- Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to drive growth and profitability- Lead and manage a team of department heads and employees- Oversee daily operations, including sales, marketing, logistics, and customer service- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and partners- Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for expansion- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and ensure excellent customer service- Monitor financial performance… Show more - Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to drive growth and profitability- Lead and manage a team of department heads and employees- Oversee daily operations, including sales, marketing, logistics, and customer service- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and partners- Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for expansion- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and ensure excellent customer service- Monitor financial performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize results- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations- Lead the transformation of our company, leveraging global market experience to drive innovation and expansion- Develop and implement digital transformation strategies to enhance customer engagement and experience- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in global markets- Build and maintain relationships with global partners and stakeholders- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organization Show less

Assisting mines to improve productivity and maximise value from their assets focusing on work execution (people and equipment) and utilisation of data analytics (tacit and explicit data )and simulators.

Profitability case study focusing on mitigating the impact of reduced volume forecast caused by South African Railway challenges and the forecasted Iron Ore Prices. The productivity and consumption stream is aimed at reducing mining costs at Kumba with a target of running at a $2/ton unit cost through breakthrough initiatives.

• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities• Assist Kolomela Heads of Departments (HOD’s) and the General Manager (GM) by developing and prepare memorandums, periodical and ad-hoc reports, presentations, communications with Public Affairs regarding decisions and messaging or other deliverables as required to internal and external stakeholders. This… Show more • Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities• Assist Kolomela Heads of Departments (HOD’s) and the General Manager (GM) by developing and prepare memorandums, periodical and ad-hoc reports, presentations, communications with Public Affairs regarding decisions and messaging or other deliverables as required to internal and external stakeholders. This support may include innovative ideas to improve the performance and sustainability of Kolomela.• Facilitate the Kolomela HOD’s and the GM’s engagement with and messaging to all stakeholders, working with members of the Kumba Executive and Public Affairs team as required. This may include managing of high profile visits to Kolomela, events and interactions with employees, leaders, customers and communities.• Engage with Kolomela teams to ensure adequate briefing and preparation for SLT meetings.• Provide technical input and assistance to HOD’s on any presentations and reports as required by the GM.• Assist the GM in the execution of duties by ensuring adequate preparation and briefing prior to Exco engagements and reporting to the GMC.• Provide technical input and assistance to SLT on mine representations for any requests by the DMRE (e.g. Section 54 upliftment representation).• Drive delivery the sustainability activities as relevant to discipline and set out in the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance over time• Participate in stakeholders engagements as relevant to discipline and act consistently with sustainability expectations• Support the development of, and ultimately implement, a purpose-led, high-performing culture within the team that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity• Implement management processes for employee & contractor management within work area Show less

• Facilitates the process of identification, prioritization and implementation of improvement projects, based on sound AAOM and Operational Planning principles.• Conduct analysis required to support IPOM and Operational managers to make critical decisions about potential business benefits and tradeoffs for a range of initiatives.• Assist with educating line in key Business Improvement concepts, particularly with respect to AAOM and Operational Planning through coaching.• Assist with… Show more • Facilitates the process of identification, prioritization and implementation of improvement projects, based on sound AAOM and Operational Planning principles.• Conduct analysis required to support IPOM and Operational managers to make critical decisions about potential business benefits and tradeoffs for a range of initiatives.• Assist with educating line in key Business Improvement concepts, particularly with respect to AAOM and Operational Planning through coaching.• Assist with developing training material customized for local circumstances yet utilizing concepts and material consistent with the Anglo-American Operational Planning and OM models.• Provide AAOM process and Business Improvement advice to line to enable improvement projects/initiatives, including:• Identifying areas of improvement through data analysis• Assist with setting up improvement projects• Identification of key stakeholders and resources Setting up objectives and tracking KPI’s• Assistance and guidance with data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting and review• Identification of potential actions in response to outcome of analysis• Support the OMS and BSP process in terms of data analysis, trends, interpretation of data and reporting on findings• Provide any support required by the IPOM Specialists and Section Manager to support Kolomela to deliver on its targets. Show less

Projects• Supervisory Development Programme (SDP)-unlocking human capital potential- focusing on developing front line leaders to effectively utilize systems, have a structured management approach, enhance problem solving capabilities • Culture and strategy alignment – aligning systems, processes and human capabilities to the oranisation culture, vision and mission through performing health check analysis, industry benchmarking, implementation roadmap for culture change transformation… Show more Projects• Supervisory Development Programme (SDP)-unlocking human capital potential- focusing on developing front line leaders to effectively utilize systems, have a structured management approach, enhance problem solving capabilities • Culture and strategy alignment – aligning systems, processes and human capabilities to the oranisation culture, vision and mission through performing health check analysis, industry benchmarking, implementation roadmap for culture change transformation ( aligning systems, processes, technology and human resources to the desired culture and behaviors (values))• Business Improvement initiative for a 90 day turnaround strategy through analysing processes , identifying low hanging fruits , mitigating wastes created by systems and optimizing processes Responsibilities• To manage and execute projects that will contribute to the strategic and business directives of the organization through the application of technical expertise, performance coaching and exceptional client service• Plan and manage basic project workstreams or tasks• Participate in project-related investigations and task delivery• Demonstrate mutual understanding of project teams roles, responsibilities, constraints and the required support• Provide performance coaching through company's value proposition (consulting, technologies and learning methodology)o Management operating systemo Process improvemento Lean Six Sigmao Productive capacity management• Maintain an intentional and proactive approach to change• Develop and apply knowledge of change management principles• Enable practical improvements that influence the internal and external environment.• Apply the necessary skills and behaviours needed for change activities• Kaizen projects• Employee engagement and Culture awareness projects• Supervisory and managerial development programme Show less

