Admissions Supervisor at Life Healthcare in Roodepoort

Job Title: Admissions Supervisor     
Function:  Finance / Administration
Facility:    Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Roodepoort
Job Location:Roodepoort
Employer:Life Healthcare

Introduction:   

A vacancy exists for an Admission Supervisor based at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, reporting to the Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Reception area as well as Pre-admissions

Critical Outputs:    

• Efficient and proactive admission of all patients in accordance with Group protocol and close liaison with Care
• Risk and Credit Departments to minimize risk exposure to the Hospital.
• Ensure high standard of documentation and capture of relevant information with all admissions through hands on supervision and training.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus amongst all staff in the Department to the benefit of the Hospital, Public and Doctors.
• Optimal staffing of all areas at all times to ensure efficiency of operation and control of labour hours.
• Set and maintain high level of efficiency of staff through clear standards and objectives.
• Optimal function of bed bookings through close liaison with wards and Doctor’s rooms.
• Sound working knowledge and application of Funds relevant rules and limits

Requirements:    

• Self motivated, confident and energetic individual with natural leadership ability and several years in managing people.
• Experience in documentation and workflow processes are essential and he/she must be goal orientated and be willing to work outside normal working hours when situations require.
• A strong customer, quality and performance focus is essential with emphasis on delivering an efficient and professional service to the Hospital and both internal and external customers via a teamwork ethic across the Reception area.
• Knowledge and experience in IMeds / Impilo is essential
• Minimum requirement of Matric.
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Deadline Date: 31.01.2014
How to Apply:
Contact:    

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to the contact person:

Malissa Dreyer
or
011 796 6768
 or
malissa.dreyer@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Stock Controller at Life Healthcare in Tshwane

Job Title:   Stock Controller - C&CTIU 
Function:   Finance / Administration
Facility:     Life Wilgers Hospital, Tshwane
Job Location:Tshwane
Employer: Life Healthcare

Introduction:    

A position has become available for a committed individual to join the hospital as a Stock Controller, reporting to the Unit Manager in the Cardiology and Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit.


Critical Outputs:    

Taking full responsibility for stock control in the unit.
Responsible for maintaining stock and dead stock as per agreed level.
Responsible for the billing part of the patient’s account.
Cycle counts and quarterly stock takes and variance investigation.
Liaise with nursing staff and ward clerk regarding queries and timeous follow up.
Ordering of stock from pharmacy.
Act as relief when the secretary is not available or on leave.

Requirements:
   
Matric.
Must be computer literate. Knowledge of Life Healthcare system (IMEDS) will be an advantage.
A working knowledge of the Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills and Precise and meticulous in work.
Administrative experience.
Able to work under pressure.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Available for duties on weekends and public holidays if required and Flexi-time as required by the Unit.

Deadline Date:31.01.2014
How to Apply:

Note:

• Life Wilgers will respond to shortlisted candidates. 
• Candidates who have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date can assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Contact:    

Dodo Haskins
HR Practitioner
Tel: (012) 807-8176
Fax: (012) 807-6497
Dodo.Haskins@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Clinical Engineer at Life Healthcare in Roodepoort

Job Title:  Clinical Engineer 
Function:   Engineering
Facility:     Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, Roodepoort
Job Location: Roodepoort
Employer: Life Healthcare

Introduction:    

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Engineering Technician reporting to the Services Manager, Esme van der Schyff, at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital. This job requires a well organized, enthusiastic individual with good interpersonal skills and communication ability. The ability to work in a demanding environment, accuracy and attention to detail is crucial. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, maintenance and co-ordination of all major facets associated with medical technology within the hospital.

Critical Outputs:  

•Management system
• Generate a five and ten year medical equipment replacement plan for all priority 1 and 2 medical equipment for the hospital
• Procure Medical Equipment
• Consult with Physicians & Nurses to evaluate the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment as per the Group Engineering, Pharmacy and Procurement protocols
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors to purchase the most cost effective equipment at the highest quality as per the Group Engineering and Procurement protocols
• Manage and monitor monthly Clinical Engineering budget.
• Be actively involved with the CAPEX system and understand lease and rental agreements as applied to the hospital Perform acceptance testing and evaluation
• Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to an ECRI standard test certificate in order to minimize downtime due to faulty equipment
• Conduct breakdown, preventative and scheduled inspection (IPM)
• Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment in accordance with the standards and recommendations of governing agencies
• Conduct staff training
• Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff
• Maintain high professional standards
• Maintain professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and the internet to keep updated with the clinical engineering field
• Support National strategic initiatives and contribute to growth
• Participate in making suggestions and recommendations in order to be actively involved in projects, engineering and procurement functions
• Enable effective communication
• Establish a technical committee in order to consult with management regarding assignments, activities, requirements, problems and new technology

Requirements:    
• Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics
• Experience in a clinical environment
• Current registration with the relevant professional / regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
    
Deadline Date: 24.01.2014
How to Apply:

• Life Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
• Internal candidates are requested to discuss your application with your line manager before making application.

