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Technical Metallurgical Manager, Open Pit Copper/Cobalt

Location: Dem Rep of Congo, North West, South Africa
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 11th Nov 2009
Closing Date: 31st Jan 2010
Posted By: CareerAvenue
Details:
Technical Metallurgical Manager, Open Pit Copper/Cobalt

Regrettably, we are unable to consider people who do not have prior copper/cobalt mining industry experience.

• Contract expatriate position in the Mining sector in the Dem Rep of the Congo.
• Salary around 180000US$ per annum plus benefits. (taxable)
• This is a single status position, also a residential position as opposed to a fly-in-fly-out position. Ample leave is provided for with a travelling allowance paid per annum in addition to the annual package specified.
• The right candidate could be considered for the position of Chief Operating Officer in the short to medium term.

WITH THE ABOVE IN MIND WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
• Metallurgical or Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Solid operational experience and management expertise with the focus on open pit copper / cobalt oxide deposits with a strong emphasis on hydrometallurgy is ESSENTIAL.
• A proven production safety and cost management track record
• Experience and expertise in managing technical services (Planning, Geology, Survey, Rock Mechanics, etc), with very good knowledge of engineering and hydrometallurgical processing.
• Need to show exceptional interpersonal skills and business acumen

REPORTING TO THE GENERAL MANAGER, HE WILL:
• Oversee all Operational departments
• Set and achieve production targets and within approved schedules and budgets
• Manage the expenditure of operating and capital budgets, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operation
• Promote a culture of awareness and commitment to safe working practices amongst all employees, which will enable a healthy and accident-free working environment.

This operation has big expansion potential and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to be intimately involved in the future success.

OTHER:
• Annual leave of 50 working days per annum
• Medical Cover
• On-mine accommodation
• Other benefits available on request
 
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