Specialist Technical Scope Development at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Specialist Technical Scope Developmentyour responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Integrate SHE risk assessments into scope development to proactively identify and mitigate safety and environmental risks.
• Collaborate with SHE specialists to align technical scopes with operational safety protocols and sustainability objectives.
• Embed SHE controls and performance measures into contract scopes to support safe execution and environmental stewardship.

Performance and Delivery

Scope Development and Review

• Develop and critically review complex, multi-disciplinary scopes of work for engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Apply technical knowledge and systems thinking to ensure scopes are comprehensive, technically sound, and strategically aligned with operational requirements
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and procurement to validate scope feasibility and optimise delivery outcomes.

Business Alignment

• Translate strategic business objectives into actionable scope frameworks that support operational excellence and long-term asset performance.
• Conduct impact assessments to align scope decisions with enterprise risk, sustainability goals, and lifecycle asset management principles.
• Facilitate business planning by integrating scope development into broader organisational strategies.

Cost Optimisation

• Lead cost-benefit analyses and value engineering initiatives to optimise scope content and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Utilise benchmarking tools and industry intelligence to challenge assumptions and drive continuous cost improvements.
• Utilise financial models to assess scope alternatives and support strategic procurement decisions.

Risk and Compliance

• Ensure scope documentation adheres to complex regulatory frameworks, including environmental, safety, and legal standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and scenario planning to identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks proactively.
• Champion governance and compliance by embedding controls and assurance mechanisms into scope development processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate strategic engagement forums with internal and external stakeholders to co-create scope content and ensure alignment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through structured communication plans and feedback loops.
• Determine scope boundaries and deliverables with suppliers and contractors to ensure clarity and accountability.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop, update and refine scope templates, standards, and guidelines based on lessons learned and industry trends.
• Establish performance metrics and feedback mechanisms to evaluate scope effectiveness post-contract.
• Drive innovation in scope development through research, technology adoption, and process optimisation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline, NQF7.
• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying, or Business Administration is advantageous, NQF8. Advantageous
• SA Drivers Licence
• Power BI– Advantageous

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth understanding gained through 6–8 years of experience in mining, heavy industrial, or engineering environments, with exposure to complex operational contexts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical scope development, including principles, methodologies, and review practices.
• Familiarity with contract management processes and procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba, enabling integration of scope with commercial frameworks.
• Progressive and applied knowledge of engineering design, maintenance, and operations, underpinned by a firm grasp of asset management principles and lifecycle costing.
• Sound understanding of industry standards and best practices in scope development, with the ability to align technical documentation to organisational strategy and business planning.
• Solid foundation in financial principles, including budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and value engineering, relevant to scope optimisation and procurement support.
• Awareness of sustainability frameworks that promote long-term asset integrity and responsible resource utilisation.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, environmental compliance, and risk management practices applicable to technical scopes.
• Understanding of contract law and procurement regulations relevant to engineering and commercial scope development.
• Expertise in scope definition and control, risk identification and mitigation, and supplier/contractor performance management to ensure scopes are executable, compliant, and value-driven.

Closing Date:

• 15 October, 2025