Services Manager

Purpose of the Job

• Manages, maintains and increases the value of the Umbogintwini services portfolio on behalf of AECI Umbogintwini, consistent with strategic plans, policies, procedures and other mandates
• Develops and enhances management structures and mechanisms to meet agreed strategic plans.
• Promotes and conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner whilst safeguarding the integrity of AECI and AECI Property Services

Roles and Responsibilities

1.Utilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee utility services including electricity, steam, water, sewage, and effluent systems.
• Ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of all utilities to site users.

2. Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Implement and monitor environmental sustainability initiatives.

3. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with local communities, authorities, and NGOs.
• Act as the decision-maker regarding external engagements on behalf of AECI Property Services/AECI Limited.

4. Laboratory Services Oversight

• Ensure laboratory services meet operational and compliance requirements.
• Support quality assurance and process efficiency through lab operations.

5. Rail Operations Management

• Oversee rail-related activities to ensure safe and efficient transport operations.

6. Safety, Health, Environment & Security (SHE)

• Lead loss prevention strategies, including safety, health, environmental, and security functions.
• Ensure achievement of company SHE goals.

7. Financial & Business Performance

• Accountable for achieving the AECI Property Services (APS) TP budget.
• Authorise financial expenditure up to R1,500,000.

8. Policy Development & Governance

• Develop and authorise policies, procedures, and objectives across all AECI Property Services departments/sections.
• Ensure compliance with company governance frameworks.

9. Emergency Management (EMPRO)

• Take control of emergency situations promptly.
• Coordinate all services and auxiliary functions outside the affected area’s normal command structure.

10. Asset Management & Strategy

• Develop strategies to protect and optimise AECI assets.
• Ensure assets remain commercially viable and operationally efficient.

11. Human Capital Management

• Determine appropriate manpower levels for multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure staffing aligns with AECI’s Employment Equity (EE) Policy.

12. Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Authorise and implement operational controls to improve efficiency, profitability, and asset integrity

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• BSc or BTech degree (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• GCC Mechanical or Electrical (advantageous)
• Minimum of ten years engineering and commercial experience of which at least five years in a management capacity
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an industrial chemical environment.
• Workings of government and community structures
• Sound working knowledge of all aspects of a large manufacturing site
• Up-to-date on legal/mandatory issues relating to environmental, OSH Act and LRA issues
•  Essentials of business; competence with respect to analyses and interpretation of financial statements

Competencies

• Professional
• Ethical
• Consistent/fair
• Customer orientated
• Team player
• Good social skills and sound people management.

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