Anglo American / De Beers Group
Mining
SectionManagerPlantTechnicalServices
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.
“Section Manager Plant Technical Services at Anglo American / De Beers Group. Skills: Metallurgical support, Process optimisation, Plant operations. Optimise plant operations. Optimise product quality”
What You'll Achieve.
Zero harm; Elimination of fatalities; Customer satisfaction index; Throughput achievement; Product quality conformance; Process standards conformance; Conformance to client requirements; Plant efficiency; Ore utilisation; Improvement of processes; Cost efficiency; Process efficiency; Successful project outcomes; Project delivery; Timeliness of project
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Engineering /BSc Engineering or BTech in Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering or equivalent on NQF7, SA Drivers Licence, 6-8 years of experience in plant and production, 3 years in a supervisory/management position, Metallurgical expertise in plant design and operation, Metallurgical expertise in beneficiation technology optimisation, Metallurgical expertise in technical input for producing saleable products
Nice to Have
Post-graduate training in plant and production
What You'll Do.
Optimise plant operations
Optimise product quality
Provide specialist metallurgical support
Resolve complex process issues
Lead improvement initiatives safely
Apply Safety and health principles
Take personal responsibility for safety
Reinforce a workplace safety culture
Provide an environment to challenge unsafe behaviours
Collect and summarise specific risks
Implement plans/systems to avoid risks
Review and assess critical risk impact
Monitor critical control effectiveness
Monitor critical control performance
Embed critical controls into daily work
Manage Safety & Health systems
Assess safety leadership capabilities
Assess 'fitness for duty'
Engage in physical safety checks
Engage in safety interventions
Engage in safety coaching
Create safety reports
Manage analysis of KPIs
Implement plans to address deficiencies
Facilitate continual safety audits
Ensure adherence to site safety systems
Participate in Risk Assessments
Close-out Safety Actions
Apply and maintain metallurgical process standards
Apply and maintain operating standards
Identify non-conformance
Recommend corrective actions
Contribute to standards updates
Provide technical inputs to planning
Identify and motivate capital needs
Compile technical problem statements
Compile option evaluations
Compile preliminary scopes
Provide specialist technical support
Develop and implement metallurgical blueprint
Provide technical input for troubleshooting
Solve complex metallurgical problems
Contribute to knowledge sharing
Contribute to best practice transfer
Technical reporting of process performance
Provide SME input into production plans
Ensure optimal equipment operation
Ensure optimal process operation
Liaise upstream and downstream
Support process performance
Support implementation of processing strategies
Execute assigned improvement initiatives
Track benefits of initiatives
risks and dependencies
Champion operate-for-reliability practices
Recommend controls/operating practices
Embed learnings into standard routines
Identify and implement ideas to improve processes
Identify and implement ideas to develop processes
Identify and implement ideas to improve equipment
Identify and implement ideas to develop equipment
Take part in multi-functional teams
Share expert knowledge
Investigate identified opportunities
Determine potential for improvement
Determine potential for optimisation
Implement approved initiatives
Monitor approved initiatives
Confirm desired outcomes
Investigate and resolve external client queries
Input into developing new growth ideas
Input into testing new growth ideas
Ensure metallurgical integrity of projects
Provide metallurgical input to project teams
Ensure preparation activities are done
Conduct in-depth investigation for project scope
Conduct in-depth investigation for project alternatives
Make recommendations for project success
Ensure comprehensive compliance management
Ensure adherence to external local requirements
Ensure adherence to Anglo American compliance standards
Ensure adherence to governance protocols
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Project management standards, Project management techniques
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager Plant Technical. The purpose of this role is to Optimise plant operations and product quality by providing specialist metallurgical support, resolving complex process issues, and leading improvement initiatives safely. 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. As our Section Manager Plant Technical your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Safety, Health, and Environment * Consistently apply Safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities. * Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount. * Provide an environment for on-site teams to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions. * Collect and summarise the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks. * Review and assess the impact of critical risks and monitor the effectiveness of critical controls relevant to the work area. * Identify PUEs and monitor critical control performance within teams. * Embed critical controls into the daily work practices of teams. * Manage Safety & Health systems within the work area. * Assess the safety
Applying for this Section Manager Plant Technical Services role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on SmartRecruiters
- SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
- Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
- Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Anglo American / De Beers Group?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.