Unit Manager Metallurgy

Sibanye Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater in Rustenburg is seeking a senior leader to oversee Metallurgy and Surface Operations, driving technical excellence, risk management and safety compliance across the operation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive processing and management experience, plus advanced qualifications in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering. The role emphasizes transformation, culture, and stakeholder collaboration within a mining context.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in a processing environment.
• 5 years in a management level or specialist area.
• NQF 7: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Chemical or Metallurgy Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Build a values-based organisational culture.
• Support and participate in the segment organisational development plan.
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SHE compliance and safety standards.
• Lead risk assessments and action on identified risks.
• Drive transformation and sustainability within the operation.

Skills

Processing experience

Management experience

Education

NQF 7 Chem/Met Eng

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in a processing, of which 5 years should have been at a management level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) Chemical or Metallurgy Engineering

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Clear security screening record
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a processing, of which 5 years should have been at a management level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) Chemical or Metallurgy Engineering
• Chrome plant experience

Advantageous Qualifications

• Level 8: Honours degree, Post Graduate diploma and Professional Qualifications Honours Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative. SHE Compliance
• Maintain and comply with SHE standards within the work environment.
• Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:
• Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.
• Participate in regional/local bodies and decision-making forums in the process developing a business relevant external environment, that will result in the longer-term sustainability of the Division. Quality Management System (QMS):
• Approve department’s documents.
• Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System. Focus on safe production & operational excellence
• Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management Recruitment:
• Design the specific Operations’ discipline structure to support the achievement of the organisational mandate.
• Review and approve labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:
• Provide leadership and inspire team members towards high performance.
• Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
• Set the specific Operations’ discipline performance targets and criteria that align with organisational goals for the team. Employee Relations:
• Drive the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:
• Drive a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific Operation to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.
• Mentor individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.
• Create opportunities for development through participation and involvement in new business or technology enhancement projects for team members.
• Provide coaching to team members on an ongoing basis. Transformation & Sustainability:
• Drive a culture of Transformation within the specific Operation to ensure organisational sustainability.
• Effective Management of Metallurgical Operations
• Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and reporting on excellence in the technical and operational aspects of the metallurgy and surface operations.
• Function as a key technical resource within the surface operations and metallurgy to establish sound reporting formats at the various levels in the operations that highlights key performance indicators versus plan at the correct level of detail for each level in the organisation
• Responsible for improving the metallurgical accounting standards to align to the Amira code for Metallurgical accounting as applicable to the operations. Implement standards and consistency in definition and understanding of plant metallurgical and cost accounting data within the current operational review process
• Develop and manage a group benchmarking process and establish it as a value adding process to install group best practice across all process steps as applicable in each operation
• Develop and manage a technical information system that details all the key design criteria of the metallurgical plants within Gold Operations.
• Co-ordinate the business planning process for surface operations along with the Metallurgical teams from each Business unit and the Surface MRM department
• Align the Plant Strategy with the Business Strategic intent of the Organization to achieve life of mine plan.
• Actively liaise, consult, involve, participate and co-operate with Mining Units, Service departments and other relevant Stakeholders.
• Take full responsibility for the technical guidance and operational effectiveness of metallurgical training and development in the surface operations.
• Responsible for continuous business transformation and process improvement within Gold operations
• Conducts regular audits of the application of Metallurgical standards, strategic and operational plans.
• Drive the review and implementation of latest developments, innovations and technologies focused on Metallurgy.
• Develop and implement all mandatory codes of practice as set out in the plant operational standards and procedures.
• Co-ordinate internal ICMI compliance audits and ensure that internal standards for the cyanide management processes in the plants comply with the ICMI code. Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.
• Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
• Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes. Financial Management
• Managing the finances of the Division to achieve Organisational objectives. Working Cost Budgets:
• Setting and approving budgeting parameters for the Division in line with business requirements and financial objectives.
• Approving operational expenditure.
• Formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings:
• Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
• Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.

Additional Requirements

• Chrome experience is adventageous
• NQF 8 (Post graduate Diploma / Honours Degree / Professional Qualification Degree) Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering would be advantageous

Job Purpose

• To ensure excellence in the technical and operational aspects of the metallurgy and surface operations to support the operations in achieving the business objectives.