Jobs at Anglo American

Job Description:

As Supervisor Blockprep & Highwall you will provide services as required and 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.
• Create a safe space for the team to identify and address unsafe behaviours without facing negative consequences.
• Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Use operational risk management systems.
• Report on critical control performance within the team.
• Embed critical controls into the daily work practices of the team.
• Identify risks and provide feedback for updating site WRACs and Bow Ties.
• Implement Safety and Health systems within the work area.
• Assess contractors 'fitness for duty' and take any subsequent necessary action.
• Engage in physical safety checks, interventions, and coaching.
• Collect data for safety reports and gather KPIs based on available data.
• Report contractor deficiencies and implement plans to address deficiencies.
• Conduct continual safety audits to ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Participate in safety deviation closeouts.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery

Planning and Coordination:

• Ensure compliance with daily/weekly operational plans.
• Plan and deliver the weekly schedule, considering the requirements for the upcoming shifts.
• Communicate with other operational supervisors during the shift to monitor conditions and escalate unforeseen deviations from the plan/schedule.
• Provide inputs into developing and implementing a regular production plan, maintenance schedule, and resource allocation to minimise delays.
• Conduct over-inspections to address potential issues and ensure preparedness for unforeseen circumstances.
• Assist in creating contingency plans for unforeseen failures or delays.
• Consult with Section Engineers, providing input into all discipline-related designs and schedules to ensure they remain relevant to actual conditions and meet desired outputs.
• Regularly consult with other operational supervisors to monitor current operating conditions and determine any changes that may be required to the plan.
• Deliver the shift plan within the context of the weekly plan and the month's requirements, always considering what is needed to set up oncoming shifts for success.
• Develop effective traffic management plans that minimise equipment interactions and maintain the integrity of drilled holes.
• Prioritize tasks, assign team members, continually monitor and assess performance to accomplish tasks and outputs, and build relevant follow-up action plans to bridge gaps.
• Take appropriate action to respond to 'out-of-norm' conditions in the block preparation and high wall section.
• Mitigate unforeseen circumstances where possible and escalate issues that may prevent the delivery of the plan.
• Monitor 'compliance to design' metrics to drive a high-performance team culture.
• Ensure work areas are set up and maintained to required standards and all relevant safety controls are in place and effective.

Shift Handovers and Continuity:

• Engage in comprehensive shift handovers with incoming and outgoing peer Supervisors, actively exchanging pertinent information crucial for daily plans, thereby supporting the seamless continuity of safe and responsible production across all shifts.
• Manage day-to-day administrative activities to guarantee smooth operational flow.
• Secure continuous coverage for the shift by introducing and inducting new hires, reviewing and approving holiday requests, completing and authorising timesheets for payroll purposes, and effectively managing planned leave. Collaborate with site Contractor Management when applicable to ensure alignment.
• Complete all required shift reports and documentation on schedule, ensuring high-quality data capture.

Performance Monitoring and Improvement:

• Monitor and assess performance regarding task accomplishment, outputs, and handovers.
• Support effective cost management across shifts, focusing on reducing system waste.
• Support the relevant mining reconciliation process and drive performance and compliance.
• Ensure critical data is collected accurately and on time to support reconciliation requirements.
• Attend weekly reconciliation meetings and help develop corrective actions to aid recovery and drive improvements.
• Proactively identify and flag Mining-specific challenges and opportunities that new technology could address.

Budget Management and Cost Control:

• Contribute to cost saving within own section.
• Maintain budget accuracy within set limits.
• Support effective cost management by approving required tools and equipment to the level of financial authority, developing an awareness of costs within the team, and focusing on reducing all types of waste.

People and Teams:

• Lead pre-shift meetings clearly and concisely, ensuring the effective communication of all relevant information to the team.
• Invest significant face-to-face time with team members to observe performance and behaviours, providing improvement coaching and guidance.
• Support a purpose-led culture based on company values, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Actively engage in team processes and set clear expectations.
• Ensure participation in required training and provide coaching and feedback.
• Resolve issues and escalate as required.

Compliance:

• Ensure that all local compliance requirements are met as a baseline for site performance.
• Follow all relevant Anglo American compliance standards related to Mining Operations and ensure team compliance.
• Abide by all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures while acting at the next higher level when required.
• This role is in the Mining (MIN) at a Band 7 level reporting to the Section Manager.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science)/N3 Technical
• Relevant Higher National Qualification on NQF5
• A2 Safety Training Certificate
• Supervisory Development Programme
• Blasting Certificate
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Experience

• 5 Years of experience in mining operational processes relevant to the supervisory discipline, i.e., block preparation and highwall.
• Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.
• Domain-specific knowledge of relevant mining processes, operating procedures, and equipment capability.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Closing Date:

• 30 June, 2025

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Job Description:
As our Technician Mechanical some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure that the environmental impact remains within the statutory requirements to comply with the regulations.
• Adhere to SHEQ standards while performing the tasks.
• Read, sign off, and follow all the appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed.
• Apply good housekeeping practices to clean the allocated area and ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Performance and Delivery

Technical Support:

• Assist either proactively or upon request by maintenance personnel.
• Identify components that cause excessive downtime and implement permanent solutions to resolve them.
• Test equipment and machinery for functionality and safety before returning them to production.
• Conduct failure analysis investigations to identify the root cause of problems and find solutions.
• Train maintenance personnel on the maintenance of new systems upon installation.
• Design, install, and commission new hydraulics systems or modifications.
• Undertake maintenance-related projects, such as identifying components causing excessive downtime, facilitating failure analysis investigations, and designing new systems or modifications.

