The purpose of the job is to formulate, implement and execute business strategy in order to enhance shareholder value.  Articulating the vision, mission and values of the Company. Leading in the formulation, implementation and execution of an effective business strategy. Establishing and reviewing key performance areas, standards and targets to drive the business towards the achievement and enhancement of shareholder goals, objectives, and value. Managing, monitoring and controlling the implementation of business and operational plans to ensure continuous achievement of business goals and objectives. Overseeing the development and implementation of Company policies and standards and ensuring that there is ongoing compliance with the policies and standards. Ensuring that there is ongoing compliance of all legal requirements pertaining to the mining operations, as well as the safety, health and environment of all employees and interested and affected parties. Focusing on identifying and managing business risk through creating and supporting an effective business risk management framework. Preparing and producing accurate and effective life of mine plans in terms of all parameters (e.g. resources, grade tonnages treated, diamond production). Liaising with government and regulatory bodies to ensure that the Company�s interests are well presented. Initiating and developing JV agreements. Leading initiatives around corporate transactions to acquire additional resources. Monitoring and managing business performance to ensure adherence to plans, budgets, statutory requirements and the business strategy. Optimizing income generation and providing input into funding requirements. Providing leadership, advice and guidance to executives on matters concerning the Company�s best practices, good ethics and corporate governance. Approving all financial reports that are provided external to the organization. Approving all transactions and contracts with external third parties. Reviewing budgets and all other forms of Company reporting for rationality of assumptions, and relevancy in light of goals and objectives. Preparing ad hoc, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Board on Company performance, administration and other matters considered pertinent. Ensuring that all reports and information submitted to the Board and other external stakeholders is endorsed as to its completeness, reliability and accuracy. Developing, maintaining and strengthening the Company�s relations with all stakeholders. Growing and strengthening relations with bankers in order to secure working capital and funding for new projects. Participating actively in Industry Associations/Committees in order to advance the interests of the Company. Carrying out an environmental scan in order to improve intelligence on the goings on in the industry, regional and international economic environment. Focusing on identifying, acquiring and building the human capital critical to the present and future fortunes of the Company. Creating and cultivating a performance culture within the Company through the implementation of an effective performance management system. Safeguarding of company assets, economic use of resources, accomplishment of Company objectives, risk management and best practice processes.Liaising with the Board on matters concerning strategy, policy and other matters pertinent to the Company. Representing the Company with external stakeholders. Carrying out any other duties as delegated/instructed and directed by the Board.

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