Lead, Value Chain Integration

Join Exxaro Resources as a Lead Value Chain Integration based in Belfast and step into a role that drives innovation and optimisation across our mining operations. We are seeking a dynamic professional with expertise in Industrial Mining or Metallurgical Engineering and a minimum of five years of experience in mining this position you will lead multidisciplinary teams to increase system throughput and make data-driven decisions to maximise value from pit to port. You will manage stakeholder relationships and improve system availability while fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring compliance with SHEC policies. At Exxaro we are committed to diversity and offer opportunities for professional growth making us an employer of choice. Apply today and contribute to our mission of sustainable and efficient resource management within South Africas vibrant mining industry.

Please note that this is a contract role

• Coordinate the integration of processes across the mining value chain to enhance throughput and align with the integrated production schedule.
• Drive improvements in system availability and utilisation while minimising variability to maximise system capacity and throughput.
• Oversee stakeholder relationships managing internal and external relations to meet business needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and company SHEC policies by developing and implementing effective operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement monitor value chain throughput and support project management activities.
• Provide technical and operational support to production teams ensuring the integrity and quality of work within the value chain.
• Facilitate teamwork by promoting a culture of collaboration motivating team members and managing performance through development plans.
• Assess operational financial and safety risks preparing and implementing effective contingencies to mitigate such risks.
• Support financial management by contributing to budget preparation and ensuring cost control and budget compliance in operations.

• BEng Industrial Engineering (Essential/Minimum or)
• BSc Mining Engineering (Essential/Minimum or)
• BSc Metallurgical Engineering (Essential/Minimum or)
• BEng Mining Engineering (Essential/Minimum or)
• BEng Metallurgical Engineering (Essential/Minimum or)
• BSc Industrial Engineering (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate in First Line Management (Essential/Minimum).
• Minimum of five years experience in operations planning and execution within a mining or similar industry.
• Proficiency in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Diverse experience in safety health and environment compliance and governance.
• Demonstrated competence in managing product flow buffers and constraints within a complex value chain.
• Capability to assess operational financial and safety risks with effective contingencies.
• Strong technical and operational support skills to drive system efficiency and integration.
• Excellent communication skills and proven capability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)