Contact:    

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to the contact person:

Esme van der Schyff

011 796 6583/ 
or
esme.vanderschyff@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Services Manager at Life Healthcare in East London

Job Title:   Services Manager  
Function:   Management
Facility:     Life St Dominic's Hospital, East London
Job Location: East London
Employer: Life Healthcare

Introduction:    

A vacancy exists for a Services Manager based at Life St Dominic’s Hospital, reporting to Laro Fourie, Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for efficiently coordinating and managing the internal support services and external service providers within the hospital environment to achieve Company objectives of quality, growth and people.

Critical Outputs:    

    Effective management of external service providers
    • Identify, together with Group Procurement, applicable services and service providers
    • Review SLA and in consultation with Group Procurement, document specific hospital requirements and ensure signature by relevant parties
    • Drive and monitor conformance to SLA, identify gaps and implement corrective action
    • Maintain productive relationships with service providers through regular meetings
    Effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
    • Participate actively, where necessary, on internal and external review meetings
    Effective people management
    • Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of LHC values, operating model and strategy and actively sponsor company initiatives and projects in own area of responsibility
    • Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to LHC people policies and practices
    Effective financial management
    • Participate in budgeting process and monitor performance against budget
    • Plan, agree and implement Capex expenditure with hospital management
    • Ensure accurate and timeous invoices are received from external suppliers for processing
    • Participate in and/or identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems and resource utilization in order to achieve financial savings for LHC
    Effective quality systems management
    • Ensure customer satisfaction survey is conducted on a regular basis and ensure requirements/complaints are identified, investigated, acted upon and managed appropriately
    • Ensure external stakeholders conform to agreed quality standards and drive conformance to relevant health and safety legislation as it relates to area of responsibility
    • Prepare for and participate in various audits
    Effective facilities management


Requirements:   

• Relevant Tertiary Degree / Diploma
• Proven leadership and people management experience ideally within a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of contract management and health and safety regulations
• Understanding of facilities management, financial and project management principles
• Knowledge of procurement policies, practices and systems
• Computer proficiency essential
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Lead by example
• Motivating and developing people
   

Deadline Date: 31.01.2014
How to Apply:


Note:

• Before making application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.
• Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• External candidates will also be considered.
• If you have not received any feedback by 2 March 2014, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Contact:    

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to Megan van Deventer, Hospital HR Manager

Megan.vandeventer@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Bill Auditor at Life Healthcare in East London

Job Title: Bill Auditor  
Function: Patient Services
Facility:   Life St Dominic's Hospital, East London
Job Location:East London
Employer: Life Healthcare

Introduction:    

A vacancy exists for a Bill Auditor based at Life St Dominic’s Hospital, reporting to Mignon Scherman, Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting retrospective audits of patient documentation, in order to identify and highlight areas of weakness, recommend corrective action and monitor effective implementation thereof, in support of Life Healthcare objectives and strategy.

Critical Outputs:    

Effective delivery of quality customer care
• Evaluate data accuracy to identify deviations and make recommendations for corrective action, implement and monitor same
• Analyse data trends relating to rejections and short payments etc.
• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes
• Compile and maintain a bill audit file containing copies of documentation as per LHC protocols
Effective auditing of patient documentation
• Audit pre-set number of files according to Life standards, in order to achieve monthly target
• Complete a bill audit template on each file audited
• Complete the bill audit toolkit and any updates where required
• Complete, successfully, the LHC coding course and achieve a set pass rate
• Analyse results and make recommendations
• Compile and submit a monthly bill audit report
Effective auditing of hospital operational processes
• Verify statistics on number of elective cases that went to PAC, analyse and report trends on rejection and on med-central short payment report, analyse and report late charges etc.
Effective monitoring of patient services process compliance
• Analyse trends to identify deviations, report on and influence Stock Controllers & Billing Clerks through presentations and discussion in monthly RSRT meetings & bill audit reports
• Monitor effectiveness of implementation of action plans

Requirements:   
 • Qualified Registered Nurse
• Current SANC registration appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification an advantage
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and billing processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT & ICD coding
• Knowledge of Funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Understanding of private hospital industry and practices
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
     

