-We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
People. Process. Performance. You will keep sight of it all.
We’re looking for an innovative Section Manager Engineering who shares our values and our belief in a better future for mining. Could you be one of them?
-In fulfilling the Section Manager Engineering you will be responsible for major work scope development and planning ensuring mining maintenance is optimised and delivered whilst adhering to all safety and legislative requirements through:
- Improve maintenance tactics through defect elimination and drive maintenance execution excellence through rigorous planning to ensure on-time and high-quality safe execution
- Collaborating with other Engineering sections to identify opportunities to improve the Technical, Commercial and People performance of the Business
- Implementing, monitoring and managing the shift handover process and standby arrangements for the section
- Contributing to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects to ensure best practice engineering processes are in place
- Ensuring that efficient and accurate processing of task as per schedule to agreed site or staging area. Timeous return of tools, surplus materials & reconditionable items.
- People management through the assessment of training needs and implementation of training programme, manage contractors and service providers to ensure maximised outputs in order to deliver projects within the timeframe and budget management to ensure effective cost control and savings
- Lead zero harm in Safety through active participation in relevant safety audits, incident investigations, inspections and observations, address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership and ensure adherence to Mine Health and Safety Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act legal requirements
This role is in the Asset Strategy & Reliability Department on a Band 6 and reporting to Manager Engineering.
- Qualifications
-Completed grade 12, Engineering degree or National Diploma is essential - GCC (Mines and Works) is essential
Experience Required:
- 3-5 years’ experience in mining engineering maintenance.
- HME / Opencast experience will be beneficial
- Asset Management experience will be beneficial
- Strong operational / execution management a requirement
- Experience in SAP systems is advantageous
- Experience MS office proficiency
Additional Information
-What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing Date: 30 April 2021