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Supervisor Accounts Payable

Closing Date
2025/02/12
Reference Number
PPC250129-3
Job Title Supervisor Accounts Payable
Job Category Finance
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Materials BU
Department Finance
Site Mooiplaas
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa

Job Advert Summary
The Accounts Payable Supervisor role is crucial as it is responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of Accounts Payable transactions, timeous reconciliation of Supplier Accounts as well leading a team.

Minimum Requirements
Matric/Grade 12
Bookkeeping Diploma or Equivalent.
3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
Must be computer literate – particularly Excel
Experience in SAP ERP and/or Sage Evolution.
Understand age analysis of accounts and understand general ledger structures.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritise.
Problem solving skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Excellent communication skills on all levels.

Duties and Responsibilities
Review of Creditors Reconciliations and ensuring that reconciling items are investigated timeously.
Ensure accurate capturing in accordance with the Procure to Pay Processes in place.
Proper authorisation of invoices in accordance with levels of authority and accurate allocation to Supplier & General Ledger Accurately process invoices in Accounts Payable and post batches daily.
Periodic review and clearing of GRIR accounts.
Reviewing Supplier Account aged analysis to ensure long outstanding items are investigated.
Assistance in problem solving challenges identified by Accounts Payable Clerks/Administrators.
Ensuring that Invoices are loaded on SAP via the robot or manual for approval
Ensuring that Invoices are captured on EVO before making payment.
Review and authorise payment run submissions to ensure payments are done after completion of Supplier Statement reconciliations.
Filing and archiving of records for easy retrieval.
Verifying and processing creditors documentation.
Liaise externally with suppliers to resolve queries.
Liaise with internal user departments on queries.
Leadership of AP team.

Clerk Creditors

Closing Date
2025/02/12
Reference Number
PPC250129-2
Job Title Clerk Creditors
Job Category Finance
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Materials BU
Department Finance
Site Mooiplaas
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa

Job Advert Summary
The Accounts Payable Administrator/Clerk is a crucial role as it is responsible for managing and processing all transactions related to expenses and vendor payments. Also liaising externally with suppliers to resolve queries and with internal user departments on queries.

Minimum Requirements
Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting
Bookkeeping Diploma
2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
Must be computer literate – particularly Excel
Experience in SAP ERP / SAGE Evolution.
Understand age analysis of accounts and understand general ledger structures.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritise.
Problem solving skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Excellent communication skills on all levels.
Driver’s license

Duties and Responsibilities
Accurate capturing of invoices and ensure accurate three-way matching is achieved.
Ensure copies invoices are loaded on SAP.
Check Invoices to ensure they compliant with VAT regulations.
Proactively source invoices from key suppliers to avoid termination of services. e.g. municipal accounts.
Proper documentation and reasonable allocation of costs.
Reconciling creditors statements and processing and controlling creditors payments.
Investigation of long outstanding reconciling items on Supplier Reconciliation.
Filing and archiving of records for easy retrieval.
Verifying and processing creditors documentation.
Liaise externally with suppliers to resolve queries.
Liaise with internal user departments on queries.
Proper authorisation of invoices in accordance with levels of authority and accurate allocation to Supplier & General Ledger Accurately process invoices in Accounts Payable and post batches daily.
Sending Remittance Advices to supplier after completion of the Payment Run.

Payroll Officer

Closing Date
2025/02/13
Reference Number
PPC250203-3
Job Title Payroll Officer
Job Category Human Resources
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit RSA Admin
Department Human Recourses
Site Rosebank
Location – Town / City Rosebank (Johannesburg)
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa

Job Advert Summary
The role of the Payroll Officer is crucial in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the company’s payroll function. This includes managing payroll processes, maintaining core system data, and ensuring all payroll activities adhere to the necessary controls, compliance, and governance standards. The position involves handling end-to-end payroll tasks, such as calculating wages, personnel administration, and timekeeping.

Additionally, the Payroll Officer will serve as a subject matter expert in areas like Employee Tax (PAYE), overseeing calculations, administration, and reconciliations on a monthly, bi-annual, and annual basis. There may also be a need to provide administrative support for other HR activities, such as Employment Equity reporting (EEA4), B-BBEE Management Control, and analytical tasks related to HR metrics.

