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Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 6-8 years Relevant experience in supply chain or Logistics; specifically various modes of transport, clearing and forwarding, international freight and harbour support services. Contract management on a management level. Understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa).      (Essential/Minimum) Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Business Partner Enablement    

• Identify, evaluate and support business partners/end-users to develop disciplined sourcing execution capabilities
• Provide process guidance and support to business partners/end-users
• Working with various internal and external stakeholders to expand and enrich supply chain content

Contract Portfolio Management    

• Contract lifecycle management for entire portfolio
• Consultation, design, administer, facilitate and coordinate complete tendering process
• Agree on supplier negotiation metric and negotiate with successful supplier in finalising contract terms and conditions
• Responsible for contractually committing for the Company
• Report on portfolio contract performance in line with agreed targets
• Liaise with Marketing and Logistics function and Business Optimisation projects on relevant initiatives
• Establish, manage and maintain all portfolio contracts
• Manage supplier/vendor performance
• Influence supplier development initiatives
• Influence local economic development initiatives
• Manage the drafting of the commercial agreement and finalise sign-off of commercial agreement with suppliers
• Vetting and quality control of portfolio contracts
• Portfolio planning and resource allocation
• SCM balanced scorecard compliance
• Stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution
• Contract execution

Customer and Client Relationship Management    

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with customers and suppliers
• Provide relevant and specialised support to internal and external stakeholders

Functional Excellence    

• Ensure correct contract templates are applied and that contracts implemented are correct, timeous and to the correct standard to support the portfolio contract strategy
• Assist with the improvement of contract templates to stay current with the developments in functional area
• Assist with development of streamlined business process to improve business process efficiency and eliminate duplication/bureaucracy
• Participate in Communities of Practices (COP’s) aimed at enhancing the function and entrench functional alignment
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks through appropriate risk mitigation plans
• Provide commercial guidance to end-users in all areas of contract management
• Engage in supplier negotiations to achieve savings target and compliance to the Company’s commercial standards and governance
• Engage with end-users across all BU's on all organisational levels to ensure compliance to the Company’s contracting strategy

Functional Management    

• Strategic alignment/planning: Communicate portfolio contract strategy and plan to end-users across BU's
• Establish measurable portfolio targets from Group targets
• Engagement/communication: Engage with managers, operations and cross- functional managers to ensure execution of agreed contracts management plan and contracts lifecycle management
• Performance management: Ensure portfolio plan is implemented through disciplined execution processes, track implementation and provide feedback to Manager, Contract Management
• Coordinate functional/cross-functional activities to ensure strategic alignment
• Track and drive portfolio targets/goals and hold staff responsible for achieving results
• Continuous improvement and functional change: Lead functional improvement and change
• Governance: Ensure portfolio adheres to governance, policies, standards, statutory and legal compliance. Entrench a culture of discipline

People Management    

• Performance management: Clarify roles/responsibilities and expectations. Define individual performance standards, monitor and measure performance of direct reports. Take prompt action against non- performance
• Adhere to performance management procedures
• Culture/functional climate: Uphold the culture and values within the function
• Foster effective teamwork and unity

Safe and Healthy Work Environment    

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment and safe operation practices
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures in line with set standards
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations

Behavioural Alignment    

Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective

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Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc (Hons) Geology (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 8 years Relevant Commodity Geology; Mining and Metallurgical processes experience. Geographic Information Systems, Geological modelling and Geological data-base management experience With Project management and people management experience      (Essential/Minimum) Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• SA Council for Natural Scientific Prof (Essential/Minimum)
• MHS Act Regulation 2.9.2 (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities

Best Practice and Knowledge Management    

• Facilitate and implement an integrated functional process to ensure timely and accurate geoscientific information for the operation
• Manage and ensure compliance for the resource value chain (production, grade control, reconciliation, geotechnical, Geohydrology, geophysical and structural geology programs)
• Align and ensure integration from the first geological principles to estimation, resource classification and reconciliation as to create optimal resource integrity and resource utilization
• Develop, implement and manage systems to ensure updated and timely geological data
• Ensure effective geoscientific data capture-and-management with sound geological interpretations to create long- and short-term geoscientific models and estimation with integrity
• Verify compilation of geological reports
• Support/Conduct Hydro-geological monitoring
• Conduct evaluations and implement solutions/scenarios to ensure optimal resource utilization
• Facilitate and support the implementation of multi-disciplinary technologies
• Create a compliant and accurate resource statement and act as resource competent person
• Manage internal and external relations, including the interface with external providers or other functions responsible to ensure that the business needs are met, and employees are satisfied
• Provide relevant support and legislative service to applicable stakeholders
• Support the operation management team in executing the business plan and strategy
• Develop (in alignment with Group Manager) and implement a functional strategy to integrate the geology section outputs
• Develop and implement the on-mine in-fill drilling strategy
• Compile and implement a resource estimation strategy and schedule
• Develop a strategy to integrate the geology outputs with that of the mining, planning and metallurgical disciplines
• Create a technology review and implementation plan in alignment with Group Manager

