Executive Manager: Mining & Mineral Economics (Fixed Term Contract) at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Leadership

• Live the Mintek Values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.

Strategy

• Drive the Division RDI strategy and operations, and develop plans for the implementation of the strategy.
• Support the Division business development and commercialisation and manage the execution of the strategic programmes.

Financial Sustainability

• Secure the Division’s Budget.
• To ensure that the Sub-units (Mine Closure and Rehabilitation; Mineral Economics & Artisanal and Small Scale Mining) produce the quality of work that generates revenue for stability.
• Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed.
• Ensure that there are effective inter-Divisional collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.

People and Planning

• Ensure that the core RDI plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the Cluster market.
• Ensure that adequate Divisional planning is done to ensure effective delivery of the plans.
• Ensure that there is an adequate pipeline of commercial and business leads to ensure that the Division can deliver on its targets.
• Ensure that the Division is adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources. Also ensuring succession planning.
• Drive the transformation agenda in the Division.
• Contribute to the refinement and development of the Cluster strategy and plans.

Performance Management

• Deliver on the Division’s key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Undertake performance management for the Division.
• Ensure that systems and tools are in place to monitor and measure the delivery of RDI activities.

Governance and Risk Management

• Risk profiling and mitigation activities for the Division’s activities, including SHEQ.
• Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.

Relationship Management and Reporting

• Stakeholder engagement, including the development of relationships with new stakeholders, stakeholder management and satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting on all RDI activities in the Division.
• Commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Division.
• Lead Co-development and Co-funding initiatives.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Masters in Mining Engineering / Mineral Economics or relevant scientific field relating to the Division (Engineering or Science).
• Ideal: PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Division (Engineering or Science).
• At least 10 years’ experience in a research or knowledge-based organisations undertaking research in theDivision.
• Of which 5 years must be in a research management position.
• Experience in financial, HR, business processes, marketing, operations and business development.
• Experience in business engagements and commercialisation activities.