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Warranty Controlle
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting position for a Warranty Controller to collate and coordinate the warranty management process by working closely with technical experts and supply chain teams to ensure efficient claim resolution and contribute to optimal operational performance.
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 Warranty Controller you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Safety and Health
- Follow Safety & Health principles during team interactions, taking personal responsibility for safety, acting as a role model, and supporting an environment for team members to challenge unsafe behaviours.
- Report any deficiencies, unsafe workplaces and unsafe acts observed.
- Active participation in SLAMs. HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
- Performance and Delivery
- Work alongside technically skilled individuals such as Planners, Reliability Engineers, Technical Expediters, and commercial experts in the Supply Chain to ensure successful claim generation, processing, and resolution, minimising rejections and cancellations.
- Collaborate effectively with skilled professionals, including Planners, Reliability Engineers, Technical Expediters, Quality Assurance Resources, and Supply Chain teams, to optimise the warranty management process for maximum success.
- Identify system, process, and personnel barriers to achieving optimal yield; articulate these challenges clearly and concisely to management for prompt intervention and resolution.
- Influence improvements by collaborating with peers and senior professionals in areas that hinder optimum warranty yield.
- Process daily claims generated by the Maintenance department at Kolomela and Sishen.
- Submit maintenance claims to Supply Chain or cancel only if there is 100% certainty.
- Continuously monitor submitted claims and coordinate closure to support successful compensation and claim reimbursement.
- Support discipline planning when required to assure warranty conditions are accurately captured in the material master or during claim generation.
- Deliver monthly warranty performance reports, emphasising key actions and accountabilities to optimise warranty yield.
- Actively work towards the following KPIs:
- Reduce Cancelled claims to decrease to less than 10% of claims generated.
- Reduce Rejected claims to trend downwards to less than 5% of claims generated.
- Achieved successful recovery of 95% of claims submitted to suppliers for compensation.
- Monitor and review the Work Management process and provide feedback for improvement, i.e. missing data, i.e. SMU hours, serial numbers, part numbers, Work orders with the free text, etc.
- Collaborate with site maintenance and supply chain leaders to ensure unified effort in recovering warranty compensation.
- Compliance:
- Adhere to Anglo American requirements related to process governance in the area of responsibility.
This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (ENG) at a Band 8 level reporting to the Specialist Rotables/Section Manager Planning.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/ N3 Technical
- Relevant Technical/Quality or Supply Chain Certification
- N4 Engineering/Supply Chain Studies (NQF5) (Recommended)
- Trade test certificate in an Engineering discipline (NQF4) (advantageous)
- SA Drivers Licence Code B
Experience
- 5 Years experience in a mining/plant/engineering/supply chain environment.
- Key value drivers within the warranty management discipline’s value chain and interdependence of critical levers.
- Strong understanding of the principles of how operational processes are classified according to the Operating Model, focusing on Work Management (Planning/ Resourcing/Analyse & Improve).
- Real-time problem-solving tools and techniques.
- Basic financial metrics.
- Operational Risk management techniques and critical controls.
- Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Defect Elimination.
- Intermediate to extensive knowledge of SAP or ERP.
- Supply Chain processes, particularly warehousing and inventory movements (advantageous).
- OEM experience in mining HME and processing plants preferred.
- Microsoft software, primarily PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- SAP experience is advantageous.
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Reliability Engineer HME Load & Haul
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for Reliability Engineer.The purpose of this role is to advise on HME equipment reliability and improvement programs, ensuring safe operation and effective maintenance of allocated assets through expertise in reliability engineering.
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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As Reliability Engineeryour responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- 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.
- Collect and summarise the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks.
Reliability Modelling:
- Implement and maintain reliability block models of plant and equipment.
- Conduct Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Supportability (RAMS) analysis.
- Refine and recommend reliability improvement opportunities with RAMS analysis.
Asset Tactics Development:
- Review the asset register and assess asset criticality to determine critical assets.
- Review the effectiveness of asset tactics and identify improvement opportunities.
- Ensure the implementation of asset tactics as maintenance plans in SAP.
- Recommend updates to asset tactics as maintenance plans in SAP.
- Implement and update service strategy scope of work for when the equipment is operational – 12 months forecast.