Minimum Requirements
Essential:

Matric
Relevant Tertiary Education (Payroll Diploma)
5+ Years Payroll Experience in a Manufacturing/Mining and Unionised Environment
5+ Years Employment tax
Special requirements (crucial):

Knowledge of relevant labour laws and SA Tax Legislations
Knowledge of Employment tax
Current SAP user

Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll:

End to end payroll processing, accurately and timeously and according to payroll calendar deadlines.
Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consult with HR team to improve payroll and HRIS processes.
Ensuring compliance to all statutory and legal compliance in respect to Payroll with special reference to Tax Legislation, POPI Act, BCEA, LRA and Collective Agreement
Establish & Review of relevant policies and procedures.
Document all payroll related processes.
Implement Auditable Payroll Control to mitigate risks.
Assist and investigate payroll queries and feedback to employees.
Administering Timesheet input and ensure accurate upload of time and other input in such as leave, overtime, shift allowance calculations.
Administering Month end Process and Reporting
Support month end processes
Administer all Engagements, Terminations and Movements Processes internally and externally.
Administer all FNB & Standard Bank Loans and manage the application process.
Administer all Disability applications and other Benefit Funds and related activities, including Medical Aid application and onboarding of new employees on the payroll.
Monthly Statutory reconciliation and payment – SARS, UIF, SDL
Manage Payroll System and drive all relevant changes, i.e. UAT process.
Maintain Systems and updating Business with relevant legal and policy changes.
Administer and drive all IRP 5 related activities including submission ensuring compliance to Tax Legislation
Support Annual Increase and Bonus activities and Administer Salary Adjustments
Administer WCA & COID Payments and annual returns.
Submission of Data to South African Stats and any other regulatory body
Submission of Data in accordance with Regional and Group Requirements
Support Headcount activities including but not limited to,
Monthly headcount Management – Actual, Budget and Forecast
Annual Headcount and Labour Force Budgeting Process
Processing of expatriate contracts where applicable
Regular engagements and training to Time Administrators
Store all payroll instructions on a Shared drive for easy accessibility.
Create and Maintain Electronic Personnel Files
HRIS & Analytics

Implement and maintain complete electronic employee personnel files, records and other documentation for employees, including processing new employees, forms for employment status changes and maintaining timely and accurate files.
Prepare statistical and analytical summaries and reports from the HRIS involving payroll information that add value to the business.
Analyse Labour Costing to support productivity measures and Labour efficiencies.
Obtain Production efficiencies that support analytics.
Act as SAP Superuser and Site Single Contact for System related engagements
Provide regular feedback to the HR team on any system improvements and changes.
Always ensure data completeness and integrity.
Support HR Reporting Activities that include Employment Equity, B-BBEE etc.

Specialist Transformation and Compliance

Closing Date
2025/02/09
Reference Number
PPC250128-1
Job Title Specialist Transformation and Compliance
Job Category Human Resources
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Group Admin
Department Human Recourses
Site Rosebank
Location – Town / City Rosebank (Johannesburg)
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
We are seeking a Transformation & Compliance Specialist to support the implementation of a robust Transformation and Regulatory Compliance roadmap, ensuring alignment with HR regulations and minimising risks. In this role, you will ensure compliance with MPRDA, B-BBEE, EE, and BCEA, and provide reporting to the Social, Ethics, and Transformation Committee (SETCO). You will manage external audits (B-BBEE, EE, DMRE) and support internal policy reviews to improve HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Additionally, you will assist with the implementation of the Group CSI policy and related reporting.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:

Relevant degree in Human Resources, or related field.
Relevant certifications such as Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP) could be beneficial.
Experience:

• 6 years relevant HR regulatory compliance experience (MPRDA, B-BBEE, EE, SD, BCEA, revised Construction sector codes).
• At least 4 years transformation experience within the mining industry and/or the Construction industry.
• Strong ability to manage a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, industry associations, suppliers & customers.
• Sound knowledge of the revised Construction Sector codes and experience in B-BBEE automated systems.
• Knowledge of and trends in the transformation environment including MPRDA compliance, Dti and liaison with the DMRE, DoEL and BEE Commission.
• Experience in working with regulatory bodies such as the DMRE, DoEL, MQA, Dti, BEE Commission
• Experience in working in a compliance role in an JSE- listed company.
• Sound knowledge and experience of Social and Labour Plans and Mining Charter compliance targets, project implementation & reporting.
• Prior experience in data modelling to support creation of advanced analytics and business intelligence toolsets to support the BEE strategy.

