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Section Manager Ore Control
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager Ore Control.The purpose of this role is to Ensure optimal ore control by applying geoscientific knowledge, process integration, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality, and value-driven mining outcomes.
We’re the best in the industry.
You’ll make us better.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As our Section Manager Ore Controlof your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Safety, Health, and Environment
- Manage a safe and healthy work environment for employees and contractors, ensuring all activities are conducted within a controlled risk framework.
- Ensure environmental impacts remain within statutory limits to maintain full compliance.
- Actively participate in Visible Felt Leadership (VFL), conduct and review Risk Assessments, and ensure timely close-out of Safety Actions.
- Performance and Delivery
- Ore Classification and Block Prediction
- Deliver accurate material classifications for blast blocks, ensuring precision in grade and tonnage estimations.
- Produce clear and legible graphical representations of predicted blocks to support operational decision-making.
- Integrate Production Geology with material classification to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Selective Mining and Value Optimisation
- Provide strategic insights into selective mining to enhance ore value extraction.
- Apply value-based ore control parameters to guide loading dimensions and orientations for optimal resource utilisation.
- Geological Reconciliation
- Reconcile resource models with grade control data to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between predicted and actual ore grades.
- Drilling Coordination
- Plan and coordinate grade control infill drilling aligned with monthly and annual mine plans.
- Monitor drilling activities to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints and timeline commitments.
- Process Integration
- Ensure alignment between long-, medium-, and short-term planning horizons and mining execution.
- Align Production Geology and Grade Control processes.
- Ensure integration between Mining operations and Plant processes.
- Investigate and explain VCR discrepancies between modified grade control and survey ex-pit nodes.
- Marketing Alignment
- Attend weekly and quarterly marketing alignment meetings to provide feedback and contribute to establishing quarterly typical product values.
- Lead investigations into client queries related to product specifications and quality.
- Provide technical input into marketing negotiations with clients.
- Project Management
- Lead Mineral Resource Management (MRM) projects aimed at improving mining practices and operational efficiency.
- Track project progress, proactively manage deviations, and ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with short-term planning, logistics, and marketing teams to optimise ore reserve utilisation.
- Develop and align feed strategies with market requirements to ensure delivery of on-specification iron ore products.
- Integrate production processes to enhance efficiency and maintain high standards of quality control.
- Align marketing efforts with the delivery plan to meet market requirements.
- Budget and Cost Control
- Manage the section’s expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
- Monitor project expenditure to ensure sound financial practices are applied and upheld.
- People Management
- Optimise human resource deployment to maximise section output and performance.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and strong work ethics among team members.
This role is in Geology (GEO) department on a band 6.12 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Manager Geology
Qualifications:
- B–Geology or BEng Mining or BEng Metallurgy or BEng Industrial (NQF7)
- BSc Hons – Geology or BEng Mining or BEng Metallurgy (NQF8)
- Registered member (full) of SACNASP/ECSA
- SA Drivers Licence
Technical Knowledge
- Possesses 6–8 years of relevant experience in ore control, demonstrating deep domain understanding.
- Familiar with geoscientific principles, ore body behaviour, and the impact of geological factors on mining operations.
- Knowledgeable about the mining lifecycle, the value chain, and how mining activities influence business and operational performance.
- Understand safety standards, hazard identification methods, and risk management principles applicable to mining environments.
- Familiar with the health implications of mining designs and operational activities, and how they relate to organisational risk levels.
- Knowledgeable in managing finances, labour, and projects, with the ability to analyse critical performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Understand proactive risk identification, reporting, and management, including the testing and implementation of safety and health solutions to maintain a secure mining environment.
- Aware of the implications of safety and health risks on Group objectives and risk levels, and knowledgeable in engineering solutions, embedding standards, and promoting local ownership of risk mitigation strategies.
- Understand safe operational practices and their significance in maintaining safety, productivity, and compliance within the mining industry.
Additional information:
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.
We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Junior Fire Fighter
Overview
Company Description:
Your opportunity for a brilliant career
De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.
Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.
Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Job Description:
PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS:
Applications are invited from suitable qualified applicants who will be required to perform duties in Fire, Rescue & Emergency Medical Services as stipulated below.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Service, maintenance and record keeping of fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants.
- Service, maintenance, stock and record keeping of first-aid equipment.
- Respond to all fire, hazmat, rescue, accident and medical/trauma emergencies.
