Section Engineer at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Section Engineering Manageryour responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
• Select and allocate resources for safe work.
• Consider environmental factors and minimise adverse impacts.
• Oversee safety management system elements and comply as appropriate.
• Ensure critical controls are functioning.
• Implement and maintain safety standards.
• Promptly investigate all incidents.
• Ensure subordinates are competent for safe task facilitation.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Authority:

• Stop unsafe work in any area – not just in your area. We are safety leaders.
• Issue safety-related instructions to any employees or contractors at the workplace.
• Initiate action, including training, against subordinates and contractors for their role in unsafe behaviour.
• Budget and Cost Control Management:
• Ensure compliance with the budget for the area of responsibility.
• Evaluate and approve cost impacts in the area of responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
• Identify, communicate, and execute potential cost-reduction initiatives.

Technical Directive:

• Align equipment maintenance strategy with production profile.
• Improve engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
• Proactively manage production risks.
• Ensure quality control/assurance is in place for all engineering work.
• Manage contractors in your area.
• Review progress against the plan and make changes and adjustments accordingly.
• Assign tasks to subordinates in line with achieving the agreed production plan.
• Monitor and optimise work schedules.
• Assign tasks to supervisors to meet required tasks and reporting.
• Stop or redirect work that is not being executed according to quality standards or is not being solved by the shift supervisor if needed.

Engineering and Maintenance:

• Implement preventive maintenance programs, including regular inspections of lubricating machinery and replacement of worn-out parts before they fail, to prevent unexpected breakdowns and reduce downtime.
• Conduct diagnoses when a breakdown occurs, organise repairs, and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure a swift and effective resolution.
• Utilise condition monitoring techniques to track the performance of critical equipment to identify early signs of wear or potential failures.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades or modifications to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and repairs conducted to analyse trends and make informed decisions.
• Work closely with RRT to manage the response and get the equipment back into operation as quickly as possible safely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and data-driven decision-making across HME/Plant.
• Stay abreast of related industry best practices and emerging trends in asset health monitoring to improve the team’s quality and relevance continuously.

People and Teams:

• Communicate effectively with team members, provide information, listen actively, and respond to feedback.
• Establish clear expectations and goals, ensure everyone works towards the same objectives, and track progress over time.
• Handle changes to the plan effectively, minimise disruption, and keep everyone focused on the end goal.
• Monitor performance and promptly address any issues or roadblocks, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary changes.
• Enforce rules and standards of behaviour and address performance or conduct issues.
• Provide training to team members and offer on-the-job training, mentorship, and other forms of development.
• Identify staffing needs and ensure the right people are in the right roles to support team objectives.
• Manage the talent pool, identify high-performing employees, develop retention plans, and recruit or develop employees with the necessary skills and experience.

This role is in Engineering & Maintenance Plant department on a band 6 (D4/D5) level reporting to the Manager, Engineering & Maintenance Plant

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Relevant Bachelor of Technology on an NQF7-level
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) for Mines & Works
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Technical Knowledge

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in plant engineering, maintenance, and planning in a mining environment, including 3 years in a section engineer position.
• Minimum of 3years experience in crushing (Cone & Gyratory) plant maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of system implementation in engineering and planned maintenance.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases and their interfaces.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
• Understanding system configuration, debugging, and root cause analysis best practices.
• Knowledge of business process mapping, functional design specification document development, test cases, scenario testing, and document/change control.
• Familiarity with various stage gates before system release and roll-outs.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP modules applicable to the work area, particularly SAP PM (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office and other 3rd party interface software.

Closing Date:

• 22 October, 2025