Engineering Specialist Production

We have an exciting position for an Engineering Specialist Production. This is a is a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and is responsible for providing operational service the Workshops Resident engineer, with a year planning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe Manufacturing and Maintenance of mining / engineering equipment.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen. 

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.

Our Platinum business mines, processes, and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialized applications that improve lives across the world, from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Key tasks of the role are:

• Undertake to plan, up to 1-2 years ahead, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets.
• Liaise with the Resident Engineer regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employees’ resources.
• Review operational plan and re-assign targets and objectives to subordinates.
• Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets and objectives.
• Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding the performance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets.
• Oversee the quality of workmanship and conduct regular inspections around the section
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirements and priorities.
• Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduled and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards.
• Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements which fall outside of standard procedures.
• Ensure that accurate labour records including overtime worked are maintained and record keeping of legal compliance.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers.
• Completion of audit administration.
• Ensure that engineering administration requirements are complied with
• Ensure that technical data is accurate.
• Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists and Foremen to ensure that any problems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed.
• Will execute any reasonable work instruction provided by any senior or team members to ensure the effective completion of a task or safe making of an area.
• Oversee the development of a healthy spirit of co-operation within the section.
• Identify operational priorities within the section that would ensure the optimization of the sections performance.
• Monitor the Central logistics process to identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions.
• Ensure that all the data captures on the operational and technical management information and control systems are accurate and timeous.
• Regularly review operational and technical data to extract trends, identify problems and comply management reports.
• Ensure safety and engineering policies are adhered to.
• Comply with Environmental Policies.

This role is at a Band 6 Level reporting to the Section Engineering Manager.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Trade qualification
• Forman Certificate
• Engineering Specialist courses advantageous

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as Engineering Foreman
• Experience in Warranty management
• Manufacturing knowledge (Platework /machining/Fitting)
• QAQC/Mechanical and structural Drawing understanding
• Basic computer literacy
• Service environment
• English literate
• Valid driving license code 08

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.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.



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 fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch



How to Apply



To apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 30 April 2025