Who We Are

Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Position Title

Senior T&I Project Manager

Location

CPC, KZN Sands

Position Overview

This role is located at Tronox's KZN Sands Operations (mining-FB and Central Processing Complex-CPC) on the East coast of South Africa. The ideal candidate will apply their talent, enthusiasm, and expertise in managing projects that will maximize the value in the production of Safe, Quality, Low-cost Sustainable Tons (SQLCST). The incumbent will be expected to function and execute projects within a multi-disciplined environment

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop and implement project plans that are in line with organizational plans to ensure that the plant runs at optimal capacity to help achieve organizational strategies.
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures, project plans and budgets, and revise accordingly to meet changing project needs.
• Track project performance against baselines, apply adequate corrective actioning techniques to manage poor project performance and compile monthly progress reports.
• Ensure projects are managed from proposal to commissioning and handover stages by developing specifications and expenditure justifications, establishing performance milestones, monitoring and correction mechanisms for projects so that the project KPI’s are met.
• Submit the project for gate approval with all required information in accordance with the Innovation and Investment and Management of Change processes
• Ensure relevant engineering/regulatory standards and are adhered to and changes are signed off by the Asset Leader.
• Organize and execute the project into stages, as appropriate, to allow disciplined control of all project risks (i.e. scope, schedule, costs, functionality, construction)
• Manage and participate in the design, planning, construction, supervision and commissioning of approved plant upgrades and modifications.
• Prepare and effectively administer the budgets for projects and identify opportunities for reducing costs where possible.
• Review and manage work scopes, schedules, and resources to ensure that adequate information is provided to undertake projects effectively.
• Develop and/or provide resources to assist and/or develop suitable scopes of works that can be used as a controlling document and interface between Tronox and contractors undertaking the works.
• Ensure that project data including drawings, relevant procedures and specifications are enforced and updated as required.
• Interface with the Operations to ensure all projects are effectively scheduled.
• Ensures cost control of projects is undertaken and reported on a monthly basis in regard to cost, progress/status and SHE performance.
• Perform quality assurance, planning and control to ensure projects are aligned to quality policies, procedures, strategies, and objectives.
• Perform risk management to effectively identify, analyze, respond, monitor, and control project risks to limit project performance impacts.
• Ensures that all project activities are undertaken to minimize impact to production.
• Provides suitable technical support from within the department or via external consultants to all departments in response to Operational requirements.
• Defining project resource requirements to execute the projects portfolio, manage and develop project resources and teams to achieve project outcomes.
• Perform SHE management in line with Site procedures, policies, and strategies to ensure projects are executed safely.
• Attend site visits, adjudicate tenders, and compile/process tender approval documentation.
• Perform supervision activities, manage construction activities, and resolve conflict/disputes.
• Conduct value engineering during project phases to ensure project constraints are accommodated and to seek alignment with business strategies. 
• Assist with the 5-year capital plan, capital budgeting process and prioritization of the project’s portfolio with Site, T&I, Maintenance and Operations Management
• Provide support to Project Leader to ensure departmental objectives, outcomes and strategies are achieved.

Business Performance & CI

• Manage performance improvement of resource management models and equipment.
• Provide critical input to field studies and project teams.
• Work with Regional Projects managers to optimize and ensure standardized service delivery to Business Units.
• Support the development and implementation of systems and initiatives to drive performance excellence for the projects. Communicate project plans and outcomes with senior management, other disciplines and within the project.
• Manage project interfaces within the project environment and with the client.
• Manage the assignment of resources to projects.
• Manage and ensure integration between the various technology capabilities involved in project execution and delivery.
• Manage and ensure the achievement of SLAs and key targets in service delivery.
• Ensure a standardized approach to service delivery is followed for all services.

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Ensure and maintain a healthy environment, safe operations and practices.
• Comply with OHS (occupational health and safety) and technical requirements, in line with Plant / Mine availability targets. 
• Ensure all business and engineering operations adhere and comply with corporate governance, statutory, legal- and other requirements. 
• Adhere to MHSA and OHS Act and comply with company specific SHE policies and procedures.
• Manage risk by assessing liabilities, reporting and monitoring standards, as well as attending to rehabilitation / environmental problems in line with Tronox standards.

Knowledge Management CI & Skills

• Put in place Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve systems and processes by extracting information and compiling new reports and or existing standard reports on best practice systems and processes to identify and meet organizational needs.
• Actively pursue the exchange and preservation of information between operations and individuals to facilitate effective knowledge management according to organizational objectives.
• Builds relationships across the Tronox value chain by sharing business information and knowledge.  
• Working knowledge of a Project Management Methodology (Agile, PMBOK, etc.)
• Working knowledge of engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and standards
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations (OHS Act and Regulations)
• Change Management, Leadership skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Risk management skills
• Performance management skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and elements simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to interpret medium to long term production requirements.
• Ability to set, monitor, evaluate and achieve project objectives/targets.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Facilitation of meetings
• Working knowledge of SAP, MS Office, etc.
• Working knowledge of capital budgeting and management processes
• Working knowledge of a Projects Portfolio Database (EPM, Instantis, etc.)
• Working knowledge of supply chain and contract management process

Business Partnering and Customer Relationships

• Effectively manage project stakeholders, contractors, external consultants, and service providers to ensure enhancement of synergies and limiting disruptions during the project.
• Establishes and maintains Business Partner Relationships with the appropriate parties to facilitate the optimal functioning of the Functional Area.
• Represent Tronox at applicable forums

Qualifications & Experience

•  B Eng./ BSc Eng./B-Tech, Mechanical (Mandatory)
• NQF Level 7 Qualification in Project Management, (Mandatory)
• Driver’s License Code 8
• Minimum 10 years’ experience Engineering and Project operations within a heavy industry / mining / mineral or chemical processing / production environment (Mandatory)                        
• 3 years’ experience in contract staff (Mandatory)    
• 5 years’ Engineering Technical experience and ability (Recommended)

The following documentation should accompany your application:

• CV with certified below listed supporting documents (not older than 3-months)
  • Identity Document (ID)
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Qualification

NOTE:

• Closing Date: 19 July 2024 
• Applications received without the supporting documents and/or after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Pre-screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
• Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process.
• Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Should you not hear from Tronox KZN Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

POPIA Disclaimer

By sending your CV and application you agree to:

• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
• Should you not hear from Tronox KZN Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.