Manager– Operational Readiness & Transition at De Beers Group

Job Description:
The Operational Readiness & Transition Manager will lead a team of people who will be responsible for the planning and execution of the integration and transition from open pit to underground operations, with no production hiatus or loss of revenue.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure an awareness and understanding of Anglo American operations-related standards including specific governance and South African legislative requirements.
• Develop an integrated, cross-functional Operational Readiness Plan aligned with the greater Project Execution Plan (PEP), Production / Business Plan (as captured in the Business Case / Investment Proposal) and in-line with Anglo American associated standards.
• Analysis and definition of the scope of the operations / change to operations (Operations Breakdown Structure).
• Development of the Operations Breakdown Structure classifying business processes, people / skills requirements and technologies to support (including governance, permits, legislation related to all of these).
• Integration / alignment with Project Construction (including key elements of procurement e.g. drills, trucks, loaders, etc. and commissioning).
• Set up Operational Readiness and Transition for success, including alignment on roles and responsibilities within the Operational Readiness team and with key stakeholders required to ensure effective operational ramp-up eg Construction and Commissioning teams, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Future Operations Management, Communities, Workers and their Unions.
• Ensure transparent reporting of progress supported by QA of the data collection process, analysis and interpretation of root cause of variance as well as remedial actions to rectify or alternatively substantiated forecasted impact to the project.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management of a cross-functional team to ensure efficient ramp-up of underground operation against objectives as defined in the project Business Case and in line with the De Beers values.

Qualifications:

• University degree/diploma in Mining or Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (Master’s degree, or equivalent) in Business Leadership, or relevant technical field eg Mine Manager’s Certificate.
• Qualification in Project Management.
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine.
• Role specific knowledge and experience: 

Extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Mining and related operations environment, including underground caving operations.
• Technical areas including Geology, Mining, Metallurgy, Engineering.
• Construction / Engineering project management of large to mega sized projects ( value > US$ 250 Million)
• Operational readiness and transition experience
• General management experience
• Contractor management
• Organisational Change Management 
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License

Closing Date: 22nd, April 2022