Senior Technical Manager at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity exists to proactively manage the operational technical and strategic risk of Fraser Alexander and to provide technical support to the operations, with a focus on the Tailings Division. Development and implementation of company technical risk strategy and growth initiatives.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Operational

• Implement, improve and manage an integrated risk management system (“TORAS”) for all tailings operations
• Monitor and report on technical risks by means of ongoing technical audits
• Regular monitoring of the performance of any geotechnical structures, observing and reporting on effectiveness of maintenance of all  tailings storage facilities
• Ensure due diligence by the effect communicating of any technical risk pro-actively and urgently as and when required
• Facilitate risk assessments on facilities identified as facilities of concern
• Develop and agree risk mitigation measures
• Assess operational needs on an ongoing basis in terms of services provided, training and continuous improvement
• Manage and present internal technical training
• Undertake technical assessments of tailings operations including stability assessments, life assessments, water balances etc.
• Prepare technical audit reports
• Undertake studies and designs related to the construction, development and closure of tailings facilities

Optimisation

• Ensure continuous improvement to optimise the effective functioning of the Technical Risk Department
• Work closely with operations on contracts to ensure that appropriate recommendations and estimations have been made and accurate costings are submitted for project deliverables and performance.
• Deliver on the value proposition to FA Operations as per agreed scope of work.
• Drive Digitalisation initiatives.
• Develop and Implement approved policies and practices

SHEQ Management

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company legislation
• Recommend improvements and corrective actions where appropriate
• Manage Safety, Health, Environment and Quality of technical risk systems and processes

People Management

• Help develop a pipeline of suitable professionals to support the future of FA Tailings Division
• Ensure continuous capacity building of employee by applying effective L&D strategies
• Ensure an engaged workforce through effective leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Eng (Civil) or BTech (Geotechnical Engineering) (Essential/Minimum)
• Professional Registration (Essential/Minimum)
• Post Degree qualification will be advantageous (Essential/Minimum)
• MRD 101, 201 (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 Years applicable experience
• High level knowledge of civil and geotechnical aspects, best practice, its implementation, and the laws and regulations.
• Continuous drive and focus to comply with relevant legislative requirements

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Technical
• Report writing
• Communication, conflict handling and interpersonal
• Quality control
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Model Maker, Slide, AutoCAD)
• Problem-solving and analytical
• Project management
• Networking
• Leadership
• Outcome and deadline-driven

Closing Date:  20 November 2023