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Samancor Chrome’s history goes back as far as 1975, when it was established as a result of a merger between SA Manganese Ltd and Amcor Ltd. SA Manganese was formed in 1926 to mine manganese ore in the Northern Cape. Amcor was established in 1937 to exploit mineral deposits for the steel industry a… read morend to process those minerals into ferroalloys. Samancor was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange until 1998 when the minority shareholders were bought out by the then majority shareholders, Billiton and Anglo American. This resulted in the delisting of the company and shareholding of 60% African Metals Ltd (a BHPB Company) and 40% Anglo South Africa Capital (Proprietary) Ltd (an Anglo American company). Samancor then consisted of chrome and manganese operations and stainless steel investments with marketing and distribution arrangements via structures held wholly and indirectly by BHPB and Anglo American. Towards the end of 2004, bids were invited for the purchase of Samancor Chrome. The successful bidder, the Kermas Group, effectively took over the operations from 1 June 2005. Samancor Chrome is currently owned by Samancor Chrome Holdings Proprietary Limited, which is in turn held by Terris Chrome Limited (which holds in excess of 70%), a minority shareholder and various Black Economic Empowerment Shareholders. What we do South Africa currently supplies in excess of 30% of world wide ferrochrome demand. This position can be ascribed to the following factors: The Bushveld Igneous Complex, which contains nearly 70% of the estimated world reserves of chromite; The development, in the early sixties, of the AOD process which facilitated the introduction of South African charge chrome into the stainless steel industry; and Historically cheap power, driven by the existence of extensive steam coal reserves. Over 70% of Samancor Chrome’s chrome ore output is consumed in the production of ferrochrome in South Africa. The remainder of the ore is exported. Some 85% of chrome alloy production is exported to stainless steel producers across the globe. Stainless steel, a steel alloy, typically contains 18% chrome and 8% nickel. The chrome content in stainless steel gives it its luster, shiny appearance and resistance to corrosion. Our outputs include the chrome ore extracted by our mines and chrome alloys produced by our plants. Samancor Chrome's four fully integrated and self-reliant chrome alloy plants have a combined annual production capacity of more than 1.2 million tons of alloy, including charge chrome and ferrosilicon chrome. The company’s total chromite resources exceed 650 million tons and are expected to support current mining activity for well over 100 years at the current rate of extraction. Some ores and concentrates are exported, but main allotments are destined for conversion into ferrochrome at the alloy plants. Who we are Samancor Chrome’s core business is the mining and smelting of chrome ore. With an annual capacity of some 1.2 million tons of ferrochrome and chromite ore, Samancor Chrome is one of the largest integrated ferrochrome producers in the world. We produce ferrochrome, which is used in different areas of the stainless steel smelting process. Samancor Chrome is a private company. The previous shareholders, BHP Billiton (60% ownership) and Anglo American (40% ownership), sold the company to the Kermas Group in June 2005 after evaluating several offers to arrive at the option promising the most prosperous future for the company and the best value for shareholders. Samancor Chrome is currently owned by Samancor Chrome Holdings Proprietary Limited, which is, in turn, held by Terris Chrome Limited (which holds an excess of 70%), a minority shareholder, and various Black Economic Empowerment Shareholders. The company's corporate office is based in Sandton, Johannesburg. Four ferrochrome plants and two chrome ore mining complexes operate as separate business units in different locations in South Africa: Western Chrome Mines in the Rustenburg area in the North West Province. Eastern Chrome Mines near the Lydenburg /Steelpoort area of the Limpopo Province. TC Smelter in the Rustenburg area in the North West Province. Ferrometals near eMalahleni, Mpumalanga Province. Middelburg Ferrochrome near Middelburg, Mpumalanga Province. Tubatse Ferrochrome in the Lydenburg / Steelpoort area of the Limpopo Province. Where we’re going Samancor Chrome is the second largest ferrochrome producer in the world, producing, subject to market conditions, in excess of 1 million metric tons (Mt) of charge chrome per annum. In addition, Samancor Chrome sells more than 2 Mt of chrome ore per annum on the local and export market. The potential of the company’s mineral resources, its dynamic leadership, and the technological innovation, infrastructure and knowledge capital developed over the years, combine to depict a very positive future for Samancor Chrome. Samancor Chrome continues to develop and implement best practices in all areas of operation. 1st Floor, Block B, Cullinan Place, Cullinan Close (off Rivonia Road), Morningside, Sandton, South Africa, 2196.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Manage the mining function and associated disciplines for the Business Unit to ensure the effective management, alignment, and attainment of objectives for all shafts according to Samancor Chrome strategic objectives – 4.1 Legal appointment.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:
Direct the Safety and Health functions to ensure operational adherence to all relevant legislation and organisational standards to reduce business risks for non-adherence
Ensure the implementation of the operational environmental management program to ensure adherence to organisational objectives and legislation.
