USM is a leading producer of high-quality VHP brown sugar, which is sold in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and to various cross-border regional markets.
Situated in the heart of Zululand, 25 kms from St Lucia, the surrounding area of Mtubatuba is a vibrant farming community. We support our local small scale can growers and the rest of our cane is grown on the Umfolozi Flats. We currently employ a total of 350 people, mainly form the local community.
USM is committed to sustainability and is awake to opportunities to expand its production of renewable electricity, bio-ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as market opportunities arise. Currently, USM generates renewable electricity which is exported onto the national electricity grid and sold to third-party customers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BSc or B-Tech degree in Electrical Engineering (heavy current) with an excellent academic record.
- Excellent potential and willingness to learn and grow in a challenging work environment.
- Experience in a Sugar Manufacturing environment as an Inserve /Graduate will be advantageous.
- Completed all subjects required to be accepted to write government certificate of competency.
- The Ability to study, write and pass the SMRI 10-week Course in Sugar Engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret technical reports, drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
- Methodical and analytical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
- Good interpersonal skills and a desire to fit into the USM culture.
- Good command of both spoken and written English.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and fluent with Excel.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Adhere to the health, safety and food safety standards and attend FSSC 22000 Training.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills to lead and manage Electrical and Instruments teams.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills to compile budget and control budget.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills to identify, motivate, implement, and manage continuous improvement projects.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills to plan and manage plant shutdowns.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills towards automation, digitization, factory data management and control systems.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills to investigate plant deficiencies to identify and address the root cause of functional failures.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills for operational and maintenance electrical articulation network within USM property.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills on good customer & stakeholder relationships.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills to manage and improve electrical utility costs, power export revenue and associated contracts.
- Learn, develop, and demonstrate skills on ensuring equipment effectiveness (Throughput, Quality and Reliability
Applications accompanied by a detailed C.V.; proof of qualifications plus academic records must be forwarded to the attention of the Training Manager on [email protected]
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 APRIL 2023
The appointment will be made in accordance with USM’s EE Plan. Should you not receive any response within one month of this closing date, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful. Umfolozi Sugar Mill (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position as advertised.
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