Company Description
We have an exciting position for a
Section Manager Work Management – Sishen who will improve mining work processes to enhance predictability, reduce waste and use assets more efficiently and sustainably across the value chain.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
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.
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 Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description
As a
Section Manager Work Management – Sishen you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Prioritise safety and health in all team interactions, act as a role model, and ensure zero harm and fatalities.
- Collect and use scheduling information from strategy development and implementation details to develop a schedule per the OM Scheduling process.
- Compile a detailed list of production steps with input from discipline planners.
- Specific key actions, triggers, and interdependencies.
- Identify synergies between production steps.
- Review the schedule with the Integrated Planning & Operating Model Manager.
- Consolidate discipline work inputs to the Operating Master Schedule.
- Set up scheduling model elements (e.g., date, duration, trigger).
- Identify high and low-impact activities for scheduling.
- Load work packages into the schedule.
- Track, adjust and update the schedule for actual performance.
- Specify schedule activity frequency distribution and outline threats/ opportunities.
- Model schedule output distributions and calculate confidence in achieving expectations.
- Review and validate the Operating Master Schedule.
- Develop Routine Operating Schedule.
- Co-lead the engagement and contribute toward the programming activities with site leadership in establishing a platform and process for the optimum integration of the OM at the Mine (direct output, advisory authority).
- Plan, schedule, resource, and support the management team in delivering the projects to the required specifications (direct output, advisory authority).
- Manage the integration, scheduling, prioritisation and reporting of Work Management activities, ensuring alignment with the overall Mine Master Schedule and escalating any conflicts as appropriate (direct output, advisory authority).
- Support and co-facilitate identifying and analysing opportunities to enable step changes in value by continuously applying OM principles (direct output, advisory authority).
- Liaise effectively with key business contacts and technical and OM teams and build strong working relationships (direct output, advisory authority).
- Facilitate the transfer of responsibility to operational management and support the programme as directed (direct output, advisory authority).
- Assess the continuous effectiveness of Work Management, recommend improvements, and implement them for future interventions to deliver the strategic intent (direct output, advisory authority).
- Ensure that the required measures are in place, monitor the Work Management and Process KPIs, and intervene and guide each process toward sustainability (direct output, advisory authority).
- Adopt appropriate Measures to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the Scheduling process as defined in OM Work Management Measures.
- Intervene to improve scheduling measures that are not stable or capable.
- Maintain and document the required managerial routines in support of the Work Management requirements.
This role is in the Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) NC discipline at a Band 6.12 level (D4/D5Grade) reporting to the Manager, Technical & Integrated Planning.
Qualifications
- Grade 12/ N3 Technical
- B Degree in Industrial Engineering/ Mining/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Geology or equivalent NQF7
- Valid SA Drivers Licence
Experience
- 6-8 years of operational experience in the mining, process, engineering, or fabrication fields within the mining environment, with 2 years of relevant business improvement experience.
- Understanding of project management principles.
- Familiarity with key value drivers within the discipline's value chain and interdependence of critical levers.
- In-depth knowledge as a Subject Matter Expert on Work Management.
- Awareness of new technologies and their impact on operational activities within the scope of the role.
- Understanding of business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance.
- Familiarity with basic financial metrics and budgeting tools.
- Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls.
- Familiarity with leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led high-performance and change.
- Awareness of safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
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 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.