CUSTOMERS:
Ensure Customer Satisfaction
Key Customers: Mining, Processing, Smelters and Samancor Chrome Lead team, Business Unit EXCO.
PEOPLE:
Communicate the vision, strategy and five-year plan to direct reports and ensure the downward cascading of same – to align targets, roles & work to business objectives
Ensure the development of an effective leadership pipeline and succession
All functional managers and managers are held accountable for developing leaders
Ensure the development of programs to retain critical skills & talent in the Mining area
Continuously monitor the performance of direct sub-ordinates according to agreed objectives and ensure the effective implementation of performance measuring programs through the area of control
Actively leads the introduction of business innovation & best practice
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Ensure achievement of HDSA/Female and BBBEE targets
Conduct recruitment interviews.
BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Strategic Management:
Continuously evaluate the achievement of objectives across disciplines to jointly ensure the attainment or redirection of set objectives
Monitor national and international trends to ensure the implementation of world class practices and policies
Interpret organisational strategic objectives and formulate appropriate strategies and policies to ensure operational synergy across disciplines, and the attainment of the organisational objectives.
Financial:
Interpret operational requirements and integrate with the organisational strategic objectives to ensure the availability of financial resources to attain operational objectives.
Allocate and monitor the utilisation of allocated funds to enable the attainment of objectives.
Determine and monitor the value-added by discipline-related delivery, programmes and projects
Manage and report expenditure according to organisational financial requirements.
Operations Management:
Facilitate and direct the interpretation of organisational strategic objectives with mine managers to enable the formulation of functional objectives/operational plans to ensure the alignment with and the achievement of organisational strategic objectives.
Implement management control systems to monitor, manage and direct functional attainment of assigned activities and objectives.
Direct and co-ordinate the mining functions by issuing directives and policies to ensure maximum accountability, alignment with national and international standards, legislation and organisational needs.
Ensure the implementation of systems to continuously measure functional performance according to agreed and set organisational objectives
Stakeholder Management:
Develop and maintain relationships with external role players (government) to influence decision making/interpretation in favour of the Organisation.
Partners with peers on integrating processes and practices and breaking down boundaries.
Allocated / gave up operation/functional resources to support company goals.
Effectively communicates and engages with organization through multiple levels of management
Ensure business contracts & agreements delivers win-win business objectives.
Projects Management:
Facilitate strategic mining projects for the Business Unit to maximise value add and to ensure alignment with organisational strategic objectives
Ensure the effective integration of existing technology, new technology and future technology according to Lonmin strategic objectives and needs
Ensure adherence to continuous improvement frameworks determined by Samancor for projects to ensure uniform standards and practice principles.
Facilitate project reviews, issue directives and report progress, and project performance to principles.
GROWTH:
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree or Diploma
Relevant Certificate of Competence
8 years relevant experience, preferably 3 year’s managerial experience
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Safety Leadership
Innovation
Leadership
Planning, Organising & Control
Results Orientation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Aligning Performance for Success
Communication
Change Leadership
Building Strong Teams
Business Acumen.
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