Company classification: Produce Commodities (mined, natural resources or grown, e.g. chemicals, gold, agriculture, energy (i.e. Eskom Generation)) Industry in: Mining Metal Ore - Ferrous | Non-ferrous Highest formal qualification and other: Masters MBA Discipline: Chemical Engineering Years of experience range: f. 16 to 20 years (e. More than 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 1.55 mil - 1.8 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: Afrikaans, English, Other Gender: Male Ethnicity: Indian Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions only in my area (I don't want to move house).

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Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

Leading the rollout of a major risk mitigation initiative involving program, change and stakeholder management across a global portfolio of operations

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Effective governance & alignment to the objective
Program and change management
Stakeholder management & involvement of Subject Matter Experts

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

I’ve led risk reduction and capital rationalization across the portfolio, integrating sustainability and technical planning to support long-term asset development. Prior to that, I delivered high-impact consulting engagements, shaping strategy and supply chain transformation across oil & gas, FMCG, and public sector clients.

With an MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and engineering roots in chemical and metallurgical domains, I bring a unique blend of technical depth and commercial insight. I’m passionate about building collaborative cultures, mentoring talent, and driving enterprise-wide change.

Ideal business title:

Transformation Lead

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Internal consulting, business improvement/ opitimisation
Lead strategic initiatives,
Shape a future-ready organization
Deliver tangible/ measurable value

Skill area of competence:

• Strategic Process Leadership – Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver enterprise-wide process transformation, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

• Portfolio & Program Governance – Experienced in managing complex capital and improvement portfolios with strong emphasis on governance, value realization, and stakeholder alignment.

• Process Mining & Continuous Improvement – Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a track record of driving sustainable improvements through analytics, process mapping, and change enablement.

• Capability Building & Mentorship – Committed to developing internal talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and knowledge transfer.

• Executive Engagement & Facilitation – Skilled in translating strategic priorities into actionable insights, facilitating workshops, and aligning diverse stakeholders.

• Multilingual Communication – Fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Malayalam; adept at navigating multicultural environments and communicating across technical and business domains.

Career summary:

Ferrochrome/ Chrome - 8 years
Management Consulting - 4 years
Corporate office: Copper, Iron Ore, Nickel, Manganese, Coal, Platinum, Diamonds - 6 years

What do you absolutely love doing:

Problem Solving
Guiding and helping others

Ideal company (culture and values):

Driven but people centred workplace

If you are looking for a Programme Manager, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

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