About Purpose of Position: Section Manager Drilling Jobs at Anglo American

Job Description:
As our Section Manager Drilling, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring holes are drilled according to the weekly schedule and correct specifications to ensure the required blasting results are achieved.
Sampling drilled holes correctly and as per WI, forward to Geologist for analysis and block classifications.
Optimizing equipment capacity through CI projects in order to improve production throughout.
Drilling supporting holes when the burden is too wide, to ensure the correct fragmentation.
Monitor performance data across the Section to be able to improve individual Supervisor and crew performance. Source technical and operational expertise as required.
Budget and Cost Control Management.
Continuous identification of opportunities for cost cutting measures.
Optimizing human resources in a way that maximum output is delivered by the section.
Ensuring work ethics is of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their own performance.
Assessing the training needs of the Section against the defined skill requirements and develop and implement a training plan within your authority limits.
Setting expectations for the Supervisors about crew leave. Monitor leave and turnover data and initiate/authorize recruitment activity so that crew strength is maintained.
Fully understanding the policies, processes and systems which apply to your team’s work and provide leadership so that your team.
Stakeholder Relationship Management.
Ensuring improvement initiatives.
Managing mine operations and processes safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term and long term production and project objectives.
Improving measures and solutions to eliminate reoccurrence of incidents and pollution
Ensuring compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health, safety and risk management standards and best practices.
Ensuring all activities conducted are in accordance with the Minerals Act and Regulations and compliance to OSHAS and MHS Acts.
Assessing and respond to risk in the workplace and implementing safety improvement plans at the operations.

Anglo American Section Manager Drilling Job Requirements

Anglo American Section Manager Drilling job requirements are following:-

Qualifications:
You will be required to have the following:

Degree in Mining Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng.or B. Tech)
Open Cast Blasting Certificate
Mine Managers Certificate of Competence advantageous.
Computer literate in MS Office and SAP
Valid South African Driver’s license
Experience:

5 – 8 years relevant Mining production experience
5 years’ experience in a Mine Overseer role
3 – 5 years’ experience in Drilling and Blasting
3 – 5 Experience in Managing contractors advantageous.

Section Manager Drilling Job Responsibility for Anglo American Job Vacancy

Additional information:
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies

What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

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.