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Friday, October 20, 2017

COMPONENT WORKSHOP MANAGER

Sandvik seeks:
Component Workshop Manager
The role
To manage the Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Component and Drifter Workshops at Jet Park through effective operations, contract growth, customer relations, resource availability, people management and performance based maintenance systems. This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology clients, both internal and external.
Main Responsibilities:
Effective Operations Management:
  • Identify needs and opportunities by visiting clients
  • Ensure visual inspections of all requests for repairs and outwork
  • Ensure proper scope planning & proposals
  • Participate in Weekly/Monthly Reviews
  • Generate & submit report to client(s)
  • Take corrective action to address deviation(s)
  • Communicate results to management and staff.
  • Plan utilization of staff
  • Ensure safely, on time, within budget delivery of components through proper planning and execution.
Effective Customer Relations Management
  • Address complaints and suggestions from customers
  • Conduct competitor analysis & Needs analysis
  • Interact regularly with client(s)
  • Manage resource availability
  • Clarify customer expectations to staff and management.
Effective People Management
  • Conduct performance agreements, reviews & appraisals.
  • Create learning opportunities for your subordinates
  • Continuously assess skills levels of your subordinates and recommend formal functional training when needed.
  • Plan shifts accordingly to suit maintenance and production needs
  • Ensure effective management of subordinates
  • Actively participate in monthly Forum meetings to effectively manage Employee Relations on shop floor
Effective Cost Management
  • Produce rolling forecast, budget & weekly targets
  • Identify & implement procedural change
  • Manage profit margins
  • Use preferred service providers
  • Manage invoice of all cost as per contract
  • Manage quoting process to ensure most cost effective quality repairs
  • Manage labour turnover
  • Initiate preferred procurement initiatives.
  • Implement performance improvement recommendations when required
Effective Environmental, Health & Safety Management
  • Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and objectives and Targets set.
  • Practice the SMRT EHS Policies, Vision, It’s Culture and ‘Commitment & Responsibility’
  • Create an EHS culture amongst your team.
  • Comply with SMRT EHS Key Performance Indicators
Your profile
  • Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
  • At least 5 years Workshop maintenance/ Rebuilds / Components experience
  • At least 7 years Management / Supervisory experience
  • English proficiency
  • Computer literacy
  • Trackless mining experience (advantageous)
  • Diploma in business management (advantageous)
Location
Jet Park
Who may apply
All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, at www.sandvik.com/Career.
If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.
Applications close: 24 October 2017
Job Reference No: 355277
Recruiter: Lindi Nhlapo
Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population
Deadline: 24 Oct
Job-ID: 355277
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LOCAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

Sandvik seeks:
Local Account Manager
The role
The purpose of the job is:
Develop long term customer relationships and assist our customers exceeding their targets by utilizing the entire Sandvik offering to increase Sandvik share of customer spend.
Main Responsibilities:
  • Effective Account Management
  • Effective Customer Relations
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Saferty, Health and Environmental effectiveness
  • Effective Project Management
Required Competencies:
  • Lean Principles -
Knowledge of and ability to apply Six Sigma DMAIC methodology in the production environment.
  • Quality Management -
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques used to create and support an environment that meets the needs of the organization
  • Products and Services -
Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Producing Results -
Ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes
  • Problem Solving -
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Risk Management -
Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Your profile
  • Grade 12/ N3
  • Diploma/ Degree in Mining or Engineering ( advantageous)
  • Certificate of competence ( Mine Manager/ GCC) Advantageous
  • Certificate / Diploma in Project Management ( advantageous)
  • Computer Literacy ( MS Office, Lotus Notes, Outlook)
  • Experience in Sales and Marketing ( 3 years)
  • Mining industry operational experience ( 10 years)
  • English proficiency
  • Experience in Account Management ( 3 years)
  • Experience in mining applications ( Specifically mechanised mining)
Other Requirements:
  • Physical & Medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
  • May be required to travel
  • Willingness to relocate (Based on operational requirements
  • Psychometric assessments
Location
Jet Park
Who may apply
All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply
Please apply online through Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.
If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.
Applications close: 26 October 2017
Job Reference No. 354021
Recruiter: Lindi Nhlapo
Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.
Deadline: 26 Oct
Job-ID: 352742
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TYRE ASSISTANT

Sandvik seeks:
Tyre Assistant
The role
Working in Performance Contract Under Ground Mining
Main Challenges will be
  • Sandvik EHS compliance
  • All Contractual requirements Customer & Sandvik
  • Tyre Change Slip, Shift Report, Job Cards
  • Mounting and Demounting of tyres
  • Stock Control
Your profile
  • Standard 10/Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 Years experience in the Tyre Industry
  • Basic computer literacy
  • English language proficiency
  • Code 08 License and own transport
  • Be able to work flexible hours
  • Certificate of Fitness to work in underground mining environment
Location
Phalaborwa Tyre Bay
Who may apply
All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply
Please apply online through Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.
If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.
Applications close: 26 October 2017
Job Reference No. 355213
Recruiter: Lindi Nhlapo
Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.
Deadline: 26 Oct
Job-ID: 355213
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Recruitment at International Finance Corporation