- Treatment of medical or trauma patient/s according to protocol and transfer patient to Hospital.
- Ensure safe keeping and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment and Fire, Rescue & EMS Services Station.
- Ensure that Emergency vehicles and equipment are in good working order.
- Undertake any other duties as allocated by Station/Fire Officer.
- Report all losses, damages, discrepancies and deficiencies to Station/Fire Officer.
- Abide by the Mine standard operational policies, procedures and Code of Practices.
- Conduct general administrative work.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)
- Grade 12 certificate
- Code EC (code 14) Driver’s License.
- Professional Driving Permit (PDP) – current active.
- Fire Fighter 1 & HAZMAT Awareness.
- Fire Fighter 2 & HAZMAT Operational.
- Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) – Basic Life Support Practitioner.
- Proof of registration (card) with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as BAA (current active) and CPD compliant (HPCSA letter as proof needed)
- 1-2 years active operational experience in Fire & Rescue Services and/or Emergency Medical Services.
- Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on Mine.
SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:
- Communication skills – written, verbal and listening.
The following qualifications will be advantages:
- Fire Search & Rescue, Light Motor Vehicle Rescue, High Angle 1 Rescue, Pump Operator, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
- Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) – Intermediate Life Support Practitioner (HPCSA current active)
- Proto Team member for Underground (active)
- Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook).
Additional information:
Values
Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.
Background Checks
By applying for this job, you provide consent that your personal details, including your fingerprints, can be used to conduct background screening where appropriate.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Shift Boss x2
Overview
Company Description:
Your opportunity for a brilliant career We’re the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.
Our dedication to quality and high performance extends to our workforce, so we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment which fosters individuality, inclusivity and creativity. If you like the idea of challenging and stimulating work in a diverse team, we’d like to hear from you.
Venetia Mine is South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is a complexed underground mechanised development, shaft and mine construction project to deliver an operational Sub Level Cave mine operation. Experienced and effective management and control of the project works and mining operations through major contractors and owner functions is essential for safe, timely and effective delivery of the project.
Job Description:
The Shift Boss: Mining is accountable for the coordination of all relevant mining activities as set out in the mining plan.
This person is accountable for:
- Coordinating and monitoring mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets.
- Supervision and operational control of underground crusher chambers, apron feeders, conveyor belts and shafts loading stations.
- Supervising and coordination of ground handling activities in order to achieve daily, weekly and monthly production targets
- Planning of all mining activities in accordance with mining and other schedules and allocating resources as required.
- Coordinating shift hand over by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and available resources, and communicating these to team members of the relevant mining crew.
- Performing identified administrative duties according to legal and procedural requirements.
- This position requires the incumbent to live in Musina / Blouberg and travel to Venetia Mine for work purposes.
Qualifications:
Formal qualifications:
- Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
- Underground Shift Boss certificate
- A Supervisory qualification would be advantageous
- Code B Driver’s License
- Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role Orange
- Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
- Computer Literacy
Role-specific knowledge:
- Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience of which at least 2 years must have been as a Shift Supervisor
In-depth knowledge and experience of:
- Underground mining practices and related operations environment
- Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
- Underground ground handling systems, boxfronts, chutes, crushers, conveyor belts, apron feeders
- Blasting below engineering infrastructure
- Roadway maintenance
Safety:
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
- Provide a role model in safety by consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values.
Additional information:
Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future.
Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world.
But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.
Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
How to apply
- For all internal applicants, you are required to complete an internal application form, attach detailed CV and qualifications. This form must be accompanied with a signature from your immediate line manager and Head of Department, failure to do so would render your application invalid
- Preference will be given to Venetia employees who meet the criteria
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others’ actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Background Checks
By applying for this job, you provide consent that your personal details, including your fingerprints, can be used to conduct background screening where appropriate.
Privacy Statement
De Beers Group collects and processes personal data in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who
they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Should you not have heard from the HR Department four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Training Officer Mining
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting position for a Training Officer Mining to coordinate and provide training and assessments for learners on mobile and HME equipment and other legally required training, such as working at heights, lock-out and isolation, MV switching, etc
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As Training Officer Mining 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 learner interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and learners 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 learners 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 critical controls relevant to the work area.
- Identify PUEs and monitor critical control performance for learners.
- Embed critical controls into the daily work practices of learners.
- Manage Safety and Health systems within the work area.
- Assess the safety leadership capabilities of learners.
