McKinsey & Company

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will be assisting McKinsey consulting teams and mineral processing operations, providing expert client service in strategic and operational topics and contributing to new product development.

In this role you will demonstrate expert client service in mining, which includes running operational excellence diagnostics at mines to determine potential opportunities for transformation. You will assist clients in data collection, perform quantitative analysis, and incorporate qualitative observations into diagnostic reports.

Additionally, you will participate in new product development of innovative approaches to processing data analytics and support consulting teams and clients, as required, to conduct analyses off-site and on-site.

You will work with McKinsey’s Global Energy & Materials practice and more closely with MineLens team in Johannesburg.

MineLens provides mining companies with the strategic business intelligence they need to identify, quantify, and prioritize value creation opportunities in their operations. It combines advanced analytics, a comprehensive database of mining performance benchmarks, and global mining expertise.

MineLens enables clients to assess and improve labor productivity, equipment effectiveness, and reduce costs.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in mineral processing/metallurgical engineering; master's degree is a plus
• 3+ years of work experience in mineral processing operations (experience in base metals, precious metals, ferrous metals)
• Experience or very strong interest in analytics/data science
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Superior problem-solving, analytical skills and true entrepreneurial spirit
• Significant understanding of the industry dynamics of the mining sector
• Passion for analytics and interest in developing new approaches to mineral processing data analysis and application to operational improvement
• Willing to work in a highly demanding and result-oriented team environment
• Self-motivation and high service-orientated work ethic
• Professional fluency in English

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