Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.Business Improvement Specialist, D1Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, MpumalangaInternal & ExternalRef no: NDC021/25GSClosing date: 19 February 2025The role:The Business Improvement Specialist is responsible for the implementation the Business Improvement Strategy at the operation by facilitating future initiative planning and business case development and the detailed analyses required to support these. The role is accountable for initiative governance conformance, project sign-off and benefit tracking of all Business Improvement initiatives.Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Implement the Business Improvement mandate at operation by facilitating initiatives/business case development and tracking BI improvement
• Ensure conformance to governance and project sign-off by identifying project risks and effective management and tracking of projects and value delivery
• Develop and implement communication and change strategy per initiative through facilitating BI communication at the operation and ensuring buy in and commitment on initiatives
• Contribute to the Operational Team cohesion and effectiveness
• Manage the control room and assist in compiling daily production

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Mining, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Mining, Process or Maintenance Engineering field within the Mining industry, of which 3 years should preferably be in Coal Mining in a Supervisory role
• Minimum of 3 years Business Improvement experience or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years Project Management experience
• Knowledge of the Mining industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of the Coal Mining Process for both Underground and Opencast
• Abreast of best practices and new technologies
• Knowledge of Business Process Re-engineering
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies
• Project Management Skills
• Change Management Skills
• Computer Skills (MS Office Suite)
• Valid drivers license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

• MBA or equivalent degree (NQF level 9)
• Mine Manager Certificate of Competency
• Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency
• Underground and/or Opencast Blasting Certificate

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• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid drivers license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

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