Business Development Superintendent – Ore Balance and Projects (Gauteng) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To manage and optimise the company ore balance model by liaising with all the key stakeholders.

To identify and implement technical projects by analysing process data at the mines, Beneficiation plants and Mineral Processing in line with the company strategy and statutory requirements.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction with both internal and external stakeholders.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Ore Balance

• Manage the input data into the ore model by liaising with the relevant stakeholders.
• Optimise the allocation of ore resources to the different operations
• Stock level planning and forecast
• Coordinate monthly ore balance meeting
• Facilitate the alignment between the mining and smelting divisions

Project Management

• Identify improvement projects based on the process data reviews
• Generate scope for project and submit capital application accordingly
• Project management and execution
• Commissioning support and guidance for major projects
• Assist with training and development of employees during changes at plants

Continuous Improvement

• Research new technologies
• Benchmark best practices between mines
• Optimising metallurgy processes 

Reporting

• Compile monthly quarterly and annual Metallurgy reports
• Report on projects as per project management requirements
• Process review to audit efficiency of processes

Data verification

• Review current process to implement proper reports on MES System
• MES implementation and development of reports and data
• Train site Process Superintendents to capture and understand MES system (MES Champion)
• Assist mining sites to address and resolve metallurgy/process problems
• Implement Standardised processes between mines

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE  

• Manage the Section costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:  

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate understanding of MHSA
• Demonstrate understanding of Project management
• Demonstrate understanding of data analysis
• Good understanding of Metallurgy process at mines

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma Metallurgy / Chemical
• 6 years’ beneficiation/process experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience

Additional qualifications: 

• Project Management