Specialist Business Integration at Anglo American

Job Description:
As Specialist Business Integration you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Oversee the smooth running of the Programme Management Office, managing the PMO Team to ensure their deliverables are met (including coaching and training of subordinates where required).
• Manage the application of and approval for any additional PMO budget requirements.
• Assist the Business Integration Manager in defining Initiative scope resourcing and high-level timings for new Initiatives as part of the broader strategic agenda at Kumba.
• Work alongside the Business Integration Manager to input into prioritising Strategic Initiatives.
• Coordinate and report on the progress of Level 5 Strategic Initiatives.
• Assist with Strategic Initiatives, communication, and “Vision”.
•  Provide recommendations to the Business Integration Manager on initiatives to be added/removed from the strategic agenda as appropriate.
• Advise Initiative Leads on removing roadblocks preventing progress.
• Hold Initiative leads accountable for adhering to their agreed-upon activities and milestones.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with external providers and knowledge specialists as required.
• This role is in the Technical & Strategy (T&S) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Manager Business Integration.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• BEng, BTech, BSc or Bachelor's degree (Mining, Processing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Geosciences)
• Postgraduate qualification in Business or Engineering Management (NQF8) will be advantageous
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt will be advantageous
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience  

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in identifying and implementing business improvement opportunities and projects at mines.
• Advanced knowledge of the Anglo American Operating model (esp. Operational Planning process).
•  Advanced knowledge of mining (preferably open-pit), processing or engineering industry.
• Advanced knowledge of key value drivers across the mining value chain and the interdependence therein.
• Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office, Projects, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
•  Knowledge of the mining industry and relevant legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of Mathematical and Statistical skills to help gather, measure, organise and analyse data.
• Knowledge of basic financial metrics, cost, value management and budgeting tools.
• Experience in applying Project management fundamentals.
• Experience in strategy implementation and business planning.
• Good knowledge of new technologies and their impact on operational activities.
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies