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.2 x Positions available
PurposeMining operation is managed and directed to achieve the budgeted plan and schedule compliance metrics
Mining Equipment are utilised according to the target to ensure the achievement of hauling targets.
Trucks are loaded to full capacity when hauling and the Loading section is informed when this is not achieved.
The different factors from a hauling's perspective that influence cycle times, are addressed to ensure the shortest possible cycle times.
Substandard road conditions are reported to the responsible section to keep damage to haul trucks to the minimum.
Integrate with plant on continuous basis
Close monitoring of drilling process
Using the Mine Process Control (MPC), Dispatch and Analyse and Improve to reduce variability and enhance performance by monitoring, responding and escalating issues affecting truck and shovel rates e.g. speeds, spotting, queuing at the dump and at the shovel, hang time, truck payloads/ number of passes, loading time, swing time etc.
Ensuring that loading and hauling operator behaviours that affect the reliability of equipment are attended to
Compliance to plan through Work Management short interval control
Monitoring and controlling other MPC system enhancement outputs e.g. Big Data trends affecting production through e.g. algorithms that mine cloud data for trends
Does 1st level interrogation of the system integrity and resolves issues posed to ensure continuing confidence in the system by the stakeholders
Effectively escalates technical system problems to the technicians for resolution
Suggests improvements to the system and ensures their successful integration into the operating philosophy
Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.QualificationsQualificationsNational Diploma in Mining/3 years' experience as a Mine Overseer
FLM / MMP will be a recommendation
Mine Overseers Ticket will be advantageous
Computer Literacy, MS Office. Dispatch system (Modular), SAP
Code 08 Drivers Licence
Experience3-4 years Operational Mining experience & supervisory
Knowledge of Health Mine and Safety actAdditional 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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