- Assess learners ‘fitness for duty’ 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 deficiencies.
- 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).
Performance and Delivery
- Provide legal authorisation training activities during scheduled weekly training shifts related to authorisation to work procedures, SOPs, and simulation (where available) and any required learning intervention as per plan and schedule.
- Provide a Learning Supervisor and Learning Delivery Coordinator attendance report after each Training Shift.
- Provide and continuously maintain a GAP analysis of training requirements in the area of responsibility
- Design, develop, and maintain training matrixes, materials, programs, and assessments to deliver practical training.
- Conduct practical and theoretical training sessions to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Assess learners against Legal Authorisation standards and processes to evaluate competency levels.
- Monitor and evaluate learners’ progress according to NQF standards and draft progress reports to track their development where applicable
- Prepare learners for assessments, ensuring they meet the required unit standard/s or learning outcome/s.
- Maintain learners’ portfolios as the MQA requires Kumba to accurately record their training progress and achievements.
- Control and maintain the administration of training documents to ensure that all records are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Conduct need/skills assessments to determine learners’ training needs and address gaps in their knowledge or skills.
- Monitor learners’ performance and application of procedures to ensure they adhere to safety rules and apply the correct procedures.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with the company’s SHE objectives by requiring learners to adhere to and apply safety rules while completing their training.
- Stay updated with the latest developments in your expertise and maintain close contact with the mine’s relevant discipline managers/supervisors.
- Continuously engage with operational engineering leaders, understanding and responding to needs at the departmental and individual levels.
This role is in the People & Organisation (P&O) NC at a Band 7 level reporting to the Learning Delivery (LD) Supervisor HME.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- Relevant ETDP Qualification/Certificate on NQF5
- A2 Safety Training & Legal Liability
- Assessor & Moderator Certificate
- SA Driver’s License
Experience
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Understand adult learning principles and methodologies.
- Knowledge of training needs analysis, curriculum development, and instructional design.
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures and incident investigation techniques.
- Familiarity with project and resource management tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with South African mining laws, including the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), relevant regulations, safety standards and best practices in the mining industry.
- In-depth understanding of engineering maintenance tasks related to HME machines in opencast mines
- Familiarity in dealing with and coordinating training provider activities to ensure the continuous development of own and contractor employees.
Additional information:
What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Auto Electrician
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting position for an Auto Electricianwho will maintain mobile equipment to maximise reliability and availability while meeting production targets.
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives”, delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As anAuto Electricianyou will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Adhere to all health and safety practices requirements and promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
- Maintain and test light motor vehicles, mobile cranes, or other relevant equipment/machinery (when applicable) to ensure functionality, safety, reliability, and availability to complete jobs within the specified timeframe and budgetary limits.
- Conduct inspections to identify possible failures and raise notifications for repairs.
- Ensure adequate maintenance of HME / plant equipment and related machinery to ensure optimal utilisation and availability, and to maximise production and throughput schedule.
- Identify and report defects, equipment failures and time required to repair the equipment to enable applicable decision-making, action planning and problem resolution.
- Ensure work is executed as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
- Ensure job cards are completed in full and returned on time.
- Ensure all toolboxes and tools are kept in good condition.
- Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.
- Ensure equipment installations and commissioning are maintained as specified in the maintenance strategy. Infrastructure and post-installation work testing ensure functionality aligns with specifications within the agreed-upon schedule and budgetary limits.
- Continuously monitor maintenance progress and related preparation activities against ad hoc to meet operational targets, minimise downtime, enable timely reporting and enhance equipment efficiency.
- Provide proactive advice on all maintenance-related matters and ad hoc jobs to all concerned parties, aligned with best practices and within agreed-upon timeframes, to avoid possible problems and uplift the competence base.
- Liaise with relevant personnel to arrange assistance regarding resources required (equipment and people) to ensure successful task execution.
- Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person’s absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.
This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance Plant (E&M) at a J4 level reporting to the Engineering Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/N3 Technical.
- Occupational Red Seal Certificate as an Auto Electrician
- SA Drivers Licence Code B.
Experience:
- 2 years of operational experience as an Auto Electrician.
- Knowledge of safety standards.
- Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
- Experience with PLC exposure and high and low voltage fault finding.
- Expertise in systems and technology, including H1 communication systems, Profibus systems, S7 PLC programming, optic fibre communication, and high voltage networks 11 kv.
- Understanding of lock-out procedures.
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