Section Manager Reliability HME at Anglo American

Job Description:

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

• Implement and maintain compliance with Group and Site safety, health and environment standards.
• Implement the equipment maintenance strategy to align with the production profile.
• Enhance engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Mitigate production risks by managing them proactively.
• Ensure quality control/ assurance during routine test work and contractor management.
• Maintenance Planning: Collaborate with the maintenance team to plan and schedule maintenance activities, ensuring optimal resource use and adherence to maintenance strategies.
• Asset Performance Monitoring: Implement and oversee systems for monitoring and analysing asset performance, utilising data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues and improve overall reliability.
• Predictive Maintenance: Implement predictive maintenance techniques, such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics, to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including operations and engineering, to align reliability initiatives with overall business objectives and strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively manage risks associated with equipment reliability, implementing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices related to equipment reliability and maintenance.
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular reports to the Manager of Engineering & Maintenance on equipment performance, reliability metrics, and the effectiveness of maintenance strategies.
• Emergency Response Planning: Develop and maintain emergency plans for equipment failures or critical events, ensuring rapid and effective responses to minimise downtime.
• Vendor and Supplier Management: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of quality spare parts, support services, and technology upgrades for equipment reliability.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure everyone is on the same page by providing information, actively listening, and responding to feedback.
• Establish clear expectations and goals for the team to ensure that everyone is working towards the same objectives and that progress can be measured and tracked over time.
• 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 (ENG) discipline at a Band 6 level (D4/ D5 Grade) reporting to the Manager Engineering, Plant or HME (Sishen).

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate/N3 Technical
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree Engineering (Relevant to Reliability Engineering and Asset Management) (NQF7)
• Relevant 4-year Degree in Engineering (Relevant to Reliability Engineering and Asset Management (NQF8) is preferred
• Valid SA Drivers Licence

Experience

• 6-8 Years’ operational experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Reliability, and Diagnostics, with 2 years in a management/supervisory role.
• Proficient in mechanical maintenance, reliability, and diagnostic practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of key value drivers in the operational discipline's value chain, including the interdependencies of critical levers.
• Adept at classifying operational processes based on the Operating Model, focusing on Work Management.
• Well-versed in project management fundamentals, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Knowledgeable about emerging technologies and their impact on operational activities within the scope of the role.
• Experienced in utilising business improvement tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Possess sound business insight and understanding of commercial drivers of site performance.
• Familiar with basic financial metrics and budgeting tools, including cost analysis, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Skilled in applying risk management techniques and identifying critical controls to mitigate potential hazards and minimise operational risks.
• Well-versed in safety, health, and environmental standards and regulations, including legislative and statutory requirements.

Closing Date:

• 19 May, 2026