Deadline Date: 31.01.2014
How to Apply:

• Please note that if you have not received feedback on your application by the 20 February 2013, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Contact:    

Tristan Muller
Life St Dominic’s Hospital
Secretary
Tel : +27 43 703 0005
General Fax: +27 43 722 3250
Email : tristan.muller@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Senior Marketing Specialist at Life Healthcare in Illovo

Job Title: Senior Marketing Specialist
Function: Other
Facility:   Life Illovo Head Office

Introduction:
    
A vacancy exists for a Senior Marketing Specialist, based at Life Healthcare Head Office, reporting to Liesel van Oudenhove, Marketing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and maintaining of sound marketing/brand structures and outputs within indicated business units in order to create and maintain a streamlined, cost effective consolidated marketing effort. For operational reasons and for the medium term, this incumbent will be required to focus on the inland region keeping in mind that job outputs could change in the long term as operational structures change.

Critical Outputs:
  
• Guide hospitals/business units in developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies: assist hospital managers and marketing incumbents to develop a marketing strategy aligned to general business plans driving the growth strategy of the hospital through understanding, identifying and addressing the needs of the target market and local community as well as understanding competitor strategies
• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to address specific needs within the inland region
• Align hospital and regional marketing and communications strategies with corporate marketing and communication strategies and initiatives – particularly pertaining to the creation of brand compliance and sound consolidated marketing platforms
• Guide hospitals/business units in developing and implementing a standardized doctor database including the development of marketing statistics and a streamlined stakeholder management system
• Manage corporate identity and brand implementation and compliance
• Liaison between national marketing and communications departments, regional structures and hospital marketing incumbents to enable an effective platform for the execution of the task environment
• Interpret your clients business needs and develop content, materials and systems to support their marketing outputs and needs
• Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Keep abreast of competitor marketing and public relations activities
• Assist with project planning and roll-out as required by the marketing manager
• Assist in building brand platforms and systems in support of more streamlined marketing outputs and executions from a hospital level

Requirements:    
• A registered tertiary qualification in marketing / corporate communications / public relations
• Minimum three years’ experience in a marketing role within a hospital environment
• Proven professional track record with a specific focus on project management skills
• Sound knowledge of brand management and the influence of marketing, communication and public relations within this sphere
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license, own transport and ability to travel
• Candidates will be required to present on a certain topic and complete a skills test as part of the interview process
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Workplace robustness and resilience
• An unquestionable starter and finisher
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Drive and energy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• Building relationships: good organizational and interpersonal skills – ability to deal with target publics on all levels
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Problem-solving and analysis
• Workplace robustness and resilience
• An unquestionable starter and finisher

Deadline Date:24.01.2014
How to Apply:
Note:

Before making application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:    
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to the marketing manager:
Liesel van Oudenhove
Liesel.vanoudenhove@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Ward Clerk at Life Healthcare in East London

Job Title: Ward Clerk x2 
Function: Other
Facility: Life St Dominic's Hospital, East London
Job Location:East London
Employer: Life Healthcare

Introduction:
  
Two vacancies exist for hospital ward secretaries, based in 2 different wards at Life St Dominic'sHospital and will be reporting to the Unit Managers. The successful candidate will contribute to effective functioning and co-ordination of the ward.

Critical Outputs:   

Conducting basic secretarial duties – general administrative work – filing etc. Capturing Data – Labour Hours, overtimes, night duties etc. Stock control and billing. Ensuring daily Quality and Patient satisfaction rounds are done and analyzed Assisting patients with admission and discharge process Liaising with patients, relatives and Doctors Booking of staff with the agencies for the Unit Getting authorizations from the medical aids on behalf of patients Update billing on a daily basis. Discharging of patients at ward level

Requirements:    

Grade 12 required

Computer Literacy – Microsoft office.

Some experience in a medical environment will be essential .Good telephonic and communication skills .

Strong inter-personal skills.

Organized and excellent administrator

The Candidate must be able to work independently, manage time effectively and be a team player, energetic, quality focused and flexible

Ability to work under pressure

Team-player in a challenging environment.

Attentive to detail

Organized

Ability to manage their own time
    
Ability to work under pressure

Team-player in a challenging environment.

Attentive to detail

Organized

Ability to manage their own time

Deadline Date:31.01.2014
How to Apply:

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a short CV with an ID and SANC registration to:

Contact:  

Tristan Muller
Tel : +27 43 703 0005
Fax : +27 86 754 7615
Email : tristan.muller@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Porter at Life Healthcare in Witbank

Job Title:     Porter 
Function:     Other
Facility:     Life Cosmos Hospital, Witbank
Job Location:Witbank
Employer: Life Healthcare

Introduction:    

A vacancy exists for a Porter, based at Cosmos Hospital, reporting to Henriette Harris, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe transport of patients to and from the casualty.

