Superintendent Mine Planning (Free State), Welkom

Minimum Required Qualification:

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Geology / Survey / Mining Engineering / Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate

The Appointee should:

• NQF 6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Geology / Survey / Mining Engineering / Advanced Mineral Resource Management Certificate
• Competent in use of Mine Planning software
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Clear credit record.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• At least 3 years' relevant experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Mining Risk Management • Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise • Assess mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls Mine Planning Management • Manage the operation's mine planning department, systems and processes • Analyse and interpret mine planning data and reports and take corrective actions as required • Provide effective problem-solving support to the mine planning teams • Plan mining resources (personnel and equipment) • Generate tracking systems and identify corrective actions Mine Plans and Designs • Develop appropriate mine designs and schedules based on Mineral Resource information, historical data and information for the operational area • Maintenance of data and information in a database • Analyse and interpret data and use the information to identify risks and trends • Quantify risks to the mining plans and potential downstream impacts • Develop short-term impact mitigation scenarios to minimise the business risk • Develop and construct of short-term mine plans and business models aligned with production targets • Ensure mine plans are aligned with Company's drive to zero harm • Maintenance of mine plans and designs • Monitor ‘compliance to plan' and report on deviations • Review mine designs and schedules quarterly in order to optimise and maximise the mining throughputs Mine Planning Projects • Identify mine planning project opportunities • Develop project designs and schedules to facilitate effective project scenarios Stakeholder Relations • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally • Liaising on environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable • Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of software to enhance processes Financial Management • Deliver requirements used for formulating monthly and annual budgets
• Building a values-based organisational culture • Actively support and participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment ESG Compliance • Align to international responsible mining principles. • SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs). • SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance • Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment • Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures SHE Management: • Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department • Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division Quality Management System (QMS): • Approve departmental documents • Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System Focus on safe production & operational excellence • Focus on Safety and Health as well as operational excellence • Improve our position on the global industry cost curve People Management Recruitment: • Manage requirements and own departmental structure to support the organisational mandate Performance Management: • Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance • Manage performance and development of reporting staff Employee Relations: • Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety Training and Development: • Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety • Mentor individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude • Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members • Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis Transformation & Sustainability: • Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability