Gold Fields Ghana seeks to engage the services of an experienced and suitably qualified individual for the position of Regional Study Manager. Reporting to the Vice President – Technical Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the functional leadership and management of the study phases of the Ghana operation’s projects according to Gold Fields study and capital investment standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative study process of identifying, exploring and evaluating all value-creating opportunities to fulfil the business objectives of an investment
• Select appropriate tools and methodologies for the evaluation of investment opportunities under study in the Scoping, PFS and FS phases, and aligned with Gold Fields investment evaluation requirements and standards
• Complete study reports and relevant documentations as specified in the Gold Fields study standards
• Ensure all study phases are executed in compliance with both internal and external governance, gating and investment processes, including timely submission of study updates and approval documents
• Provide leadership in assessment of collective management and decision-making to determine and optimise competing objectives and ensure successful delivery of the development studies
• Lead the development of value optimised solutions that balance regional strategic objectives with production, financial, social and environmental outcomes for proposed investments.
• Manage day-to-day study scope, schedule, cost and quality to meet defined study objectives
• Lead the integration of the internal and external inputs to enable the delivery of studies in accordance with the investment requirements.
• Mentor and coach direct reports to fast-track their technical, professional, and leadership capabilities

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Project management qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the mining or extractive industry
• In-depth understanding of project lifecycle and study delivery
• Recognised track record and breadth of experience in relevant cross-disciplinary project development studies
• Experience in managing teams and setting strategic direction
• Ability to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Ability to manage project personnel, resourcing and technical interfaces
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent drive, passion, and learning agility
• Strong governance and ethical behaviour