Digital Value Chain Lead

Exxaro; Mafube Mission; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resources company is seeking a transformative Digital Value Chain Lead in Mafube, Mpumalanga. This permanent role focuses on driving digital innovation within the coal business unit. Responsibilities include managing digital strategies, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in business improvement, particularly within mining or resources. Join to make an impact in a dynamic environment and further your career.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant job-specific experience in business improvement.
• Proficiency in developing and operationalizing digital strategies.
• Experience in managing change for digital transformation in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a digital strategy aligned with the business's goals.
• Lead complex projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders for enhanced collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder relationship management

Change management

Data analytics

Business improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in a relevant field

Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline

Management Development Programme

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Exxaro Resources is seeking a transformative Digital Value Chain Lead in Mafube, Mpumalanga. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to drive digital transformation and innovation within our Mafube Coal business unit. As a key leader, you will implement a digital strategy that aligns with our Business Strategy, enhancing operational performance and creating substantial business value. Your responsibilities will include managing complex digital projects, improving stakeholder collaboration, and fostering innovation. This role requires a strategic visionary skilled in data‑driven methodologies to lead industry‑leading initiatives. By promoting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance and safety, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mining. At Exxaro Resources, we offer a dynamic and growth‑oriented environment, encouraging transformation and industry leadership. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with one of the most progressive companies in the mining sector.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a digital strategy aligned with the company's 2023 Business Strategy to enhance operational performance and create business value.
• Lead and execute complex projects and process improvements to drive continuous improvement across the organization, ensuring adherence to excellence standards.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for better collaboration and to support strategic and financial goals.
• Harness insights from data analytics and industry trends to identify, propose, and implement optimization opportunities within the operational value chain.
• Facilitate change management processes necessary for digital transformation, ensuring alignment of mining operations with business objectives.
• Create and maintain professional networks by engaging in external forums and cultivating partnerships with start‑ups, innovative companies, and research centers for mining innovation.
• Evaluate, select, and develop innovative digital solutions and manage pilots to operationalize new initiatives efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements by monitoring practices and addressing potential safety and operational issues.
• Monitor and ensure effective knowledge management by facilitating information exchange within operations for continuous learning and improvement.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and management to digital initiatives to ensure successful implementation and value creation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in a relevant field (Essential/Minimum).
• Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline (Essential/Minimum).
• Management Development Programme (Recommended/Desirable).
• 6‑8 years of relevant job‑specific experience with successful management of business improvement, preferably in a mining or resources environment (Essential/Minimum).
• Proficiency in project management with the ability to develop, maintain, and operationalise digital strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong experience in stakeholder relationship management, including building partnerships with internal and external parties.
• Demonstrated experience in change management with a focus on digital transformation within industrial operations.
• Ability to leverage data analytics and industry insights to drive business value and innovation.
• Experience in developing professional networks and staying abreast of trends and advancements in business improvement and innovation.
• Compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements, including the ability to address significant safety and operational issues.
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro).
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro).