Operations Manager x 4 (Remining and Deposition) to be based in Africa (DRC, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana)

SUMMARY:
Implement innovative technology to lead projects against scope, safety, time, quality, cost and productivity standards, through translation and achievement of strategic and financial goals, stakeholder management, complex commercial management, operational delivery and oversight.

POSITION INFO:

We are currently sourcing Congolese, Zimbabwean, Zambian and Ghanaian nationals to join a trusted South African mining services partner as Operations Manager for their Mining and Deposition departments to be responsible for the implementation and innovative technology to lead projects against scope, safety, time, quality, cost and productivity standards through translation and achievement of strategic and financial goals, stakeholder management, complex commercial management, operational delivery and oversight.

The ideal candidates will have 8-10 years’ experience as Mine Overseer / Engineering Manager in a mining production environment, preferably on complex projects of at least R5 million a month, and at least 10-15 years’ relevant experience in respect of managing complex tailings projects with emphasis being placed on project management (timeline, scope, budget), production, construction and contract management, financial management, risk management, HR management, commercial and legal management, operational planning and safety/SHEQ standards considering best practice and standards for civil / tailings projects.

Position details:

Type: Permanent
Primary purpose: Implement innovative technology to lead projects against scope, safety, time, quality, cost and productivity standards, through translation and achievement of strategic and financial goals, stakeholder management, complex commercial management, operational delivery and oversight.

Job description / core competencies:

• Business/Functional Management
  Participate in setting the strategy for the division and lead the setting of the project strategy.
  Report to senior management on strategic project goals and performance. Executing multiple projects to support sustainability of the broader business, including reputation and meeting industry and market requirements.
• Financial, Commercial & Contracts Management
  Assist with site inspections and finalisation of tenders in conjunction with commercial / estimating orders, with inputs from QS and Commercial Manager. Contributing to final commercial close-out of projects.
• Risk Management & Compliance, incl. ESG responsible
  Ensure the company''s policy on social responsibility is adhered to. Align to client ESG requirements and ensure compliance throughout the project implementation.
• Stakeholder Management (Internal/External)
  Balancing internal organisational requirements with internal and external stakeholder requirements, in order to deliver the project successfully. Promote ongoing open communication with Client Project Manager to foster good relations between Company and the Client, through appropriate forums and interfaces.
• Management Operating System & Reporting
  Draft and complete a project management report on a monthly basis, including safety, quality community issues, forecasts to completion, schedule, client relations, production, progress multiple pictures, labour matters, etc, as agreed.
• Technical Management
  Ensure relevant quality and technical standards are agreed and implemented through the relevant functions on the project. Understand and implement relevant internal and client policies relating to technical matters.
• Staff Management
  Ensure appropriate structures are set up for the staff requirements/duties for the contract, and site organisational structure. Manage direct reports with respect to all people management functions. Appropriately hold employees and subcontractors accountable for delivery
• Operations & Project Management
  Plan and set up the project according to contractual and tender requirements, as well as management, risk management, commercial and legal management; operational planning, safety considering best practice and standards for civil / tailings projects. Ensure project is executed and implementation; HR management. within budget, scope, timelines, productivity and SHEQ standards.
• SHEQ Management
  Ensure that the project site and operational practices are fully compliant to SHEQ requirements, policies, legislation and systems.

Location (country, city): Africa (DRC, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana) 

Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• 8-10 years’ experience as Mine Overseer / Engineering Manager in a mining production environment, preferably on complex projects of at least R5 million a month.
• At least 10-15 years relevant experience in respect of managing complex tailings projects with emphasis being placed on project management; construction and contract management; financial management, risk management, commercial and legal management; operational planning, safety considering best practice and standards for civil / tailings projects. Ensure project is executed and implementation, HR management. within budget, scope, timelines, productivity and SHEQ standards.
• Expert knowledge and skills in tailings and production management. Excellent contract managements skills. Planning skills and proficient with planning tools. Strong persuasion & negotiation skills. Financial and budgeting control skills.

Company Description:

A trusted mining South African services partner.

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