Job Description

This role involves managing site operations in the supply chain outbound department, focusing on explosives value chain, with responsibilities spanning strategic planning, performance oversight, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Location: Steelpoort.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• B Com / B Tech in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics or similar
• Driver's license

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business management or related

Experience and Skills

• 7+ years supply chain explosives experience
• 3+ experience in explosives value chain and Supply Chain Outbound
• Required People Management Experience of 5+ Years

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the organizational strategy by understanding key strategic drivers and direction and providing informed input during the annual strategic planning process.
• Develop the departmental strategy by aligning with the overarching business strategy, formulating strategic objectives, and presenting the plan for approval on an annual basis.
• Formulate and manage departmental operational plan by translating strategy into actionable initiatives, including projects and performance metrics, and submitting for approval annually or as required.
• Oversee and report on departmental performance by tracking progress against targets, identifying achievements and areas of concern, and preparing reports on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Oversee the development and implementation of departmental business processes by guiding process mapping, assessing efficiency and relevance, and enforcing corrective measures where necessary.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements, good practices, and internal standards, submitting them for approval as needed.
• Manage mine sites by developing operational schedules aligned with client priorities and site requirements, and overseeing the ordering, transportation, storage, and distribution of materials as needed.
• Plan and order products for the site based on historical usage, market dynamics, and seasonal trends to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Develop departmental budgets by analyzing operational needs, preparing detailed financial plans, and submitting budgets for approval annually and as required.
• Manage departmental expenditure by tracking spending against budget allocations, approving costs, identifying under- or over-expenditure, and implementing corrective measures monthly or as needed.
• Safeguard departmental information by managing security and disaster recovery protocols, assessing existing controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and deploying mitigation strategies as required.
• Oversee departmental risk management by developing and maintaining a robust risk management framework, reviewing risk strategies, and driving the implementation of improvements quarterly.
• Manage SHE initiatives by ensuring effective training programs are delivered, monitoring completion, and addressing gaps or non-compliance identified during training.
• Manage SHE compliance by setting clear standards, ensuring timely completion of all monitoring activities, and resolving any issues within specified deadlines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships by engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, providing input and receiving feedback, and collaborating to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
• Engage with industry stakeholders by identifying relevant topics of impact, representing the organization in industry forums, contributing to initiatives, and addressing challenges as needed.
• Recruit employees in line with the EE targets by conducting interviews, evaluating candidate performance, and providing timely feedback as needed.
• Manage resourcing by assessing workload demands and securing appropriate staffing to support operational output.
• Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department. Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimising environmental impact.

Skills Required