VP Operations Sasol Mining - Secunda at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Define, execute and deliver on the Mining Colliery strategic plans in line with the broader Mining Strategy ensuring the profitability and long-term sustainability of the mine operations. 
• Lead, direct and manage the operational and business objectives of Bosjesspruit mine operations. 
• Ensure the sustained mining of coal according to comparative cost and quality requirements from underground coal reserves while adhering to all legislative requirements. Report on and ensure safe and reliable mining operations within Mining Colliery. 

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high quality asset management strategies ensuring sustained operations and leading the development and monitoring of continuous improvement targets. 
• Oversee all aspects of the Bosjesspruit Colliery ensuring mine planning and scheduling (including understanding ore body) optimises long term mine health, builds in flexibility and minimises risks. 
• Set production targets and manage production operations to deliver volumes at optimal productivity and cost in normal time. 
• Fully accountable for profit & loss performance of the Colliery. 
• Ensure execution of engineering and maintenance that optimise asset management strategies and total cost of ownership. 
• Ensure best in class SHE performance and continuous improvement of key SHE metrics. 
• Control operating cost to ensure production volumes achieved within budget. 
• Manage interaction with internal and external stakeholders including unions, communities, local government and government bodies like Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and all other relevant industry bodies to ensure ongoing and compliant mining production. 
• Ensure the execution of small (Tier 5) capital projects in a manner that is safe, reliable, efficient and at minimum cost. 
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices, in alignment with set standards, to ensure safe operations and manage occupational health, ensuring that environmental standards are adhered to as well as playing a role in the reduction of Sasol's GHG footprint. 
• Ensure the provision of technical services, equipment maintenance as well as the implementation of good practices for optimisation of efficient and effective operations, and production, in order to achieve set cost, volume and quality targets (interfacing with the Asset Services and Operations Improvement portfolios).  Drive safe and reliable operations through the appropriate management of assets (equipment refurbishment and replacement, geographical expansion, maintenance etc.) in order to maintain the long-term sustainability of the operation. 
• Ensure effective mining rights management as per legislative requirements (e.g. Mining Charter) within Colliery. 
• Ensure the effective implementation of Sasol's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.

Formal Education (MUST)

• University Bachelor’s Degree, with the relevant underlying Engineering degree   
• Mine Manager’s Certificate (MMC) 

Min Experience

• 15 relevant years mining environment experience inclusive of Mining management, including experience in leading and managing significant operations with multiple facilities/mines/shafts in complex geographies as it relates to legislation, labour relations and other socio-economic factors. 
• Track record of implementing Operational Excellence/Performance Improvement projects with a proven SHE and compliance record. 

Min Experience

• Experience: 15+ relevant years

Certifications

• C_Government Certificate of Competence (GCC)