Western Cape: Senior Consultant – Shaft Lead Transformation Programme posted by Network Finance

Are you an underground mining leader who thrives in high-stakes, high-impact environments?
Do you excel at driving operational discipline, safety culture, and performance improvement at the shaft level?
This role places you at the heart of a major operational transformation—leading change where it matters most.
We are seeking Senior Consultants – Shaft Leads to spearhead transformation across underground shaft operations. You will lead structured management systems, enhance safety culture, integrate contractor performance, and help build the foundation for future production ramp-up.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Transformation

• Drive implementation of a comprehensive Target Attainment Plan for an assigned shaft
• Establish and run a Shaft War Room for real-time performance management
• Integrate bottom-up safety programmes into daily operations
• Coordinate improvement initiatives across mining and engineering teams

Build Robust Management Systems

• Co-design and implement structured leadership routines and shaft management practices
• Establish visual management tools and shift management books
• Develop meeting agendas, structured communications, and operational protocols
• Support optimisation of organisational structures and operating models

Strengthen Contractor Integration

• Align contractor teams with required safety systems, routines, and performance standards
• Ensure seamless operational integration between contractors and mining teams
• Facilitate contractor involvement in transformation initiatives
• Monitor and improve contractor KPIs

Drive Performance & Safety Excellence

• Improve production, development, grade control, and equipment availability
• Integrate SLAMs, PTOs, VFLs, and safety coaching into operational routines
• Foster continuous improvement and self-driven operational behaviours
• Baseline current performance and set strengthened targets

Collaborate Across Stakeholders

• Work closely with shaft management, mining operations, engineering, and key support services
• Coordinate with broader management teams and functional areas
• Provide clear progress reporting to leadership and steering committees
• Coach and uplift frontline leaders and supervisors

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

Essential Experience

• 10+ years in mining operations, with at least 5 years in underground mining
• Successful experience leading operational transformation or performance improvement programmes
• Strong understanding of underground production, development, and support systems
• Experience implementing structured management routines and performance systems
• Proven safety leadership experience and understanding of safety culture development
• Experience working with contractor/Business Partner operating models
• Ability to drive change across complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Highly Advantageous

• Experience in African or copper mining environments
• Familiarity with underground methods such as room-and-pillar
• Experience in ramp-up, turnaround, or recovery operations
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working directly with contractor-led operational models

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Mine Manager’s Certificate or senior mining qualification
• Safety leadership certification

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
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