Section Manager Work Management – Sishen

We have an exciting position for a Section Manager Work Management – Sishen who will improve mining work processes to enhance predictability, reduce waste and use assets more efficiently and sustainably across the value chain.

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The team that makes it happen.

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.

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.

• Prioritise safety and health in all team interactions, act as a role model, and ensure zero harm and fatalities.
• Collect and use scheduling information from strategy development and implementation details to develop a schedule per the OM Scheduling process.
• Compile a detailed list of production steps with input from discipline planners.
• Identify synergies between production steps.
• Review the schedule with the Integrated Planning & Operating Model Manager.
• Consolidate discipline work inputs to the Operating Master Schedule.
• Set up scheduling model elements (e.g., date, duration, trigger).
• Track, adjust and update the schedule for actual performance.
• Develop Routine Operating Schedule.
• Co-lead engagement and contribute toward programming activities with site leadership.
• Manage integration, scheduling, prioritisation and reporting of Work Management activities.
• Support the identification and analysis of opportunities to enable step changes in value.
• Assess the continuous effectiveness of Work Management.
• Ensure required measures are in place, monitor the Work Management and Process KPIs.
• Maintain and document required managerial routines in support of the Work Management requirements.

• Grade 12/ N3 Technical
• B Degree in Industrial Engineering/ Mining/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Geology or equivalent NQF7
• Valid SA Drivers Licence
• 6-8 years of operational experience in mining, process, engineering, or fabrication fields.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• In-depth knowledge as a Subject Matter Expert on Work Management.
• Awareness of safety, health, and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.