Middle East and Africa Region,
Latin America & Caribbean, Europe & Central Asia Region
Based Washington, DC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with 2,000 businesses worldwide, we use our six decades of experience to create opportunity where it’s needed most.
IFC is hiring two Regional Vice Presidents, one for the Middle East and Africa Region, and one for the Latin America & Caribbean, Europe & Central Asia Region.  The Regional Vice Presidents will lead teams that deliver IFC’s investment and advisory services to clients in that region.  They will be responsible for all business activities in each region starting with new regional and country strategies design/implementation, will lead business development efforts as well as the execution of investment/advisory projects.  The Regional Vice Presidents will also oversee the deployment of the resources for the region in accordance with both IFC corporate strategy and the regional/country strategies.
Qualified candidates are likely to have 15 to 20 years of experience, significantly demonstrated leadership and management skills, as well as a PhD or Master’s degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in economics, finance or business. They also must have strong technical understanding of the investment and advisory businesses, including client relationship management, credit and equity skills. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, to translate broad strategies into specific objectives, action plans and delivery. Candidates will also have a commitment to development and alignment with the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values.
For the full job descriptions and details on how to apply on-line, please visit www.ifc.org/careers - vacancy numbers 171767 and 171766.
Closing date is Thursday, October 31, 2017.
IFC values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of IFC member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.
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DFID VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The UK Government is the largest bilateral donor in Bangladesh. Its Department for International Development (DFID) is seeking talented individuals with relevant qualifications and experience for the vacancies below. The complete Job Description and DFID Application Form can be obtained from the vacancy pack at the following link: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-bangladesh/about/recruitment . The completed DFID application form along with your CV should be emailed to AsiaHRHubRecruit@DFID.gov.uk
  1. Social Development Adviser - A2 Grade
  2. Governance Adviser - A2 Grade 
Both the positions are full-time permanent contracts. The application submission deadline for both vacancies is 5th November 2017, 23.59 hours BST
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Program Development Officer, Germany

Chemonics seeks a short-term program development officer based in Berlin, Germany, for an ongoing governance and early recovery program targeting Syria. The program development officer will work closely with a team supporting a wide range of NGOs based in Germany, elsewhere in Europe, and in Syria to contribute to research and analysis for programming. In addition, the program development officer will coordinate closely with project management staff based in Berlin, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. The duration of the position is expected to extend through August 2018. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
  • Identify programming opportunities and support the development and implementation of grants
  • Identify potential NGO and private sector partners through networking and outreach, and work with them to design and develop proposed grant activities, including budgets, under the overall strategic guidance of program management
  • Monitor political, military, and other developments within the assigned area of responsibility inside Syria, sharing updates with program management and staff
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in development, social sciences, or related field; or bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum one year of relevant experience
  • Experience in program development, monitoring and evaluation of program outputs and outcomes, research and analysis, communications, or international development
  • Experience working for a donor or donor-funded program in early recovery, democracy and human rights, conflict reduction, social marketing, media or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of current events inside Syria from social and political perspectives
  • Proven ability to work independently and complete deliverables with little supervision
  • Legal authorization to work in Germany required
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Fluency in Syrian-dialect Arabic or Kurdish; strong English writing and speaking skills
Application Instructions:
Please send resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to recruitment@scsinitiative.com with "Program Development Officer" in the subject line by November 3, 2017. No telephone inquires please. Finalists will be contacted.
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Program Officers, Berlin, Germany

