We have an exciting opportunity for Supervisor Mechanical (Screening and Staging). The purpose of this role is to supervise mechanical maintenance activities and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment to support operational requirements within the Screening and Staging section..

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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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Supervisor Mechanical (Screening and Staging) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Promote and maintain a zero-harm safety culture.
• Apply safety, health, and environmental standards in all work activities.

Maintenance Execution and Asset Reliability:

• Execute approved maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Supervise preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify opportunities to improve reliability and asset performance.
• Support breakdown investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Minimise equipment downtime through effective maintenance execution and problem-solving.

Contractor Management:

• Manage maintenance contractors to ensure safe and effective work execution.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed service levels and KPIs.
• Identify and address contractor performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Provide input into contractor utilisation and insourcing/outsourcing decisions.
• Respond effectively to unplanned maintenance events and resource requirements.

Planning and Coordination:

• Develop and execute weekly maintenance schedules aligned with operational and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate with production, planning, reliability, and engineering teams to optimise equipment availability.
• Identify maintenance risks and proactively implement contingency plans.
• Participate in maintenance shutdown planning and execution activities.
• Monitor work management compliance and ensure adherence to approved schedules.

Shift Handovers and Continuity:

• Ensure structured and effective shift handovers between supervisors and maintenance teams.
• Communicate critical equipment status, breakdowns, safety risks, outstanding work, and operational priorities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and administrative documentation.

Resource Management and Administration:

• Ensure adequate availability of maintenance resources, tools, equipment, materials, and spares.
• Monitor labour utilisation and maintenance resource allocation.
• Support maintenance performance reporting and supervisory scorecard requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and personnel records.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor maintenance KPIs including equipment availability, reliability, downtime, and schedule compliance.
• Identify improvement opportunities to enhance asset performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and root cause analysis processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives within the maintenance environment.

Maintenance Quality Assurance:

• Conduct inspections to verify maintenance work quality and compliance with engineering standards.
• Perform Planned Task Observations (PTOs) and enforce corrective actions where required.
• Ensure maintenance work meets required specifications, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Verify completion and close-out of work orders in accordance with maintenance processes.

Budget Management and Cost Control:

• Support the management of maintenance budgets and expenditure within approved limits.
• Monitor labour, contractor, and maintenance costs.
• Promote cost-effective utilisation of resources and maintenance materials.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or asset integrity.

People and Teams:

• Promote a purpose-led culture aligned with company values, inclusivity, and diversity.
• Set clear expectations and performance standards for team members.
• Facilitate daily team meetings, toolbox talks, and maintenance planning discussions.
• Manage team performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and collaboration across functions.
• Encourage employee engagement and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, engineering standards, and Anglo American requirements.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, standards, and Codes of Practice.
• Act at the next higher level when required to maintain operational and maintenance continuity.

This role is in Engineering (ENG) department on a Band 7 (C-Upper) level reporting to the General Engineering Supervisor DSO.

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science)/N3 Technical
• Relevant Higher National Qualification, e.g. N4 (NQF5)
• A2 Safety Training Certificate
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrate engineering and mechanical maintenance experience, with at least 5 years in a mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environment.
• Understand the operation and maintenance requirements of Screening and Staging equipment and associated plant infrastructure.
• Familiar with maintenance practices, operating procedures, equipment capabilities, and equipment reliability principles.
• Understand risk management techniques, critical controls, and safe work practices relevant to the maintenance environment.
• In-depth knowledge of safety, health, environmental, legislative, and regulatory requirements applicable to engineering and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance systems, breakdown management, and work management processes.
• Understand how to interpret technical drawings, maintenance documentation, and equipment manuals.

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.