Senior Superintendent

Job description

PURPOSE
This exciting opportunity within Fraser Alexander Zambia involves managing the implementation and delivery of either one large operation/project or multiple smaller ones, ensuring alignment with safety, time, quantity, quality, financial, governance, and risk control requirements. The role emphasizes the practical, technical, and commercial management of operations/projects and serves as a critical link between the Operations Manager and the operational team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business and Functional Management

Execute project setup and transition to operational responsibilities in alignment with organisational strategy and project/operation requirements, ensuring achievement of set goals and long-term sustainability.
Maintain oversight and accountability for operations management, including planning, setup, work orders, SHEQ, productivity, technical quality, operational control, resources, materials, stock control, facilities, maintenance, and subcontractor performance.

Financial, Commercial, and Contracts Management

Participate in country-level board reporting on financials alongside the Senior Business Unit
Manager and execute operational budgeting and forecasting.
Provide input to the Senior Business Unit Manager on tender and contract structuring, as well as operational implementation.

Risk Management and Compliance

Ensure adherence to business policies and standards related to operational and support responsibilities, as defined by the Senior Business Unit Manager.
Maintain full awareness of the content and implications of new contracts, as well as relevant
country and industry legislation, as they relate to project/operation execution and governance.

Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)

Maintain effective working relationships with operational support structures and ensure operations are optimally serviced through support functions (HR, Safety, Quality, Plant, Survey, Commercial, Finance, IT, QS).
Engage with the internal management structure to ensure business alignment through established line reporting channels.

Operations and Contract Management

Ensure effective execution and management of projects/operations, including target setting, resource allocation, cost control, productivity, quality, optimisation, logistics and stock control, forecasting, and risk management, to achieve objectives in line with budget, scope, timelines and standards.
Implement and execute management and production controls, performance measures, and
reporting for a specific site, taking corrective action as needed to ensure effective and efficient
delivery.

Management Operating System and Reporting

Define, set up, and implement an appropriate management operating system for the site,
including forecasts, plans, targets, controls, performance measures, data management,
trend analysis, reporting, and forums, to enable effective decision-making, performance
management, and corrective action.

Technical Management

Implement relevant quality and technical standards as agreed for projects and operations.
Understand and apply internal and client policies related to technical matters for projects and operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc Engineering or BTech Engineering (Mining, Metallurgy, Industrial, Civil, or equivalent).
Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
Registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and ERB, or eligible for
registration with EIZ or equivalent.
A qualification in Project Management or Management would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years’ (5) relevant process, production, or mechanical experience in managing a deposition or remining section.
Minimum of five (5) years’ reclamation/contracting supervisory experience.
Practical, hands-on experience in managing foremen, labour, and plant resources.
Experience in planning and setting up tailings projects, preferably at the Superintendent level or higher.
Completion of the Tailings Academy Programme.
At least five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably within a
tailings or mining environment, at the Superintendent level.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Excellent operational management and planning skills.
Medically fit as per company standards.
Strong understanding of the Mining, Production, and Tailings industries, with a specific
emphasis on the Tailings business.