Mine Closure Manager

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The incumbent is accountable for management of the planning and decommissioning process, as well as the subsequent disposal, re-use and restoration/rehabilitation works until closure in line with the requirements of the Malian Government and in terms of AngloGold Ashanti's environmental policy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Mining Engineering, Project Management and Environmental Sciences (preferably Masters Degree).
• Extensive experience in managing mine closure and decommissioning projects
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Adequately experienced to maintain credibility with senior operations management, joint venture partners and government officials
• Adequately matured as a person with interpersonal skills to influence people and the business

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE ROLE:

This incumbent would be accountable for the following:

• Development of the Project Charter reflecting the project objectives and project deliverables.
• Development and implementation of a closure project plan, in consultation with mine management and AngloGold Ashanti corporate office, to guide decommissioning and restoration/rehabilitation activities.
• Development of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to the level at which control will be exercised, as a baseline scope document.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of key project work packages, including infrastructure decommissioning plan, leach pad rinsing, environmental rehabilitation plan, human resources plan, social closure plan etc.
• Reviewing and refining closure cost estimates, scheduled start and finish dates (schedule), and responsibility assignments for each deliverable within the WBS to the level at which control will be exercised.
• Development and implementation of a project monitoring and evaluation plan to track major milestones and target dates for each.
• Development and implementation of a risk management plan, including key risks, constraints and assumptions, planned responses and contingencies (where appropriate) for each.
• Development and implementation of a project communication strategy including internal and external stakeholders.
• Development and implementation of subsidiary management plans, namely: scope management plan, schedule management plan, cost management plan, quality management plan, staffing management plan and procurement management plan.
• Carry-on leadership role within Closure Steering Committee and ensure alignment with National Closure Commission.

REPORTING TO:

Managing Director: SEMOS S.A. Sadiola & Yatela S.A.

Applications Close: 17/02/2012 6:00 PM
Mine Closure Manager