Job Description

Company Description

Join our Platinum business operation as a Section Engineering Manager Production, playing a key role in significant operational improvements that are required to achieve the company's ambition of being the most valued mining company in the eyes of all stakeholders.

People. Process. Performance. You'll keep sight of it all.

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.

Anglo Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world's leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world - from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.



The Section Engineering Manager is appointed in terms of the MHSA as 2.13.1 provide overall management and is accountable for the overall engineering and asset management across a clearly defined portion of the overall complex operation.

The focus for this role will be to:

• Contribute to the development of the strategic operational plans and strategy with direct accountability for the execution of such strategies within the area of accountability
• Develop, implement, and monitor engineering maintenance, risk and operational tactics and plans to deliver the business objectives and develops set and manage the engineering and maintenance budgets
• Provide and oversee engineering services, infrastructure (roads, power, water) and equipment availability are adequate and maintained. Lead and manage resources (labour, spares, suppliers. Contractors etc) to deliver production targets and projects
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices and to all group, BU and other engineering and asset management standards and specifications within the area of accountability
• Accountable and ensures the implementation of key strategic initiatives such as the operating model, asset management and SIB deployment, including implementation/development and or management of CMMS, setting out the service strategy for equipment
• Asset integrity and critical spares inclusive of application for SIB capital to de-risk operation. Develop an adequate set of measures to monitor plant and equipment performance
• Manages implements and contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects for engineering processes

This role is in the Engineering department at a Band 6 level, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

You will be required to have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• GCC Mines and Works

Experienced Required

• Minimum 5 years experience post GCC with two years at management level is essential
• Experience in underground mining is essential
• Vertical Shaft experience is advantageous
• Knowledge and experience in working Operating Model Principles and Asset Management Framework

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 are a large, successful multinational company - and we are 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. 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.

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.

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.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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