GES HME (various)

We have an exciting position for a General Engineering Supervisor (Various) to oversee infrastructure assets, equipment, processes, and people for maximum availability and safety compliance.

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.

As General Engineering Supervisor (Various) you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safe and healthy work environment

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment in which workers and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Build, manage, and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in achieving sectional goals.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.
• Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to the supervisor accurately and in a timely manner.

People Management

• Lead and develop the team's performance according to company policies and systems.
• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with the company values, standards, and a professional workplace.
• Optimise human resources to achieve maximum output for the section.
• Drive the delivery of objectives and hold team members accountable for their work.
• Ensure the achievement of development goals per IDP and communicate all management instructions.
• Communicate daily with subordinates regarding scheduled tasks and resource availability.
• Enforce discipline and high performance of teams through relevant ER/HR procedures and interventions.

Engineering & Maintenance Management

• Maintain equipment, machines, processes, and tools to ensure maximum availability and quality standards.
• Plan, implement, and manage maintenance schedules while considering production targets to ensure minimal interruption.
• Identify improvement opportunities, implement them where feasible, and maintain the new performance standards.
• Ensure that all system and administrative requirements are met.

Implementing the Operating Model Daily Tasks

• Provide a report on daily schedule progress.
• Report on outstanding risks and urgent work from previous days and performance.
• Review daily output, schedule, and task compliance.
• Communicate all management instructions to the team.
• Ensure that completed work orders are returned to the Work Management Planner for closure or rescheduling/cancellation of operations.
• Escalate and Address Risks to the Schedule per the Operating Model procedure.
• Hold personnel accountable for following the Operating Model procedures.
• Give feedback on execution performance and provide coaching and development to personnel.

Budget Management and Cost Control

• Compile own budget and manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Manage overtime within required limits and achieve savings in this regard

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) HME at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Engineer.

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical
• National Engineering Diploma (NQF6)
• SA Drivers License Code B

Experience

• 5 years of relevant operational experience in engineering maintenance.
• Technical expertise in HME/Opencast/Plant or Processing within the mining industry.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing engineering/plant/maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and best practices.

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.