Chemonics seeks program officers to support developing and implementing activities in Syria for the ongoing Injaz project. Program officers will be based in Berlin, Germany; will not be required to travel inside Syria; and will have a five-day workweek. The program officers will have a central role in developing and managing grants with community-based organizations and local councils in Syria, in full compliance with donor and Chemonics regulations and policies; develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local grantees to foster program objectives, largely supporting education; and work in coordination with many other team members, including field staff. Program officers will report to the chief of party and supervise field program advisors, who will work primarily in Syria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 
Responsibilities include: 
  • Proactively identify and conceptualize potential activities that respond appropriately to the current political situation and established program goals and objectives
  • Prepare grant documents to ensure consistency with program priorities, goals, and objectives
  • Organize and facilitate kickoff meetings with grantees to review grant agreements and regulations/requirements related to reporting; procurement, if any; monitoring; and invoicing
  • Adhere to and act in accordance with Chemonics' professional code of ethics, "Living Our Values," making its principles part of Injaz's culture and operating procedures and ensuring the highest levels of integrity
  • Foster and maintain effective professional relationships with prospective and actual grantees and vendors
  • Liaise with grantees, with support from the field program advisors
  • Provide technical assistance to grantees and potential grantees as required, during the grants preparation and implementation phases
  • Prepare drafts of relevant sections of donor reports, and respond to time-sensitive donor requests for information
  • Analyze the rapidly changing political environment and contribute to planning exercises, under the overall guidance of the chief of party
  • Coordinate with procurement and finance team members to ensure effective grant implementation, compliance, and procurement requirements
  • Maintain complete and accurate hard-copy grant files using the Chemonics grant file checklist
  • Evaluate grants progress, and coordinate with grantees and other staff to ensure that monitoring and evaluation data and final reports are satisfactory
  • Supervise field program advisors, providing clear guidance of priority tasks; communicate with field staff on a daily basis
  • Organize and facilitate periodic debrief meetings and training events with field program advisors, to be held remotely from Berlin, Germany
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the chief of party to ensure the overall effective implementation of program activities
Qualifications: 
  • High school diploma required; university degree preferred
  • Strong organizational, management, and administrative skills, preferably with respect to grant proposals and report writing
  • Ability to develop detailed grant budgets in Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrated analytical ability and understanding of local and regional political context, with the ability to think creatively in conceptualizing relevant grant activities
  • Ability to communicate effective problem-solving approaches to challenges with low capacity grantees, a fluid operating environment, and strict Chemonics and donor regulations
  • Familiarity with local governance and education stakeholders preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas: education; psychosocial support; capacity building of NGOs and/or community-based organizations, councils, or other governance entities; monitoring and evaluation; provision of technical support to networks of service delivery organizations
Application Instructions: 

 
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to: RecruitmentInjaz@chemonics.com by October 26, 2017. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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Communications Analyst

Chemonics seeks a short-term communications analyst for the USAID Promoting Excellence in Private Sector Engagement (PEPSE) project. PEPSE was launched on September 11, 2017, with Chemonics as a subcontractor to SSG Advisors. The project provides USAID’s Global Development Lab’s Center for Transformational Partnerships (CTP) with functional and technical support to facilitate and increase the capabilities and partnerships of its missions, bureaus, and independent offices in private sector engagement. The communications analyst, who will assist the senior communications and engagement lead, will support internal and external communications. The anticipated duration of the position is three months, with a possible extension. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include: 
  • In consultation with the senior communications and engagement Lead, facilitate the execution of internal and external communications
  • Plan and coordinate events for internal USAID stakeholders and external private partners
  • Provides logistical and administrative support to the CTP and the senior communications and engagement lead as requested
  • Draft publications on relevant topics, project advancements, and communications
  • Update media and social media sources with ideas and events focused on expanding CTP’s outreach capabilities
  • Support CTP communications and marketing in areas including websites, talking points, speeches, briefings, and presentations
  • Performs simple data review, editing, and analysis to provide new data visualization techniques and suggestions
  • Communicates with stakeholders and help produce deliverables for timely submission on an as-needed basis
  • Collaborate with SSG Advisors and USAID partners to coordinate event planning for CTP 
  • Serves as a resource and point of contact for the senior communications and engagement lead on Chemonics’ practices and policies
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum two years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience managing relationships with USAID stakeholders, including demonstrated ability to collaborate on time-sensitive assignments
  • Experience with communication resource development
  • Demonstrated proficiency in traditional and social media communications
  • Experience with graphic design and web creation and design required
  • Familiarity with program design, implementation, and evaluation activities
  • Event coordination and support, logistics, and related experience required
  • Experience communicating with private sector clients and partners
  • USAID client interaction experience preferred
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Application Instructions:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the PEPSE project management unit at PEPSEPMU@chemonics.com by Monday, October 23, 2017. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the PEPSE PMU.
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Assistant National Technical Manager, Nigeria

Chemonics seeks an assistant national technical manager for the USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) in Abuja, Nigeria. The initial assignment will extend through June 4. 2018, with the possibility of an extension. The manager will work closely with the country, regional, and U.S. teams of FEWS NET to support activities in Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
  • Maintain and update a knowledge base composed of, at a minimum, livelihood zone profiles, commodity trade flow maps, subnational seasonal monitoring calendars, commodity price data, nutrition data, and other technical data including levels of rainfall, agricultural production, population, and historical assistance flows
  • Develop and update seasonal monitoring plans and undertake food security monitoring
  • Provide high-quality and effective early warning of threats to food security, and support efforts to mitigate food insecurity and prevent food crises through communication of actionable food security analysis
Qualifications:
  • Advanced university degree in a discipline relevant to the work of FEWS NET preferred; bachelor's degree with more than five years of relevant experience also considered
  • Minimum two years of relevant experience in early warning/food security information systems, food security analysis, or other related field
  • Strong English speaking and writing skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Excellent computer skills; GIS applications and mapping skills are an advantage
  • English fluency required; knowledge of relevant local languages an advantage
Application Instructions:
Full details of the position and application information can be found at www.fews.net/vacancies. Interested candidates should fill out the general information form and upload their CV and a cover letter at: https://fewsnet.formstack.com/forms/nigeria_antm by October 24, 2017. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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Private Sector Supply Chain Operations Expert , Chad

