KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Life-of-Mine Planning and Reserves:

• Preparing long term designs, schedules and sensitivity analysis

• Calculating Cut Off Grade (COG) and Net Smelter Return (NSR) Cut-Offs

• Estimating long term equipment requirements 

• Preparing financial models 

• Coordinating with various stakeholders on strategic timelines (permits, licenses etc)

• Preparing technical reports and presentations 

• Collaborating with Technical Services, Mining, Processing and Finance departments to determine optimal production and costing assumptions for annual budget planning

• Working with Technical Services to prepare annual Mining & Processing physicals

• Identifying risks & opportunities and preparing relevant analysis

Transition and other Capital Projects, including but not limited to:

• Liaising with the Technical Services team regarding scheduling, commissioning and integrating the Backfill Plant and underground reticulation system within existing operations

• Developing practical solutions for the optimal extraction of Mineral Resources with the use and implementation of multiple mining methods (eg. Sub Level Caving, Cut & Fill and Long Hole Stoping) 

• Assisting the Maintenance department with development of engineering designs and plans for underground pumping and reticulation systems

• Involvement and leadership as required to deliver Cut & Fill change management 

• Support development of a Backfill Management Plan

• Support Mining and Technical Services teams to ensure safe execution of the 910 level cave void filling project

• Assist with drill and blast, ventilation and other operational improvement projects 

• Review suitability of UG equipment electrification options

• Review suitability of UG crushing, screening and ore sorting options

• Provide Deswik training to Sasa Mining Engineers, supporting implementation of Monthly and Weekly planning

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. Rewards the right values and disapproves of others

• Action-Oriented - Full of energy, willing to act

• Composure - Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence

• Values Diversity - Supports fair and equal treatment for all

• Approachability - Easy to talk to, able to put others at ease

• Directing Others - Sets direction, distributes work, lays out clear plans, is organized

• Motivating Others - Empowers others, creates a climate in which people want to do their best,shares ownership and visibility

• Building Effective Teams - Knows when and how to use teams and uses them effectively

• Managerial Courage - Takes appropriate action when necessary; faces up to problem people situations

• Drive for Results - Reliable performer who can be counted on to achieve consistent results

• Process Management - Understands and uses an efficient workflow to get more out of fewer resources

• Innovation Management - Able to manage the creative process of self and others

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering with relevant industry experience

• 7-10+ years in underground mining, preferably with exposure to capital projects

• Strong mine design and planning experience

• Production engineering experience including having been responsible for production reporting, drill and blast, ventilation and short to medium term planning

• Highly competent Deswik CAD, SCHED, IS and SO user 

• Previous expatriate experience preferred

• Demonstrated communication skills, including an ability to build relationships with both internal stakeholders and external consultancies

• Possesses a high understanding of project management, project development, and engineering work methodology

• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and an ability to problem-solve

• Demonstrated commercial insight, strategic thinking, and business acumen

• Proven ability to effectively present and communicate key technical, financial, safety, environmental and social matters to the board and other stakeholders

• Have proven experience in the development and management of mine operations

• Demonstrated track record of establishing and maintaining safe work environments and fostering a strong safety culture

• Experience and knowledge to ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and associated permits

• Ability to assist with budgeting, set priorities, meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, and to develop, support, and promote safety, environmental awareness and grow the technical talent of direct reports

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong time management skill

SOFTWARE:

• Strong Deswik CAD, Scheduler (SCHED), Integrated Scheduler (IS) and Stope Optimiser (SO) user with proven experience in mine design and planning of underground mines

• Strong Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Teams)