Job Opportunities in South Africa

Overview

This position's purpose is to drive the strategy of operational excellence and continual process improvement by effectively managing and executing the technical blasting service solutions delivery process to customers in a way that meets (or exceeds) their tangible and intangible needs and enhances the relationships with them to ensure that BME will be their first-choice service provider. Design Technical, digital and innovative global best practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree (Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, Explosives Engineering or related qualification)
• MBA/ related Business Management qualification

Advantageous Requirements
Qualification / Professional Membership

• Advanced Blasting course and other Technical qualifications

Work Experience

• Technical skill IRO Mining explosives and services
• Commercial / Industrial Explosives support and systems

Experience

• 8 years experience in Mining or resource industry
• 5 years experience in an Explosive environment
• 5 years’ senior management experience in Mining/ Blasting Operations Environment
• 8+ years experience in Mining industry with either Openpit, UG or both – should have direct experience in Mining and/or Blasting.
• A track record in managing a technical services department in a Mining Business Environment.
• Knowledge of cross value-chain application of Mining, Blasting, Commercial explosives products and processes.
• Strong ability to influence and communicate with technical and non-technical employees and customers.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Skilled in account management and complex solution selling.

Duties

Increased revenue through expanded and retention of client/sales base

• To compile and execute the Technical business strategy thus ensuring business growth and creating new opportunities for customers and BME,
• To perform and report on annual technical planning thus ensuring efficient and effective management of technical resources, employees and assets in such a manner as to accomplish the strategic objectives of the organisation and department.
• To effectively manage the technical service delivery value chain through a whole series of activities to create and build value at every step in accordance with the organisational vision.
• To analyse customer requirements using applicable technology and knowledge, recommend solutions and resolve related problems accordingly and submitting relevant high quality professional reports.
• To assist in compiling of tender documents for technical offerings/services for prospective and existing clients
• Effective relationships in the company and with relevant external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role.

Achieved region/area/country net production/profit targets

• To ensure efficient and effective management of technical resources in such a manner as to accomplish the strategic objectives of the organisation,
• To define, development and implement systems, policies, procedures and processes to ensure process excellence and continual process improvement,

Prevented/mitigated operations/services/SHERQ risks

• To ensures that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, and statutory requirements within the department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on any organisation.

Optimally acquired/deployed/enabled resources for delivery on e.g. targets, cost, budgets, ROA

• To effectively manage respective stock and equipment to obtain and preserve a suitable assortment of goods/equipment while also keeping track of all orders, shipping and handling, and other related costs.
• To effectively manage the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and assets thus ensuring adherence to processes and procedures.
• To manage all aspects of human capital through the HR value chain and in accordance to legislation.
• To identify, implement and manage employee development and skills transfer through various on boarding and training initiatives
• Strategic development of the Technical Department and related service offering.

Job Competencies

Job Related Skills

• Strong understanding of financial concepts related to project evaluation, financial forecasting, return on investment, cash flow analysis and cost / financial measurement
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects/situations and changing priorities
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Ability to process and analyse high volumes of data
• Ability to develop/write technical reports and presentations
• Ability to identify viable business opportunities, and to develop fit-for-purpose business models and strategies
• High capacity to deal with areas of conflicts between various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal/customer relationship skills required, with the ability to liaise diplomatically and maintain solid business relationships with internal
  and external stakeholders

Competency Requirements:

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