Critical Outputs:  
 
Conduct basic duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
Ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction according to Life Healthcare policies and procedures.
Maintaining excellent patient and customer care in accordance with Life Healthcare Standards.
Effective risk management of the unit by complying with Health, Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures.
Effective participation in the management of costs in the unit (stock, staffing and equipment).

Requirements:    

Grade 12

• Working experience in the hospital environment would be an advantage.
• Eperience in dealing with people.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures.
• Team player
• Must be willing to work according to the flexi-hour system including night duty.
• Position includes working shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to achieve set objectives 
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation 
• Building relationships

• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour     
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour

Deadline Date:30.01.2014
How to Apply:
Note:

Before making application, you are requested to discuss this with your immediate manager
External candidates will also be considered
Life healthcare is an equal opportunity employer

Contact:    
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to the contact person by close of business on 30 January 2014:
Marle Scott

Tel: 013 653 8054
Fax: 086 674 5982
Email: marle.scott@lifehealthcare.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Occupational Therapist at Life Healthcare in Siyathuthuka

Job Title:   Occupational Therapist 
Function:   Other
Facility:     Life Esidimeni, Siyathuthuka Care Centre - Belfast
Job Location: Siyathuthuka
Employer:Life Healthcare

Introduction:    

An opportunity for an Occupational Therapist has arisen at Siyathuthuka Care Centre in Belfast, Mpumalanga. This position will report to Malik Mosesanyane, Hospital Manager.

Critical Outputs:    

Plan and organise OT Services. Identify care users requiring Occupational Therapy. Select activities for groups and individuals based on activity analysis and functions. Develop departmental policies and procedures in consultation with OTT’s and OTA’s. Carry out future planning and submit to Manager
Implement and supervise activity programmes. Provide verbal or written referrals for care users under direct care of OTT’s and OTA’s. Teach activities and demonstrate therapeutic use and provide materials and equipment for activities. Check placement of OT records in care user’s files and participate in pre-discharge and community programmes. Prepare care users, advise, follow-up
Human Resources Management: Participate in recruitment and selection of OTT’s and OTA’s. Carry out orientation and induction of new staff. Check annual registration of OTT’s and OTA’s at INMDC. Provide opportunity for OTT and OTA career development, e.g. offer workshops, support attendance of courses, ensure feedback to colleagues
Provide and arrange formal training for student OTA’s and OTT’s and clinical supervision during training. Maintain regular communication with Hospital Manager, staff meetings memo’s and notices. Administer OT allowance and submit income and expenditure records. Attend relevant ongoing education, courses and undertake research

Requirements:    

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Two years working experience and registered with HPCSA
Clinical experience in long term psychiatry would be an advantage
Training in sensory integration and/or neuro-development technique would be an advantage

Deadline Date: 07.02.2014
How to Apply:

Note:

• Before making application, you are requested to discuss this with your immediate manager

• External candidates will also be considered

• Life healthcare is an equal opportunity employer

Contact:    

Malik. Mosesanyane
Hospital Manager
Tel: [013] 255-0536
Fax: [086] 688 9708
E-mail: malik.mosesanyane@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Public Relations Officer at life healthcare in Empangeni

Position:    PRO-Public Relations Officer
Function:   Other
Job Location: Empangeni
Facility:     Life Empangeni Garden Clinic
Company:life healthcare

Introduction:    

A vacancy exists for a Public Relations Officer , based at Life Empangeni Garden Clinic, reporting to Mrs J van Zyl, Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving initiatives aimed at upholding a positive image of the hospital, while maintaining an environment that promotes superior customer satisfaction.

Critical Outputs:    
Compiling and implementing the annual marketing strategy for the hospital aligned to achieving business objectives.
• Develop annual internal and external communication strategy including media exposure.
• Ensure consistency between the corporate, regional and hospital strategies.
• Implementation of public awareness initiatives including health awareness days.
• Manage the marketing and communication strategy within the allocated budget.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the brand.
• Build awareness of the Life Healthcare brand with the local community.
• Develop and sustain good relationships with general practitioners, specialists and other target publics in the value chain.
Planning and co-ordination of the annual Doctor CME program.
Management and co-ordination of hospital outsourced-services, including but not limited to catering, cleaning and laundry.
Organisation and co-ordination of hospital staff functions.
• Commission market research when necessary.
• Enhancing the quality of services to patients, doctors, staff, funders and other clients as it pertains to the marketing and communication function.
• Ensuring hospital details on the website and any other public domain is up to date.
• Ensure involvement in doctor recruitment campaigns as outlined by the Hospital Manager
• Assist in patient complaint investigations. Draft appropriate responses, or manage interaction with patients / family / Doctors.