Special requirements:

• In-depth knowledge, understanding of applicable transformation legislation – MPRDA, Revised Construction sector codes, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of the Amended Construction Sector Codes (CSC), DTi Revised Codes of Good Practice, the Mining Charter, Social and Labour Plans, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, BCEA, etc.
• Sound proficiency in data analysis and processing for regulatory reporting, including maintaining data on the automated BEE scorecard
• In-depth knowledge of HR regulatory environment and risk management.

Duties and Responsibilities
PPC SA Transformation Roadmap

• Delivery of the Transformation roadmap of PPC SA Group and its subsidiaries that outlines key objectives, initiatives, timeframes, and related costs for approval by the LT&C and CHRO.
• Assist and support the crafting of appropriate BEE strategies in conjunction with business owners on all elements of the BEE scorecard and action plans to achieve the target level.
• Maintain and update the B-BBEE scorecard data on the approved automated BEE system to ensure that data on the system is up to date and accurate in preparation for the annual BEE verification process.
• Ensure that all evidence and supporting data is prepared for the annual BEE verification process in collaboration with the BEE system and verification partners.
• Prepare the required data, reports and evidence for all regulatory compliance audits & reporting in collaboration with the HR community for review by the LT&C.
• Guide and assist the HR community in crafting of appropriate policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with the HR regulatory universe in collaboration with Legal & Compliance, Internal Audit, Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management.
• Understand Group & subsidiaries, operations and strategy to ensure alignment of Transformation roadmap.

Training

Stakeholder relations

• Identify, establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation who have a material impact on the outcomes of the Transformation roadmap.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with regulatory bodies to ensure successful implementation of all compliance targets
• Oversee and coordinate the Transformation roadmap in an efficient manner and guide stakeholders for the target levels to be achieved at operational and functional levels.
• Coordinate and assist with all Group HR regulatory compliance audits.

Change Management

• Ability to implement Transformation plans in a smooth and efficient manner as well providing continuous feedback to all stakeholders.
• Identify resistance and performance gaps, and work to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Work with the HR Community and business owners in the formulation of particular plans and activities in support of Transformation projects.

Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare for and oversee the annual BEE verifications process through the appointed verification agency.
• Oversee the annual GRI audit process in support of the Annual integrated report.
• Prepare Transformation & Compliance reports for Exco, Social Ethics Committee, Government regulatory bodies and all relevant forums for review and approval by the LT&C and CHRO
• Assist the HR community with the drafting of SLP’s, Mining Charter Scorecard reports, EE Reports for review by the LT&C.
• Ensure accurate reporting on the HR elements of the Integrated Annual report.
• Provide guidance to business and keep abreast with legislative developments and its impact on the business.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Oversee internal HR reporting including EE plans, BEE scorecard, DMRE, STATS SA reporting.
  Monitor SAP GRC HR controls to ensure compliance to policies & procedures.
• Keep updated with changes and developments in all HR legislation and regulations.
  Work closely with the BEE system service provider and verification agents to ensure that all data submitted for verification is complete and accurate.
• Monitor monthly progress on elements of the Transformation roadmap including MPRDA, EE compliance.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed actions of the HR Risk register.

Corporate Social Investment

• Oversee the business CSI strategy and implementation thereof.
• Partner with business and HR teams on the delivery of CSI initiatives
• Compile CSI reports and oversee the consolidation and reporting of CSI initiatives to SETCO
• Drive the implementation of CSI initiatives budgets & resources, to ensure the delivery of quality and integrated programs in line with the business CSI strategy.

Operational Trainer

Closing Date
2025/02/09
Reference Number
PPC250124-1
Job Title Operational Trainer
Job Category Human Resources
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Group Admin
Department Human Recourses
Site Slurry
Location – Town / City Mahikeng
Location – Province North West
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary

We are seeking a motivated Operational Trainer to develop employees, and equip them with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work and meeting their goals effectively and safely while adhering to legal requirements.

