Specialist Business Improvement

Come and join this dedicated team as a Specialist Business Improvement where you will provide specialist support to the site operational management, directed at identifying, managing and supporting business critical projects and improvement projects, in both systems and processes, that drive and promote sustainable value improvements, through structured business improvement principles.



By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.



Anglo American Platinum Limited (AAP), currently a subsidiary of Anglo American plc and listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE), is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals with mining, smelting and refining operations that are located in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Our business is embarking on a significant transformation journey to embed operational excellence and set itself up as a standalone and independent entity. We will be empowered to define and pursue our own strategic vision for our activities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and global marketing capabilities. This new chapter presents a unique opportunity as we focus on enhancing our operational capabilities and accountability for delivering value to our stakeholders. We intend to remain the leading primary producer of platinum group metals, with capabilities across the full value chain from our mines to market. Integrating sustainability in what and how we do, we will play a leadership role to protect and create value, with safety as an overarching and paramount value.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Value stream mapping of processes.
• Value chain analysis within Mining / Processing to identify the dominant constraint & improvement opportunities.
• Define KPIs (Purpose & theory) and implement a measurement system to measure the Stability & Capability of the defined KPI’s and process performance.
• Review process performance on a regular basis and drive a culture of impactful A&I sessions.
• Collaborate with senior and junior leadership on site to identify business improvement opportunities.
• Drive and implement business improvement projects from beginning to end and verify the claimed value add, forming the foundations of structured BI programs for site.
• Identify workflow and business process requirements and related solutions over a complete business process, including obtaining approvals, documentation, testing and training.
• Track & monitor implementation and effectiveness of control actions.
• Facilitate required management routines to drive control action accountability within line management.
• Conduct analysis required to support the managers to make critical decisions about potential business benefits and trade-off for a range of initiatives supported by Operating Model.
• Facilitate and drive the adoption of Six Sigma and Lean principles on site.
• Consults with site management on a regular basis to ensure that systems, data and reporting needs are addressed and effective.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.
• Ensure compliance to Anglo American internal and external compliance (legislative, regulatory, permitting).

This role is at band 6/11 level and reporting to the Section Manager Integrated Planning & OM.

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering, Mining, Processing or a related field
• Six-Sigma and Lean qualification will be advantageous.
• Post graduate qualification will be advantageous
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Experience and Technical Skills

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience which includes 2 Years of business improvement experience.
• Relevant Business Improvement specific training & exposure will be advantageous
• Experience in the use of tools e.g. lean manufacturing and constraints analysis will be advantageous
• Key value drivers within discipline's value chain and interdependence of key levers
• Principles of how operational processes are classified according to the Operational Planning.
• Advanced knowledge of business improvement/optimisation and best practice benchmarking
• Advanced in analyzing & Improving / Six-Sigma / Business improvement tools and techniques
• Advanced skill in control charts & Capability Histogram software
• Proficient skill in Facilitation & working with multi-cultural teams
• Proficient experience of working with culturally diverse teams
• Expert skill in MS Office suite
• Proficient in Lean
• Business acumen and commercial drivers of site performance
• Basic financial metrics & budgeting tools

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: 11 April 2025

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