Requirements:    
• A tertiary marketing / communication / public relations qualification is preferred. In the absence of a tertiary qualification in these fields – Grade 12 with a proven track record of and at least three years working experience in a hospital environment relevant to this function.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.
• A proven track record of writing ability will be advantageous.
• Very energetic and well organised.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Attention to detail and aesthetic judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conflict management.
• Self motivated.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Driver’s license and own transport essential

• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Drive & energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Ethical behaviour

Deadline  Date:07.02.2014
How to Apply:
Note:

• Before making application, you are requested to discuss this with your immediate manager

• External candidates will also be considered

• life healthcare is an equal opportunity employer

Contact:   

Interested candidates who meet the requirements, are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to the contact Person:

Email: cora.greeff@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Area Manager Job at Sasol in Secunda

Position Summary

Purpose of the job:

Accountable for first line leadership and management of team members to enable the work of self and team members and building their expertise and skills, and deliver frontline team results such as Safety, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Cost and Motivation. 
Job Requirements

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)
-BSc Eng / B Eng / B Tech Chemical Engineering or Equivalent

Job specification
-Operational , Financial and Technical results:
-Process unit optimization;
-Unit performance monitoring;
-Technical problem solving;
-Implementation of modifications;
-Profit improvement concepts;
-Process energy improvement.

Management results:
-Co –ordination and liaison with other functional divisions
-Plan, prioritise and execute monthly tasks thoroughly and independently;
-Render input with respect to process division strategies;
-Generate monthly reports;
-Management of technical shutdown activities;

Leadership and Growth results:
-Management of a production and optimisation area with subordinates

Customer and Relationship results :
-Maintain and expand client trust

General:
-Display demonstrative behaviour that supports the Sasol Values
-Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with subordinates, organised labour,
contractors, colleagues and customers( internal and external )
-Lead the drive for innovation and continuous improvement
-Display and harness the employment equity and diversity drive
-Ensure conformance to relevant legal, statutory, ISO 9000, 14000, 18000 requirements
-Performance management orientated


Personal Attributes
Person attributes:
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
-Good communicator
-Strong organising / co-ordination ability
-Initiative and independent
-Good human relations
-Work under pressure
-Technical orientated
-Project Management experience
-Spreadsheet and office applications
-Entrepreneurial skills
-Sound understanding of unit operation principles (eg. distillation, heat transfer, pumps, compressors)


Deadline: 20/01/2014

How to Apply:

https://sasol.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=12416

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Contracting Advisor Job at Sasol in Secunda

Position Summary

The major purpose of the Senior Advisor SC: Contracting is to apply Category Contract processes to fulfil the various Business Units’ customer needs by applying specialist expert knowledge within a specific procurement category along the key business processes standardised strategies, operating models, policies and procedures for effective Contracting, Contract Management. Integration of the Procurement Category and Business Units, and between the Procurement Category and the relevant Strategic Sourcing Team.

Integration of the Category in Procurement Management with Supply Demand Management, Materials Management and the Projects Procurement environment. Manage the relationship between Procurement Management per Category and its Key Stakeholders. Deliver on performance measures and implementation plans for the respective Category to maximise on-contract spend in the Sasol Group. Compliance to governance and entrenchment of best practices in Procurement Management per respective Category.

REQUIRED OUTPUTS: GENERAL
-Establishment and execution of general sourcing plans
-Execution of plans established by Strategic Sourcing
-Managing and administering current supply contracts which includes contracts across BU’s
-Maximization of automating once off contracts through establishing term agreements to create of
capacity and enable Supply Demand Management
-Manage internal and external stake holder’s relationships which include key suppliers and various
Business Units
-Integration in the supply chain between different departments, functions and business units, such as
Supply Demand Management, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Management,
Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Master Data and other Category Management teams in procurement.
-Achieve, measure and report Cost Containment
-Application of standard Procurement contracts
-Application of the Contracting Model
-Adherence to governance and mitigation all commercial risks
-Compilation and adherence to service level agreements with relevant stakeholders
-Identification of potential suppliers for new requirements
-Manage relationship with key suppliers