Projects:

• Assist proactively with maintenance personnel or when requested.
• Identify components causing excessive downtime and find and implement permanent solutions.
• Test equipment/machinery for functionality and safety before returning it to production.
• Facilitate failure analysis investigations to identify root causes and solve problems.
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• Train maintenance personnel on the maintenance of new systems when installed.
• Design, install, and commission modifications or new hydraulic systems when necessary.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Establish, cultivate, and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders involved in Technical Standards.
• Convert knowledge into valuable insights for projects and operations, improving business performance.
• Obtain required qualifications and certifications and comply with country-specific legal requirements.
• Apply mechanical engineering concepts to offer effective technical solutions that meet the technical standards of the operations.

Budget Management and Cost Control:

• Assist in developing the Departmental budget.
• Discover chances for better cost management and take action to address them or report them to your supervisor.
• Compare the work done towards the end of the project with the contract requirements and specifications.
• Consolidate the budget at the end of a project and notify the Financial Department of any unspent funds.
• This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance HME/Plant (ENG) department on a band 7.9 level reporting to the Asset Care Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• Relevant Higher Mechanical Engineering Qualification NQF5
• National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) NQF6
• SA Drivers License
• A2 Safety Certificate

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of pertinent experience in a mechanical technical mining environment.
• Understand operational processes related to the role.
• Familiarity with documentation, sign-off, and approval procedures.
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Familiarity with leadership tools for fostering a purpose-led, high-performance culture and enabling change.
• Understand safety, health, environmental, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Closing Date:

• 30 June, 2025

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Job Description:
As Diesel-Electrical Fitter you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements
• Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• "Exemplify" all relevant safety standards and procedures as a positive example for learners to follow and prioritise in their work practices.

Performance and Delivery

Equipment and Machinery Maintenance

• Maintain and test all equipment/machinery to ensure functionality, safety, reliability, and availability to complete jobs within the specified timeframe and budgetary limits.
• Ensure that the work environment has the necessary spare parts and that defective components are identified to find and implement permanent solutions.
• Execute work as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
• Complete job cards thoroughly and return them on time.
• Keep all toolboxes and tools clean and in sound condition.
• Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.

Learner / Co-worker Coaching

• Provide accurate and understandable information and continuous on-the-job training to assist.
• Learners/team members in acquiring the required competencies and addressing shortcomings.
• Supervise work practices and skills of learners/team members to ensure performance on the required level and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure Learners under your supervision adhere to all relevant safety standards & procedures.

Assistance

• Assist supervisor and co-workers when required within company policies, procedures and guidelines to enhance teamwork objectives.
• Provide advice in all maintenance-related matters and tactics to concerned parties proactively aligned with best practices and within agreed-upon timeframes to avoid possible problems and uplift the competence base.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance at a Band J4 level reporting to the Engineering Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate/ N3 Technical
• Trade Certificate as Diesel-Electrical Fitter/ Millwright (Red Seal)
• SA Driver’s License Code B

Experience

• 2 years of operational experience as a Diesel-Electrical Fitter.
• Knowledge of essential skills and techniques used by artisans.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations applicable to the work environment.
• Knowledge of equipment used in the specific field of work.
• Knowledge of various oil sampling methodologies and their applications.

Closing Date:

• 30 June, 2025

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Job Description:
As our Specialist Data Engineering some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
• Support good housekeeping in the broader department and on-site.
• Participate in safety initiatives (e.g., VFLs) as required.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery
Data Architecture Design:

• Design and implement robust data architectures that support the storage, processing, and retrieval of engineering reliability data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Data Modelling:

• Develop and implement data models that represent the structure and relationships of engineering data.
• Optimize data models for performance, scalability, and ease of use.

Data Integration:

• Integrate data from various sources, including sensors, equipment, and other systems, to create a unified and comprehensive view of engineering reliability data.
• Implement Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to ensure data consistency and accuracy.

The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
Database Management:

• Manage databases used for storing engineering reliability data.
• Implement and optimise database structures, indexes, and queries for efficient data retrieval.

Data Quality Assurance:

• Implement and enforce data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of engineering data.
• Develop and execute data validation processes to identify and address inconsistencies or errors.

Real-time Data Processing:

• Implement solutions for real-time data processing, especially for monitoring and analysing real-time data from sensors and equipment.
• Ensure timely and accurate data updates to support engineering reliability monitoring and decision-making.

Data Security and Compliance:

• Implement security measures to safeguard engineering reliability data.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.

Collaboration with Data Scientists and Analysts:

• Work closely with data scientists and analysts to understand their data requirements and provide the necessary infrastructure for advanced analytics and modelling.

Scalability and Performance Optimization:

• Optimize data infrastructure for scalability to handle growing volumes of engineering data.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of data processing and retrieval.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain documentation for data architecture, processes, and models.
• Provide documentation that facilitates other team members' understanding and use of engineering reliability data.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the data engineering capabilities within the Engineering Reliability function.
• This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance HME/Plant (ENG) department on a band 6.12 level reporting to the Section Manager Reliability

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree/Bachelor of Technology in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Information/ Systems Engineering
• SAP Certified Application Associate), Oracle (Oracle Certified Associate), Microsoft Dynamics, or other relevant ERP platforms
• SA Drivers License

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and their management, with 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of principles behind Data Modeling and Architecture.
• Profound knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Processes.
• Familiarity with Programming and Scripting Languages in the context of database management.
• Thorough understanding of Big Data Technologies.
• Extensive experience in Real-time Data Processing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Data Quality and Governance.
• In-depth understanding of Security and Compliance measures in the context of database management.
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing as it pertains to database management.
• Advanced understanding and application of Computer Literacy, including MS Office, Projects, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing business and strategic improvement opportunities and projects related to database management in mining operations.
• Application of Project management fundamentals in the context of database management.
• Thorough understanding of change management methodologies.

Closing Date:

• 30 June, 2025