Job Description

Company Description

As the Section Manager, you would hold a legal accountability with a 2.14.1, 2.14.2 and 2.14.3 or a 2.6.1 appointment in terms of the Minerals Act and Regulations and the required to assist the manager in the control, management and direction of the underground workings of the mine, as stipulated by the regulations.

We take safety serious. So will you.

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.



Your responsibilities will include:

The main responsibility of the role is to ensure that the operational process in a defined area of the mine operates effectively.

Safety

• Controlling of the working environment and promotion of 'Zero Tolerance' principles.
• Proper allocation, development and utilization of human resources.
• Utilisation of new technology, financial, logistical and material assets.
• Management of the process of ore body exposure and stripping and the administration of these functions.

Compliance

• Carry out regular site inspection, identifying and highlight poor housekeeping.
• Identifying and responding to sub-standard work specification and practices.
• Providing guidance and details on required specifications and work practice to team.
• Discipline and /or provide formal training where required.

Compliance to legal requirements

• Carry out regular site inspection, inspecting and sign off legal records of site inspection, reports and written instructions.
• Checking compliance to necessary administration of certificates and permissions required for specialized tasks.
• Report as required to Senior Management.

Planning and scheduling development and stoping process

• Attending, contributes to and is informed by production meetings for the area.
• Consults with and receives from Production Manager, forecasted needs for areas of responsibility.
• Quantifies development targets and plans the process for the achievement thereof with the development team.
• Quantifies stoping targets and plans the process for the achievement thereof with the stoping team.
• Assess and quantifies equipping needs for the mining of exposed reef with stoping and logistics.
• Co-ordinates interaction between logistics and mining.

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 6 level reporting to the Production Manager

Qualifications

• Mining degree/diploma
• Mine Manager Certificate of competency
• Blasting Certificate
• Business qualification will be advantageous.

To be successful, you will have the following experience:

• At least 5 years mining experience at metalliferous mines.
• 3 Years experience as a Mine Overseer

Our GBV Stand:

• Platinum takes a stand against gender-based: ''We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch''.

Additional Information

• Computer literate
• Valid Code 08 drivers licence
• If successful, you will be required to undergo a Medical Fitness Test and Psychometric Assessment

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.

Background Checks

If your application is successful, criminal and other background checks, where appropriate, will be required.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to 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.

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.

Closing date: 12 March 2024

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