Technical Services Manager

Glencore is one of the worlds largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life.

With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices.

Glencores customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in the Emalahleni, Mpumalanga area.

Technical Services Manager

The incumbent in this role will be responsible for taking the lead in considering, planning, incorporating and monitoring all technical long, medium- and short-term requirements of the Complex. This includes the effective identification of mining areas, accurate estimation of products to be mined, sequencing of events, plans to address market needs and the optimal utilisation of reserve resources. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that coal reserves identified by the Geologists are benchmarked against technical data to ensure the validity of submitted calculations; mining activities within the Complex are monitored and that special attention is given to volumetric requirements and the quality of products mined; and that all activities of the Technical Services Department are controlled.  

Key Responsibilities

• Taking the lead in the development of the Life of Mine and Business Pan for the Complex.
• Ensuring that short- and long-term mining plan for the Complex are put in place and engaging with the Complex management team and production teams to ensure that the plans are executable, address market requirements and ensure the optimal utilisation of reserve resources.
• Monitoring execution against the plan and putting in place mitigation plans together with the production teams and Group Subject Matter Experts as necessary.
• Ensuring that processes and systems are put in place for the delivery of expectations in the areas of Mine Planning, Geology and Survey for the Complex.
• Understanding relevant legislation and risks in areas of responsibility and ensuring Complex compliance with all legislative requirements and that mitigation plans are put in place to manage risks.
• Leading by example in building the team and ensuring the capability and development to deliver on expectation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Relevant Tertiary Qualification.
• A Management qualification will be advantageous.
• A Mine Managers Certificate of Competency or having passed the equivalent of the DMR part C (Law Exam) will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 8 years in the Mining environment of which 3 years should be in a D-Upper Technical or Mining Production Role.

Behaviour Competencies:

• Ability to create shared meaning by clearly and confidently communicating the relevant information to a decision or task, in a verbal format.
• Ability to inspire and foster commitment, pride and trust amongst team members by taking a democratic approach, seeking and valuing contributions and encouraging collaboration.
• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives.
• Ability to treat diverse groups of people with respect and to effectively employ this diversity to the advantage of the Company.