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.
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.
Purpose
The purpose is to lead the design and implementation of all electrical and instrumentation engineering works, ensuring integration between the different disciplines within the business and providing operational support relating to the electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
Your duties will include:
• Implement and ensure governance of assigned Anglo American Technical Standards.
• Enhance engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Engineering governance to ensure compliance with legislation, SANS and company design, maintenance and implementation standards.
• Benchmarking on best practices and introduction of new technology to the business.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices for quality control regarding technical engineering aspects during project execution.
• Manage and govern all electrical engineering processes safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet short-term and long-term production objectives.
• Implement and contribute to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects to ensure the implementation of best-practice engineering processes.
• Manage electrical-related contractors as part of the team to ensure zero worker harm and minimal property damage.
• Ensure that customer relations are maintained and enhanced to contribute to overall project success.
• Ensure all contracts are in place to monitor contractor performance and compare to agree-upon requirements.
• Effectively uses engineering systems and software and appreciates its benefits
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.
• Develop and test new growth ideas for viability in preparation for and to be taken through the various project phases to ensure project success.
• Provide electrical support to project teams to ensure and achieve electrical civil integrity standards.
• Proactively liaises with external energy suppliers to ensure sufficient energy allocation, e.g. applies for energy resources from energy providers
• Allocate resources (external providers) to achieve the section plan on a daily basis and throughout the year.
• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with Company and Group values
Qualifications
• Grade 12
• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• SA Drivers Licence
Experience
• 5 Years of mining or heavy industry construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, protocols, and standards.
• Strong Knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage distribution systems and operating principles.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems used in mining settings, automation principles and industrial process control.
• Experienced in implementing safety instrumented systems (SIS) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) assessments, instrument calibration techniques, and procedures.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, industry regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient practices, sustainability initiatives, and environmental considerations in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
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.
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 the process.