This is a pooled resource and will be required to travel between different operations as per operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements
Senior Certificate
OD: ETDP Diploma
Assessor
Moderator
FETC: Burning carbonated materials
MINIMUM REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience in a clinker/cement manufacturing plant and/or process (5yrs)
People Leadership; Facilitation and Presentation skills
Experience as Operational trainer (2yrs)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified Accredited Assessor and Moderator
Coaching skills
Communication and presentation skills
Sound Plant Experience
Invocom facilitation
Strong admin skills with attention to detail
Computer literacy: MS Office – Intermediate, Sharepoint
Duties and Responsibilities
Design and/or customise training interventions and Learning/Assessment material.
Organize and prepare training rooms: Prepare training rooms as per request with necessary electronic equipment.
Preparing presentations: Review course content & objectives; Determine skills and knowledge levels; Develop training outline and plan; On time notification of courses; distribute preparatory material in advance.
Deliver and manage practical assessment in the plant on various equipment and skills
Assess and sign off on Competencies.
Moderate assessment processes of assessors, provide moderation feedback; Sign off assessments or re-plan training
Compile authorisation documentation for approval: Conveyor Belt Safety, Lockout, Resetting Low Voltage Equipment, Trackless Mobile machines, Lifting equipment. Ensure approval letters received, update database and file.
Issue licence card to TMM/Lifting equipment Operator
Do relevant course admin and data capturing on a daily basis: Update electronic systems and file for BEE and auditing purposes.
Update gap analysis; Record competencies on employee’s development record (Individual file) and on Departmental Competency Matrixes; Update factory competency levels
Give feedback and recognition to trainee.
Update and have available training solutions: Do amendments as necessary on existing system; Adhere to document control; Link training solutions to BOP’s and competencies;
Ensure solutions (Standard Operating practices, Assessment Guides and presentations) are available for all competencies.
Monitor quality of performance: Address performance deviations.
Develop and complete an operational skills plan: Link skills plan to development and delivery strategy
Compile reports: Capture all info electronically and draw reports. Do gap analysis, Legal Expiring reporting and planning, Ad hoc, competency levels, training cost and man hour reports.
Ensure achievement of competence levels: Compare actual progress to plan. Monitor Competency matrixes, ensure refresher training is organised before expiry dates
Monitor and maintain performance assessments standards: All assessments conducted in terms of quality assurance standards.
Ensure trainer’s own competence levels are maintained and on par with latest developments in PPC: Trackless Mobile Machinery, Conveyor Belt Safety, Standard PPC Lock-out, Resetting Low Voltage equipment, Lifting Equipment, Working at Heights
Close interaction with Engineering and Risk to incorporate these standards into learning material.
Build relationships with Line managers (Customer) to play a business partner role where services are rendered.

Graduate

Closing Date
2025/02/15
Reference Number
PPC250128-2
Job Title Graduate
Job Category Manufacturing
Job Type Graduate
Business Unit Inland BU
Department Production
Site Dwaalboom
Location – Town / City Dwaalboom
Location – Province Limpopo
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
PPC Ltd can trace its beginning to more than 130 years ago when it was incorporated in 1892 as the first cement manufacturer in South Africa. PPC has since extended its reach across sub-Saharan Africa as a resilient organisation, adapting and responding to changes in various operating environments. Through our products, we empower our stakeholders to experience a better-quality of life.

As part of our talent strategy, we seek to recruit a graduate to undergo a 24 months intensive and structured Graduate Development Program (GDP) in the following discipline within the organisation:

Process/Chemical Engineering

The aim of the programme is to help graduates transition from students to high potential employees. During the 24 months, participants of the programme will be coached in the technical aspects of their job as well as be exposed to the larger business context by having the opportunity to rotate through different departments. Strong mentorship, guidance and assessments will be included in the programme. Upon successful completion of the programme, PPC will endeavour to retain high potential participants, however it is not garaunteed.

We would like to encourage students who meet the minimum criteria in the field above to apply.

