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OPERATOR SUPPORT
 
Details
Closing Date 2026/01/26
Reference Number PPC260115-2
Job Title Operator Support
Job Category Manufacturing
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Coastal BU
Department Production
Site Port Elizabeth
Location - Town / City Port Elizabeth
Location - Province Eastern Cape
Location - Country South Africa

Job Advert Summary
  • Assists the packing and Milling plants operators during their shift in a cost-effective and safe manner by condition monitoring their assigned field plant units.
  • Timeously reports identified field problems to the plant operator and shift supervisor and executing work instructions given by the operator or shift supervisor over the radio.
  • Inspects their operational area and ensures good housekeeping and safe running of plant units and the safety of other people working in their area of jurisdiction.
  • Operates the various pieces of equipment such as loader, Bobcat, tractor, forklift, Tennant sweeper, Grab crane, overhead crane, Axle Weighbridge.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
 
Certificate in process, production, chemistry or equivalent   

Duties and Responsibilities
  •  Cement extraction from silos
  • Silo Level measurements
  • Troubleshooting in Dispatch plant
  • Packing cement with Rotary cement packer
  • Adhering to bag weight requirements
  • Palletizing of cement with palletizer
  • Accurate reporting and record keeping
  • Adhere to all Targets, KPIs and Standards
  • Effective teamwork – create good morale
  • Good communication
  • Report deviations to the supervisor
  • Maintain PPC Values at all times
  • Responsible for own development
  • Ensure all procedures are followed.
  • Safe working practices always followed.
  • All unsafe conditions reported immediately.
  • Assist in plant housekeeping.
  • Prevention of spillages
  • Prevention of equipment stops
  • Increase equipment efficiency
  • Ensuring stock on the floor at all times
  • Excellent customer support
  • Ensuring high quality standard
  • Correct product in the bag
  • Conducting plant activities related to Milling 
  • Conducting plant activities related to Homogenizing & Blending 
  • Troubleshooting Conveyor Belt System problems 
  • Operating the raw material sampling plant 
  • Operating the raw material proportioning plant 
  • Understanding cement products 
  • Understanding the cement manufacturing process 
  • Understanding the company’s Safety, Health and Environmental policy

Policy
PPC considers Company strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, including Employment Equity and Succession Plan, region and geographical location of the position as well as overall business requirements when recruiting for any position within the company.
 
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SHIFT SUPERVISOR
 
Details
Closing Date 2026/01/26 
Reference Number PPC260115-1 
Job Title Shift Supervisor 
Job Category Manufacturing 
Job Type Permanent 
Business Unit Coastal BU 
Department Production 
Site Port Elizabeth 
Location - Town / City Port Elizabeth
Location - Province Eastern Cape
Location - Country South Africa

Job Advert Summary
Achieve production targets
Minimize quality non-conformances
Minimize environmental non-conformances
Maintain Health and Safety standards
Maintain housekeeping standards
Operate plant efficiently
Report non-conformances to the Production Superintendent and or Chemist

Minimum Requirements
  • Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent with Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Valid driver's license code 08/10
  • OPS Academy exposure would be an advantage
  • Computer skills (SCADA / Excel)

Duties and Responsibilities
  • To cost effectively operate the plant and equipment in such a manner that good quality cement products are consistently manufactured
  • Ensure environmental compliance and ensure all dust collectors are working efficiently
  • Conduct quality control tests and adjust production to ensure good quality products; Adhere to Quality targets from Chemist
  • Supervise the team on shift and be responsible for the team: eg leave, training, discipline, morale, recognition, performance management, scorecards etc
  • Conduct INVOCOMS to ensure team members are well informed of all required matters
  • Be responsible for safety of the team eg ensuring vehicle checkilsts, key control register & Risk assessments are completed correctly and when required & completion of Production 2.9.2 File
  • Be responsible for arranging and excecuting plant housekeeping
  • Be responsible for arranging maintenance on equipment to eliminate / prevent spillages
  • Know and manage all stock levels as well as manage monthly physical stock taking
  • Complete required reports accurately
  • Complete weekly jobcards from planning office
  • Good communication to all Internal and External customers as well as Management
  • Attempt to solve all problems first before making call-outs
  • Be multiskilled to also manage Dispatch operations when required
  • Have a positive attitude and contribute in terms of innovative suggestions to ensure continuous improvement
  • Work in conjunction with Clinker off-loading contractor to be responsible for crane/excavator operator as well as all communications between contractor and TFR for placing / removing of train wagons
  • Be multiskilled to also do Bulk Dispatching via SAP and Wayware after hours

Policy
PPC considers Company strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, including Employment Equity and Succession Plan, region and geographical location of the position as well as overall business requirements when recruiting for any position within the company.
 
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​ADMINISTRATOR SALES
 
Details
Closing Date 2026/01/26
Reference Number PPC260106-2
Job Title Administrator Sales
Job Category Sales
Job Type Permanent
Business Unit Group Admin
Department Sales
Site Rosebank
Location - Town / City Rosebank
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Job Advert Summary
  • Review and process incoming sales orders and ensure timely delivery to customers with zero tolerance on errors
  • Verify order details (product pricing, product, customer information, correct source plant and proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies before this impact the load plan)
  • Ensure customers receives order confirmations
  • Ensure orders are confirmed before planning and orders are confirming on the day for the day (BULK sales) to avoid revenue loss caused by divert cost
  • Ensure customer complaints are registered on CRM, followed up and resolved within the PPC SLA
  • Communicate with clients regarding the status of their orders and deliveries, this includes orders not fulfilled due to payment not received
  • Adhere to the sourcing guidelines established by S&OP to ensure maximum contribution margin.
  • Adhoc responsibilities which includes and not limited to afterhours support

Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • National diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business Administration
  • Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Intermediate Excel and Outlook)
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an administrative or sales support role.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Product knowledge within same or similar industry including SAP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and order management systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with customers and team members professionally.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment ensuring deadlines and times lines are met

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Accurate and timely processing of sales orders from customers.
  • Ensuring all order details (product specifications, quantities, customer information) are correct and complete.
  • Coordinating with logistics to ensure on-time delivery and fulfilment.
  • Prompt and clear communication with customers regarding order status, shipping dates, delays, and any issues and order confirmations
  • Ensuring customers are kept informed throughout the order lifecycle.
  • Maintain governance and compliance within policies (Audit, GRC and Compliance Management)
  • Accurate and timely processing of diversion orders.
  • Management of diversions and logistics coordination ensuring divert cost are minimal
  • Sign off the load plan from logistics daily
  • Fully utilize PPC contract fleet
  • Proactively identify and reach out to customers experiencing a decline in sales to understand their needs and explore opportunities for re-engagement.
  • Maintain accurate weekly and monthly records and reports of client interaction,
  • Identifying inefficiencies or areas for improvement in sales and order management processes through checks done daily, weekly and monthly,
  • Contributing suggestions for improving customer service, workflow efficiency, and systems used by the sales team.
  • Process order corrections and returns ensuring accurate invoicing and stock control
  • Update and manage customer databases, ensuring master data is accurate and always correct
  • 100% order management process is adhered with zero errors in work

 
Policy
PPC considers Company strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, including Employment Equity and Succession Plan, region and geographical location of the position as well as overall business requirements when recruiting for any position within the company.
 
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