Studies Manager

SUMMARY:
Studies Manager for the Mining & Minerals Division.

POSITION INFO:

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Responsible for the study life cycle of process mining projects, including concept origination, pre-feasibility and bankable feasibility
• Assist in tender and proposal preparation, as required 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Ensure that the capital estimate portion of studies, are completed to the required standard and proposed timeframes.
• Ensure studies, as assigned, are completed on time and within budget.
• As requited undertake site visits to the project location and areas for project sourcing.
• Identify local and foreign suppliers and vendors.
• Identify applicable local laws and rules.
• Co-ordinates the generation of specifications for enquiries on mechanical equipment from the Process Department’s equipment lists.
• Co-ordinates the compilation of bills of quantities and the issue of tender documents to prospective suppliers.
• Responsible for study report deliverable structure and content.
• Liaison and communication with the client, as required.
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and co-ordinates the costing thereof - includes tailing dams, power plants, accommodation, roads, water supply etc.
• Appoint consultants in areas where specific expertise is required.
• Responsible for risk management; co-ordinates risk analyses and HAZOP’s, as required
• Co-ordinate’s compilation of capital cost estimate; reviews and validates operating cost, co-ordinates input to financial model.
• Responsible for hand-over of a study to the Projects Department once awarded the execution phase of the project.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or relevant diploma preferable
• As a minimum, 7-10 years’ experience in engineering management within a projects environment.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Good working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera planning system
• Advanced MS Office skills (excel, word and power point)
• Advanced numeric skills
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interact with design office personnel
• Good English language and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Conversant with the principles of capital and operating cost estimating
• Clear logical thinker, with the ability to make good decisions under pressure
• Ability to prioritise/balance multiple complex tasks and demands
• Ability to think outside of the box for problem solving
• Ability to ensure completion of assignment, despite obstacles and challenges

Personal attributes:

• High level of self-awareness, emotional maturity and resilience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Cross cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail and networking

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