VP Engineering Energy and Decarbonisation

Responsibilities:

• Set the Group energy, GHG emissions and decarbonisation policy, governance, strategy, objectives and targets in line with the Group Strategy.
• Drive the delivery of carbon neutrality by 2040 / net carbon zero by 2050.
• Assess corporate strategy opportunities relating to energy and decarbonisation.
• Provide strategic guidance on, and support in integration of, Mergers and Acquisitions in relation to energy and decarbonisation.
• Lead the coordination of the Group demand-side energy management strategy and ensure compliance with targets through the Regions.
• Provide strategic guidance and assist in the development of the South African electricity supply industry to enable decarbonisation.
• Entrench operational adaptation and resilience to the effects of climate change relating to energy and GHG emissions.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in climate change management practices, risks and governance as relating to energy and GHG emissions.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments, innovations and technologies with an emphasis on energy aspects, by means of liaising with other mining houses and research organisations, and by representing the Company at industry level.
• Comply with applicable legal requirements and frameworks (ICMM, WGC, UNGC etc.) to which the Group subscribes, that relate to GHG emissions management.
• Assess, plan and source alternative energy supply in support of the energy and carbon objectives. Manage, negotiate and improve the terms of local energy and electricity supply (both private and utility).
• Provide representation on relevant external industry forums/ bodies, including but not limited to the ICMM, Energy Intensive User Group, Minerals Council, etc.
• Scan, pursue, and utilise supportive climate change, energy and decarbonisation technologies and innovations, including storage and hydrogen.
• Build and maintain relationships with key energy and decarbonisation stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally (including C-suite, Segment EXCOs, Board, relevant senior Government officials, industry peers, etc.).

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Engineering.
• Post-graduate Diploma / Honours Degree / Professional Qualification Degree in Engineering and/or MBA is advantages.
• 10+ years’ experience in a related role, of which 5+ years should have been at a management level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• Cross –functional, inclusive and Conceptual /strategic thinking
• Cross-functional skills (Legal, accounting, environmental, engineering, corporate finance, etc.) and Negotiation Skills
• Professional communication skills (to Board or Ministerial level) and Project management skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Position

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Mitchill Wernich at mwernich@camining.com

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Mitchill Wernich

Head of Energy

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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