Global Blasting Solution & Technical Service Delivery Manager needed at Omnia LTD

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree (Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, Explosives Engineering or related qualification)
• MBA/ related Business Management qualification

Advantageous Requirements

Qualification / Professional Membership

• Advanced Blasting course and other Technical qualifications

Work Experience

• Technical skill IRO Mining explosives and services
• Commercial / Industrial Explosives support and systems

Experience

• 8 years experience in Mining or resource industry
• 5 years experience in an Explosive environment
• 5 years’ senior management experience in Mining/ Blasting Operations Environment
• 8+ years experience in Mining industry with either Openpit, UG or both – should have direct experience in Mining and/or Blasting.
• A track record in managing a technical services department in a Mining  Business Environment.
• Knowledge of cross value-chain application of Mining, Blasting, Commercial explosives products and processes.
• Strong ability to influence and communicate with technical and non-technical employees and customers.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational and presentation skills.
• Skilled in account management and complex solution selling.

Duties

Increased revenue through expanded and retention of client/sales base

• To compile and execute the Technical business strategy thus ensuring business growth and creating new opportunities for customers and BME,
• To perform and report on annual technical planning thus ensuring efficient and effective management of technical resources, employees and assets in such a manner as to accomplish the strategic objectives of the organisation and department.
• To effectively manage the technical service delivery value chain through a whole series of activities to create and build value at every step in accordance with the organisational vision.
• To analyse customer requirements using applicable technology and knowledge, recommend solutions and resolve related problems accordingly and submitting relevant high quality professional reports.
• To assist in compiling of tender documents for technical offerings/services for prospective and existing clients
• Effective relationships in the company and with relevant external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role.

Achieved region/area/country net production/profit targets

• To ensure efficient and effective management of technical resources in such a manner as to accomplish the strategic objectives of the organisation,
• To define, development and implement systems, policies, procedures and processes to ensure process excellence and continual process improvement,

Prevented/mitigated operations/services/SHERQ risks

• To ensures that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, and statutory requirements within the department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on any organisation.

Optimally acquired/deployed/enabled resources for delivery on e.g. targets, cost, budgets, ROA

• To effectively manage respective stock and equipment to obtain and preserve a suitable assortment of goods/equipment while also keeping track of all orders, shipping and handling, and other related costs.
• To effectively manage the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and assets thus ensuring adherence to processes and procedures.
• To manage all aspects of human capital through the HR value chain and in accordance to legislation.
• To identify, implement and manage employee development and skills transfer through various on boarding and training initiatives
• Strategic development of the Technical Department and related service offering.