Profile Requirements:

• BSc/ BEng Chemical Engineering Degree
• B Tech Pulp & Paper would be advantageous
• ECSA registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) would be advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ operational experience in a Chemical / Production / Process heavy industry
• Minimum of 3 years Line management / Supervisory experience
• Biomass/Coal fired Boilers, Turbines and Utilities operational experience will be   advantageous
• Commissioning experience in Biomass Boilers will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure the compliance with all occupational health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Ensure the effective management of Risk, Safety and Quality through risk assessments, implementation and management of behavioural based safety, task analysis and quality management to ensure a zero tolerance for unsafe acts and acceptable levels of safety incidents.
• Ensure stable and maximum quality supply of Power and Utilities to the entire mill i.e. Power, steam, water, air.
• Provide production quality and production output specific support and advise Business Unit members building capacity and skills through coaching and mentoring.
• Manage the Power and Utilities area with emphasis on people, cost, plant efficiency and availability.
• Ensure effective financial management of the Business unit by financial control, financial compliance and risk management, to ensure quality outputs are delivered within budget.
• Ensure that solid internal and external customer/supplier relations are built, maintained, and managed to ensure timely delivery from supplier, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, implement, and manage annual Power and Utilities production operational plans and project plans that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Develop, implement, and manage continuous improvement agenda.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual Business Unit reporting which includes progress on stakeholder relations, business and strategic planning.
• Build and maintain a competent and motivated workforce by managing performance, conflict and development within the Business Unit.
• Develop Business solid manning plan, personnel development, and assessment.
• Accurate reporting