Job Openings at Exxaro Resources

PURPOSE:

• To assist General Manager to evaluate, negotiate and implement investments, acquisitions and divestments in line with the Group strategy to ensure an optimum return from these merger and acquisition, divestment, listing and other corporate actions.
• To assist the General Manager to ensure that projects and business transactions are appropriately structured from a commercial perspective.
• To execute scenario planning at group and company level over the short to medium term including assessment of financial covenants and financial metric risk threshold achievement.
• Performance of accounting, impairment and deal making valuations.
• Construction and maintenance of project and group financial models including models for concept and bankable project studies.
• To manage Capital Project budgets/improvement tasks through execution of prescribed standards, maintenance, and process requirements.
• Financial reviews of investment opportunities and compilation of capital budgets.
• High level/top-down target setting of key financial metrics.
•  Drive the long-term strategy for Exxaro’s insurance captive to ensure adequate insurance cover for Exxaro’s insurable risk.
• Manage the insurance portfolio and associated claims processing.  
• To manage interaction with service providers and experts to ensure optimal management of insurable risk through the insurance captive.
• To compile all regulatory returns in terms of the Short-Term Insurance Act and associated legislation.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Allocation of financial resources according to group priorities
• Alignment between budget, cost and demand
• Skills shortage especially in modelling environment and with regards to industry specific knowledge.
• Commercial soundness with varying levels of data to inform the decision
• Challenging environment with innovative and untested new ventures
• Negotiation at the highest level with counterparties.
• Legislation, Regulation (Financial Service Board), Insurance Act 18 of 2017, and Accounting Standard changes.
• Multi- national transactions with different legislative requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) (Essential/Minimum or)
• Chartered Financial Analyst Level 3 (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
• Master of Business Administration (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

•  At least 10 years’ experience in corporate finance or investment banking environment at mining/resource, corporate or investment bank from origination to closing of transaction. Relevant financial, modelling, accounting, management and commercial experience, with demonstrable experience in corporate deal making. Relevant experience in managing insurance captive and compliance with Financial Sector Conduct Authority and related legislative requirements. Strong planning, organising and integration skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven ability to trouble shoot complex issues and resolve them. Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment under pressure and manage tight deadlines. (Essential/Minimum)    Management

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• SA Institute for Chartered Accountants (Essential/Minimum)
• Registered with Professional Body (Recommended/Desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    

BBBEE Transaction    

• Maintenance of the current Eyesizwe RF BEE transaction, including any shareholding and debt restructurings, including assessment of the need for a replacement or top-up transaction, e.g. for one of the operations to comply with the mining charter
• Best Practice and Knowledge Management    
• Confer and sharestrategic and tactical information with relevant stakeholders to discuss issues, coordinate activities and resolve. problems related to execution of company strategy, commercial ventures and new agreements.

Business Performance and Operations    

• Evaluate start-up/operating opportunities from commercial, financial, strategic and limited technical perspective.
• Negotiate and advise on commercial terms of agreements.
• Permanent member of all SteerComs.
• Occupy director or trustee appointments as and when required.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans.
• Work with General Manager to develop group financial plan.
• Assist general manager with capital budgeting, due diligence, investigations, financial reviews, target setting, performing valuations (incl. accounting, impairment testing, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), project), corporate modelling and establishing long term capital plans.
• Macroeconomics and commodity price analysis and forecasting.

Commodity Strategy and Strategic Sourcing    

• Keep abreast of market conditions including technical and professional developments and new industry practices.
• Assist in the formulation of strategy.
• Test commercial soundness of strategy.

Compliance, Governance and Assurance    

• Assist in developing policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for financial management and capital management.
• Ensure investment proposals comply with the Company’s capital management governance process.
• Develop policies for financial modelling in the Company.
• Ensure all information and reporting has integrity and is in strict compliance with proper accounting principles.
• Review commercial and financial transaction detail before submission to approval authorities.
• Responsible for negotiation of annual Risk Finance (Insurance) renewal and ensure effective management as far as both Property and Casualty liability is concerned for assets and liability covers in local and international reinsurance markets.

Customer and Client Relationship Management    

• Support core business by ensuring appropriate stakeholder relationships toward enhancing corporate profile.
• Manage internal and external relations, including interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that business needs are met.
• Represent the Company at applicable forums.
• Provide relevant and specialised support to applicable stakeholders.
• Negotiate with counterparties.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan    

• Maintenance of the ESOP and community trust structures, including restructuring required as a result of M&A transactions, additional Exxaro or Eyesizwe RF share to be acquired to provide for new employees, etc

Financial Management    

• Constructing of financial model.
• Populating of financial model assumptions.
• Scenario planning based on corporate financial model.

