We have an exciting opportunity for a Repairs Officer. The purpose of this to role is to Execute purchasing transactions for the off-site or on-site repair of equipment, allowing repairs to be completed on time and cost-effectively, and meeting agreed technical requirements and service levels.

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 Repairs Officer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform regular risk assessments and raise any risks/issues immediately
  • Comply with relevant policies and standards, and particularly the Contractor Performance Management policy & procedures, to enable achievement of gold-standard contractor safety performance
• Performance and Delivery
• General
  • Adhere to the relevant Supply Chain strategy and ensure that critical tasks, performance targets, plans and budgets are adhered to with consideration of risk identification.
  • Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities.
• Supply Chain Strategy, Critical Tasks, Targets
  • Issue repair estimate instructions to suppliers.
  • Compile necessary documentation to remove the item to be repaired from the site.
  • Evaluate the repair estimate and consult with maintenance teams to agree on whether items should be repaired.
  • Convert the approved repair estimate to repair orders in the transactional purchasing system.
  • Execute warranty claims with suppliers.
• Purchasing Excellence and Automation
  • Responsible for expediting and following up on repair orders with suppliers.
  • Drive for accuracy in the repair process to limit rework and invoice mismatches impacting other functions (e.g. Accounts Payable).
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
  • Evaluate supplier performance, handle queries and escalate critical issues.
• Sustainability and Social
  • Manage the return of items that are beyond economical repair for scrapping.
  • Support the Anglo American sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases that advance Anglo American technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
• Communities and Inclusive Procurement
  • Support the team in identifying supplier development needs and opportunities and provide input into the development of solutions.
• People and Teams
  • Drive own performance management and personal learning.
  • Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness.
  • Support cross-functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute purchasing activities.
• Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure personal and team compliance with all Physical Supply Chain Management activities' internal Anglo American and Supply Chain Governance requirements.
  • Ensure personal and team compliance with applicable legislative requirements of all Physical Supply Chain Management activities in the set portfolio.

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a band 7/8 (C5) level reporting to the Repairs Advisor 

• Grade 12

• Relevant Supply Chain/Purchasing/Procurement/Logistics or related qualification on NQF5
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• • Proven experience of 3-5 years in a relevant field or role involving comparable scope and complexity.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Transactional Procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in SAP Purchasing modules and related systems.
  • Knowledge of Process compliance monitoring.
  • Understanding SC systems

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.