- Provide input and review the CAPEX budget – 12 months forecast (asset tactics input).
- Provide input and review the OPEX budget – 12 months forecast (asset tactics input).
Equipment Lifecycle Cost Modelling:
- Refine, review and update the equipment life cycle cost model.
- Identify reliability improvement opportunities from life cycle cost modelling.
- Implement asset management plans for critical assets.
- Implement and maintain a 5-year running critical asset replacement plan as input to the 5-year CAPEX budget.
Operational Readiness:
- Provide operational readiness inputs and support for new assets.
- Maintain the maintenance readiness for new assets.
Set Shutdown Service Strategy:
- Refine, review, and update the shutdown scope of work – 12-month forecast.
- Provide input and review the CAPEX budget – 12 months forecast (shutdown input).
- Provide input and review the OPEX budget – 12 months forecast (shutdown input).
Goods and Services Management:
- Goods preservation, storage, transportation, handling, and maintenance (PSTH&M)
- Implement equipment spare preservation and maintenance plans.
- Verify that equipment spare preservation and maintenance are performed through equipment auditing.
- Goods quality management
- Implement the equipment spare part quality assurance and quality confirmation requirements.
- Verify that the spare parts quality assurance is performed through auditing.
- Provide input into the QA/QC requirements.
- Rotable spare management
- Implement rotable equipment spare management methodology and requirements.
- Implement rotable equipment spare quality assurance and quality confirmation requirements.
- Implement the rotable process that is being performed through auditing.
- Goods and services forecast.
- Implement asset part consumption forecast.
- Coordinate asset part procurement based on consumption forecast with Supply Chain.
- Optimise asset spare part stockholding in conjunction with Supply Chain.
- Review and identify asset-critical spares.
- Obsolescence Management.
- Maintain the spare part obsolescence management plans.
Configuration Management:
- Implement and maintain the Configuration management plan.
- Verify configuration auditing for allocated assets.
Management of Engineering Change:
- Adhere to the Anglo American maintenance and engineering management of the change process.
- Analyse the proposed change and provide recommendations.
- Update master data associated with the engineering changes.
Asset Health Management:
- Refine asset health monitoring system requirements.
- Implement automated asset health monitoring logic based on engineering science.
Asset Integrity Management (HME):
- Implement Asset Integrity Management requirements.
- Provide inputs to CAPEX to execute an asset integrity improvement project for HME.
Analyse Reliability Performance:
- Define performance targets and KPIs for equipment reliability and availability.
- Implement processes and systems to monitor compliance with work management KPIs.
- Maintain the process to monitor and audit compliance with weekly schedules.
- Ensure compliance with maintenance tactics and plans by monitoring and auditing their implementation.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory inspection requirements.
- Track and report on completion of corrective maintenance work orders.
- Implement and monitor a process to manage corrective work requests.
- Monitor and analyse cost performance.
- Monitor and assess the health of assets.
Defect Elimination:
- Conduct advanced RCA investigations.
- Review and approve RCA investigations and recommendations.
- Manage the implementation of RCA.
- Own the defect register.
Communities of Practice (CoP):
- Participate in CoP activities.
- Share reliability work and initiatives with CoP.
Coaching and Mentoring:
- Mentor the Site Reliability Engineers.
- Coach and mentor the Senior Planner and Scheduler.
This role is in Engineering (ENG) department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Section Manager Reliability.
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (NQF6)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (NQF7) is preferred
- SA Drivers Licence
Technical Knowledge
- 3-5 Years of operational experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Reliability and Diagnostics.
- Experience in Plant and HME operations.
- Knowledgeable with Heavy Mobile Equipment developments in Engineering, Maintenance and Condition Monitoring techniques.
- Provides technical input into Maintenance Practices (Planning, Execution and Reliability).
- Understands the selection and application of equipment to suit operational requirements and provides technical support to solve complex problems.
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Section Manager Warehouse Sishen
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for Section Manager Warehouse.The purpose of this role is to manage the safe work execution, effective and efficient storage of items, and engagement with end users to ensure alignment of key priorities and partnerships that enable value creation in the business.
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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As Section Manager Warehouseyour responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Identify ways to support specific opportunities and risks related to safety, health, and sustainability, ensuring that all transactional Physical Supply Chain activities comply with safety, health, and environmental requirements.
