Shared Services Manager (Mining / Commercial / HR / Facilities Management / Strategic) – DRC

Reference Number: 676 1511 MHU

Job Description:

The main purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction and oversight for the Finance and Business support departments to deliver longer term organisational objectives in line with regulatory, statutory and legal parameters.

The incumbent leads senior managers and collegially formulates an aligned strategic framework to enable shareholder and stakeholder value.

The Shared Services Manager will be responsible for the commercial and legal controls of the organisation as well as people development, digitalisation and process standardisation, and contributes to the overarching executive management of the business, enabling the availability of resources and measurement of cost efficiencies.

To lead and manage the Commercial Services Department to meet business requirements; Lead and guide effective decision making on all people related issues, inclusive of recruitment, employee relations, performance management process, organizational design and optimisation. This reports directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic direction setting and strategic plan for departments in the portfolio in alignment to the company’s vision, mission and values
• Establish a business performance management framework (information, processes, roles and responsibilities) which ensures optimal workflow and enables risk management.
• Structure required changes, ensuring they are implemented with change management and strategic engagement of all stakeholders in mind.
• Establish Business-wide financial best practices; Establish the Delegation of Authority Framework, sign-off on appropriate documents, define SLAs in conjunction with other Departments, Functions and Suppliers. 
• Drive “best in class” organisational reporting standards, processes and financial targets to improve efficiency and meet strategic goals.
• Ensure accurate and scientific forecasting of the medium and long-term business objectives envisioned by the business.
• Champion continuous improvement to drive change and transformation; Drive digitization across the business for current and future efficiency
• Develop and implement the Commercial Services strategy and delivery Commercial Services linked to the organisation’s strategic objectives
• Define the Asset Finance strategy to drive and support the operations low-cost strategy
• Define the regional Procurement strategy to facilitate smooth operations, compliance and reduce Total Cost of Ownership
• Align Procurement strategy to global Group Strategy; Develop a Strategic Sourcing strategy
• Enterprise-Wide Risk Management
• Prioritise and manage strategic Procurement related initiatives
• Category management
• Review, maintain and improve the Contractor Management System
• Ensure that the Company complies with relevant DRC Company Law and any other Legislation applicable to the Company
• Draft and negotiate business agreements
• Managing HR Risks- Ensure all compliance related HR work streams are completed with accuracy and efficiency to minimize risk exposure and help achieve business objectives.
• Partner with executive management, department heads and the legal team to manage, respond to and minimize legal matters
• Management of the camp operations contractor as it relates to all pertinent areas including Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Residential Services and Supply Chain.
• Oversee the security of all company goods, assets and equipment; Manage accommodation allocations; Develop and deliver recreational strategies and plan
• Champion transformation in terms of people, automation and sustainability and enable timely and robust change management to underpin initiatives

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Law / Commerce / HR with an MBA being advantageous
• Membership of an appropriate professional society
• Firm knowledge of DRC legislation, previous working experience in the DRC
• Advanced computer literacy skills especially MS Excel
• A talent to mentor, guide and develop junior staff
• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Ability to analyse complex problems and provide solutions

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive USD net salary
• Expat opportunity with roster 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Mark Huber

Managing Lead - Executive Mining Recruitment

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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