Principle Mining Consultant

Description

My client a global mining consultancy business is seeking a Principal Mining Consultant to join our Advisory team in the Business Transformation / Operational Excellence group based in group based in our offices in Cape Town or Centurion South Africa.

About
An employeeowned global mining consultancy renowned for completing 8000 assignments in partnership with major mining companies and financial institutions. Our experience spans 100 countries on six continents dealing with in excess 60 types of commodities. They offers nine office locations across the globe.

Our aspiration is to lead the mining industry through deep and enduring client relationships and groundbreaking solutions delivered by exceptional people to unearth a prosperous future. To that end we seek to understand the opportunities and risks our clients face and use our collective experience to unearth a smarter way.

Our values are the guiding principles that pave the way we work towards this common purpose:
People first
Collaborate and support
Boldly innovate
Pursue excellence
Build trust

Equal Opportunities employer that encourages all qualified applicants to apply for their positions. The business is committed to providing an inclusive working environment.

About the role

Were expanding our Advisory group and need a Principal Mining Consultant for our Business Transformation/Operational Excellence team in South Africa. Advisory group connects technical solutions with commercial mining outcomes through comprehensive mine optimization advice. In this role you will leverage your understanding of the entire mine value chain to explore and solve challenges in the mining industry uncovering real value. Youll collaborate with expert consultants from across the baord eager to share their knowledge.

But before you send your resume to us we want you to be sure that youll like working with us.

What we do: Business Transformation and Operational Excellence (BTOE)

Each mining operation is distinct requiring years of invaluable experience to comprehend how economic and physical changes along with mining and processing modifications influence its current and future value. The business advisory group excels in business improvement and transformation services boasting a proven history of delivering practical and longlasting valueadded solutions for over twenty years.

Whether our clients aim to cut costs enhance productivity or seek the next advancement our team possesses the expertise and operational experience to swiftly pinpoint the most significant opportunities for improvement. We then assist in devising and implementing the right strategies to unlock that latent value. We provide a comprehensive operational excellence service to our clients leveraging our unique intellectual property:
1. Analyze: Pinpoint areas for improvement through a 10x Performance Diagnostic utilizing our Comparative Benchmarking SmartData system advanced data analytics and Best Practice Scorecard. Our SmartData system boasts mining cost and productivity data from over 300 different operations employing the worlds most thorough sitespecific dataset.
2. Develop: Quantify and prioritize value opportunities identify focus areas and intervention strategies and establish a comprehensive implementation and change plan.
3. Implement: Activate and support client task teams implement chosen initiatives oversee major programs and monitor progress.
4. Sustain: Track value realization transition support between the business and the client conduct postimplementation reviews and reinforce changes to ensure they endure.

Our team also works closely with others in the business to:
Conduct strategic workshops aimed at identifying optimization opportunities.
Supply benchmarking data to aid in optimization feasibility and due diligence assessments.
Create impactful executive messages and presentations.
Design operational readiness studies and implementation plans.
Establish frameworks for mine planning and business planning.

Who you will be working with
Executive Lead Advisory. He has over 30 years of experience with expertise in feasibility studies technical due diligence and business improvement and transformation of underground and open pit metalliferous mines.

You will report to the Advisory Lead Business Transformation / Operational Excellence. Lead has 15 years of experience in the mining industry and her experience working in research technology industry and consulting provides her with a unique skillset and the necessary experience to drive sustainable transformation in the mining industry.

Now a bit more information about the role
Youll work in a wellestablished team leveraging your expertise in the mining value chain and your strong analytical and communication skills to help clients transform their business. Youll conduct thorough assessments of mining operations identify opportunities for transformation and often assist in implementing these programs. This typically involves site visits to understand current practices engage with stakeholders and gather information to find optimal solutions. While youll use established tools youre encouraged to innovate by introducing new ones or improving existing toolsets.

Occasionally youll also contribute to other business areas such as strategy optimization feasibility studies technical reviews and various Advisory projects. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in the mining industry and continue building your professional network. Your knowledge and relationships will help attract new business.

Why work for us Work life balance is a priority so we encourage flexible working arrangements to ensure you have what you need to help you thrive as part of our team.
Being recognized and rewarded for your achievements with a competitive bonus scheme.
Engaging with mining companies on diverse and innovative projects
Being mentored by some of the best in the mining industry respected figures.
Joining an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and the benefits it brings to our team and clients.
Working for a company thats wholly owned by employee shareholders where your opinion matters.
Generous insurance provisions including life insurance and salary continuance.
Reimbursement for tertiary and further study.

Salary
The salary package offered for this position will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

How to apply
If you are interested in applying for the role please click apply now. Please only apply if you have the right to work and live in the country where the role is located. You will receive an email within 24 hrs confirming receipt of your resume.

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Skills Required

Core functions and Specialist skills required

Experience in both open pit and underground hard rock mining operations. Comprehensive understanding of a wide range of mine planning and operational practices throughout the mining value chain and support functions. Proficient knowledge of essential mining principles such as cutoff grade policies and estimation and modelling of mine capital and operating costs.
Extensive practical experience with various business improvement methodologies including Lean SixSigma and Theory of Constraints. Business acumen combined with strong technical leadership project management analytical and problemsolving capabilities. Ability to analyze complex information extract crucial insights and organize outcomes into clear easily understandable frameworks.
Background in coaching and mentoring along with a tendency toward business development. Experience managing client accounts and key relationships with strong influencing and negotiation skills. Superior communication and report writing abilities capable of effectively conveying critical observations strategies and recommendations in both oral and written formats.
Exceptional executive presence and communication skills complemented by good interpersonal abilities and the capacity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across different time zones. Excellent time management skills ensuring efficient work in a dynamic consulting environment. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Additional skills that will be beneficial:

Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel facilitation and presentation building along with experience or knowledge of embedded and emerging mining technologies.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelors degree in mining engineering plus an MBA from a leading university is preferred.
At least 15 years of experience in the mining industry (encompassing technical and/or operational roles) ideally combined with 5 years working with a leading management consulting firm.
Proven track record of generating and maintaining a consistent client base.
Affiliation with a professionally recognized industry organization.

Remote Work :

No