Responsibilities• Identify issues and form hypotheses within given scope, define data needs and potential data sources. Provide support and input in preparing business proposals and presentations.• Conduct high quality analysis by validating assumptions, developing a rigorous fact base, and identifying data anomalies using relevant analytical and research tools.• Identify and communicate key findings and implications of own analysis and formulate recommendations and make… Show more Responsibilities• Identify issues and form hypotheses within given scope, define data needs and potential data sources. Provide support and input in preparing business proposals and presentations.• Conduct high quality analysis by validating assumptions, developing a rigorous fact base, and identifying data anomalies using relevant analytical and research tools.• Identify and communicate key findings and implications of own analysis and formulate recommendations and make presentations.• Developing effective client relationships • Participate in team brainstorming and creative thinking sessions to help generate innovative ideas/solutions• Demonstrated ability to contribute to business development leading to expansion of solutions and support within a specific industry and/or function.Projects• Conducted a new entry market business strategy analysis and recommendations for a top property Bank. Performed market analysis and customer segmentation for both local and African market • Supported an African development project which is a business community-driven response for SMEs and Startups companies that integrates key stakeholders in the ecosystem to equip SMEs and startups to adapt to business models.• Prepared business strategy for an African country focusing on recovery interventions for key economic sectors• Assisted in developing and answering interview questions related to Oil/Gas/Mining/Process/Energy industries• Supported maintaining a good client relationship through direct engagements with marketing clients, data requests, interview questions, and presentations.• Supported the digital transformation for a state-owned research and development entity. This included validation and update of ICT value proposition health check analysis, industry benchmarking, designing ICT strategy and operating model and crafting the implementation roadmap Show less

• Gained experience in chrome beneficiation treating different chrome ores (UG2, LG6, Merensky and Elandsdrift ores) and knowledge of Metallurgy grade, Chemical grade, Foundry, Lumpy , Chips and PGM concentrate production• Developed skills and knowledge in operating and optimizing Spiral plant, HMS, Chips, Whims, thickeners and water dams including experience in ISO standards, quality, material and handling requirements, from sampling procedures and tools, to lab analysis.• Developed… Show more • Gained experience in chrome beneficiation treating different chrome ores (UG2, LG6, Merensky and Elandsdrift ores) and knowledge of Metallurgy grade, Chemical grade, Foundry, Lumpy , Chips and PGM concentrate production• Developed skills and knowledge in operating and optimizing Spiral plant, HMS, Chips, Whims, thickeners and water dams including experience in ISO standards, quality, material and handling requirements, from sampling procedures and tools, to lab analysis.• Developed and managed KPIs related to production, safety, and shift including managing and planning plant maintenance which included engaging with engineering, team leaders, external companies and performing stock counting and ordering spares.• Provided technical training for other metallurgy coordinators relating to quality control, metal counting, plant equipment maintenance, assessing plant control measures which includes scales, densitometers, turbidity and AFS• Analyzed overall plant finances and implementing agile projects/ measures to reduce costs. Reviewed SOPs, performing safety audits, logging ICAMs, Near miss, PTOs, CTOs.• Developed and introduced automation with gained experience working with SCADA systems, mostly in milling plant• Managed product quality and implementation of continuous improvement projects including internal customer satisfaction from lab, logistics to marketing.• Optimized fines plant circuit flow through performing mass balance and chrome content mapping on spiral banks, and selecting best suit technologies • Reduced turbidity through optimization of the thickener, dams and flocculant system. Including testing different flocculants and performing settling rate tests and clarity tests.• Reviewed and audited sampling procedures and product quality management of stockpiles from production to dispatch. Show less

• Gained experience in PGM ore beneficiation, flotation, base metal and precious metal refinery which was highly focused on research on best practices, introduction of new technology and performing pilot scale tests.• Conducted pilot scale tests and experiments, tested and introduced new PGM waste recovery technology• Conducted research, prepared reports and presented to senior management.• Resulted in improved overall recovery, decreased PGM loses due to effluent streams, and… Show more • Gained experience in PGM ore beneficiation, flotation, base metal and precious metal refinery which was highly focused on research on best practices, introduction of new technology and performing pilot scale tests.• Conducted pilot scale tests and experiments, tested and introduced new PGM waste recovery technology• Conducted research, prepared reports and presented to senior management.• Resulted in improved overall recovery, decreased PGM loses due to effluent streams, and decreased hydrometallurgy effluent volumes which reduced treatment costs.• Performed characterization of ore using RBT machine, including bench floatation and pilot plant floatation tests on new ore which resulted in optimized comminution process for different types of ores and optimized flotation process of concentrators. Show less

The project was on resin technology and it's applications to PGMs group metal refineries