Western Cape: Senior Consultant – Functional Integration & Strategic Alignment posted by Network Finance

Are you a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of operations, people, and performance?
Do you excel in complex mining environments where value chains are tightly integrated and alignment is critical?
If so, this role offers the opportunity to shape a major transformation effort from the inside.
We are seeking a Senior Consultant – Functional Integration & Strategy to lead strategic alignment, enable functional integration, manage performance systems, and support organizational change across a large-scale mining operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Strategic Alignment

• Connect programme initiatives to strategic business objectives
• Build and maintain strategy alignment maps
• Cascade KPIs from organizational strategy to operational metrics
• Ensure alignment between short-term performance and long-term ramp-up goals

Lead War Room & Performance Management

• Establish and manage a central War Room for programme oversight
• Integrate KPIs across the full mining value chain
• Develop visual management tools for senior leadership
• Track progress, highlight risks, and coordinate steering committee reviews

Enable Functional Integration

• Align support services (maintenance, engineering, planning, etc.) with operational transformation
• Facilitate integration across a matrix organizational structure
• Coordinate between mining operations and critical infrastructure functions
• Support contractor collaboration and Business Partner model implementation

Support Communications & Change Management

• Design and execute a comprehensive change and communication strategy
• Develop communication materials and targeted messages
• Facilitate leadership alignment, summits, and stakeholder sessions
• Manage engagement across internal teams and contractor groups

Optimize Organizational Structures & Operating Models

• Review and refine organizational structures to support transformation
• Co-design operating models and management routines
• Develop and roll out leadership and management meeting structures
• Ensure structures are fit for current needs and future ramp-up

Shape Values, Culture & Leadership Behaviour

• Integrate organizational values into transformation activities
• Support development of aligned behaviours and cultural expectations
• Strengthen safety culture and embed leadership accountability

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Essential Experience

• 12+ years in the mining industry, with significant strategic or transformation experience
• Proven track record leading large-scale organizational change
• Deep understanding of mining value chains and functional interdependencies
• Strong experience with KPI cascading, performance systems, and War Room structures
• Skilled in communication, change management, and senior stakeholder engagement
• Experience working closely with senior leadership teams

Highly Advantageous

• Experience in fully integrated mining operations (mine-to-mill)
• Experience in African mining environments
• Exposure to contractor/Business Partner operating models
• Experience in ramp-up, turnaround, or recovery projects
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci)

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Organisational Development, or related field
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in strategy or change (advantageous)
• Certification in change management or organizational development

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