Minimum Requirements
A Bachelors Degree from a recognised University with a 60% average pass mark.
The ability to learn and fit into the purpose-led and performance driven PPC culture.
Preference will be given to qualifying black African female candidates and those who meet BEE criteria.
Willing to move from one PPC site to another if required to do so.
Have no criminal record.

If you meet the above-mentioned requirements, please submit the following:

Fully completed and signed application form, accompanied with certified copies of

South African identity document.
University Transcript.
Updated CV.
Duties and Responsibilities
Applicants that do not receive written communication within four (4) weeks after the closing date should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appointment will combine the principles of both PPC’s Employment Equity and Succession Policies.

Senior Manager Projects

Closing Date
2025/02/14
Reference Number
PPC250204-1
Job Title Senior Manager Projects
Job Category Engineering
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit RSA Admin
Department Engineering
Site Rosebank
Location – Town / City Johannesburg – Rosebank
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
The role of the Senior Manager – Projects is to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams for the delivery of agreed objectives within the project scope of work and control all aspects of the project from inception until closure. The Senior Manager Projects shall be an expert in project planning and execution and shall provide assistance to project resources on project-related matters as and when required.

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

BSc Eng Engineering (NQF Level 8) or international equivalent
Project Management certification
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management or relevant qualification
IDEAL

Certification in Mine Health and Safety or Occupational Health and Safety is advantageous
Master’s in Business Administration advantageous (NQF Level 9)
ECSA Professional Engineer Registration (or international equivalent) is advantageous
EXPERIENCE

15 years project management experience
2 – 3 years people management experience
3 – 5 years work experience in an engineering discipline
IDEAL

10 years cement manufacturing and cement projects experience
10 years experience working with Chinese contractors and suppliers
REQUIRED OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Application of project management principles
Business and financial management
Managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and projects.
Application of various project management systems and tools
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management

Take a project from the Conceptual Stage through to the Closeout Stage in line with the PPC Stage-Gate Model
Conduct project feasibility studies
Conduct project implementation
Setup the project systems, tools, and resources at the start of a project implementation
Develop and manage the project scope, budget, and schedule
Manage the project quality and performance
Identify and manage project risks
Conduct project procurement
Contract Management
Conduct project post-mortem and compile lessons learnt
Stakeholder Engagement

Uphold the PPC image during engagement with stakeholders
Identify all Project Stakeholders and manage their expectations
Liaise with Stakeholders on matters affecting their areas of responsibility
Ensure that the Project Sponsor and Project Customer are kept appraised on the progress at all times
Escalate non-resolved issues following unsuccessful interventions to Project Sponsor or Owner
Ensure effective Project Communication
Provide frequent project reporting and updates to the Business
Compliance, Governance and Reporting

Ensure adherence to the PMO projects policy, guidance, and procedures
Adhere to governance structures during the project
Conduct random project audits to check compliance and adherence to scope
Consolidate all audit results, mitigate risks identified, resolve issues raised and report progress to relevant stakeholders
Contribute to the development of the PPC project governance
Project Team Management

Define the structure of the project and allocate resources accordingly
Manage the performance of project team members through a matrix reporting structure and monitor adherence to expected standards.
Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
Coach and train project team members to perform optimally in their roles
Give feedback to project team members
Participate in the nomination and selection of project team members and resources
Support the onboarding of new project team members
Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the project team
Hand over people resources at the end of the project

Area Manager

Closing Date
2025/02/13
Reference Number
PPC250131-1
Job Title Area Manager
Job Category Sales
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit RSA Admin
Department Sales
Site Rosebank
Location – Town / City Johannesburg – Rosebank
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
The Area Manager develops and implements strategies related to product volume, pricing, and sourcing to meet customer requirements, while controlling cost and meeting financial KPIs. This role also involves logistics and credit management regarding the dispatch of goods to customers and the monitoring of customer accounts

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Finance or Commerce (NQF Level 7)
IDEAL

Postgraduate degree in Commerce or Sales (NQF Level 8)
Degree in civil engineering would be advantageous
EXPERIENCE

