Technical Services Manager at Glencore

• 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.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Taking the lead in the development of the Life of Mine and Business Plan for the Complex.
• Ensuring that short- and long-term mining plans 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 risk.
• Leading by example in building the team and ensuring the capability and development to deliver on expectation.

About you:

• To be considered for this role, you will meet the following minimum requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A relevant 3-year Tertiary qualification.
• A Management Qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

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

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to take the lead, set objectives, sequence processes/initiatives/projects and organize resources to manage risk and achieve objectives.
• Ability to take decisive action and to assume responsibility for making difficult decisions that affect people and business performance.
• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives.