Anglo American Platinum Limited (AAP), currently a subsidiary of Anglo American plc and listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE), is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals with mining, smelting and refining operations that are located in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Our business is embarking on a significant transformation journey to embed operational excellence and set itself up as a standalone and independent entity. We will be empowered to define and pursue our own strategic vision for our activities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and global marketing capabilities. This new chapter presents a unique opportunity as we focus on enhancing our operational capabilities and accountability for delivering value to our stakeholders. We intend to remain the leading primary producer of platinum group metals, with capabilities across the full value chain from our mines to market. Integrating sustainability in what and how we do, we will play a leadership role to protect and create value, with safety as an overarching and paramount value.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. Take the next step in your career with us!

Number of positions : 1

Location: Corporate Office

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct investigations to determine cause of non-compliance or sub-optimum performance.
• Day to day oversight of outsourced Geology analytical function including planning of submissions to outsource laboratories in accordance with group analytical requirements, transport, sample reconciliation, tracking and invoicing.  To ensure auditable, accurate and efficient service delivery.
• Compilation and reporting of Geology QA/QC statements and analysis of 5% check assays.
• Support for ad hoc projects such as budget and planning process
• Provide accurate and timeous information regarding analytical results highlighting areas of concern
• Effective and timeous identification of bias and recommendations of corrective actions
• Effective, auditable and suitable QA/QC services for the group
• Monitoring of Geology QA/QC indicators and trends in the department and identifying optimization proposals and risk.
• Implement the developed standard assay management practices throughout the Organisation’s operations.
• Monitor the effective and time efficient service from laboratories that supports the Geology function against agreed specifications.
• Participate in improvement projects within the department. e.g. development and/or enhancements of new systems.
• Work Management:
• Manage work: Engage with appropriate level stakeholders before/during process change.
• Schedule work: Develop short-term schedule for laboratory work.
• Monitor laboratory SLAs within the Geology function
• QA/QC execution: Produce month-end summary reports for Geology QAQC activities.
• QA/QC execution: Co-ordinate routine checks and measures ensuring results are adequately and consistently documented.
• Feedback: Liaison with other departments to ensure awareness of any process changes.

People & Teams: 

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.
• Compliance: 
• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.  

• Years Tertiary qualification (B Tech) or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years post graduate experience in Laboratory, Evaluation or Operational experience

Technical knowledge:

• Advanced Computer skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of the best utilization/business applications of QA/QC within the analytical environment

Who We Are

We are committed to operational excellence, leveraging our strengths in mining, processing, and marketing a competitive portfolio of assets. Safety is at the core of our values, shaping our behaviors and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our business. This new chapter allows us to build on our solid foundation by enhancing operational capabilities, increasing accountability, and integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. As an independent entity, we are poised to lead in creating and protecting value for all stakeholders.

What we offer

At Anglo American Platinum, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to all our employees. Beyond these, you'll enter a workplace brimming with opportunities for professional development. Whether through specialised technical training or our comprehensive leadership programs, we are committed to helping you realise your full potential and find opportunities for career advancement.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American Platinum and, Anglo American Group Functions employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to apply through your career profile and upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 21 March 2025