GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR DRILLS & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Business Unit / Group Function: South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore

Discipline: Engineering

Location: Postmasburg, South Africa

Reference Id: REF80075G

Experience / Work Type: Associate / Permanent Employee

Closing Date: 29 June, 2026

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Overview

Company Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Engineering Supervisor Drills & Support Equipment. The purpose of this role is to Oversee infrastructure assets, equipment, processes, and people for maximum availability and safety compliance.

People. Process. Performance. You’ll keep sight of it all. 

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. 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.

Job Description:

As a General Engineering Supervisor Drills & Support Equipment your responsibilities will include the following:

• Safe and healthy work environment
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment in which workers and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Build, manage, and maintain healthy relations with stakeholders to assist in achieving sectional goals.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide relevant and specialised technical support and input for operations and projects.
• Ensure that all relevant information is communicated to the supervisor accurately and timely.
• People Management
• Lead and develop the team's performance according to company policies and systems.
• Demonstrate behaviour that aligns with the company values, standards, and a professional workplace.
• Optimize human resources to achieve maximum output for the section.
• Celebrate the team's successes.
• Drive the delivery of objectives and hold team members accountable for their work.
• Ensure the achievement of development goals per IDP and communicate all management instructions.
• Communicate daily with subordinates regarding scheduled tasks and resource availability.
• Enforce discipline and high performance of teams through relevant ER/HR procedures and interventions.
• Manage HME/Plant and union relations.
• Manage time and attendance and plan for leave with the immediate team.
• Arrange necessary and compulsory training to help subordinates deliver their outputs and assist in implementing their IDPs.
• Advise and assist the team with complex tasks.
• Partner with HR to manage employee incapacity cases effectively.
• Engineering & Maintenance Management
• Maintain equipment, machines, processes, and tools to ensure maximum availability and quality standards.
• Plan, implement, and manage maintenance schedules while considering production targets to ensure minimal interruption.
• Identify improvement opportunities, implement them where feasible, and maintain the new performance standards.
• Ensure that all system and administrative requirements are met.
• Hand over work orders to Artisan/Operators according to the Operating Model procedure.
• Ensure that the Operating Model procedures are followed.
• Implementing the Operating Model Daily Tasks:
• Provide a report on daily schedule progress.
• Report on outstanding risks and urgent work from previous days and performance.
• Review daily output, schedule, and task compliance.
• Communicate all management instructions to the team.
• Ensure that all outstanding safety and plant deviations have been addressed.
• Generate and sign off any Routine Operating Schedule changes when required.
• Approve or cancel all SAP notifications within 24 hours.
• Monitor daily schedule compliance and address deviations promptly.
• Communicate daily with subordinates about scheduled tasks and resource availability.
• Ensure that completed work orders are returned to the Work Management Planner for closure or rescheduling/cancellation of operations.
• Escalate and Address Risks to the Schedule per the Operating Model procedure.
• Hold personnel accountable for following the Operating Model procedures.
• Give feedback on execution performance and provide coaching and development to personnel.
• Weekly Tasks:
• Address compliance, reconciliation, and deviations in the weekly schedule.
• Sign off on work orders and return them to planners for closure.
• Hand over work orders to the supervisor using the operating model procedure.
• Review the draft weekly schedule.
• Attend the formal weekly schedule review meeting to finalise the execution schedule.
• Forward all risks and deviations to the risk owner and sign off on them.
• Monitor work order cost control in task status reports.
• Review work order planning and input.
• Ensure that the section safety strategy is attached to all work orders.
• Monthly Tasks:
• Ensure Pre-Planning is completed within the Operating Model Procedure.
• Ensure all safety & health related incidents and outstanding actions are addressed in pre-planning,
• Ensure all instructions regarding services, quality, environment, and safety are documented in the preplanning,
• Ensure all managerial instructions are documented in the pre-planning,
• Contractors Meeting (FLM to have a meeting with contractors working in his section),
• Support standards committee procedures and standards revision
• Review:
• Review previous KPI (Safety Inc. & Acc, output compliance, services compliance, schedule compliance).
• Review Routine Operating Schedule compliance.
• Review month-end cost expenditure.
• Review high-risk tasks and actions.
• Review Maintenance Strategy.
• Compare monthly measured and scheduled compliance and pinpoint necessary actions to enhance the quality.
• Budget Management and Cost Control
• Compile own budget and manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Manage overtime within required limits and achieve savings in this regard.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (ENG) department at a Band 6.10 (D1)  level reporting to the Section Engineer Drills & Support and Contractor Equipment