Chemonics seeks a private sector supply chain operations expert for a short-term assignment for the anticipated In-Country Supply Chain Diagnostic Activity in Chad. The activity will support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (The Global Fund) by identifying opportunities to better enable transformative supply chain projects to progress in Chad. The specialist will report to the senior project manager and work with a local supply chain specialist. The estimated start time is the end of January 2018, with a duration of 13 weeks. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.  
 
Responsibilities include: 
  • Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the supply chain and propose improvement opportunities
  • Organize and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders and counterparts
  • Conduct primary and secondary research
  • Contribute to drafting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats report
Qualifications: 
  • Master’s degree in supply chain, business administration, procurement, logistics, or a related field required 
  • Minimum 10 years of experience working in supply chain technical areas and achieving results in resource constrained environments 
  • Strong global private sector health system experience required 
  • Deep knowledge of health supply chain systems in West and Central Africa, including: organizational development and change management, forecasting and quantification, transportation and distribution, logistics management information systems and data visibility, pharmaceutical supply chain mapping, and supply chain assurance
  • Demonstrated knowledge of warehousing and storage, inventory control, transportation and distribution, quality assurance, laboratory, human resources capacity and organization, financing, governance, regulation, and risk assurance
  • Experience supporting Global Fund activities or other similar international organizations strongly preferred 
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Strong English and French language communication, writing, and visual presentation skills required
​Application Instructions:
 
Please send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to chemonicsgfsc@chemonics.com by October 20, 2017. Please include position title and your name in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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Local Supply Chain Specialist, Chad

Chemonics seeks a mid-to senior-level local supply chain specialist for a short-term assignment for the anticipated In-Country Supply Chain Diagnostic Activity in Chad. The activity will support the anticipated Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (The Global Fund) by identifying opportunities to better enable transformative supply chain projects to progress in Chad. The local supply chain specialist will report to the senior project manager and work with a private sector supply chain operations specialist. The estimated start time is the end of January 2018, with a duration of 13 weeks. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 
 
Responsibilities include: 
  • Analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the supply chain and propose improvement opportunities
  • Organize and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders and counterparts
  • Conduct primary and secondary research
  • Contribute to drafting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats report
Qualifications: 
  • Degree in supply chain, business management, procurement, logistics, or related field preferred 
  • Minimum 10 years of experience working in health system supply chains 
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of health supply chain systems in West and Central Africa, including: organizational development and change management, forecasting and quantification, transportation and distribution, logistics management information systems and data visibility, pharmaceutical supply chain mapping, and supply chain assurance.
  • Experience achieving results in resource constrained environments 
  • Experience supporting Global Fund activities or other similar international organizations strongly preferred 
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Strong English and French language communication, writing, and visual presentation skills required 
Application Instructions:
 
Please send electronic submissions of your CV and cover letter to chemonicsgfsc@chemonics.com by October 20, 2017. Please include position title and your name in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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Senior Project Manager, Chad

Chemonics seeks a senior project manager for the anticipated In-Country Supply Chain Diagnostic Activity in Chad. The activity will support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (The Global Fund) by identifying opportunities to better enable transformative supply chain projects to progress in both countries. The estimated start time is the end of January 2018, with a duration of 13 weeks. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 
 
Responsibilities include: 
  • ​Supervise a team of consultants 
  • Organize, implement, and finalize the diagnostic assessment identifying agreed improvement areas
Qualifications: 
  • Master’s degree in supply chain, pharmacy, or related field
  • Minimum 20 years of experience leading crossfunctional teams and successful supply chain transformation projects 
  • Knowledge of health supply chain systems in Africa
  • Demonstrate deep knowledge of health supply chain systems in West and Central Africa, including: organizational development and change management, forecasting and quantification, transportation and distribution, logistics management information systems and data visibility, pharmaceutical supply chain mapping, and supply chain assurance
  • Experience working with international NGOs and donors and experience communicating with high-level host government officials 
  • Knowledge of organizational development and change management 
  • Strong knowledge of human resources for logistics operations 
  • Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain mapping 
  • Knowledge of Global Fund rules and regulations; experience managing Global Fund activities strongly preferred 
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Excellent English and French language communication and writing skills 
Application Instructions: 
 
Please send electronic submissions including your CV and cover letter to chemonicsgfsc@chemonics.com by October 20, 2017. Please include position title and your name in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. ​
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