Senior Superintendent (Limpopo) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• This role exists to execute multiple large and small-scale projects.  Oversee safety, risk, technical and commercial management. Overall systems, processes and people management. Interact vertically with operations teams, clients and senior operations management and horizontally with broad business operations in the Division.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business/Functional Management

• Execute project deliverables in line with commercial goals.
• Execute efficient production processes for profitable project outcomes.
• Lead various teams of knowledge workers.

Financial and Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage contract commercial terms including terminations, dispute resolution, force majeure, escalations and profitability.

• Manage costs and production within budget.

Risk Management & Compliance, Incl Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Responsibility

• Implement and monitor company’s ESG mandate and social responsibility and legislative compliance.

Stakeholder Management (internal/external)

• Promote ongoing communication with client representatives including Resident Engineer and other key internal mine stakeholders to foster good relations, through appropriate forums and interfaces.
• Manage key interfaces with client contractors, operations and local communities.

Operations & project Management

• Manage tailings operations in line with company procedures.
• Project execution and risk management on one or multiple sites within budget, scope, timelines.

People Management

• Lead and manage project execution teams.
• Support, guide and coach teams.

SHEQ Management

• Oversee the implementation of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality plans and compliance.
• Execute zero harm mandate.

Culture and Climate

• Build a culture of continuous improvement for the duration of the project.
• Align with client culture requirements as agreed with project management team, to enhance the client relationship.
• Drive Division’s employee value proposition and decent work principles.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Degree / BTech qualification in Mining / Metallurgy / Chemical / Civil or similar.
• Project and a general management qualification would be advantageous.
• Remining qualification would be advantageous.
• Mineral Processing course.
• Mineral Residue Disposal course (MRD101).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years relevant experience in respect of managing tailings and/or remining sites.
• Proven production management exposure as a Superintendent (re-mining).
• General mining production experience would be an advantage.
• Proven practical and hands-on experience in the management of leaders, labour and plant resources.
• Planning and commissioning of projects, preferably on tailings or re-mining operations.
• Minimum five years' experience in a management role, preferably in a re-mining environment.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Solid knowledge of mining, production and tailings industry.
• Knowledge of national legislation, standards and bylaws applicable to tailings environment.
• Technical and operational skills.
• Contracts management and legislation.
• Excellent commercial astuteness.
• Analytical skills.
• Customer relations skills.
• Project management.

CLOSING DATE: 20 MARCH 2026