General Manager – Operational Readiness (OR) at Minopex

Duties & Responsibilities:

Regional Portfolio Oversight

•  Own and manage the regional OR pipeline, ensuring visibility across all active and upcoming projects.
•  Support proposal development, client scoping, and resource alignment for new opportunities.
•  Step in to directly lead a project where strategically or operationally necessary

Project Management Support:

• Lead and coach a team of OR Project Managers, enabling them to deliver effectively across all project stages.
• Monitor progress, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment across the regional project portfolio.
• Ensure appropriate functional and SME support is mobilised per project needs

OR Capability and Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement of OR tools, processes, and delivery models within the region.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or innovation opportunities in project execution and functional integration.
• Support the development and refinement of OR products, digital platforms, templates, and knowledge systems.

Global Alignment and Contribution:

• Actively contribute to the global definition, improvement, and rollout of Minopex’s Operational Readiness standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Support global OR execution where regional teams require augmentation, ensuring seamless integration of resources and consistent delivery quality.
• Collaborate across regions to drive consistency in client experience, technical output, and reporting—regardless of project geography.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance:

• Support Project Managers with stakeholder alignment, stepping in where senior involvement or issue resolution is needed.
• Build strong internal relationships with functional heads across the DRA Group of companies in the region.
• Engage early with clients to position Operational Readiness as a strategic value-add, while creating opportunities for Minopex and DRA through excellence in delivery and client engagement

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or similar (advantageous).
• Deep understanding of operational principles, gained through hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to translate operational needs into project and readiness contexts

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mining and/or mineral processing operations, with at least 5 years in senior operational leadership roles (e.g. Plant Manager, Mining Manager, or Area Manager).
• Direct responsibility for safety, production, performance, and multi-functional integration within site operations.
• Additional 3–5 years’ experience in project delivery, commissioning, or Operational Readiness, with involvement across project phases such as study, construction, and ramp-up.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface effectively with clients, EPCMs, and internal stakeholders.
• Preferred background in Mining, Processing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with demonstrated leadership beyond a single technical discipline.
• Experience supporting proposals, scoping efforts, or internal business development is advantageous