Modern Quarrying April-May 2017

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

New Osborn MD Johan Goosen has been appointed managi ng d i rec to r o f Osbo r n Engineered Products SA. Goosen joins Osborn from Atlas Copco, where he managed Drilling Solutions and, in his most recent role of regional business line manager, was responsible for Mining and Rock Excavation Services. During his time with the firm, he exceeded finan- cial targets despite the challenging market, and made significant contri- butions to increasing the business’s market share and improving customer relations.

Scaw warns of bogus recruiters Scaw Metals Group, one of South Africa’s largest integrated producers of specialty steel products, has warned jobseek- ers not to fall for a scam advertising jobs at the company and requesting payment to arrange interviews in order to fill positions. The company’s human resources department says some people have been requested to pay R1 700 to bogus recruiters purporting to be recruiting for drivers and general workers. The unknown recruiters asked them to send resumes and make payments for the interviews for possible employ- ment. Once payment has been made, the recruiters no lon- ger answer their phones. According to Ben Khumalo, executive head of Human Resources, fake or bogus recruiting occurs when a scam- mer poses as an employer or recruiter, and offers non-ex- istent jobs which require that the job seeker pays money in advance. “We urge people not to fall for such scams. No recruiter is entitled to payments from job-seekers as recruit- ers, internal or external are paid by the employer for the ser- vice rendered. Scaw’s current policy is to recruit employees from its Production School or through formal recruitment agencies for senior positions.” www.scaw.co.za

New Osborn MD Johan Goosen.

“Johan has a very good understanding of our industry and its challenges,” comments Richard Patek, group president of Astec Aggregate & Mining, of which Osborn is a subsidiary. “He believes in an entrepreneurial approach to business that is founded on a customer focused philosophy. This is supported by strong leader- ship skills and interpersonal attributes. We are delighted to wel- come him to the Osborn family.” www.osborn.co.za

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MODERN QUARRYING

April - May 2017