REQUIRED OUTPUTS: FUNCTIONAL (the core content and deliverables of the position):
Strategic activities
-Understand the market and environment in terms of the Category approach in procurement and the impact of trends on Procurement and services to fully leverage opportunities
-Develop, implement and manage sourcing plans for non strategic contracts to fully leverage Sasol purchasing capabilities and to promote and position Procurement’s services cluster of commodities with all stakeholders
-Sourcing plans to be aligned with the Supply Chain and BU strategy.
-Adhere to governance of Procurement and Supply activities
-Ensure cost containment
-Support processes and practices that are implemented to build capability, manage resource diversity and adherence to Sasol values to create a high performance work environment
-Perform on world class standards and implement best practices
-Share knowledge by means of training, developing and coaching colleagues to grow to their full potential, build a motivated and inspiring culture and lead change
-Adhere to and ensure adherence to company values and safety
-Contribute towards the Supply Chain executive team and strategy
-Ensure functional integration between all stakeholders

Tactical activities :
-Negotiate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal agreements taking into account cost, quality and speed
-Implement of term contracts
-To achieve cost containment targets
-Support the delivery of P and SM DOV for Procurement
-Achieve key performance measures
-Deliver on customer service levels, supply reliability, governance, risk and regulations
-Governance, ethics, legal compliance, sustainability
-Contribute towards applicable technology development and effectiveness
-Support manager with regards to functional information monitoring, interpretation and application
-Support manager with functional performance reporting to GEC, Supply Chain and stakeholders
-Prioritisation of work
-Ensure standard compliance/corporate governance in Supply Chain systems, Supply Chain -standards
and statutory requirements
-State of the art best practice and change agent
-Continuous improvement
-Breakthrough innovation

Operational:
-Measure and report Price Containment
-Establish interface between commodities and services
-Be accountable for results
-Contribute towards the achievement of targets by supporting synergy and a team spirit amongst team
members
-Promote a culture of pro-active and innovative thinking amongst the team members
-Manage and administer contracts and suppliers which might include complex contracts and
international suppliers
-Contract governance and adjudication for Procurement and BU’s per portfolio in Category
-Ensure compliance to all statutory, legal and corporate requirements
-Continuous alignment between business drivers and request for materials and services
-Participate in operational problem solving relating to the Shared Services and Supply Chain
environments
-Solve problems and make decisions relating to service offering and delivery across the supply chain
-Ensuring on-time payments to Suppliers
-Manage key supplier relations
-Functional network in Supply Chain
-Ensure customer satisfaction through service level agreements

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES:
-Essential: B Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6)
-Procurement and Contracting experience

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE:
-3-5 Years applicable experience essential (With B Degree)
-5-7 Years applicable experience essential (With National Diploma)

Personal Attributes
Formal and informal communication with all stakeholders
-Expert Negotiation capability
-Conflict management
-Influencing skills
-Assertiveness
-Building relationships Planning and Administration
-Understanding of the various approaches, tools and strategies used in Procurement Information gathering, analysis and problem solving
-Planning and organizing in the department
-Time management  
-Teamwork
-Contribute to create a supportive environment
-Integration of different aspects of Procurement and Demand Supply Management
-Customer orientation
-Leading agent
-Cultural knowledge and understanding
-Cultural openness and understanding Awareness and strategic action
-Using business acumen
-Interpretation of market factors to determine procurement strategies
-Ability to understand the key issues and their implications
-Understand the industry in specific portfolio in Category
-Understand the organization
-Critical and analytical thinking
-Optimizing cost containment
-Integration of procurement with other supply chain functions
-Reducing supply risks
-Execute in terms of procurement processes
-Execute procurement strategies Self-Management
-Integrity and ethical conduct
-Personal drive and resilience
-Balancing work and life demands
-Self-awareness and development
-Resilience Management self
-Getting results through individual expert contribution, influence, effort and self management
-Active participation, engagement, and professional networking
-Ongoing reassessment and development of own skills
-Displaying professional and productive work practices
-Utilizing company resources responsibly Governance
-Formulating procurement policies & procedures
-Enforcing governance KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge and requirements of Direct Procurement management
-Supply Chain Alignment and Enablement
-Broad knowledge of the supply chain: inventory management, distribution centre operations,
transportation, and supplier operations
-Supply Chain trends and best practices
-Statutory requirements including statutory requirements for specific material of commodity group


Deadline: 20/01/2014

How to Apply:

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Senior Coordinator Job at Sasol in Secunda

Position Summary


\"Prioritisation will be given to candidates from the designated groups, specifically as per our Sasol Group Services Employment Equity targets.\"

Job Summary:

Responsible to create an interaction platform for end users, retained SDM function and Sasol Share
Services personnel to address supply chain deficiencies.