Business Performance and Operations    

• Manage and ensure compliance for the resource value chain (production, grade control, reconciliation, geotechnical, Geohydrology, geophysical and structural geology programs)
• Align and ensure integration from the first geological principles to estimation, resource classification and reconciliation as to create optimal resource integrity and resource utilization
• Develop, implement and manage systems to ensure updated and timely geological data
• Verify compilation of geological reports
• Support/Conduct Hydro-geological monitoring

Compliance, Governance and Assurance    

• Act as functional extension of the Group Manager and Resource Competent person of the operation
• Assist in the implementation and assurance in regard to applicable Group mineral policies/procedures/standards and report non-compliance to relevant Stakeholders
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and comply with company specific Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures in area of responsibility
• Ensure business operations adhere to corporate governance, statutory, legal and other requirements
• Identify and manage risks by assessing liabilities, reporting and monitoring standards
• Implement and maintain audit structure
• Compile mineral resource statements and report aligned with guidelines from Lead Competent Person and applicable Reporting Codes
• Ensure compliance with Geosciences policies, procedures and standards
• Identify, track and resolve geoscientific challenges/risk and unlock geological potential

Consulting and Project Services    

• Conduct technical evaluations/assessments of the resource
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams as part of optimization of the resource and reserve of the operation
• Provide accurate and timely information for the mining, metallurgical and planning disciplines

Financial Management    

• Review, compile, obtain sign-off and implement budget for the geology section as a whole
• Manage the budget in regard to expenditure over time and within the Group policies
• Report accurately and timely
• Conduct effective contract management with monthly or milestone reconciliation and reporting

Functional Excellence   

• Personnel: Ensure the applicable competencies are in place/provided to ensure effective execution of all mining geology activities. Consult with Group Manager to address any risks
• Performance management: Advise in the clarification of mining geology deliverables as well as roles/responsibilities and expectations within underground and open pit mining operations. Define operational and individual performance standards; monitor and measure performance, reward and recognise high performance. Apply consistent performance and consequence management; take prompt action, report non-performance and contribute to corrective measures
• Culture/functional climate: Embody, translate and entrench the Company’s culture and values in function, address behaviours that undermine values. Foster effective teamwork and unity. Demonstrate and encourage collaboration including cross-functionally and create culture of collaboration. Create an environment in which people are inspired to perform and a high-performance culture
• Communication/engagement: Encourage open expression of ideas/opinions and foster dialogue. Seek out different opinions. Inform people of decisions, changes and other relevant information. Proactively address conflicts and initiate difficult conversations
• Team development: Develop effective and high performing production geology fraternity including shared team purpose, principles, goals, accountability and effective team player capabilities. Create an environment of accountability and trust

People Management    

• Support development and implement systems/initiatives to drive performance excellence
• Create, inspire/lead high-performance teams
• Implement successful change initiatives
• Coordinate optimal utilization and sourcing of appropriate resources
• Formal/informal mentoring of Professionals-in-Training (PIT's) and Bursars

Safe and Healthy Work Environment    

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations and practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures in line with set standards (22 and 23 of the Mine, Health and Safety Act, Mine, Health and Safety Act, Act 29 of 1996, Rock fall Codes of Practice (COP's), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Integrated Water Use Licence Application (IWULA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Group policies, International Organisation of standard (ISO) 14001)
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations
• Conduct gap analysis Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and implement control measures on a continuous basis

Behavioural Alignment    

Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective
• The appointment will be made in accordance with Exxaro’s Employment Equity policy.
• If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Degree (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate First Line Management (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

• 3-5 years Relevant logistics or supply chain experience;  procurement of various modes of transport, clearing and forwarding, international freight support services contract management. Adept in working with MS Office, various databases and contract management systems. Understanding of Enterprise Resources Planning and/or Cloud based procurement solutions (e.g. SAP MM, Coupa). (Essential/Minimum) Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Competence: MS Office Relevant Package (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities

Best Practice and Knowledge Management    

• Identify and support the implementation of process and system enhancements to continuously improve contract management process
• Study/research best practice processes and benchmark the Company processes at regular intervals
• Assist in mitigating risk in terms of contractual exposure to the Company