General:
- Manage the effective implementation of the Supply Chain strategy within the Physical Supply Chain warehousing environment.
- Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.
Supply Chain Strategy, Critical Tasks, Targets:
- Provide input into the regional Warehousing strategy and translate it into critical tasks and performance targets.
- Manage warehouse practices to achieve optimal process and people efficiencies.
- Manage and schedule audits of the supply process (e.g., stock/cycle counting, safety reviews, etc.).
- Manage the budget associated with warehousing activities.
- Ensure that stock levels are optimised and align with business requirements.
- Ensures operational efficiency across sites.
- Inspects and monitors housekeeping practices at the stores.
- Manage and resolve Global Shared Services payment queries.
- Manage and escalate corrective measures on incidents of observed shrinkage or fraud.
- Support the roll-out of the Anglo-American Operating Model, via participation in site implementations and cross-site best practice sharing, to leverage tangible working capital benefits.
Sustainability and Social:
- Manage inventory optimisation to decrease wastage at the operations by holding the right amount of inventory, positively impacting Anglo American’s carbon footprint.
- Drive sustainable change through initiatives such as zero waste to landfill.
- Identify opportunities to encourage host community participation in the PSC network.
Commercial Value Delivery:
- Provide input and guidance to sourcing and purchasing teams on optimal fulfilment strategies for commodity classes , i.e., central versus decentralised, VMI, VOI, etc.
- Socialise and embed the culture of planning and fulfilment within areas such as purchasing, sourcing, end users, etc.
- Manage warehousing cost, maintenance and/or internal budgets.
- Provide input and guidance to sourcing and purchasing teams on optimal fulfilment strategies for commodity classes , such as centralised versus decentralised, VMI, VOI, etc.
- Ensure working capital reduction plans and targets are met.
- Collaborate with regional commercial teams to deliver and embed inventory optimisation opportunities and provide leadership to identify and address issues impacting operational performance, including OTIF.
Relationship Management:
- Manage the integration with Operational Excellence, Logistics Development, and Materials Planning to increase performance and identify improvement areas.
- Collaborate with BU management teams to ensure alignment of operational requirements with warehousing activities.
- Manage the implementation of opportunities and plans to deliver on business sustainability commitments.
- Manage and maintain relationships with local and group functions to drive change.
- Manage relationships with local employee bargaining and/or representative councils to drive operational improvement.
People and Teams:
- Develop and mentor the team to ensure that agreed service levels are maintained, and service excellence is met.
- Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness.
- Collaborate with the CoE to develop and implement a regional Physical Supply Chain people capability framework and development plan, and be responsible for implementing the plan in the region.
- Support cross-functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute warehousing activities.
- Ensure relevant key performance areas are understood, agreed to and embedded as part of the Team+ culture.
- Build team capabilities that will enable resilient and agile competencies, aiming to future-proof Physical Supply Chain efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to performance standards / KPIs at the stores and institute corrective action where necessary.
Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure personal and team compliance with relevant external and internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements about all Physical Supply Chain Management activities.
- Ensure personal and team compliance with applicable legislative requirements about all Physical Supply Chain Management activities in set portfolio.
This role is in Supply Chain NC department on a Band 6 (D-Upper) level reporting to the Supply Chain Operations Manager.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management/Procurement or a relevant discipline on NQF7.
- A postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics Management/Procurement or a relevant discipline on NQF8
- SA Drivers Licence: Code B (Light vehicle)
Technical Knowledge
- 6-8 years of experience in Supply Chain management and interdependencies within a regional context (category management, sourcing and contracts, purchasing, physical supply chain and linkages to other functions) with specialist knowledge of warehousing, logistics and inventory management.
- Safety standards, management systems, culture within warehousing and logistics, and safe storage, preservation, and maintenance of in-storage products and equipment.
- Knowledge of how to embed a more sustainable PSC (circular economy, carbon & water footprint reduction, inclusive procurement, doing business with responsible suppliers, etc.).
- PSC digitalisation and data analytics opportunities, continuous improvement and optimisation.
- Operational experience in facilities management, transportation management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role, overseeing facilities and transportation operations.
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices related to facilities management and transportation
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.