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PURPOSE:

• To provide technical expertise in the development and application of statutory and non-statutory waste management requirements across the company.
• Develop, implement, and manage waste management programs that ensure environmental compliance, minimize waste generation, and promote recycling and responsible disposal practices.
• Implement waste management strategies that align with our commitment to sustainable mining and renewable energy generation.
• Work closely with various departments to minimize environmental impacts and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Navigating complex environmental, social, and regulatory challenges.
• Gaining stakeholder support and understanding and buy-in.
• Keeping abreast with new legislation and best practice.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (Essential/Minimum or)
• BSc (Hons) Mining Environmental Control (Essential/Minimum or)
• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 5-7 years Proven experience in waste management, particularly in industrial or mining settings. 6Strong knowledge of mining processes, environmental regulations, and waste disposal practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Familiarity with sustainability and circular economy principles. Knowledge of renewable energy processes and their waste management requirements is a plus. Essential/Minimum    Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    

POSITION TASKS:

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

Compliance, Governance and Assurance  

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and permits related to waste management and disposal.
• Compile and ensure adherence to waste management strategies, policies and standards
• Identify needs and support line management with regards to waste management
• Stay current with local and international environmental regulations related to waste management and ensure that company operations remain in compliance.

Customer, Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management  

• Provide training and guidance to employees on proper waste handling, segregation, and disposal practices.
• Collaborate with waste disposal vendors to negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with company standards and optimize cost-effective waste disposal solutions.
• Pursue exchange and preservation of information within group to facilitate effective knowledge management
• Effectively market and promote waste management services
• Manage internal and external relations, including interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that the waste management needs of the business are met.
• Develop and build strategic partnerships and development opportunities for delivering business value or waste management service enhancement
• Liaise with key business representatives to manage and resolve waste management issues and/or risks
• Assess processes against set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provide relevant and specialised support to applicable stakeholders
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enable optimal functioning of waste management.

Internal Business Processes

• Develop and implement comprehensive waste management strategies and plans that align with company sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
• Assess the environmental impact of waste management practices and recommend improvements to minimize negative effects.
• Collaborate with renewable energy teams to manage waste generated during renewable energy production processes and explore opportunities for waste-to-energy projects
• Support manager and organisation in all aspects of the discipline
• Support the development of waste management Key Performance Areas (KPA’s)
• Stay informed about emerging research and technologies related to waste management and recommend innovative solutions for integration into company practices

Reporting

• Implement systems for accurate tracking and documentation of waste generation, transportation, and disposal.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on waste management performance, including waste reduction achievements and compliance status.

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations, and practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies and procedures in line with set standards.
• Ensure legislative compliance as a minimum standard.
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.
• Ensure compliance towards internal targets & the drive towards Zero- Harm.

Waste Management  

• Conduct waste characterization studies to assess the composition of generated waste streams and identify potential recycling or reclamation opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to minimize waste generation through process improvements and operational changes.
• Establish and manage recycling programs for materials such as paper, plastic, metals, and hazardous waste, ensuring proper collection, segregation, and disposal.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for potential waste- related incidents, ensuring a rapid and effective response.

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PURPOSE:

• To provide strategic direction and technical expertise for integrating Information Management (IM) solutions into the Business Unit’s (BU’s) business and mining operations.
• Lead BU’s IM portfolio to ensure availability, reliability, and compliance to IM governance.
• Execute technology initiatives for process improvement and digital transformation.
• Oversee vendor relationships, project management, and strategic alignment.
• Provide leadership to the BU IM team for successful strategy execution and team development.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Manage stakeholder’s expectations from a customer and IM perspective; in translating the BU strategy and business plans into the IM portfolio.
• Ensure alignment between the IM portfolio (Customer demand) and the BU IM, Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) strategy.
• Ensure smooth integration of all IT and OT operational service provision so that there is no avoidance of service delivery responsibility by any service provider within the BU.
• Manage inter-dependencies and multiple vendor relationships in terms of service performance across the BU.
• Develop vendor relationships to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery.
• Risk management in own operational environment.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, policies, and procedures by all parties.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Tech Information Technology (Essential/Minimum or)
• Bachelor Degree Information Management (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Recommended/Desirable)
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE: 

•  5-7 years Proven experience (5+ years) and technical expertise in creating and implementing IM strategies. Proven delivery of successful IM projects aligned with long-term business objectives. Strong understanding of mining operations and related technology requirements. Solid experience in cybersecurity, risk management, business continuity, data management, solution design and due diligence exercises. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Experience engaging with and managing cross-functional teams, consultants, vendors, auditors and similar. Experience in managing information technology projects, change management interventions and budgets. Familiarity with industry-specific software and applications (e.g., OT applications) advantageous. Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations, compliance and privacy requirements in the mining sector, e.g. GDPR and POPIA

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Member of Professional Body (Recommended/Desirable )

Duties & Responsibilities    

Budget and Resource Allocations    

• Collaborate with line manager to develop and manage the BU IM budget, optimising resource allocation across projects.
• Establish business plans for the BU IM projects by setting targets, business forecasts and budgets.
• Oversee execution of the BU IM’s capital and operational budget
• Track and manage IM solutions and costs as a key enabler for the business units.

Functional Excellence    

• Oversee and monitor IM activities at business units.
• Effectively balance the demand for IM services against the business unit appetite and affordability constraints of the business unit
• Identify and manage critical functional risks through appropriate mitigation plans/actions.

