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We have an exciting opportunity for Shift Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to support the Section Manager by managing technical, operational tasks, coordinating shift transitions, ensuring adherence to production and safety standards.

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 ;blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank (Gauteng), and a port operation in Saldanha Bay Western Cape.

As a Shift Coordinator your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain a secure and safe work environment where employees can deliver their output within a controlled work environment free from harm.
• Deliver a Business Execution Plan through shift-based operational performance and short-interval control.
• Manage and direct operations to achieve the budget plan and schedule compliance metrics.
• Utilise mining equipment according to set targets for optimal Operational Equipment Effectiveness (“OEEs”)
• Execute planned work and reduce the amount of ad hoc/urgent work.
• Maintain Scheduled work, Scheduled Completion and Schedule Effectiveness as per target.
• Support Feedback and Measures (A&I) process utilisation in the team.
• Revise on-shift management of Mining Standards, covering the total value chain (Block prep, Loading and Hauling)
• Ensure safe operations through proper management of all PUE-related controls
• Conduct Critical Control Monitoring on shift as well as high-risk work verification.
• Manage and supervise block preparation, scaling, loading and hauling activities
• Address the different factors from block preparation until the end of the mining value chain and plant feed perspective to eliminate block delays, utilising support equipment.
• manage costs through mining efficiently
• Ensure continuous integration with the plant (plant feed)
• Feedback and handover at both the start and end of the shift
• Attend Planning meetings to ensure complete alignment with mine deployment.

This role is in Mining (MIN) department on a Band 6 (D1) level reporting to the Section Manager.

• Grade 12/ N3 certificate
• National Diploma in Mining / Mining Engineering (NQF6)
• B. Eng, / B.Sc. in Mining Engineering (Advantageous)
• Open Cast Blasting Certificate (DMRE approved)
• FLM/MMP Certificate
• A2/A3 ORMP Training Certificate
• Legal Liability Training Certificate
• Mine Overseers Ticket (Advantageous)
• Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Advantageous)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant operational experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Dispatch system (Modular), SORD, SAP
• Knowledge of the mining value chain, cost-saving initiatives, and varied mining methods.
• Expertise in block preparation and plant feed.
• TMM and optimal equipment set-up and cost-benefit of block preparation machinery.
• MHSA knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and risk management standards.
• Emerging and innovative technological advancements.

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.