft technologies
Additional qualifications:
Experience in SQL and Development
Experience in Project Management
Apply via company website ( http://www.samancorcr.com ) or
samancor.mcidirecthire.com