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Principal Materials Scientist
Overview
Company Description:
At Element Six we are seeking a Principal Materials Scientist to join our South African operations. In this role you will act as the senior technical authority responsible for developing, optimising and sustaining world-class manufacturing processes across HPHT manufacturing processes and supporting operations.
You will drive process excellence through optimisation, standardisation, industrialisation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, yield, productivity and cost performance. Working across functions and sites, you will champion technology transfer, operational best practice and data-driven decision-making while embedding Lean and World Class Manufacturing principles.
Job Description:
- Own and optimise the full process lifecycle across HPHT manufacturing processes and supporting operations
- Drive improvements in yield, throughput, process stability, process capability and cost efficiency
- Define, implement and govern process standards, SOPs, engineering controls, operating limits and control plans
- Lead structured problem-solving for complex technical issues using methodologies such as DMAIC, RCA, 8D, FMEA and SPC
- Champion World Class Manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma practices through cross-functional improvement initiatives and workshops
- Act as a site-wide subject matter expert, coaching engineers, scientists and operations teams on best practice and process optimisation
- Lead process industrialisation, commissioning, scale-up and process transfer activities aligned to global standards
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain and Engineering Services to support stable, optimised volume manufacturing
- Leverage data analytics, digital manufacturing tools, automation and process control strategies to improve process insight and control
- Lead process safety improvement initiatives, support risk assessments and promote strong engineering discipline and compliance
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
Additional information:
Experience and Skills
- At least 5 years’ experience in advanced manufacturing or materials processing environments, with strong expertise in process optimisation, scale-up, statistical process control and industrialisation
- Expert knowledge of process engineering, statistical tools, manufacturing science and materials behaviour
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a systematic, data-driven approach to decision-making
- Experience with digital manufacturing, automation, data analytics, process control systems and monitoring strategies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams
- Ability to develop business cases and quantify financial benefits linked to process improvements, technology deployment and capital investment
- Leadership capability to coach technical teams, develop capability and manage complex engineering programmes
- Collaborative, transparent and able to build technical trust, with a strong continuous improvement mindset, ownership and accountability
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Specialist Technical Scope Development (24 months Fixed Term Contract)
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Technical Scope Development (24 months Fixed Term Contract). The purpose of this to role is to Develop, review, and optimise technical scopes of work (SoWs) to ensure strategic alignment, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and stakeholder clarity across engineering, maintenance, and operational contracts.
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 Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As our Specialist Technical Scope Development (FTC – Fixed Term Contract) your 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 at NQF7 level.
- A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveying or Business Administration at NQF8 level – Advantageous
- Power BI– Advantageous
- SA Drivers Licence
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.
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Exploration Geologist (5 months FTE)
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for Exploration Geologist (5 months FTE).The purpose of this role is to gather geological information to delineate ore bodies to ensure quality and increase Kumba’s Mineral Endowment in the region.
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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As Exploration Geologist (5 months FTE) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Safety, Health, and Environment:
- Hold 2.9.2 legal appointment and occasionally act as 2.6.1 legal appointee (Section Manager).
- Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
Performance and Delivery:
- Plan drill borehole positions, execute drilling, maintain a geological log, and capture geo-data – an advisory authority.
- Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures, e.g., core and final depth blocks management, survey and chip samples, and rehabilitation of borehole areas—advisory authority.
- Ensure that core and chip logging is done to the agreed standard and that logs are captured onto the relevant geological database.
- Verify drill hole data before it is made available to Geo-data to ensure its accuracy upon a drill hole’s completion.
- Ensure drill holes are sampled and numbered per the QA/QC protocol for chemical analyses.
- Verify analytical data once received to ensure data integrity.
- Verify that geological descriptions correspond with analytical results.
- Validate data in the relevant database to ensure data integrity and availability for utilisation by other sections.
- Ensure safe record-keeping of borehole information after sign-off by the monitoring authority.
- Ensure the importation of information into relevant storage and modelling software and update the model to identify areas of further exploration – advisory authority.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of geo-data through surveying, sampling, and interpretation – monitoring/advisory authority.
- Use an updated geological model to identify areas of further exploration (position and depth of boreholes)
- Ensure all interpretations are verified before the Section Manager Exploration & Geometallurgy signs off to be approved and sent to Geo-data for wireframing.
