Job Description

Manager: Asset Management

Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of Mining. A unique opportunity to contribute to Rio Tinto's Asset Management team. Role based in Richards Bay (KZN), South Africa.

About the role

Finding better ways(TM) to provide the materials the world needs.


We are looking for a Seasoned Asset Manager to develop and implement the asset management strategy, policy, and long-term planning for RBM's fixed assets and heavy mobile equipment (HME).


The Asset Manager Leads and supports cross-functional teams including Asset Development & Data, Asset Health & Technology, and Reliability to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational standards.


They own asset management processes and improvement initiatives across RBM and translate the Rio Tinto AMBOK processes into solutions that can be implemented in RBM and ensure that we have capability programs in place to support improvement.


Reporting to the

General Manager Asset Management,

you will:

Implement asset management systems and tools across work streams. Identify and coordinate improvement opportunities by gathering stakeholder feedback. Collaborate with BU/sites to sustain and embed asset management systems and process. Coach, mentor, and train to build capability within sites and Business Units. Lead a team of subject matter experts to provide tools and standards to direct operations on how to manage asset long term plans, hydrocarbons, reliability, condition monitoring, implement engineering standards and ensuring compliance to AM process across site Supervise and control the activities, standards of performance and behavior of designated support staff. Provide guidance and leadership and enable teams to carry out tasks safely and professionally. Ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and technical skills imparted to facilitate optimal functioning. Promote a culture where Safety emphasizes personal awareness and responsibility. Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices. Ensure safe practices, systems and processes are applicable as well as comply with Mine, Health and Safety legislation and RT policies and procedures.

What you'll bring

BSc Degree in Engineering 10 or more years extensive experience (5 years or more technical experience in reliability/asset management) and (5 years or more leading people). CRE or equivalent, PrEng GCC (Mines & Works) will be advantageous Reliability Centred Management (RCM) and reliability modelling Engineering standards and ISO 5500 Condition based / predictive maintenance - CBM (vibration, tribology, infrared, ultrasonic, etc.) Business Improvement Techniques (Lean / Six Sigma) Leadership and Team management Maintenance and operational management Asset management principles and implementation Change management / stakeholder management Experience working with SAP material management.

What we offer

A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions Wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Program Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters

NB: RBM will prioritize suitably qualified applicants from designated groups (e.g. Women and people with disabilities) where there is under-representation.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.



We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different.



At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.



We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together