Unit Manager Mine Planning

Requirements

• QF Level 8 BSc. Honours Degree or B Tech Degree in Geology, Mining or Survey.
• At least 7 years' experience in a related role, of which 3 years should have been at a management level or experience in a functional/specialist area
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities

• Mine Planning
• Direct and monitor all activities in the planning cycle
• Translate rolling plan into execution schedule in collaboration with execution team
• Sanction all key decisions with regards to the integrated operations schedule
• Conduct analysis on all critical information related to the integrated operations schedule and the execution environment and report accordingly
• Conduct production and services reconciliation reporting
• Set up an environment to control quality of services work
• Conduct production forecasting, mine scheduling optimization and support
• Enforce the escalation process (up lateral or down)
• Maintain operation of the work execution notes, referring to system
• Monitor system health and exception reporting
• Perform ad hoc informative underground visits to inspect conditions for future work etc.
• Monitor effectiveness of management routines
• Ensure and maintain a healthy environment, safe operations and practices
• Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable. Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully 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.
• US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles.
• 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 department's 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 global industry cost curve
• People Management Recruitment:
• Design the specific Operations' discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.
• Review and approve labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:
• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Set the specific Operations' discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. 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.

Additional Requirements

• NQF level 9 (Master's Degree) in Mining Engineering, Geology or Survey or MBA would be advantageous.