8 – 10 years relevant sales experience
5 years experience as a Area Manager
Recognition of prior learning and experience within a sales or business development role
REQUIRED OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Cement and concrete manufacturing processes
Logistics management
Retail management.
Construction industry.
Sales and marketing processes
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Legal and compliance
Profitability (Drive financial growth)
Product range diversification and positioning
Customer service and experience (delighted customers)
Market intelligence collation, analysis, and recommendation
Stakeholder management
Sales Planning
Client Focused Solutions
Closing Sales
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to travel.
Duties and Responsibilities
DELIVERABLES

Sales

• Develop, manage, and maintain long-lasting relationships with customers and understand the return on investment (ROI) between customers and PPC
• Develop and implement strategies with regards to volume, pricing and sourcing
• Source new clients through networking or other business development methods
• Gather market intelligence related to the industry and market
• Build on the brand equity by promoting PPC products
• Continuously explore different routes to market
• Research and investigate growth strategies and growing market share
• Maintain awareness of CO2 emissions through understanding the carbon footprint impact of sourcing, transportation, and logistics of products
• Plan loads accordingly by customer requirements and understand the impact of loads and customer requirements

Projects and Initiatives

• Execute the business review strategy and action plan
• Secure major projects with new clients

Budget Management

• Prepare the annual departmental CAPEX budget for submission to line manager for review and approval
• Approve CAPEX expenditure within delegation of authority level
• Monitor expenditure against approved budget, reporting on any deviations to the line manager and Finance Department

People Management

• Foster the Jabali culture initiative and environment
• Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Support the onboarding of new team members
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable Compliance
• Position PPC as a leader to focus on transformation initiatives
• Enforce adherence to a safe working environment by reducing the LTIFR (lost time injury frequency rate)

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a member of the PPC Employment Equity Forum
• Maintain strong working relationships to achieve the effective sourcing goal as per the FY source plan
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions
• Engage with the local government agencies and municipalities on initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Bureau of Economic Research
• Conduct business reviews for top percentage of customers by identifying product movements, monitoring customer service, managing customer business models, and resolving complaints
• Participate as a member in the relevant industry body forums

Manager Purchasing

Closing Date
2025/02/18
Reference Number
PPC250204-2
Job Title Manager Purchasing
Job Category Manufacturing
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit RSA Admin
Department Supply Chain
Site Rosebank
Location – Town / City Johannesburg – Rosebank
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
The Manager Purchasing is responsible for overseeing the entire operational procurement practice regarding materials and inventory management.

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management (NQF Level 7)

IDEAL

Member of the South African Production and Inventory Control Society (SAPICS) is advantageous

EXPERIENCE

5 – 8 years experience in cement/lime manufacturing or mining industries, with emphasis on Materials, Procurement and/or Logistics management
5 years exposure to manufacturing and supply network, VBM and strategic planning
5 years people management (particularly of teams in remote locations)

REQUIRED OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Supply chain fundamentals
Syspro or SAP
Transport methodologies and practices
Manufacturing
Duties and Responsibilities
Sourcing and Contract Negotiation

Lead localised sourcing negotiations
Serve as resident expert in contract negotiations and contract development
Coordinate supplier management
Administer standard templates for all components of arrangements
Maintain executed contracts in a single repository
Monitor contract compliance & expiration dates
Provide process support to assure efficient and responsive purchasing
Oversee inventory management and optimisation efforts
Develop and maintain the master inventory list
Enforce procurement policies including preferred supplier usage and approvals
Enforce contract pricing compliance
Oversee execution and monitor exceptions
Provide supplier performance management guidance and scorecard templates
Report on inventory performance data
Stakeholder Management

Develop, manage, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and transporters
Coordinate the planning and procurement of materials in partnership with sales
Communicate with Supply Chain regarding new/ modified/ obsolete items and manage the system accordingly
Communicate to Management regarding stock levels, discrepancies, issues etc.
People Management

Manage the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
Support the onboarding of new team members
Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable

Transport and Operations Manager

Closing Date
2025/02/08
Reference Number
PPC250203-4
Job Title Transport and Operations Manager
Job Category Logistics
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit RSA Admin
Department Supply Chain
Site Montague Gardens
Location – Town / City Montague Gardens
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
Lead the coastal transport planning and despatch team.

