Sector Expert (SE) Mining and Metals

• Provide specialised strategic support and expert input in sector-specific technical areas for developing and implementing strategies, industry development goals, and value creation plans that will improve the turnaround of our Business Partners.
• Provide specialised sectoral advice on a range of matters, including but not limited to sector value chain dynamics, sector competitiveness, sector revenue, asset and profit pools, business strategy, crisis and interim management, business restructuring and stabilisation, performance improvement, debt restructuring, restarts/recapitalisation, and alternative capital raising mechanisms and sources.
• Utilising sector specialist knowledge, support the planning, implementation, quick resolution, and ultimate transformation of IDC’s Business Partners’ performance by enhancing resilience, agility, and commercial strength in financial and capital management, competitive advantage, and organisational management.
• Ensure the content of turnaround strategies is commercial, practical, and implementable to “stop the bleeding”, stabilise, and initiate a growth trajectory in struggling and distressed Business Partners.
• Develop division capability through coaching, upskilling, and knowledge transfer to specialists and associates within each sector-specific department

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum qualification: a relevant honours degree in a technical subject.
• 8-10 years of industry or sector-specific experience
• Previous experience analysing the technical aspects of a deal or project.
• Having due diligence experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in peer review.
• Extensive experience managing stakeholders.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring team members.
• Demonstrated success in negotiation
• Ability to influence both team members and stakeholders.
• Recognised as an expert or specialist within the field.
• Focused and tenacious in providing IDC clients with sector-specific, actionable strategies.
• Experienced in practical methods that have been developed and refined over years of practising strategy in both large and medium-sized businesses, which are effective in bridging the strategy-to-execution gap.
• Proven sector-level knowledge – understanding of competitive dynamics, including key competitors and their performance metrics.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide, among other things, expertise in the latest best practices to enhance the skills of employees within the Division.
• Conduct sector-specific technical risk analyses on turnaround plans and offer expert insights into potential risk mitigants when developing or reviewing value creation and strategic turnaround BP plans.
• Assist BPs in evaluating capital options and enterprise economic valuations, leading to the establishment of capital requirements and the identification of additional external sources outside IDC to raise the necessary funds for implementing BPs’ restructuring and turnaround strategies.
• Provide specialised input into proactive strategies, assessment of turnaround and value creation plans, and other initiatives that might arise.
• Offer expert input and guidance to industry forums and policy discussions.
• Identify potential risks within turnaround or value creation plans and establish mitigation strategies to reduce these risks.
• Provide expert input on the technical aspects of reports for presentation to the relevant credit and other committees as required.
• Participate in industry research alongside R & I, as well as other external sources and agencies.
• Assist with turbocharging current activities on distressed BPs by contributing to rapid assessments of their present situations, determining their future business viability, and urgently implementing emergency measures to prevent further losses.
• Provide innovative thinking, maintaining a quick pace, and offering an objective perspective through the integration of “business rules of the game” relevant to the specialised sector.
• Collaborate with R&I to research and raise awareness of the specific challenges posed by globalisation, technological advancement, and economic linkages at the sector level, and how these affect IDC clients.
• Deliver sector-level insights to support the development of BP’s competitive advantages within IDC investee companies.
• Base recommendations and decisions on thoroughly researched sector data and information, rigorous analysis (including feasibility and viability assessments), external viewpoints, root causes, and clear logic to identify and seize strategic opportunities for clients.
• Provide excellent stakeholder management to build confidence among all stakeholders, from the boardroom to suppliers and staff.
• Through best practice research, influence, and support, help IDC portfolio clients identify the most effective actionable strategies and innovative approaches to meet their business and technological needs.
• Evaluate situations and pinpoint areas requiring negotiation; as a key differentiator, negotiate with critical stakeholders for the benefit of the IDC and their Business Partners.
• Lead and execute business transformation initiatives focusing on core growth to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Concentrate on implementing new operational strategies to achieve high levels of performance, productivity, and efficiency within specific industries or sectors.

Customer Focus and Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain a specialised network with IDC business partners and focus groups in technical areas (both existing and expanded).
• Represent the CSG Division on steering committees, client-based committees, and other task teams as required.
• Sustain and enhance the quality of service and communication to ensure excellent client relations service.

Learning, Leadership and People Growth

• Stay updated on the latest industry developments (conferences and sector forums).
• Participate in and lead knowledge sharing within the team and across functions.
• Coaching and mentoring team members

Job Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Resilience
Decisiveness in execution
People engagement
Communication and engagement
Diverse stakeholder management
Teamwork
Innovation
Change leadership
Strategic thinking
Business mindset

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Presentation and communication skills
Negotiation skills
Relationship building and networking skills
Persuading and Influencing skills
Coaching and mentoring
Leading and co-ordinating

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Sector expertise and networking
Research and best practices
Commercial acumen
Risk identification and mitigation
Customer focus and insights
Strategic planning and management
Report writing skills.

Job Reference: IDC00697