Job Description

Company Description

We have an exciting position for a Section Manager Project Management SIB who will take accountability at an operational level for the planning and delivery of the projects / scope of work assigned to him/her.

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 Ore

We 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.



As a Section Manager Project Management SIB you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Effective safety leadership and behaviour modelling for the project team, contractors and construction workforce
• The development of an integrated plan (for the scope of work) incorporating all stakeholders and technical functions and in line with Anglo American standards
• Set-up of required controls to ensure delivery against these standards and the objectives as defined in the project charter
• Effective leadership of cross-functional teams in line with the Anglo American values
• Transparent reporting of progress to stakeholders
• Proactively identifies changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with internal and external clients to reassess and amend the scope of work requirement, budget, and timeline
• Involves functional expertise and specialist staff in design reviews and key decisions
• Assists in compiling a complete and accurate estimate of a project
• Assists in managing the financial aspects of the project: budgeting, estimate to actual variance, capital project management, etc
• Provides inputs when analyzing the actual performance against the plan and make adjustments consistent with plan objectives
• Organizes the work into manageable activity clusters (phases)
• Determines an effective approach to completing the work
• Assists in preparing the project plan and obtain management approval.
• Determines project goals and priorities with management program manager and/or project sponsors
• Assists in determining priorities among project activities
• Assists in the effectively coordinating the activities of the team to meet project milestone

This role is in the Stay In Business Projects at a Band 6 level reporting to Manager SIB

Qualifications

• Technical 3 year degree (NQF level 7)
• Qualification in Project Management
• Driver's Licence: Code B (Light Vehicle)
• Medically Fit

Experience

• At least 8-10 years years' Mining / Heavy industry construction management experience
• Experience in managing projects that require multi-disciplinary engineering expertise.
• Significant exposure to SHE management of the construction environment under MHSA.
• Experience in Environment authorization related projects
• Commercial exposure of contract negotiations and contract conditions

Additional Information

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.

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 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 this process.

Anglo American