Job Description

Company Description

-Come and join this dedicated team as our Section Manager Production Processing where you will be responsible for ensuring that the plant process operates effectively in order to produce the quality and quantity of metals planned as required. Coordinates labour, equipment and services as required for the role.

Number of positions : 1

Location of positions: Polokwane Smelters

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.


Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world's leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world - from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.





-Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety: Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery:

Assist Manager Production Processing develop annual budget for plant sections. Production targets focused on controllable variables not inputs. Ensure that plant section operates daily with guidelines in a sustainable manner and maintain process recipe. Develop and maintain site specific standards, codes of practices, systems and procedures in accordance with guidelines and the Act. Optimize plant within recipe, identify key performance shortfalls and gaps including critical improvement areas. Manage performance of direct production staff and take corrective action to shift targets to achieve daily targets. Take corrective action to daily/weekly/monthly targets achieve weekly/monthly/quarterly targets. Ensure availability, and allocate production resources (people, materials, money) across all shifts. Tactical plans for implementation of plant goals and objectives. Set support service requirements to achieve production targets. Develop concentrators plant annual budget. Actions to maximize synergies between plant sections. Shift leave roster and shift overtime within company policy. Risks and threats to people and process during shift, stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe. Take corrective action within recipe to shift/daily targets to achieve daily/weekly targets. Planned shutdowns and preventive maintenance of plant section and machinery. Manage performance of once removed production staff. Manage direct report leave including disciplining employees to agreed policies and procedures. Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe / environmentally unacceptable Allocation of work plans Corrective actions for SHE deficiencies and ongoing support to achieve operational goals. Ensure integrity of process flow sheet and technologies. Ensure that shifts are adequately staffed with competent people and manage Plant succession plans. Solve plant boundary problems. Monitor and control metals flow and inventories to minimize plant lock up. Communicates vision and values effectively and inspires others towards the same. Implementation of applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards. Review safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports - plan of action. Plant acceptance of new technologies and facilitate technology transfer.

People & Teams:

Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

Ensure compliance to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements.

This role is at Band 6 level reporting to

Manager Production Processing

Qualifications

-Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy degree / Diploma

Experience

At least five years post graduate qualification experience relevant for the role Knowledge of the best utilization/business applications of management and plant processing Production experience in a Smelting or Processing environment will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in technical ability skills and technical understanding of Process control systems. Proficient in computer skills for the role including Business systems e.g. SAP. Proficient on SHE systems management.

Additional Information

-Who 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.

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.

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 fulfill their potential.


Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

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

Closing date

: 25 March 2025