Managing the inbound transport of components to our manufacturing plants; planning and optimising on route scheduling for inbound and outbound logistics.

Enabling distribution of both bulk and bag cement safely and cost effectively within budget to our customers, including coordinating logistics between Plants.

Utilisation of the inhouse TMS for capacity utilization, transport optimisation, cost management, safety monitoring and customer satisfaction.

Leading and Controlling Inventory Management via the Plant based Despatch Teams

Working collaboratively with Plant and S&OP Focals in ensuring an integrated Supply Chain delivery performance

Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Commerce /Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations Management degree
IDEAL

Postgraduate in Commerce /Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations Management

EXPERIENCE

10 years cement or similar industry experience with a strong emphasis on production management, sales, and logistics
5 years experience in Transport Management and Planning preferably in the cement industry
5 years experience in managing and utilising a TMS in planning and scheduling Transport
5 years experience in Inventory Management
IDEAL

10 years Leading and Managing teams

REQUIRED OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Supply Chain sustainability
Logistics, Transportation, Distribution Management
TMS Data Analysis, Management and operational skill
Maintaining excellent customer service levels under pressure
Customer- centric yet assertive communication style
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
The ability to report accurately and meet tight deadlines
Analytical and critical thinking
Stakeholder management
Lean Management
Ability to disseminate information concisely and logically to all levels of stakeholders
Inventory and Risk Management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Available on standby after hours to resolve any transport or operational issues that may impact deliveries
Flexibility to travel to the various Plant sites within the job scope and extended.
Flexibility to rotate and stand in for Inland Transport and Operations Manager if and when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
DELIVERABLES

People and Transport Management

Draft Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between PPC and Outsourced entities
Manage costs in line with budget and dynamic nature of logistics
Manage the complexity of different simultaneous cost drivers to ensure cost gaps are understood and managed accordingly
Provide solutions through the analysis of variables.
Develop strategies to ensure viability of the logistics function by introducing innovation and alternatives for cost reduction
Accurately prepare and verify the logistics escalations (monthly and annually) against submission from transporters
Lead Transport Planning and Despatch Teams
Managing and encouraging employee multi-skilling
Ensuring that staff are trained according to development plans
Creating a culture of discipline
Creating an environment that embraces diversity
Ensuring open and effective communication
One on one coaching and mentoring sessions with employees
Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relating to actual costs versus budget and service delivery for inbound and outbound deliveries
Support the operations by working closely with Transporters, Customer Service (Distribution), Commercial (Sales), Industrial (Plants’ Inventory focals) and Despatch teams to provide the best possible transport planning and service delivery for customers.
Optimise sourcing, routing and scheduling utilising the TMS platform for the regional and national demand of bag, bulk, specialised moffet delivery, mini bulk deliveries by overseeing the running of the transport optimizer tool solver
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems and processes.
Analysis of the TMS output for optimised results is essential to drive and execute the daily Plan.
Attend internal operational meetings to align on PPC Sourcing & operational KPI’s such as the clearance of daily statuses, outstanding PODs, CSL & DSL, Diversion Maintenance, and Corporate Governance Compliance
Effect continuous improvement in PPC processes and operations.
Provide project support to various projects including cross function Projects.
Compliance and Reporting

Monitor operational compliance and discipline to specific legislation and regulations by drivers and transporters.
Conduct investigations and prepare reports based on non-compliance or queries from internal and external stakeholders
Provide support to various sites in upholding discipline to their site safety requirements
Contractor Management

Manage the performance of contractors and monitor adherence to agreed standards based on the agreed commercial agreements
Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate consequence action
Participate in the selection and appointment of new contractors and suppliers
Support the onboarding of new suppliers and contractors
Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
Budget

Prepare the annual distribution budget in line with envisaged contracts for submission to the Line Manager and respective Finance Leads for review and approval
Approve expenditure within the delegation of authority level
Monitor expenditure against approved budget, swiftly analysing and reporting on any deviations to the line manager,
Develop action plans to manage deviations
Risk Management

Identify and mitigate potential logistics risks and disruptions
Ensure compliance with applicable transport regulations, laws and company policies
Analyse sales demands to ensure sufficient fleet capacity is available
Ensure transport planners are well trained and can work across functions to ensure business continuity

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