Senior Manager: Mining at Boikago Group

Purpose of the Role

Lead the mining team to deliver safe, sustainable productive outcomes in accordance with annual plans. Accountable for managing, directing and leading the execution of the underground scope of work which includes the mining development, related surface and underground construction activities for the  Underground Project. The role involves fostering strategic relationships and integrated execution approaches with the EPCM consultant, major sinking/construction contractors and key Venetia Mine stakeholders. The role requires a strong emphasis on safety, risk management, design, engineering, procurement, cost management, scheduling, construction activities, commissioning and handover

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Takes personal accountability for the Safety Leadership agenda for the VUP, exemplifying and instilling a culture of Zero Harm throughout the business. [Managerial Authority

• Acts as Owner’s Project Management Representative overseeing the execution planning, design, engineering, procurement, cost, scheduling and construction activities associated with the underground development scope, TMM scope and other underground construction scope, by coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders (refer to role relationships below). [Managerial authority]

• Report to various internal and external stakeholders (refer to role relationships) on contractor performance and progress / status of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning associated with mining, underground construction and TMM packages. Package status reports to be in accordance with the Project Communications Management Plan and EPCM package reporting requirements. [Managerial Authority, Monitoring Authority]

• ensuring that the packages are managed, designed, engineered, manufactured, delivered, constructed and commissioned, to meet project and company’s requirements and standards. [Managerial Authority, Monitoring Authority] 
• Is accountable for managing the mining package budget , authorising payments. [Managerial Authority,]

• Identify and pro-actively manage all changes and deviations, through the relevant project Change Management Process and recommend course of action to mitigate schedule and cost risks. (Managerial authority, advisory authority) 
• Ensure full integration and management of the mining package, underground construction packages and TMM package in accordance with sound Project Management principles that are aligned to the project implementation strategy and philosophy. (Managerial authority, advisory authority)
• Actively collaborates and integrates with internal and external stakeholders (refer to role relationships) on integration matters, resource allocation, scope prioritisation and P101 initiatives affecting design, construction, commissioning, operational readiness and handover. [Advisory authority]

• Proactively directs the analysis of designs, constructability reviews, schedule conflicts and the prioritisation of risks, opportunities and recommendations to successfully deliver the various packages within budget and schedule. [Managerial authority, Monitoring authority]

• Where required, subject to criticality of the equipment, attends factory acceptance testing, inspection, construction and installation activities. Check availability, status completion and correctness of purchased equipment, materials and services including and documents. [Delegated authority, monitoring authority]

• Integrate industry best practices into environmental, health, safety and wellness sustainability programs, through research and consultation. [Managerial Authority, Advisory Authority]

Minimum experience & qualifications required

•  Bachelors degree in Mining Engineering
• Certificate in Project management or General Management

• Minimum of 10 years knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Mining Operations + Technical experience of large scale, UG mechanised mines.
•  Large team leadership (5-10 direct reports with large complex teams)
•  Technical areas including geology, geotechnical engineering, ventilation, hydrology, mining (pre-production and production), maintenance and engineering.
•  Construction / engineering project management of medium to large sized
•  Project & Mine Management experience of large scale mechanised UG Project &/or Mines.
•  Managing partnership best practice performance with Tier 1 Mining Contractors
• An extensive career of depth and breadth in the application of Engineering Management Principles in capital projects.
• Track record of success liaising and dealing at senior levels with suppliers, JV Partners, regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, research institutions and industry associations
• Extensive experience in project development, construction and project implementation, preferably in mining or similar industrial environments.
• An established track record of execution/construction projects
• Years of experience should include the following within the delivery of a large, complex mining development project:
• Project Engineer or Engineering Manager;
• Project Manager or Area Manager on large implementation projects
• General Management within a mining environment;
• Contractor Management of large implementation projects.
• Knowledge and working experience of :
• PMBOK methodology within the Construction Management environment;
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing requirements.
• Knowledge of contract procedures
• Must be willing to travel from JHB to Musina on a weekly basis but at company costs (Fly in & out) from Monday to Friday