Required outputs: Functional (the core content and deliverables of the position):
Integration with multiple functions: Retained SDM Function, Operational Buying, Procurement,
Master Data, Materials Management, Refurbishment, Supplier Accreditation, Supply Chain
Enablement, Demand Management, Finance, End Users and Suppliers
Informal coaching of colleagues to develop leadership potential
Support the supply function to ensure world class performance and best practices.
Ensure compliance to corporate governance in supply chain systems, supply chain standards
and statutory requirements
Innovation and improvement results
Ongoing supply chain process improvement and value-add
Ensure customer-specific service levels and performance (OTIF)

Required outputs: General (overall objectives/key areas of performance to be included in the
performance agreement):
Establish a communication methodology and maintain the platform to introduce minor changes to
term agreements
Execution of the consolidated supply and demand requirements plan
Constantly monitor to ensure the correct end users follow the correct purchase requisition process.
First point of entry between the Business Units and Sasol Shared Services on Supply Chain queries
Utilize supply functional strategies and policies to ensure proper governance.
Responsible for establishing sound relationships through interventions with relevant stakeholders to
ensure satisfaction and value add through the total procure to pay (PtP) process
Deal with customer queries and complaints
Facilitate root cause analysis on queries
Job Requirements
Job Requirements:Qualifications and capabilities:
B Degree and 2 - 3 years supply chain experience or
National Diploma and 3 - 5 years supply chain experience or Grade 12 and 7 or more years supply chain experience

Specific expertise and experience:
Systems knowledge (SAP R3, SRM and Microsoft)

Knowledge:
Supply Chain processes and integration thereof with other functions
Understanding of Statutory Governance Requirements
Personal Attributes
Personal Attributes:
Articulate
Assertiveness
Thinking analytically
Team player
Self starter
Networking
High ethical standards
Communication skills
Goal oriented
Resilience
Problem solving


Deadline: 20/01/2014

How to Apply:

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Mechanical Fitter Job at Sasol in Sasolburg

Position Summary:

Required outputs: Functional
- Well skilled with executing procedures
- Initiating the correct level of maintenance needed
- Fault finding on rotating equipment
- Inspection of plant equipment
- Maintaining of own working environment and work area

General
- Must be able to do standby
- Safety conscious and practise good housekeeping
- Conform to Sasol Values
- Willing to work overtime
- Knowledge of Safety standards

Job Requirements
Job Requirements:
Qualifications and expertise required (Must)
- Grade 12 with maths and science / N3
- Qualified Artisan Mechanical Fitter
- Code 08 driver's licence
- SAP knowledge will be an advantage

Job specification
Specific experience required:
- Minimum 3-5 years experience as mechanical fitter
- Preferred maintenance experience in chemical industry
- Experience with rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors


Personal Attributes
Personal Attributes:
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Planning, organizing and co-ordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work independently
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Motivated
- Open to continues learning
- Problem solving
- Sense of ownership
- Self Starter

Deadline: 20/01/2014

How to Apply:

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Chief Security Officer Job at Sasol in Isipingo

Position Summary
To ensure that all Natcos people, assets and property are safe and secure, provide a 24 hour security operational service and manage security service provider performance as per NKP Act 102/1980.

Required outputs: Functional

• Liaise with the National Key Points Regulator, South Adrican Police Services, National Intelligence Agency, Disaster
Management and other Emergency Services.
• Arrange meetings and act as Secretary on Joint Planning Committee.
• Attend Cutler Sub- Security Meetings.
• Identify training needs and development of security personnel in accordance with Training Standards set by NKP
Regulator.
• Provides guidelines to the owner with regard to minimum security standards.
• Develop a Security Policy and Plan.
• Conduct a physical ecurity appreciation annually in order to determine security risks.
• Represent Natcos on all National Key Points external audits (evaluations).
• Keep abreast with any legislation changes which impacts on security i.e: National Key Pooints Act 102 of 1980,
Criminal Procedures Act 51 of 1977, Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, Private Security Inductry Regulations Aurhority
Act 56 of 2001, etc.
• General administrative duties.
• Manage security compliment.


