Programme Manager, seeks a position as Transformation Lead (Internal consulting, business improvement/ opitimisation
Lead strategic initiatives, Shape a future-ready organization Deliver tangible/ measurable value)

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).

Contribution Compass Profile: Coach

Activating: 33.87 Inspiring: 29.44 Sustaining: 27.12 Refining: 25.89

The Coach is one of the eight natural energy profiles identified by the online profiling tool Contribution Compass that Enshrine Placements have incorporated into their recruitment process to help improve employee engagement. Putting the right profiles together means deliberately structuring your team to function at its optimum.
In this video we address some questions to demonstrate how a Coach can leverage the most value for your team.

Online Interview Questionnaire

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.

Alternatively click here to email the Enshrine Team

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