Mineral Resources Manager at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To manage the Business Unit’s mineral resource/ore reserve base in order to achieve safe and optimal exploitation and identify business development opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY:

• Identify and assess level of baseline 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, implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Function through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• 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
Customer Relations:

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction by building and sustaining relations through active participation and involvement in process related to Mineral Resources (Mine employees in the form of GM, geologists and others)
• Manage community relations

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Ore Balance/Plan:

• Analyse and interpret the Ore Balance Model and devise strategy and planning scenario’s
• Make recommendations and assist with implementation of the optimal scenario

Mineral Resource/Ore Reserves:

• Manage Exploration and Diamond Drilling Projects
• Conduct physical inspections and ensure targets are met
• Compile the Mineral Resource/ Ore Reserve Statement (Competent Persons Report)

Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy:

• Develop the Mine Planning and Exploitation Strategy and drive implementation
• Manage the implementation of a monitoring program to determine geotechnical rock mass behaviour for excavation design purposes

Feasibility Studies:

• Conduct feasibility studies and assessments of new exploration projects
• Ensure studies are used and implemented where possible

Geological Data:

• Manage and use the Geological Database (data integrity)
• Manage and use the Geological Models
• Drive simple systems and ensure ease of use by demonstrating system features (Super user status)
• Perform geotechnical mapping and sampling in a range of geotechnical areas to provide data for mining excavation design
• Conduct a risk assessment using geotechnical data and a local geotechnical plan
• Derive material properties for rock engineering design purposes from laboratory tests
• Analyse and interpret data to achieve mine design from a geotechnical rock mass monitoring programme
• Identify and evaluate signs of deteriorating ground conditions during the mining process

Mineral Rights Issues:
• Identify Mineral Rights opportunities and make recommendations and ensure actions plans are put in place and implemented

Water Resource Strategy:

• Represent the Business Unit at the Joint Water Forum and the Lebalelo Water Users Association
• Identify water requirements and develop the Water Strategy to ensure continuous supply of water to the operations
• Ensure effective systems are implemented and driven
• Ensure regular field visits to verify progress and status of resources

GROWTH
Business Improvement:

• Investigate new business opportunities
• Ensure optimal utilisation of resources.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Financial Management:

• Manage the Mineral Resources budget
• Drive for optimal utilisation strategies and plans for the Business Unit

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

• BSc Hons (Geology) Degree or BTech (Geology)
• Member of S.A. Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or
• BSc Mining Engineering or Mine Managers Certificate. (Metalliferous)
• Minimum of 8years underground mining experience required

Closing date 4 April 2023