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| Closing Date | 2024/12/20 |
| Reference Number | PPC241217-2 |
| Job Title | Learner A |
| Job Category | Engineering |
| Job Type | Learnership |
| Business Unit | Materials BU |
| Department | Engineering |
| Site | Laezonia |
| Location – Town / City | Pretoria |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
Job Advert Summary
This is a development position which requires technical aptitude, interpersonal and innovative skills for learners who are self-motivated and willing to learn. Learners will participate in both theorical and practical training.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics & Science at 50% / N2 with 4 subjects relevant to the trade
Boilermaker
* Platers Trade Theory
* Mathematics
* Engineering Science
* Platers Structural Steel Drawing
Electrical (N3)
*Electrical Trade Theory
* Mathematics
* Engineering Science
* Industrial Electronics
*Valid Driver’s license
*Basic Computer literate
OTHER / BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE
*This is a development position which requires technical aptitude, interpersonal and innovative skills
*Be self-motivated and willing to learn
*Available to attend training at the PPC Technical Skills Centre (Mahikeng) as and when required.
*Excellent Customer Service
*Work overtime
*Reside in Diepsloot or Olievenhoutbosch
*Willing to assist in any additional tasks
Duties and Responsibilities
Learners will participate in both theorical and practical Engineering training.
All the best with your applications
Overview
PPC can trace back its beginning to more than 130 years to the outskirts of Tshwane (formerly known as Pretoria), South Africa. Incorporated in 1892 as the first cement manufacturer in South Africa, we have extended our reach across sub-Saharan Africa over the years as a resilient organisation adapting and responding to changes in various operating environments.
Footprint across Africa
PPC has a well-developed portfolio in growing markets across sub-Saharan Africa, which allows us to respond to the everchanging economic, operational and political environments.
How we create value
As a leading multinational producer of materials and solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, we deliver quality products and technical services to our customers by focusing on the following elements:
Our unique footprint
High growth, low consumption per capita market with increasing urbanisation
Innovative technologies
Modern asset base and world-class technical capabilities
Environment impact
Actively seeking to minimise the adverse impact of our operations on the environment
Creating value for stakeholders
Strategic focus: As we navigate an increasingly complex operating environment, embedding integrated thinking into our business has become more important than ever. The interconnectedness of the six capitals impacts the way we do business and, ultimately, drives our performance to sustain our purpose. Our business model is shaped by our strategy, stakeholders, material risks and external environment.
Social and relationship capital
At PPC, we consider our customers, communities, suppliers and other stakeholders as business partners. By being dynamic and responsive, we can strengthen our relationships with our communities and invest in meaningful initiatives that advance customer excellence and supplier experience. Being a responsible corporate citizen is part of our DNA.
| FY20 | FY19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rates and taxes paid to governments (Rm) | 48 | 28 |
| Procurement from preferential suppliers (Rbn) | 3.3 | 4.1 |
Human capital
Our people are our strength. We empower them by creating a safe, healthy, rewarding and meaningful working environment that allows us to deliver on our purpose. With a personal growth and performance-driven mentality, PPC creates opportunities and provides resources to our employees that enable them to commit to the success of PPC.
| FY20 | FY19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries, wages and other benefits paid to employees (Rbn) | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Number of LTIs | 15 | 21 |
| Lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) | 0,22 | 0,29 |
| Fatalities(1) | 0 | 0 |
(1)We experienced one fatality subsequent to year-end.
Financial capital
We actively manage the pool of funds entrusted to us by our shareholders and lenders, diligently allocating and investing these funds in a way that enhances our financial processes and disciplines to support our operations and create value for all our stakeholders.
| FY20 | FY19 | |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA (Rbn) | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Cash generated from operations (Rbn) | 1.2 | 2,0 |
| Group debt (Rbn) | 5,8 | 5,0 |
| Gross debt/EBITDA | 3,6 | 2,6 |
| Basic earnings per share (EPS) (cents) | (124) | 16 |
| Headline earnings per share (HEPS) (cents) | 27 | 20 |
Natural capital
Our commitment to operating a sustainable business includes our efforts to reduce the impact we have on the environment in the regions where we operate. The nature of our business is such that we depend on certain natural resources, and we are ensuring that we use these resources responsibly. We remain focused on reducing carbon footprint, managing air quality and water resources, as well as proactive land and resource stewardship.
| FY20 | FY19 | |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 – emissions (000 tonnes) | 2591.4* | 3313.3* |
| Energy consumption# (TJ) | 10 776* | 13 989* |
| Water used* (million m3) | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Dust emissions# (tonnes) | 77* | 267* |
| NOx emissions# (tonnes) | 6 270* | 8 648* |
| SOx emissions# (tonnes) | 451* | 693* |
| General waste generated* (tonnes) | 2 716* | 2 674* |
*Group #South Africa only
Manufactured capital
Our manufactured capital refers to our assets. Plants, factories and quarries are an essential part of our business. We have systematically invested in our property, plant and equipment to take advantage of growth opportunities and to identify areas with potential for expansion. We remain focused on improving efficiencies and maintaining our infrastructure as an ongoing priority.
| FY20 | FY19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cement (kt) | 4 968 | 5 890 |
| Lime (kt) | 494 | 556 |
| Aggregates (kt) | 2 276 | 3 028 |
| Readymix | 569 | 629 |
| Fly Ash | 612 | 689 |
*Limited assurance
Intellectual capital
We understand that constant innovation is critical to delivering quality products and services at the lowest possible cost. Hence, consistent product and process improvements help us enhance the way we do business – improving environmental impacts, operational efficiencies and reducing the cost of production.
Our Purpose
To empower people to experience a better quality of life.
What we do
PPC is an iconic building material and solutions provider of consistent quality, cement, aggregates, readymix, fly ash & lime. We also provide technical support to our customers.
Our Values
We are committed to our values which guide our desired behaviour in the execution of our responsibilities
R
We always do the RIGHT thing
We hold each other accountable and always act with integrity
E
Strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do
We strive for excellence in all we do
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P
Our PEOPLE are our strength
We value our people and recognise that each one of us is essential to our success
P
We have PASSION for winning
We inspire each other with our positive attitude and energy as we strive to be the best
C
We are CUSTOMER focused
Our customers are at the heart of all we do and we exceed their expectations every time
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