Job Description

Company DescriptionWe have an exciting position for a Section Engineer Blending & Loadout to plan and manage engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring they are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.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 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.As Section Engineer Blending & Loadout you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
• Select and allocate resources for safe work.
• Consider environmental factors and minimise adverse impacts.
• Oversee safety management system elements and comply as appropriate.
• Ensure critical controls are functioning.
• Implement and maintain safety standards.
• Promptly investigate all incidents.
• Ensure subordinates are competent for safe task facilitation.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Technical Directive:
• Align equipment maintenance strategy with production profile.
• Improve engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Proactively manage production risks.
• Ensure quality control/assurance in routine testing and contractor management.
• Engineering and Maintenance:
• Implement preventive maintenance programs, including regular inspections of lubricating machinery and replacing worn-out parts before they fail, to prevent unexpected breakdowns and reduce downtime.
• Conduct diagnoses when a breakdown occurs, organise repairs, and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure a swift and effective resolution.
• Utilise condition monitoring sensors to track the performance of critical equipment to identify early signs of wear or potential failures.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades or modifications to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and repairs conducted to analyse trends and make informed decisions.
• Work closely with RRT to manage the response and get the equipment back into operation as quickly as possible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and data-driven decision-making across HME/Plant.
• Stay abreast of related industry best practices and emerging trends in asset health monitoring to improve the team's quality and relevance continuously.
• People and Teams:
• Communicate effectively with team members, provide information, listen actively, and respond to feedback.
• Establish clear expectations and goals, ensure everyone works towards the same objectives, and track progress over time.
• Handle changes to the plan effectively, minimise disruption, and keep everyone focused on the end goal.
• Monitor performance and promptly address any issues or roadblocks, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary changes.
• Enforce rules and standards of behaviour and address performance or conduct issues.
• Provide training to team members and offer on-the-job training, mentorship, and other forms of development.
• Identify staffing needs and ensure the right people are in the right roles to support team objectives.
• Manage the talent pool, identify high-performing employees, develop retention plans, and recruit or develop employees with the necessary skills and experience.
• Budget and Cost Control Management:
• Ensure compliance with the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Evaluate and approve cost impacts in the area of responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
• Identify, communicate, and execute potential cost-reduction initiatives.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) Plant at a Band 6 level reporting to the Manager Engineering & Maintenance Plant.Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Bachelor of Technology on an NQF7-level
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in plant engineering maintenance and planning in a mining environment, including 3 years in a supervisory/management position.
• Advanced knowledge of system implementation in engineering and planned maintenance.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases and their interfaces.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
• Understanding system configuration, debugging, and root cause analysis best practices.
• Knowledge of business process mapping, functional design specification document development, test cases, scenario testing, and document/change control.
• Familiarity with various stage gates before system release and roll-outs.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP modules applicable to the work area, particularly SAP PM (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office and other 3rd Party Interface software

Additional InformationWhen 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 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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