Governance Risk and Compliance    

• Ensure compliance to IM Governance Framework, Policies and Procedures
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop cross strategies to monitor and mitigate IM related risks at business units.
• Similarly, monitor and mitigate IM related risks across relevant projects and operations.
•  As required, support and actively contribute to all combined assurance efforts including, amongst others, internal and external audits, governance, legal, risk, compliance, and supply chain management processes

IM Strategy Planning    

• Strategic business partner at BU level.
• Ensure alignment between the IM department strategy and the BU strategy.
• Incorporate the BU strategy and business plan as well as the IM IT & OT strategy.

People Management    

• Provide strong leadership to the BU IM team including external employees, fostering professional development, and ensuring a high- performing and motivated team.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of your immediate team.
• Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent, and culture of team to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies, and expand competencies.
• Ensure clear communication of individual, functional and business targets and objectives and drive performance towards their fulfilment

Project Management    

• Lead the evaluation and prioritisation of IM projects and initiatives at BU to drive the achievement of business objectives.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the IM project management team, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Ensure seamless project execution, managing resources and timelines effectively.
• Apply best practices and methodologies in project and change management to achieve successful outcomes.

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PURPOSE:

To deliver expert technical support in engineering discipline in projects and to contribute effectively to the development of the business growth and operations.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BEng Civil Engineering (Essential/Minimum or)
• BSc Civil Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE:

• 6-8 years Civil design, maintenance, hazard identification, risk assessment, procurement, project engineering, contract and project management Essential/Minimum Operational

REQUIREMENTS:

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Engineering Council of SA (PrEng) (Essential/Minimum

Duties & Responsibilities    

POSITION OUTPUTS:

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

Best Practice and Knowledge Management

• Protection of Intellectual property
• Create and manage professional networks
• Participate in engineering forums, tertiary educational relationships, professional external forums, relevant Communities of Practice (COP's) 
• and in the innovation process

Business Performance and Operations

• Support service delivery within department and project budget parameters
• Technical contribution in area of expertise based on sound principles
• Increase awareness of technological advancements to ensure access to appropriate technology to meet business deliverables and expand 
• technical base to access new areas of business
• Ensure design for operability and maintainability
• Adhere to appropriate quality management systems
• Ensure skills and technology communication to business units.

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Support technology capabilities involved in project execution and delivery within engineering discipline
• Ensure compliance to sound engineering standards and quality
• Ensure that a standardised approach to service delivery is followed within discipline
• Ensure compliance to all standards and procedures
• Support the execution of discipline and project strategy
• Comply to metrics and targets for business process structure
• Participate in new fit for purpose discipline specific projects in support of the Company’s strategic objectives

Customer and Client Relationship Management

• Provide expert technical support and direction to project teams and business units
• Identify needs and support line management with technical issues

Effective People Management

• Adhere to the systems and initiatives to drive performance excellence
• Contribute to high-performance teams
• Articulate, adopt, embrace and live the Company’s values

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PURPOSE:

To provide specialized high-level technical support and maintenance services within all designated functional areas.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• N Dip: Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
• B Tech Electrical Engineering (Recommended/Desirable)
• Certificate First Line Management (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years Technical operations experience in a Mining /Plant/Heavy Operations environment Essential/Minimum Operational

REQUIREMENTS:

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    

POSITION TASKS:

The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

Best Practice and Knowledge Management

• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives leading to cost saving opportunities
• Liaise with other departments toward evaluating new technologies to improve process capabilities, product quality and throughput requirements
• Conduct research, trend analyses, feasibility studies and benchmarking exercises

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Develop/maintain/improve safe operational/engineering standards and continuously review specifications/schedules
• Ensure equipment integrity maintained according to safety standards
• Maintain Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and related systems, aligned with safety standards/Occupational Health/Safety and Environment registers/ International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 14000; 9000 and 18001 systems
• Conduct timeous investigation of incidents and ensure adequate remedial action
• Execute/drive safety programs
• Ensure effective risk management by identifying hazardous activities and mitigation measures

Customer, Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management

• Manage internal and external relations, including interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that business needs are met, and employees are satisfied

Equipment Operations and Control

• Plan, implement and maintain electrical infrastructure reticulation and installations
• Responsible for design development/maintenance of following processes: automation and protection systems
• Ensure effective software control and security protocols on all networks
• Develop/implement/maintain system to ensure upkeep of electrical drawings/diagrams/ Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals as well as network protection settings

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Address all unsafe practices and potential hazardous situations, rectify/report to superior
• Comply with Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC)/ /technical requirements
• Wear applicable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times

Technical Support

• Ensure effective delivery of service through high level maintenance/specialised technical support
• Make recommendations to Business Unit (BU)/Line Managers with regards to appropriate Electrical Engineering techniques
• Conduct audits and inspections on installations/equipment/facilities
• Conduct Project planning/co-ordinate/implementation
• Conduct preventative maintenance/ Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)/trouble shooting/root cause failure analysis
• Ensure optimal equipment performance
• Oversee cross functional training/development of Artisans/Technicians
• Provide timeous/accurate feedback to customers