Job Description

Company DescriptionCompany DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Project Services. The purpose of this role is to establish and manage the Project Controls functions, systems and procedures to ensure effective project management. Project Controls duties include Developing and implementing project control systems and procedures; Planning, Scheduling, and Project Progress Measurement; Estimating and budgeting capital costs; Monitoring and control of costs and accurate forecasting; Managing project reporting and documentation.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 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 Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.As our Manager Project Services your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Act as First Point of Contact for Kumba Projects' Controls team and provide coordination with external and internal stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and day-to-day technical direction to Project Controls Teams and Study/Project Managers, mainly focused on studies and projects.
• Evaluate technical and resource requirements of Project Controls for the studies/projects.
• Ensure implementation of AA Project Controls Standards and Guidelines.
• Coordinate with HR and SCM/Project Commercial to source Project Controls personnel for Studies & Projects
• Assist in preparation of Investment Proposals for projects approval.
• Management and alignment of the roles and responsibilities within the project controls team with key stakeholders to ensure effective project controls viz. cost management, schedule management, and document management.
• Delivery of consolidated portfolio management information, ensuring that the Project Controls team produce monthly reports providing details on progress actuals, forecast and explanation of variances for cost and schedule.
• Review of all Project Controls information to ensure accuracy as well as identifying issues, concerns and suggest potential mitigations.
• Develop and implement effective Project Controls to ensure that reporting standards are constantly achieved. This includes the compilation and audit of policies, processes, procedures, and standards for all Project Controls functions. Establishment of required tools and techniques to ensure ongoing data integrity (auditability) and alignment.
• Oversee project baselining process for cost and schedules and ensure that all project systems are implemented according to company processes, standards, and procedures.
• Manage the change management process; suggest and communicate corrective actions.
• Review of project cost estimates as well as Procurement and Contract Management plans.
• Oversee control and reporting of OPEX funds for all Kumba projects during the study phases. This includes interaction and negotiations with Operations and Head Office finance managers.
• Overseeing the control and reporting of Operational Cost budgets. Management of the department's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control.
• Effective leadership and management of a cross-functional team to deliver the project against objectives as defined in the project charter and in line with the Anglo American values.
• Keeping abreast of developments in the various technical and project management fields to ensure continuous improvement, deriving efficiencies and cost savings
• Managing internal and external relations, including the interface with service providers, as well as other functions responsible for ensuring that business needs are met
• Encouraging and leading teams in accordance with Kumba values and strategic objectives
• Effective safety leadership and behaviour modelling for the Project Controls team. Promoting and supporting high levels of compliance towards Health, Safety, Environmental and Social Performance standards of Kumba

This role is part of Anglo American Projects and Development function (AA P&D) and will be working on Kumba projects. The role reports to the Head of Project Controls and entails working closely with the Kumba Head of Projects on a daily basis to ensure seamless project management and coordination.Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline
• Advantageous : A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Role-specific knowledge:

• A demonstrated thought leader and considered an external expert in the understanding and application of integrated policies and practices for all Project Controls disciplines (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control)
• Track record of leading ideas generation; translating these into practical initiatives to be implemented and demonstration of successful execution and delivery in Project Controls (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control) practices
• Extensive knowledge of Project Controls Excellence (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling /Progressing, and Cost Control) over the complete project life cycle
• Significant local knowledge of the local/regional engineering and construction markets, companies, and methods of doing business

Additional InformationWho 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 safetyNothing 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 DiversityAnglo 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 applyTo 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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