- Supervise drilling contractors to ensure compliance with the exploration plan and contract management authority.
- Coordinate the drilling information received from the contractor of the previous day’s work, which is verified against the samples daily.
- Verify the drilling metres on the monthly invoice received from the contractor, which is to be recommended for payment.
- Compile a summary, including drilling metres with justified deviations to be used for reporting within the monthly report.
- Allocate work, measure performance, train direct reports and maintain discipline – management/service authority.
- Optimise human resources in a manner that the section as a whole delivers maximum output.
- Ensure work ethics are of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their performance.
- Manage the section’s expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment where stakeholders can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment – advisory authority.
- Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements is met.
This role is in Exploration Geologist department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Section Manager Exploration & Geometallurgy.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/N3 Technical
- Diploma in Geology on NQF6
- B.Sc. in Geology (NQF7) is preferred
- Relevant Advanced Certificate in Geology
- SA Drivers Licence Code B
Technical Knowledge
- 3-5 years of operational knowledge in Geology within an exploration environment.
- Recommended familiarity with supervisory functions.
- Awareness of the processes, working culture, and pressures influencing exploration, projects, and mining operations.
- Knowledgeable in guiding maximum productivity, efficiency, and quality by integrating geoscientific information throughout project and mine cycles.
- Knowledge of Geoscience and methodologies for achieving project and operational success.
- Proactively nurtures relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Understand the application and significance of geoscientific information in driving outcomes.
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Geotechnician – Exploration and Geometallurgy (5 months FTE)
Overview
Company Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for Geotechnician – Exploration and Geometallurgy (5 months FTE).The purpose of this role is to conduct reliable, safe and timely acquisition, management and quality control of mine-site geological, grade control and geometallurgical data to support operational decision-making, ore control, reconciliation and processing performance.
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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description:
As Geotechnician – Exploration and Geometallurgy (5 months FTE)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.
Mine Geology & Grade Control Designs:
- Plan and Execute (Mine-site): Effectively plan and execute grade control and/or operational drilling support (e.g., RC/blast hole campaigns where applicable), in-pit mapping and face sampling activities to delineate ore/waste boundaries and improve short-term ore control.
- Sampling Protocols (Grade Control & Geometallurgy): Execute operational sampling to approved SOPs (blast hole/RC where applicable, face/bench, chip/channel, ROM/stockpile and metallurgical samples), including correct intervals, contamination control, compositing rules, sample mass requirements and field documentation.
- Sample Preparation, Dispatch & Chain of Custody: Prepare, label, seal and dispatch samples; maintain chain-of-custody and dispatch registers; manage sample storage, retention and reconciliation; and follow up on lab turnaround times and non-conformances.
- Geometallurgical Testwork Support: Assist Geometallurgists with sample selection (domains/variability), compositing plans and testwork submissions; coordinate with internal/external laboratories for comminution, beneficiation and metallurgical characterisation programmes; and capture testwork metadata and results in the designated systems.
- Data Management: Ensure timely capture and import of geological, sampling, geochemical and geometallurgical datasets (including metadata such as sample types, weights, composites and dispatch information) into the designated systems (e.g., Acquire) after logging, sampling, pit mapping and testwork activities.
- Data Validation: Conduct thorough validation of all geological information about specified areas, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Technical Expertise and Support:
- Database & Sample Inventory Management: Update and maintain mine geology/grade control and geometallurgy databases with processed drilling, mapping, sampling, dispatch and testwork data; maintain secure sample inventories (core/bagged samples/pulps/rejects) and ensure information availability and traceability at all times.
- Quality Assurance (Field & Laboratory): Apply and monitor QA/QC protocols (standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire checks where applicable); verify sample integrity and chain-of-custody; review laboratory certificates; log and drive resolution of QA/QC failures and non-conformances to meet audit and governance requirements.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) – Drilling, Sampling & Testwork:
- Spatial Validation: Conduct spatial validation for all drilled borehole collars and depth information to ensure data integrity.
- Interval, Recovery & Sample Integrity Checks: Verify drilling and sampling parameters (interval compliance, recovery, core orientation where applicable, contamination/oversize management, moisture controls) and ensure samples are representative and suitable for geometallurgical testwork.
