Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Understanding and using mineral statistics and economic data in executing both internal and external projects.
Analysing the impacts of economic variables on global commodity markets and the financial performance of the local and global mining industry.
Analysing mining regulatory frameworks and their impacts on mining industry investment.
Interacting with both internal and external experts in the mining industry.
Research Projects

Conducting in depth research on global commodity markets and provide forecasts on mineral production, prices and demand for various mineral commodities.
Produce high quality research reports, conference papers and presentations on the local, global mining and related industries.
Contributing to the development of both internal and external proposals to build the project pipeline for the unit and division.
Provide economic research support to other Mintek divisions and external clients.
Be aware of research conducted by other Government departments to find common academic ground.
Analysis

Tracking and analysing political, economic, technology, legislative and policy developments and their impacts on the local and global mining industry.
Providing commentary on the impacts of economic developments on the local and global mining industry.
Mineral & Economic Policy

Monitor daily press regarding macroeconomic and mining related articles and industry developments.
Identify important issues regarding economic developments in the sector through presentations, workshops, meetings and mining company visits.
Produce quarterly briefings on global commodity markets and mining industry developments.
Undertaking mine and other site visits.
Understanding mining industry policies and strategies where relevant and provide commentary when requested.
Financial modelling and valuations

Developing Excel spreadsheet models to analyse and evaluate cash flows for internal and external projects.
Developing financial models, production forecasts and price scenarios of mineral commodities to evaluate the financial viability and optimality of mining industry projects.
Analysing historical and current financial data, identify trends and evaluate profitability of mining companies.
Shaping and driving financial analysis to produce insights that give direction to both internal and external client projects using financial modelling and strategic management tools.
Data Management

Be aware of mining industry databases and their uses in projects.
Understand key economic indicators and where they are sourced from.
Assisting in procuring and sourcing data.
Updating the Unit’s database to ensure it contains the most recent data available.
Understand techniques to analyse data and statistical research methods.