Friday, July 8, 2011


The incumbent will be expected to do Geological modelling and estimate grades. Assistance with QA/QC and Model reconciliations will be expected, and support for the Geological drillhole database must be provided. Final reports for most project work will be expected at high level.

Desired Qualifications:
§ Relevant tertiary education - BSc Geology (Hons.)

Experience:
§  Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience including Exploration, Mining and a minimum of 5 years Resource Evaluation experience
§  JORC competent
§  Experience in coal is essential
§  Previous consulting experience is advantageous

Skills:
§ Technical skills: Resource assessment, QA/QC knowledge, Resource Estimation and Reporting, Mine reconciliation
§ Management skills: Reporting, Communication, Planning, Mentoring etc.
§ Commercial skills: Project review deal negotiation, Project development and Operational experience
§ Must be culturally aware

If you meet above criteria for Senior Resource Geologist - Russia please email CV to alisha@caglobalint.com

Requirements

Relevant Tertiary qualification is essential
Postgraduate degree is advantageous
Minimum 3-5 years experience
Open pit mining exposure is a must, preferably in a coal environment
Technically competent in methodology and processes
Proficient in mining computer software related to open pit mining
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Must be fluent in English

Responsibilities

Review and endorse relevant schedules;
Assist in ensuring project budgets are closely managed, monitored and accurately reported;
Assist in formulation and management of project execution strategies;
Take initiative with corrective or contingency actions to deal with threats to progress and outcome;
Coordinate engineering project activities;
Ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures;
Undertake investigations into alternative mining methods and systems;
Creating and implementing medium to long term mine plan and designs that provide a safe working environment and effective and efficient waste movement;
Communicating concerns and improvements initiatives to supervisors and management;
Formulate and track short term plans ensuring that key objectives are met to achieve medium to long term plans;
Participate in the training, mentoring and development of employees;
Building and maintaining good working relationships with the alternative departments;
Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders within the company.


If you meet above criteria for Senior Mining Engineer - China  please email CV to nicky@caglobalint.com


Chief Operating Officer – Commodities Trading

As COO you will define and organize the structure and the processes of my client’s activities in order to allow the growth of the business. The position covers current and future activities for the whole of Southern Africa spanning 12 countries including Angola, DRC, Madagascar etc.

Responsibilities:
• Management of all execution and logistics team (6 people but growing), international and domestic contracts, supervision of agent business, domestic logistics, and stocks controls; grow team and increase skills
• Manage toll crush, industrial assets and warehouse activity, supervise staff and implement controls process
• Implement and grow structure, processes, reporting, KPIs. Align Operation, IT and Industrial activities with the group’s standard and ensure that all offices are compliant to the group’s reporting and structural requirements
• Ensure optimum efficiency between finance, trading and operations processes to allow business development
• Contribute to the development of an asset base, with a key focus on metals and oil-related assets (logistics and processing), and more specifically:
o contribute to the preparation of new investments from an operational, process and control perspective;
o lead the implementation of new projects and businesses from an operational perspective;
• Create, maintain and nurture high level relationship with key official bodies (e.g. Customs, Port authorities, Inland revenue)
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the Growth Strategy for Southern Africa with the General Manager

Requirements:
• 10 to 15 years of experience in similar business environment
• 5 years of management experience
• Previous metals and / or industrial management is a strong advantage
• Strong organization skills, with expertise in process improvement and multiple tasks coordination
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure atmosphere on a daily basis
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, in English,
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• French language skills will be a distinct advantage

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM333

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

To view all our current vacancies please visit www.mining-jobs-south-africa.co.za

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Client Liaison Officer – Analytical Chemistry

The Client Liaison Officer will be responsible for all aspects of the client communications functions for my clients Geochemistry/Analytical Chemistry department. This is a great opportunity to join an international company that is experiencing great growth in the South African market.