- Geometallurgical Measurements (as required): Assist with field and/or sample-based measurements such as bulk density/SG determinations, moisture, particle size distribution (PSD) and sample mass checks in support of geometallurgical domains and process design inputs.
- QAQC Reporting Assistance: Assist the site QAQC champion in generating comprehensive reports regarding Production Geology QAQC and support ad-hoc project initiatives.
- Operations Support: Collaborate with Production Geologists, Grade Control and Processing/Metallurgy to support ad-hoc operational improvement initiatives and incorporate fit-for-purpose technologies where appropriate.
This role is in Geology (GEO) department on a Band 7 (C-Upper) level reporting to the Exploration Geologist.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/N3 Technical
- Higher National Vocational qualification on NQF5
- Diploma in Geology on NQF6 is preferred
- Registered (candidate) with SACNASP is preferred
- SA Drivers Licence Code B
Technical Knowledge
- 3-5 years of relevant operational experience in a Geology environment.
- A thorough understanding of geological concepts, including rock types, sedimentology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and structural geology.
- Familiarity with geospatial data collection, analysis, and management, including using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database management systems.
- Understanding various geological sampling methods and laboratory analytical techniques, including sample preparation, compositing, and chemical analysis procedures.
- Understanding of sampling theory, representativity, compositing strategies and laboratory analytical techniques, including sample preparation, dispatch, chain-of-custody and management of standards/blanks/duplicates.
- An understanding of how to implement safety protocols and environmental management systems.
- Familiarity with methods for data interpretation, including the ability to analyse and synthesise geological data into coherent reports.
- Working knowledge of geometallurgical testwork concepts and datasets (e.g., comminution and beneficiation characterisation), including the importance of bulk density/SG, moisture, PSD and domain-based variability for mine-to-mill decision making.
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Civil Engineer (Talent Pool)
Overview
Company Description:
Kumba Iron Ore – Northern Cape Mines
TALENT POOL ALERT: WE’RE BUILDING OUR FUTURE CREW!
The Northern Cape is calling. The red terrain, the big skies, the massive machines… and we need the brains, know-how and execution to run it all.
Kumba Iron Ore is building a Talent Pool for our Northern Cape Operations and if you’ve got the skills, we’ve got the pit, the projects, and the purpose..
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:
Why join our Talent Pool?
Because “normal” jobs are boring.
- Real impact: The iron ore you help produce builds the world.
- Big challenges, bigger views: Work where the sky is huge, the stars glitter and the challenges too!
- Future opportunities: Be first in line when roles open. No more “we missed the advert”.
- Kumba life: Safety first, innovation always, and down to earth (pardon the pun!) people who actually care for each other.
You bring: The qualifications, the grit, and the curiosity to solve problems.
We bring: The mine, the mentorship and a career that won’t sit still if you show us what you are made of.
Big machines. Bigger challenges. Biggest impact. Join the pool now and be first in line when roles open.
Qualifications:
- Civil Engineering NQF6 or higher
- Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist is preffered
Additional information:
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
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.
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.
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Electrical Engineer (Talent Pool)
Overview
Company Description:
Kumba Iron Ore – Northern Cape Mines
TALENT POOL ALERT: WE’RE BUILDING OUR FUTURE CREW!
The Northern Cape is calling. The red terrain, the big skies, the massive machines… and we need the brains, know-how and execution to run it all.
Kumba Iron Ore is building a Talent Pool for our Northern Cape Operations and if you’ve got the skills, we’ve got the pit, the projects, and the purpose..
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:
Why join our Talent Pool?
Because “normal” jobs are boring.
- Real impact: The iron ore you help produce builds the world.
- Big challenges, bigger views: Work where the sky is huge, the stars glitter and the challenges too!
- Future opportunities: Be first in line when roles open. No more “we missed the advert”.
- Kumba life: Safety first, innovation always, and down to earth (pardon the pun!) people who actually care for each other.
You bring: The qualifications, the grit, and the curiosity to solve problems.
We bring: The mine, the mentorship and a career that won’t sit still if you show us what you are made of.
Big machines. Bigger challenges. Biggest impact. Join the pool now and be first in line when roles open.
Qualifications:
- Electrical Engineering NQF6 or higher
- GCC is preferred
Additional information:
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
Click here to apply
We wish you all the best with your applications
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