Job Description

PURPOSE: To lead the Metallurgy Team in the safe and cost-effective execution of all metallurgical, maintenance logistics processes ensuring high quality finished products.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:
Manage the section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture in line with Samancor culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover

o Labour complement in line with budget
o Achieve HDSA/Female and BBB-EE targets for the Department

• Manage performance against targets (IDPxe2x80x99s), ensure IDPxe2x80x99s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan and conduct career discussions with identified talent
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, overtime, misconduct, lateness, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Key customers: Marketing, Smelters.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Metallurgy:

• Ensure the safe and environmentally friendly operation of the Metallurgical processes
• Manage the Metallurgical process
• Manage the Logistics process
• Ensure the Quality standards are maintained
• Liaise with Mining and Engineering to ensure effective and efficient process flow.

GROWTH:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Develop growth opportunities in co-operation with Mineral Resources and Mining.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Manage the Metallurgy budget.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc / BTech Degree or NHD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• At least 8 yearsxe2x80x99 Production experience
• At least 3 years Managerial experience.
• At least 3 years Mineral processing experience.

Additional qualifications:

• An MBA/MBL would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Computer literate

Knowledge:

• Metallurgy processes; Planned Maintenance, Logistic processes.

Behavioural Competencies required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Acting with Integrity.