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical
• National Engineering Diploma (NQF6)
• Qualification in Project Management (NQF6) – Advantageous
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Technical Knowledge

• 5 Years’ operational experience in maintenance.
• Technical expertise in HME/Opencast/Plant or Processing within the mining industry.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing engineering/plant/maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and best practices.

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.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Business Unit / Group Function: South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore

Discipline: Supply Chain

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference Id: REF80067I

Experience / Work Type: Mid-Senior Level / Permanent Employee

Closing Date: 26 June, 2026

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Overview

Company Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for Procurement Manager. The purpose of this role is to lead tactical commercial activities (Sourcing, Contracting, and Purchasing, including RECOs) for Kumba, ensuring safe, effective value delivery, streamlined execution and increased community supplier participation.

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

Job Description:

As our Procurement Manager your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Responsible for delivering an integrated, seamless Supply Chain service to the business, proactively foreseeing emerging issues and mobilising a rapid response to mitigate/resolve issues and risks.
• Represent Supply Chain in relevant business committees and provide feedback to executive stakeholders on market trends, Supply Chain performance and any risks and mitigations.
• Partner in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our procurement value chain.
• End-to-end responsibility for procurement performance, supplier and contract management (including contract administration), and ensuring an effective handover to site implementation teams.
• Accountable for procurement performance, value delivery and operational excellence, in partnership with country category management teams.
• Execute purchasing activities by collecting stakeholder requirements, issuing and approving purchase orders, ensuring compliance with global agreements and local policies, supporting supplier negotiations, and monitoring supplier performance to meet business needs.
• Provide leadership to advance the digitalisation of procurement activities in South Africa and ensure effective adoption of digital tools available.
• Accountable for managing buying channels, ensuring channels are effectively and appropriately utilised to streamline procurement and manage risk.
• Accountable for a complete and accurate commercial planning pipeline with 12 months of visibility.
• Responsible for resolving escalated supplier performance issues in the managed portfolio.
• Accountable for contract award decisions based on the relevant delegation of authority framework.
• Drive a strategic approach across commercial work, with communities central to all commercial strategies, agreements, and associated initiatives.
• Contribute to developing and implementing innovative business models and supplier partnering approaches that will drive significant positive and sustainable impact within our host communities.
• Lead commercial contributions to the regional Inclusive Procurement step-change strategies, plans and targets.
• Lead the development and implementation of portfolio-relevant social and sustainability strategies and initiatives that will contribute to the sustainable mine plans and enable the Living Mine.
• Work with the Centre of Excellence to define, adopt and improve commercial excellence and leading practice.
• Lead activities to address issues and risks identified through ABAS audits, compliance reviews, and other risk assessments/analyses.
• Lead the adoption of standards, new ways of working, and system usage within your team, with suppliers and key stakeholders.

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a Band 5 (E1) level reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• An undergraduate qualification – Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent
• A postgraduate qualification (Honours/Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity is preferred
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Strong overall knowledge of Supply Chain Management in a regional context (Sourcing, Purchasing, Contract, Warehousing, Inventory, Category management, etc)
• Deep commercial and negotiation experience.
• Supplier and Contractor Relationship Management.
• Deep experience in Inclusive Procurement and strong understanding of in-region requirements.
• Sourcing formulation and value creation.
• Industry and Market Research.
• Understanding of analytics and digital opportunities for Procurement
• Understanding the importance of safety as an outstanding role model.
• Demonstrates leadership by enforcing compliance with safety practices and procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of safety policies and procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to safety values.