General

• To control the physical security of the installation.
• Ensure that adequate security measures are in place and that they are effective.
• Ensure that Regulations and guidelines (directives) issued by the National Key Points Regulator are in place and
complied with.
• To conduct regular security risk assessments.
• Being responsible to the “owner” for the overall control of all security officers employed at the Key Point.
• Ensure a disciplined workforce and take corrective action where necessary in terms of the disciplinary code and
procedures.
• Ensure implementaiton and monitoring of security measures at the installation in order to eliminate risks.
• Being the Responsible person in terms of the Firearms Control Act No. 60 of 2000, ensure that all the legal
requirements of the Act and its Regulations are complied with on a daily basis.
• Investigate all security related occurrences, incidents to finalisation and where necessary report them to relevant
authorities.
• Manage all ecurity assets and report defects thereof.
• Manage security compliment.

Job Requirements
• Grade 12, or Equivalent (must)
• Drivers license code 08 (must)
• National Diploma in Security management or equivalent qualification (NQF 6).
• National Key Point competency.
• Firearm competency for business purposes

Personal Attributes
• Generating creative ideas / innovative; • Effective communication skills, written and verbal (English); • Good human relations; • Technical skills – computer literate; • Systematic and analytical; • Goal / achievement orientated; • Able to function independently under high pressure; • Being self motivated; • Team player; • Knowledge of investigation techniques; Be able to communicate and liaise with employees, management and outside authorities.


Deadline: 18/01/2014

How to Apply:

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Diesel Mechanic Job at Sasol in Witbank

Position Summary

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure continuous vehicles availability through effective maintenance. To maintain vehicles and handling of breakdowns at all sites.

JOB SPECIFICATION
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Five to Ten years experience as a diesel mechanic.
Five years maintains experience on Scania or Man trucks.

REQUIRED OUTPUTS : FUNCTIONAL

Faultfinding on mechanical and auto electrical.
Faultfinding on air brakes.
Faultfinding on drive trains.
Handle mechanical and electrical breakdowns
Hydraulic faultfinding and maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Daily liaison with maintenance personnel regarding equipment & spares at mines.
Assist in technical investigations
Identification of defects and reporting to supervisor
Manage of safety issues
Order spares required from the stores and for maintenance
All safety aspects at workplace
Maintains of explosive plants and trucks in SA and aboard.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED (Must)

Grade 12/ N3 with Maths and Science
Oliefantsfontein Trade Test certificate – Diesel mechanic
Red ticket

GENERAL

Must be in possession of a valid drivers licence ( Min code 11 )
Give input on continuous improvement initiatives
Share and implement best practices
Adhere to all safety and work standards
Adhere to all legal requirements.
Able to communicate in Afrikaans and English
Personal Attributes
PERSON ATTRIBUTES
COMPETENCIES (skills, knowledge & characteristics)

Sound communication and interpersonal skills
Able to plan, co-ordinate control activities
Proactive and results driven
Self starter and able to work under pressure
Systematic approach to problem solving
Ability to operate independently as well as in a team
Willing to perform standby duties
Willing to work overtime as and when required
Willing to travel and spend time away from home.
Relocate to the Northern Cape(Postmasburg ) area


Deadline: 10/01/2014

How to Apply:

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Senior Planner Job at Sasol in Sasolburg

Position Summary:
To ensure successful execution and completion of maintenance tasks through optimal utilisation of resources and effective communication with all stakeholders involved.

Required outputs: Functional
. Scope, Plan, Schedule and coordinate Maintenance activities
. Liaise with Production and other disciplines to ensure alignment between maintenance plan and production demands
. Co-ordinate maintenance / breakdown activities during execution
. Co-ordinate statutory inspections
. Plan & co-ordinate shutdown work during plant shutdowns
. Request and ensure availability of material/spares for planned activities
. Request and manage delivery of services provided by Service Providers
. Manage work order backlogs
. Maintain control of work and keep Foreman and Production up to date with regards to status
. Maintain updated master data (maintenance schedules, task lists) on the SAP PM database
. Optimise maintenance activities and resources to enable a reduction in Maintenance costs


Job Requirements
Qualifications and expertise required
. Gr. 12 / N3 with sound technical experience
. Qualified Artisan (NQF 4 / Red seal)
. 2 years’ experience as a Senior Artisan within a maintenance environment
. Experience of Maintenance Planning activities in planning environment (STAR Process)
. Computer literate in SAP PM
. MS Project Knowledge
. Driver’s Licence – code B

General
. A good understanding of statutory requirements in the Chemical Industry
. Self motivated with high level of personal discipline
. Good written and verbal communication skills


Personal Attributes
Personal Attributes:
Good communication and interpersonal skills; Analytical thinking/detail orientated; Focus to meet commitments/deadlines; Good problem solving and decision making skills; Team Player; Strong influencing/negotiation skills.


Deadline: 20/01/2014

How to Apply:

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