Executive Manager: Mining & Mineral Economics (Fixed term contract)

Introduction The Executive Manager: Mining & Mineral Economics is responsible for ensuring that the division is managed in a manner that delivers sustainably on its mandate, including strategic and operational plans:

• To lead the division technically including the development of the division RDI strategy. • To ensure the alignment of the division strategy and plans with those of Mintek. • To maintain a balanced division RDI portfolio. • To prepare operational and business plans for the division and integrate them into the plans for the Cluster. • To ensure the optimal use of resources within the division and shared services within the cluster and within other clusters. • To lead stakeholder engagements with industry, HEI’s, public sector and international entities. • To be accountable for the division sustainability, including financial, human resources, SHEQ, risks and delivery. • To be accountable for the impact of the division in terms of Mintek’s mandate. • To be accountable for the performance and management of the division. • To ensure that the internal state grant funding is effectively invested and leveraged to maximise impact in terms of strategic goals, leveraging of funding and commercial impact. Duties & Responsibilities KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS LeadershipLive the Mintek Values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.StrategyDrive the Division RDI strategy and operations, and develop plans for the implementation of the strategy.Support the Division business development and commercialisation and manage the execution of the strategic programmes.Financial SustainabilitySecure the Division’s Budget.To ensure that the Sub-units (Mine Closure and Rehabilitation; Mineral Economics & Artisanal and Small Scale Mining) produce the quality of work that generates revenue for stability.Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed.Ensure that there are effective inter-Divisional collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.People and PlanningEnsure that the core RDI plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the Cluster market.Ensure that adequate Divisional planning is done to ensure effective delivery of the plans.Ensure that there is an adequate pipeline of commercial and business leads to ensure that the Division can deliver on its targets.Ensure that the Division is adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources. Also ensuring succession planning.Drive the transformation agenda in the Division.Contribute to the refinement and development of the Cluster strategy and plans.Performance ManagementDeliver on the Division’s key performance indicators (KPIs).Undertake performance management for the Division.Ensure that systems and tools are in place to monitor and measure the delivery of RDI activities.Governance and Risk ManagementRisk profiling and mitigation activities for the Division’s activities, including SHEQ.Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.Relationship Management and ReportingStakeholder engagement, including the development of relationships with new stakeholders, stakeholder management and satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.Reporting on all RDI activities in the Division.Commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Division.Lead Co-development and Co-funding initiatives. Desired Experience & Qualification QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Masters in Mining Engineering / Mineral Economics or relevant scientific field relating to the Division (Engineering or Science).Ideal: PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Division (Engineering or Science).At least 10 years’ experience in a research or knowledge-based organisations undertaking research in theDivision.Of which 5 years must be in a research management position.Experience in financial, HR, business processes, marketing, operations and business development.Experience in business engagements and commercialisation activities.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDExcellent communication and presentation skills.Excellent numerical and quantitative skills.Good management and leadership skills.Self-driven.People skills.Strategic thinking.Ability to multi task.Ability to get things done.Ability to lead by example. COMPETENCY REQUIREDDeep technical knowledge of the Division.Through knowledge of the sector in which the Division operates.Strategy and business plan development and implementation.Ability to lead diverse teams to ensure delivery and efficiency.Business Development.Technology and IP management and commercialization.Business and financial management.Leadership of people and operations management.