Job Purpose:
At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Vice President and Head Of Operations Of the Metallurgical Complex (MET) is an integral member of the US PGM Operation executive leadership and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that ensure safe, sustainable, and profitable processing aligned with the US PGM Operations and recycling strategic Intent. Vice President and Head of Operations drives consistency and alignment across sites (Columbus smelter, Columbus base metal refinery, Columbus recycling, Columbus assay laboratory), ensures compliance with state, federal, international, and Sibanye Group operational, safety. environmental, sustainability, quality standards, and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to deliver financial and operational excellence. This position will also interact with Group level leaders on are regular basis.
Minimum Required Qualification:
Have a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering from a recognized institution (master's degree preferred).
The Appointee should:
Have at least 10 years of experience in a related role, of which five should have been at a senior management level or experience in a functional/specialist area
Have a minimum of 12 years relevant process plant experience, with a mix of production, maintenance, and project background preferred, with eight years in a technical or operations leadership role.
Have proven track record in senior operational leadership roles.
Have experience with smelting, refining methods (precious metal processing preferred) and assay laboratory.
Have strong financial acumen
Demonstrated success in scaling operations and driving efficiency improvements.
Have strong ability to coach and mentor others
Have decisive leadership skills with solid organizational and planning skills. Ability to think laterally and strategically
Have in-depth understanding of all metal accounting measurements, controls, systems, and principles.
Have sound knowledge of the total PGM value chain.
Have the ability to analyze and interpret data and make informed decisions.
Have a solid understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations/compliance.
Have working knowledge of ISO 14001, 9001, 45001
Have the ability to develop and lead a complex multi-disciplinary team.
Have proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have experience in Microsoft (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) and project-based software.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Direction and Leadership.
Lead the development of the overall processing strategic plan, architecture, and operating philosophy
Ensure a favorable institutional image for the operations, through business and social responsibility actions within the processing environment.
Create a culture of continuous improvement by providing appropriate platforms.
Be proactive in all aspects of the operation; safety, effective and efficient utilization of resources, productivity, improvement initiatives, and teamwork across the site.
Work collaboratively with technical and support services, human resources, safety, supply chain, finance, and process areas to achieve all business plan objectives.
Establish and execute short- and long-term planning strategies that both recognize and reduce risk to the operations, while maximizing the value of the resource.
Develop and execute strategic workforce planning and organizational development.
Work cooperatively with site leadership teams in overseeing multiple work groups and supporting growth with an experienced team of professionals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders from site to site in the operational chain, ensuring alignment of objectives and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Engage with regulators, industry bodies, and communities to ensure compliance and strengthen reputation.
Liaise with external service providers and partners to design and implement operational tools, technologies, and practices.
Collaborate with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.
Engage proactively and positively with group technical and internal/external audit teams
Facilitate the development of all Met Complex expenses and capital budgets, including workforce planning.
Develop and adhere to all facility capital and operating expense budgets.
Oversee the development and execution of a production plan to ensure the achievement of production volume and product quality to meet deadlines and cost goals.
Align with international responsible mining principles.
Enhance U.S. PGM Operations for ICCM principles.
Actively support safety and health management and environmental systems and regulatory compliance
Reinforce compliance with company, department, safety and occupational health, and OSHA policy and regulations.
Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment with a continuous focus on improving the safety culture and safety performance of the metallurgical facility.
Ensure that proper procedures are followed to investigate incidents, near misses, damage, or process delays.
Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental-related risks to safeguard business continuity and reputation.
Drive operational excellence through consistent standards, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.
Instill a culture where employees take personal responsibility for safety and contribute to a safe, value-driven environment.
Balance safe production with sustainability and profitability, ensuring long-term value creation for stakeholders
Ensure employee training and development is occurring in MET. Specific activities include staffing, staff training, administration of progression plans, work practices, and skills development.
Ensure adherence to equipment and production plan commitments and budgets.
Demonstrate positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of Company policies and procedures, and responsiveness to employee concerns.
Foster cooperation, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that goals are set and met.
Develop and communicate goals in cooperation with both the executive and site leadership teams
Deadline:29th July,2026