Responsibilities
• Compile Request for Quotations and follow up on acceptance of quotations / proposals issued
• Effective handling of all client queries and close outs
• Status updates on new and existing projects
• Review and report discrepancies/anomalies on work received
• Requests for information about services offered and methodology
• Post project follow up on the services rendered
• Assist satellite branches with information on clients, methods, quotes and invoices
• Devise trend analysis on customer queries / complaints for effective feedback to the Operations Manager

Requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 - 5 years experience in the administrative aspects of Analytical Services
• Minimum 2 experience in a commercial laboratory environment
• Must be fully acquainted with LIMS system (CCLASS EL).
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Great attention to detail

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM332

This position is only open to South African citizens

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

To view all our current vacancies please visit www.mining-jobs-south-africa.co.za

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

HoD – Client Liaison for Geochemistry Dept

As HoD you will be responsible for all aspects regarding the Client Communication and Administrative functions for the Analytical division as well as manage the Sample Logistics personnel and processes

Responsibilities
• Accountable for all analytical reports and invoices to be generated correctly and sent to the correct client on time
• Accountable for the reconciliation of monthly departmental revenue with accounts department
• Assisting Finance team with debt collection/remittances and allocation
• Assist with the compilation monthly production plan in line with clients’ requirements
• Draw up quotations / proposals as per client requests in a timely manner
• Monthly Revenue forecasting as per the monthly production plan.
• Oversee the client liaison function
• Assist satellite branches with information on clients, methods, quotes and invoices
• Accountable for formulating changes, improving work flow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.
• Overall accountable for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and IR issues.
• Ensure compliance and / or effective execution of all company policies

Requirements
• B-degree with good communication skills. Mathematics background would be an added advantage.
• A Strong Financial background / qualification will be an added advantage
• Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system (CCLASS EL).
• Minimum 5 years experience in the administrative and financial aspects of Analytical Chemistry Services
• Minimum 5 years experience in a commercial laboratory environment
• Proven Management sills

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM331

This position is only open to South African citizens

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

To view all our current vacancies please visit www.mining-jobs-south-africa.co.za

Monday, July 4, 2011

Strategy Manager – Iron Mining Operations

Forming part of the Senior Management team you be responsible for the scoping and delivery of discrete pieces of Strategic analysis around iron and steel industry.

Responsibilities
• Manage the creation of a fact base and evaluation of strategic alternatives around key strategic issues, working with multi disciplinary project teams from across the organisation
• Prepare presentations for Exco and Board, illustrating the fact base, strategic alternatives and valuation of key strategic issues for the business
• Synthesise market and competitive position, operational and financial characteristics, and stakeholder objectives into a compelling strategic plan in the context of a changing technology and industry environment
• Contribute to team debate about identifying and scoping strategic industry analysis that will provide a competitive advantage
• Collate and sense check forecasts of key financial and industry parameters to be used for strategic decision making and valuations, with support from a Business Analyst
• Staying abreast of industry, competitive, and regulatory trends that can impact the business unit, including gathering of competitive intelligence and insight from cross-functional, multi-national sources across the company and disseminating it to appropriate groups

You will need:
• Minimum of 6 year's relevant experience needed
• Applicants should be in possession of a relevant Financial/Engineering degree
• A post graduate qualification such as an MBA will be advantageous
• Prior experience in consulting, strategy management, market analysis, etc.
• Good understanding of mining and/or extractive industries
• Strong analytical, numerical and conceptual abilities

To apply, send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM330

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

To view all our current vacancies please visit www.mining-jobs-south-africa.co.za

Fire Assay Head of Department

As HoD you will be responsible for the day to day management, planning, coordination and operation of the Fire Assay department.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for the day to day management, planning, coordination and operation of the Fire Assay department.
• Responsible for planning, reviewing and monitoring of capital, revenue and expense budgeting.
• Maintain appropriate shift structures and shift rosters in order to address workload and throughput as per sectional capacity targets and client commitments.
• Maintain, monitor, procure and manage appropriate stock levels within budgetary constraints and workload requirements.
• Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving work flow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.
• Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation.
• Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities including breakdowns, maintenance, repairs and servicing according to internal schedules.
• Responsible for development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Determine, manage and drive initiatives in order to implement and monitor accreditation requirements as per ISO17025 requirements.

Requirements
• B.Sc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field at a senior level
• Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience.
• Solid reporting and validation experience
• Solid Fire Assay technical knowledge.
• Solid experience in client liaison
• Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system (Cclas EL)

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM329

This position is only open to South African citizens

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted

To view all our current vacancies please visit www.mining-jobs-south-africa.co.za