Job Description

Company Description

-We have an exciting opportunity for Section Manager Processing. The purpose of this role is to Ensure the production of a final product of the specified quality and quantity with cost-effective free-on-rail delivery for the client while maintaining a safe, healthy, and unpolluted work environment that meets all legislative and statutory requirements.

We're the best in the industry.

You'll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible - from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

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.





-As our Section Manager Processing of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

Consistently apply Safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities. Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount. Provide an environment for on-site teams to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions. Collect and summarise the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks. Review and assess the impact of critical risks and monitor the effectiveness of essential controls relevant to the work area. Identify PUEs and monitor critical control performance within teams. Embed critical controls into the daily work practices of teams. Manage Safety & Health systems within the work area. Assess the safety leadership capabilities of direct reports. Assess the 'fitness for duty' of team members and take any subsequent necessary action. Engage in physical safety checks, interventions, and coaching. Create safety reports and manage analysis of KPIs based on available data. Report deficiencies and implement plans to address shortcomings. Facilitate continual safety audits to ensure all safety requirements are met. Support site visits by internal and external visitors to ensure adherence to site safety systems (including induction). Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments, and closed-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

Develop and oversee production plans to meet production targets efficiently. Ensure planning for all processes is in place to achieve daily and long-term targets, including loading and railing final material to Saldanha. Address links of the production chain (from a global perspective) to ensure optimum results and resource allocation. Implement strategies to optimise iron ore processing for maximum efficiency and product quality. Manage all resources, i.e., human resources, equipment, and materials, to ensure smooth, cost-effective operations. Ensure the iron ore processing meets specified quality standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and oversee routine maintenance and processing equipment repairs to minimise downtime and ensure operational continuity. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement sustainable practices in the processing operations. Facilitate effective communication between various sections' teams and collaborate with other departments for seamless overall operations. Work closely with the Section Manager Plant Technical Services to identify areas for improvement in processes, technologies, and workflows to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness. Supply information punctually, accurately, professionally, and credible. Discuss any changes from role players if needed to maintain successful relationships. Develop strategic initiatives to ensure sound relations and beneficial impact on performance. Monitor and manage the budget for the section, including expenditures related to production and maintenance. Identify initiatives for effective cost control and savings. Lead and oversee the implementation of sustainability initiatives and compliance management within the discipline, ensuring consistent alignment with sustainability expectations in stakeholder engagements. Drive the integration of a purpose-led, high-performing culture within teams, embodying company values, inclusivity, and diversity through active engagement, implementation of effective team processes, reinforcement of culture through discipline-specific systems and behaviours, leadership in day-to-day communications, and the implementation of robust employee and contractor management processes. Ensure comprehensive compliance management within the work area, encompassing adherence to external local requirements, Anglo American compliance standards, and governance protocols.

This role is in the Processing (PRO) Department on a Band 6.12 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Manager Processing

Qualifications

-B Engineering or BTech in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent on NQF7 Honours Degree: Metallurgical Engineering or related field (NQF8) Advantageous SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

6-8 years of relevant metallurgical experience in plant design and operation, beneficiation technology optimisation, and technical input for producing saleable products. Knowledge of chemistry (For non-chemists: the chemistry principles, its applications, and the value it adds to related sub-disciplines for non-chemists. Proficiency in research methodologies and conducting studies. Technical knowledge of process evaluation, plant audits, feasibility studies, and ad hoc projects. Understand project management standards and techniques. Proficient in mineralogy (For non-mineralogists: an awareness of Mineralogy, its applications, and the value it adds to related sub-disciplines for non-mineralogists.)

Additional Information

-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.

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.

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