Senior Consultant - Shaft Lead Transformation Programme

SUMMARY:
Lead the Shaft. Lift the Culture. Transform the Future.

POSITION INFO:
Are you an underground mining leader who thrives in high-stakes, high-impact environments? Do you excel at driving operational discipline, safety culture, and performance improvement at the shaft level?

This role places you at the heart of a major operational transformation—leading change where it matters most.

We are seeking Senior Consultants – Shaft Lead to spearhead transformation across underground shaft operations. You will lead structured management systems, enhance safety culture, integrate contractor performance, and help build the foundation for future production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Transformation:
  • Drive the implementation of a comprehensive target attainment plan for an assigned shaft
  • Establish and run a shaft war room for real-time performance management
  • Integrate bottom-up safety programmes into daily operations
  • Coordinate improvement initiatives across mining and engineering teams
• Build Robust Management Systems:
  • Co-design and implement structured leadership routines and shaft management practices
  • Establish visual management tools and shift management books
  • Develop meeting agendas, structured communications, and operational protocols
  • Support the optimisation of organisational structures and operating models
• Strengthen Contractor Integration:
  • Align contractor teams with the required safety systems, routines, and performance standards
  • Ensure seamless operational integration between contractors and mining teams
  • Facilitate contractor involvement in transformation initiatives
  • Monitor and improve contractor KPIs
• Drive Performance & Safety Excellence:
  • Improve production, development, grade control, and equipment availability
  • Integrate SLAMs, PTOs, VFLs, and safety coaching into operational routines
  • Foster continuous improvement and self-driven operational behaviours
  • Baseline current performance and set strengthened targets
• Collaborate Across Stakeholders:
  • Work closely with shaft management, mining operations, engineering, and key support services
  • Coordinate with broader management teams and functional areas
  • Provide clear progress reporting to leadership and steering committees
  • Coach and uplift frontline leaders and supervisors

• Essential Experience:
  • 10+ years in mining operations, with at least 5 years in underground mining
  • Successful experience leading operational transformation or performance improvement programmes
  • Strong understanding of underground production, development, and support systems
  • Experience implementing structured management routines and performance systems
  • Proven safety leadership experience and understanding of safety culture development
  • Experience working with contractor/Business Partner operating models
  • Ability to drive change across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Highly Advantageous:
  • Experience in African or copper mining environments
  • Familiarity with underground methods such as room-and-pillar
  • Experience in ramp-up, turnaround, or recovery operations
  • Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience working directly with contractor-led operational models
• Qualifications:
  • Degree in Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • Mine Manager’s Certificate or senior mining qualification
  • Safety Leadership Certification