Section Manager Processing at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Section Manager Processing of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Consistently apply Safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
• Provide an environment for on-site teams to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions.
• Collect and summarise the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Review and assess the impact of critical risks and monitor the effectiveness of essential controls relevant to the work area.
• Identify PUEs and monitor critical control performance within teams.
• Embed critical controls into the daily work practices of teams.
• Manage Safety & Health systems within the work area.
• Assess the safety leadership capabilities of direct reports.
• Assess the 'fitness for duty' of team members and take any subsequent necessary action.
• Engage in physical safety checks, interventions, and coaching.
• Create safety reports and manage analysis of KPIs based on available data.
• Report deficiencies and implement plans to address shortcomings.
• Facilitate continual safety audits to ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Support site visits by internal and external visitors to ensure adherence to site safety systems (including induction).
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments, and closed-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

• Develop and oversee production plans to meet production targets efficiently.
• Ensure planning for all processes is in place to achieve daily and long-term targets, including loading and railing final material to Saldanha. Address links of the production chain (from a global perspective) to ensure optimum results and resource allocation.
• Implement strategies to optimise iron ore processing for maximum efficiency and product quality.
• Manage all resources, i.e., human resources, equipment, and materials, to ensure smooth, cost-effective operations.
• Ensure the iron ore processing meets specified quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee routine maintenance and processing equipment repairs to minimise downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement sustainable practices in the processing operations.
• Facilitate effective communication between various sections' teams and collaborate with other departments for seamless overall operations.
• Work closely with the Section Manager Plant Technical Services to identify areas for improvement in processes, technologies, and workflows to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supply information punctually, accurately, professionally, and credible.
• Discuss any changes from role players if needed to maintain successful relationships.
• Develop strategic initiatives to ensure sound relations and beneficial impact on performance.
• Monitor and manage the budget for the section, including expenditures related to production and maintenance.
• Identify initiatives for effective cost control and savings.
• Lead and oversee the implementation of sustainability initiatives and compliance management within the discipline, ensuring consistent alignment with sustainability expectations in stakeholder engagements.
• Drive the integration of a purpose-led, high-performing culture within teams, embodying company values, inclusivity, and diversity through active engagement, implementation of effective team processes, reinforcement of culture through discipline-specific systems and behaviours, leadership in day-to-day communications, and the implementation of robust employee and contractor management processes.
• Ensure comprehensive compliance management within the work area, encompassing adherence to external local requirements, Anglo American compliance standards, and governance protocols.

This role is in the Processing (PRO) Department on a Band 6.12 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Manager Processing

Qualifications:

• B Engineering or BTech in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent on NQF7
• Honours Degree: Metallurgical Engineering or related field (NQF8) Advantageous 
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 years of relevant metallurgical experience in plant design and operation, beneficiation technology optimisation, and technical input for producing saleable products.
• Knowledge of chemistry (For non-chemists: the chemistry principles, its applications, and the value it adds to related sub-disciplines for non-chemists.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and conducting studies.
• Technical knowledge of process evaluation, plant audits, feasibility studies, and ad hoc projects.
• Understand project management standards and techniques.
• Proficient in mineralogy (For non-mineralogists: an awareness of Mineralogy, its applications, and the value it adds to related sub-disciplines for non-mineralogists.)

Closing Date:

• 13 October, 2025