Vice President

Job Description : VP MINING CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 15-20 years experience Core Objectives To direct and guide mining activities in the company’s portfolio from a background of extensive experience and knowledge at an international level at specified locations with responsibility for ensuring the safe and economically viable development of mines to meet targets and deadlines. Duties / Competencies of this job role Knowledge of e.g. Equipment selection, capital cost and operating cost estimates Proven skills e.g. Particular software/system such as datamine systems Experience in this type of role –e.g. Minimum 15-20 years To demonstrate knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for this role Proven skills or proficiency e.g. Particular software/system Ability in mining project management and associated relationship management Ability in successful completion of mining projects Leadership with ability to drive a project and its team Proven ability to develop others Demonstrate deadline/time management and task management skills High degree of integrity and honesty in all dealings Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills Ability to work under pressure Excellent proven project management skills Full driving licence Main Tasks/Duties and Responsibilities Responsibility towards mining Team Manage the overall development, co-ordination, performance, management, maintenance and improvement of mining work at specified locations and on allocated projects Responsibility for ensuring the safe and economically viable development of mining operations and surface developments, performing the prescribed tasks to meet targets and deadlines Direct the development of projects to achieve targets Assist in developing plans for progress and growth, including best practice and technology Manage and maintain excellent operations and standards Ensure that the team is focused and deliver key priorities while maintaining high standards of health and safety To assist in the setting of budgets for projects and then to adhere to budget constraints and targets, undertaking regular reviews as required Risk management, including monitoring performance against targets, to achieve maximum profitability by providing savings in operational costs Meet your targets and those of the team the efficient running of projects Contribute to training and development of the team and in relation to specific projects Contribute to the overall development of all projects and the organisation generally and provide general consultancy advice as required Assist in achieving organisation plans Responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with health and safety and all related statutory regulations, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations and insert as applicable Set an example for team members of commitment, expertise, work ethics and habits and personal character Responsibility towards Board Develop and improve the Safety, Environmental Practice and Community standing Advising on mid to long term mine planning, Optimisation of operations and introduction of effective efficiencies in operation Lead feasibility studies and assess site viability (reserve and resource estimates), including commercial viability, taking into account prescribed criteria Assist with project proposals; reporting, planning, designing and developing methods and structure of mines; material requirements and handling on allotted projects using appropriate software/systems Oversee mining production process and provide appropriate instructions to designated teams Ensure all projects adhere to all aspects of safety issues, including mining equipment. Overall responsibility for costing/supply/budgetary reviews Ensure compliance with recognised quality standards, policies and procedures, codes and legislation including health and safety Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its clients/customers to Line Manager Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

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