SITE MANAGER – AECI Botswana (Pty) Ltd 572 views

AECI Botswana (Pty) Ltd, an explosives and specialty chemicals company focused on providing products and services to a broad spectrum of customers in mining, manufacturing and agricultural sectors, has the following vacancies at Khoemacau Underground Copper Mine:

SITE MANAGER

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the explosives supply and magazine management contract
• Manage site’s fixed and capital costs
• Manage company assets on site to ensure asset optimization.
• Ensure and enforce Safety, Health, Environment and Quality compliance on site.
• Manage all projects on site
• Efficiently manage all AECI Botswana sub-contractors on site to ensure compliance to all legal and mine requirements
• Oversee technical support provided to the client
• Ensure preparation and submission of all the relevant site reports
• To manage, mentor and coach the AECI Botswana team on site
• Oversee all the site’s administration and human resources duties
• Be the AECI Botswana’s Legal Appointee for the site

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mining-related discipline
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in an underground mining environment or related industry, at least three (3) of which are at management level
• Strong Blasting technical skills
• Proven site or mine management or other relevant experience Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s License
• Be a Botswana Citizen
• Have computer skills
• Be in possession of a valid Underground Blasting Licence
• Knowledge of AECI’s blasting systems is an added advantage
• Must be fluent in both Setswana and English
• Good understanding of the Explosives Act and, the Mines, Works, Quarries and Machinery Act (MQWM) and other relevant legislative requirements
• Selling skills
• Conflict management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong customer relationship management skills

Key Performance Areas

• Contract management
• Customer relationship management
• Asset management
• Blasting Technical
• People management
• Operational Compliance, Excellence and Efficiencies
• Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) compliance
• Governance, Policies and Procedures compliance
• Product Stewardship
• Product Quality

Personal  Attributes

• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to plan and organise efficiently
• Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
• Critical thinking
• Presentation and report writing skills
• Team player

AECI Botswana offers a competitive remuneration package with benefits associated with an established commercial explosives supplier.