Job Description

Company DescriptionKumba Iron OreWe 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. 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."PurposeOversee infrastructure assets, equipment, processes, and people for maximum availability and safety compliance.Your duties will include:

• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build, manage, and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in achieving sectional goals.

• Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.

• Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to the supervisor accurately and timely.

• Lead and develop the team's performance according to company policies and systems.

• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with the company values, standards, and a professional workplace.

• Optimize human resources to achieve maximum output for the section.

• Drive the delivery of objectives and hold team members accountable for their work.

• Ensure the achievement of development goals per IDP and communicate all management instructions.

• Communicate daily with subordinates regarding scheduled tasks and resource availability.

• Enforce discipline and high performance of teams through relevant ER/HR procedures and interventions.

• Manage time and attendance and plan for leave with the immediate team.

• Arrange necessary and compulsory training to help subordinates deliver their outputs and assist in implementing their IDPs.

• Advise and assist the team with complex tasks.

• Partner with HR to manage employee incapacity cases effectively.

• Maintain equipment, machines, processes, and tools to ensure maximum availability and quality standards.

• Plan, implement, and manage maintenance schedules while considering production targets to ensure minimal interruption.

• Identify improvement opportunities, implement them where feasible, and maintain the new performance standards.

• Ensure that all system and administrative requirements are met.

• Hand over work orders to Artisan/Operators according to the Operating Model procedure.

• Ensure that the Operating Model procedures are followed.

• Provide a report on daily schedule progress.

• Report on outstanding risks and urgent work from previous days and performance.

• Review daily output, schedule, and task compliance.

• Communicate all management instructions to the team.

• Ensure that all outstanding safety and plant deviations have been addressed.

• Generate and sign off any Routine Operating Schedule changes when required.

• Approve or cancel all SAP notifications within 24 hours.

• Monitor daily schedule compliance and address deviations promptly.

• Communicate daily with subordinates about scheduled tasks and resource availability.

• Ensure that completed work orders are returned to the Work Management Planner for closure or rescheduling/cancellation of operations.

• Escalate and Address Risks to the Schedule per the Operating Model procedure.

• Hold personnel accountable for following the Operating Model procedures.

• Give feedback on execution performance and provide coaching and development to personnel.

• Address compliance, reconciliation, and deviations in the weekly schedule.

• Sign off on work orders and return them to planners for closure.

• Hand over work orders to the supervisor using the operating model procedure.

• Compare monthly measured and scheduled compliance and pinpoint necessary actions to enhance the quality.

• Budget Management and Cost Control

• Compile own budget and manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.

• Manage overtime within required limits and achieve savings in this regard.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical

• National Engineering Diploma (NQF6)

• SA Drivers License Code B

Technical Knowledge

• 5 Years' operational experience in maintenance.

• Technical expertise in HME/Opencast/Plant or Processing within the mining industry.

• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing engineering/plant/maintenance operations.

• Knowledge of engineering processes and best practices.

Additional InformationWho we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.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 the process.

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