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PPC Ltd. (PPC) established the first cement plant in South Africa in 1892, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 1910. A leading supplier of cement and related products in southern Africa, PPC has 11 cement factories in South Africa, Botswana, DRC, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In 2016, … read morePPC commissioned its fifth milling depot, located in Harare, Zimbabwe. The recent commissioning of PPC’s new plants in DRC and Ethiopia bring PPC’s capacity to around eleven and a half million tonnes of cement products each year. As part of its strategy and long-term vision, PPC is expanding its operations in South Africa with the construction of a new kiln line (SK9) at PPC Slurry outside Mafikeng in the North West province. PPC’s Materials business, comprising Safika Cement, Pronto Readymix (including Ulula Ash) and 3Q Mahuma Concrete, forms part of the company’s channel management strategy for southern Africa. PPC’s footprint in the readymix sector has grown to include 26 batching plants across South Africa and Mozambique and the capacity to produce half a million tonnes of fly ash. PPC also produces aggregates with its Mooiplaas aggregates quarry in Gauteng having the largest aggregate production capacity in South Africa. PPC Lime, one of the largest lime producers in the southern hemisphere, produces metallurgical-grade lime, burnt dolomite and limestone. 148 Katherine Street (Cnr Grayston Drive) Sandton Johannesburg
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Responsible to ensure that the production processes run reliably and efficiently to optimise production.
Efficiently manage resources available in order to optimise plant and truck utilisation, raw materials, human resources, and finances to supply the required products of high quality on time at a profit.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 with a recognised 3-year tertiary qualification. (Preferably Civil/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering)
5 years Civil/Industrial industry experience, 3 years as a supervisor
Computer literacy – MS Office
Interpersonal and human relation skills
Code EB Drivers License
Ability to work independently
Management and supervisory skills
Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
Target and deadline driven.
Experience in working in a highly pressurized environment.
Experience in scheduling of maintenance work
Experience in shut down planning and execution
Experience in troubleshooting
Literate in reading and interpreting engineering drawings (Preferable)
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure production process run reliably and efficiently to ensure optimal production.
Manage and coordinate administration of the Plant and meet office administration deadlines.
Manage and coordinate quality and maintenance of the plant and vehicles under his/her control.
Manage the training and development of staff on the operation under his/her control.
Manage the Industrial relations issues on the operations under his/her control.
Manage allocated budget and ensure that all budget constraints; re forecast requirements are adhered too.
Manage and co-ordinate the Health, Safety and Quality programmes and issues on the operations under his/her control.
Manage and control materials and stock levels at the plant.
Manage and co-ordinate production, administration, and maintenance.
Ensure that team members carry out cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.
Carry out daily and weekly Inspections/checks related to stock and material control.
Manage daily staff challenges and HR related matters.
Ensure daily short interval controls are done in accordance with the Company policy and procedure.
Conduct performance reviews and regular one on one discussion with subordinates in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
Manage and establish a safe and healthy environment.
Manage and create a worker friendly workplace that will maintain high morale, integrity, and work ethics.
Manage and ensure high levels of housekeeping.
Perform walk-about and inspections and action non-conformance.
Carry out continuous on-the-job training with subordinates and sub-contractors and keep training registers up to date.
Ensure all Company policies and procedures are in place and complied with.
Ensure that employees understand company policies and procedures by conducting regular reviews and short training intervals.
Maintain high levels of discipline in accordance with labour relations practices. Attend and conduct daily toolbox talks/Invocoms meetings.
Prioritise and execute projects at the Plant.
Must work overtime from time to time.
Maintain good communication with Staff and Customers.
Ensure good communication with fellow employees and adhere to all set deadlines.
Ensure all documentation is handled with care and submitted to Office timeously
Deadline:24th April,2026
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