General Manager: Tailings RSA at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the General Manager is to lead the FAT RSA Divisional operations, through setting Divisional strategy, translating it into tactical goals, and enabling operational excellence across multiple functions. The General Manager's focus is positioning the Division as a profitable business within FA, as well as building market share and business reputation with current and new customers.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Management

• Determine, in conjunction with the COO and other MANCO members, the strategic vision, objectives, and operating criteria for the immediate, medium and long-term for operations
• Oversee the conversion of the agreed strategy into action
• Grow the business in line with the strategic business plans

Financial Management

• Provide governance oversight for all business units, regions and projects in the Division, through appropriate financial reporting and analysis
• Manage profitability for the Division, ensuring appropriate cost controls, as well as income generation and reporting
• Work with the BI Department to implement operational efficiencies and savings programs

Risk Management and Compliance Including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Responsibility

• Provide risk management leadership in the Division
• Ensure the company's policy on social responsibility is applied effectively, and aligned with customer requirements
• Align the Division to all ESG requirements from Group and from the customers and ensure full compliance across the Division
• Provide safety leadership and build a culture of Zero Harm across the Division

Operations and Project Management

• Ensure that an appropriate mix of product offerings, project sizes and locations are achieved, for optimal Divisional profitability and efficiency
• Ensure that all projects are managed and executed according to best practice for operations, technology, resource and stakeholder management, and take corrective action to address deviations
• Drive project management excellence across the Division

Management Operating Systems and Reporting

• Define Divisional reporting requirements and ensure appropriate management control systems are put in place to meet those requirements, including forecasts, plans, execution controls and monitoring, reports, meetings and forums, and corrective actions
• Comply with all executive and Group reporting requirements on the Division, and take full accountability for Divisional performance, as per agreed standards and parameters

SHEQ Management

• Ensure appropriate implementation of and compliance to all SHEQ Group, legislative and Divisional requirements across all operations
• Own the risk register for the Division, and ensure that all regions and projects appropriately identify, manage and mitigate risks
• Understand Client SHEQ requirements and always ensure full compliance

Staff Management

• Manage all direct reports across the people management spectrum – including  recruitment, performance development, labour relations, safety and health, employee wellbeing
• Drive maturity and high emotional intelligence in leaders across the Division
• Be a coach and mentor to senior managers in the Division

Culture and Climate

• Build a culture of continuous improvement and Zero Harm within the Division, business units, regions and projects
• Ensure that any conflicts or challenges within a client culture is managed appropriately to maintain and enhance client relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Engineering Degree or BTech Engineering (Mining / Metallurgical or similar) – MSc preferred
• Senior management qualification (MBA preferred)
• Commercial Diploma or Certificate

EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 – 15 years mining / mineral processing experience, including remining and tailings deposition management
• At least 10 – 15 years relevant experience in respect of managing complex projects, preferably in tailings / mining / industrial manufacturing, with emphasis being placed on project management; construction and contract; financial, risk, commercial and legal management; operational planning, safety and implementation; HR management
• 8 – 10 years engineering experience in a mining / tailings / processing environment, preferably on complex projects
• Five years experience as Business Unit Manager in Tailings, or similar HOD management level in mining preferred

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent commercial and contract management astuteness
• Excellent financial management astuteness
• Negotiation – especially business, commercial and contracts
• Excellent leadership and management
• Commercial, business and reporting
• Communication (both verbal and written)
• Excellent networker