Company Description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a MT Mine Planning Engineer (Sishen & Kolomela). The purpose of this role is to Provide technical consulting and oversight for medium-term mine planning and ensure mining engineering and business process accuracy.

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 MT Mine Planning Engineer (Sishen & Kolomela) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safe and Healthy Work EnvironmentIncorporate safety, health, and environmental considerations into designs and project work.Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for workers and contractors to deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.Ensure environmental impact is within statutory requirements to comply with regulations.Performance and DeliveryMedium-Term Mine Planning:Develop Medium-Term (5-year, budget, 12-month) schedules and mine plans.Provide technical expertise and input to medium-term planning.Analyze and incorporate geological data to refine medium-term mine plans.Coordinate with other departments to align mine planning with operational and strategic goals.Compliance:Ensure discipline compliance with external legislative, regulatory, and permitting requirements.Ensure compliance with Anglo American standards and other relevant legal, environmental, occupational health and safety, and risk management standards.Develop and enforce compliance governance within the discipline context.Continuous Improvement:Contribute to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives to enhance mining processes.Stay updated on mining planning developments to initiate and implement projects and improvement initiatives that support business profitability and growth.Stakeholder Management:Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and contractors.Prepare and present reports and updates to stakeholders on planning and operational progress.Budget and Cost Control Management:Support the implementation of projects within defined timescales and budgets to ensure accurate cash flow forecasts.Manage the scope, timelines, and cost of mining consultants on projects.Data Management and Reporting:Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mine planning activities and project status.

This role is in the Technical & Strategy (T&S) discipline at a 6.11 level reporting to Principal Mining Engineer (Planning)

QualificationsNational Diploma in Mining Engineering/PlanningEngineering Degree/BTech in Mining Engineering/Planning AdvantageousSA Drivers Licence

 

Technical Knowledge

3-5 years of relevant experience conducting open-pit mining planning.Mining engineering open-pit experience, both operational and technical.A positive track record of delivering quality mine planning and mining engineering outputs.A positive track record in managing safety, health, and environmental aspects.An appreciation of legislation relating to the mining industry and applicable procedures.Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

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.