Business Partner Enablement    

• Identify, evaluate and support business partners/end-users to develop disciplined sourcing execution capabilities
• Provide process guidance and support to business partners/end-users
• Working with various internal and external stakeholders to expand and enrich supply chain content

Compliance, Governance and Assurance    

• Ensure supplier stakeholders comply with relevant regulatory requirements
• Consolidate reports and provide feedback to the Manager  or Supervisor on appropriate contract management reporting and governance requirements
• Collaborate and communicate with suppliers
• Implement portfolio targets in alignment with legislation and charters (e.g. Mining Charter, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), etc.)
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Ensure supplier stakeholders comply with relevant regulatory requirements
• Consolidate reports and provide feedback to Contracts Manager on appropriate contract management reporting and governance requirements
• Provide effective advice to the wider organisation on contract/agreement entitlements, obligations, and purchasing methods and quantities

Contract Management    

• Compile and maintain logistical service Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Request for Proposal (RFP) / Request for Information (RFI)
• Compile and manage contracts with service providers
• In conjunction with internal stakeholders, ensure that all relevant category strategies and governance requirements are met
• Negotiate, conclude and administer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Evaluate contractual terms and condition and provide recommendations
• Responsible for the proactive management of contract lifecycle milestones for a portfolio of contracts
• Evaluate contract stipulations and provide recommendations
• Communicate and ensure adherence to contractual rights and obligations
• Record and monitor contract compliance and renewal applications
• Investigate the need for contract extensions and terminate contractual relationship upon completion if required
• Obtain approval for relevant contracts and documentation in line with governance requirements and departmental budgetary stipulations
• Responsible for safekeeping and retention of contractual documentation in accordance with Group standards and policies
• Manage the end to end contract management process
• Develop and implement contracting portfolio project plans
• Develop, socialise and implement contracting strategies
• Ensure all contracting plans incorporate and address Social and Labour Plans (SLP’s), Mining Charter and BBBEE preferential procurement objectives
• Compile tender documentation, issue Request for Quote (RFQ), adjudicate tenders in collaboration with technical and commercial specialists
• Ensure guidance and planning to contract modifications, price adjustments and contract close out
• Communicate and ensure adherence to contractual rights and obligations
• Contribute to supplier development including Local Economic Development
• Develop and maintain key supplier agreements with a continuing focus on efficiency gains
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through product substitution, market testing, or other means
• Actively participate in organisation planning as it relates to procurement activities

Customer and Client Relationship Management    

• Maintain a database of supplier information and continuously ensure that integrity and quality of data are relevant and of required standard
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers in the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA's) with suppliers
• Support on-boarding of new suppliers and manage supplier relationships
• Proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders related to contractual matters, i.e. disputes, claims, performance etc.
• Work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with both internal/external customers and/or stakeholders
• Build sound relationships with Business Unit (BU) end-users, key suppliers and colleagues
• Build and nurture effective and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and partners

Financial Management    

• Support and adhere to functional budget requirements and cost containment goals
• Prepare contracting project plans and strategies
• Manage allocated contract portfolio from a contract life cycle management and milestone perspective
• Conduct annual demand planning
• Act as a specialist expert in contract life cycle management process
• Represent Group to negotiate and secure approval on various commercial contracts for our client's Group (strategic sourcing and BU contracts)

Functional Excellence    

• Adhere to functional policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, end to end processes, tools, templates etc.
• Assist in standardising, simplifying and speeding-up functional processes, eliminating duplication and bureaucracy
• Apply functional best practices, promote sharing of best practices and knowledge
• Assist in the execution of functional excellence initiatives

Internal Business Processes    

• Provide weekly feedback on progress related to contract lifecycle management activities
• Actively contribute to achieving Supply Chain Management (SCM) balanced score card targets
• Comply and adhere to Group processes, procedures and standards in the execution of contract lifecycle management activities
• Conduct monthly reporting on contracting process
• Ensure procurement savings occur
• Compile tender documentation as per project
• Determine commercial and financial evaluation of tenders
• Obtain tenders from specific marketplace through marketing process

Performance Management   

• Identify reporting needs and validate against framework
• Finalise competency requirements
• Confirm roles, responsibilities and expectations
• Determine capability and performance gaps in order to identify training needs
• Adhere to roles, responsibilities and expectations of the SCM process
• Comply with people performance and individual development processes and initiatives

Safe and Healthy Work Environment    

• Maintain and ensure a healthy environment and safe operations Practices while ensuring compliance with all applicable Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) policies and procedures in line with set standards
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations

Behavioural Alignment  

 Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective