Section Engineer Production at Anglo American

Job Description:

The Section Engineer is a 2.13.1/2.13.3.1 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and is responsible to provide operational service to the Section Engineering Manager, with a 1-year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe movement of men, ore and material in the plant and the associated maintenance and construction linked to the Operational Area of responsibility.

• Team employee selection

• Approved monthly budget expenditure

• Planned maintenance priorities

• Allocation of resources within section

• Setting daily-, weekly- and monthly technical targets

• Approval of sections’ leave rosters

• Interpretation of the legal standards

• Shutting down the section

• Determining work priorities

• Calling out specialist expertise when problems occur

• Veto on individual resources on their shift

• Changing plans and schedules on the shift to minimise the effect of unexpected problems

• Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe

• Agreeing employees’ leave and overtime

• Identifying employees suitable for further training

• Disciplining of employees to agreed parameters and procedures

• Shaft schedules

• Planned Maintenance Schedules

This role forms part of the Engineering department of Rustenburg Base Metals Refiners reporting to the Section Engineering Manager with multiple section reports. 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Completed National Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering 

• Completed Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Mines and Works

• Completed or in the process of completing a postgraduate qualification would be advantageous 

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years demonstrated post GCC experience

• Experience within a plant and/or refinery environment would be highly advantageous 

Other Requirements:

• Advanced computer literacy

• Valid Certificate of Fitness 

• Valid South African Drivers License 

Key Competencies:

• Sound technical foundations

• Good communicator 

• Self-driven

• Team player 

• Leadership 

• Independent 

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.