Head of Metallurgy

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy or Minerals Processing or equivalentMinimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role as a Plant Manager within a gold mining or processing facility.Unquestionable track record of integrity and ethical behaviour, adhering to industry standards, regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.OTHER REQUIREMENTSMedical Certificate of FitnessComputer LiteracyFluency in both verbal and written English is essentialCode 8 Driver’s licenseInternal candidates to complete the internal Job application form with HR as acknowledgement from HOD on application. If the form is not attached, your application will not be considered.ADVANTAGEOUSExperience in Gold and Uranium plantsA Relevant Post-Graduate QualificationSKILLS AND PERSONALITY TRAITSInternal locus of control (self-starter)IntegrityReliableStrong LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingDecision-making abilitiesROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis role requires a 4.1 MHSA Legal appointment.The Head of Metallurgy – Operations is the top representative of the Metallurgical Business Units.The jobholder manages his business unit independently but has recourse to the Executive:Metallurgy for advice and expertise.The jobholder aligns the vision of the Business Unit in order to maximise profits and ensures that the best extraction methods are applied.The incumbent has a clear vision of what should be done in order to achieve targets.Fundamental to the role is the leadership of this organisation to attain and sustain company standards. This includes functional, technological, and environmental and people leadership.In addition to functional aspects such as risk analysis, scenario planning, planning optimisation, benchmarking, auditing and reporting, and installation of best practices and standards, technological and human resources are developed.The jobholder will create a culture of consequential thinking within his Business unit and actively encourage his team to align their thoughts to the consequences of actions taken and decisions made.The jobholder must strategically position and manage his Business Unit in a profitable manner thus enhancing the image of the company both internally and externally.In consultation with the Executive: Metallurgy, the jobholder will provide a strategic role in transforming his business unit in order to be competitive in the market by being aware of what competitors are doing and by bringing on board new technologies that would benefit the company.The job holder is responsible for his/her own safety, as well as for others according to the Mine Health and Safety Act.MINING WITH PURPOSE Harmony remains committed to conducting its business in a safe and sustainable manner, creating value for all our stakeholders and improving the lives of our communities and employees. Applications without relevant copies of ID and qualifications will not be considered. Certified copies, with SAPS stamp not older than 3 months, will need to be submitted.Your application will be subjected to medical screening, security screening and other verifications/assessments without creating the expectation of being a successful candidate. By applying, you are giving consent to the above. If you have not received any correspondence within 21 days after the closing date, regard your application as having been unsuccessful.Appointment will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.