Additional information:

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.

MINE PIT DESIGN ENGINEER

Business Unit / Group Function: South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore

Discipline: Mining

Location: Postmasburg, South Africa

Reference Id: REF79908D

Experience / Work Type: Associate / Permanent Employee

Closing Date: 26 June, 2026

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Overview

Company Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for Mine PIT Design Engineer. The purpose of this role is to design and update an efficient pit following geotechnical and safety guidelines, to ensure optimal and economically viable resource utilisation.

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

Job Description:

As our Mine PIT Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure that planning designs comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the mine's regulations while staying within the production budget to achieve targets effectively.
• Adjust the designed plans promptly whenever geological deviations occur, ensuring that the redesigns are accurate, budget-friendly, and comply with the long-term plan's requirements, including road, electrical, and water network positioning.
• Adapt the plans based on geological deviations, market trends, and fluctuations to provide valuable inputs to the bigger mine plan picture and ensure optimal and economical production output.
• Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Build, manage, and maintain healthy stakeholder relationships to achieve organisational goals.
• Consult with stakeholders to gather relevant support and input for achieving production targets.

This role is in Technical & Integrated Planning (T&IP) department on a Band 6 (D2/D3) level reporting to the Section Manager Mine Planning.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical
• National Diploma in Mining Engineering (NQF6)
• B-Degree/B Tech in Mining Engineering (NQF7) is preferred
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Current technical knowledge with 3-5 years of operational Mine Planning experience.
• Demonstrates a profound understanding of geological and geotechnical landscapes, applying this knowledge to resolve complex technical and operational challenges in mine layout design and planning.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the mining lifecycle, value chain, and the impact of mining activities on business and operational performance.
• Multidisciplinary technical knowledge to design, engineer, and evaluate the performance of ventilation plans, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Understands and manages combined operational impacts on the environment, such as transport, noise, and vibrations.

Additional information:

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.

JUNIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST

Business Unit / Group Function: South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore

Discipline: Discovery & Geosciences

Location: Postmasburg, South Africa

Reference Id: REF80061X

Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Permanent Employee

Closing Date: 26 June, 2026

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Overview

Company Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for Junior Hydro-Geologist . The purpose of this role is to implement the hydrogeological functions to aid the operations with water management, mine dewatering, stormwater monitoring, contractor management and ad hoc services.

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

Job Description:

As our Junior Hydro-Geologist , your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Consistently apply safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Collect, capture, monitor, and report data related to dewatering infrastructure inspections. • Supervise and manage drilling and testing contractors by conducting SHEQ checks, logging drill chips, preparing drill sites, tracking budgets, and processing invoices.
• Collaborate with hydrogeologists and geotechnical engineers to ensure that sufficient and relevant geohydrological data is collected, captured, and validated to facilitate geotechnical designs that meet international best practices.
• Manage databases that include all pertinent data
• Update the mine water balance report every month.
• Manage ad-hoc hydrogeological and geotechnical tasks as needed.
• Establish and maintain a hydrogeological monitoring system.
• Implement and monitor the dewatering strategy.
• Develop and manage a fieldwork program.
• Manage contractors effectively.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.
• Manage databases that include WIMS and dewatering spreadsheets.
• Create water balance models using Goldsim, WAF, WIMS, and Excel models.
• Implement a hydrogeological monitoring system that includes telemetry, transducers, and other systems.
• Perform any other relevant tasks that the individual is competent in.
• Ensure that the dewatering strategy goals are met.
• Manage the contractors, oversee the data collection process, and perform safety checks as required.
• Collaborate effectively with all service departments to ensure smooth functioning of the hydrogeological systems.
• Conduct regular site visits to inspect and monitor the hydrogeological systems and work.
• Transport geotechnical and geohydrological staff around the site as required.
• Write memos and reports on the progress of the project.
• Capture data in databases or water balance and ensure accuracy.
• Utilise relevant geohydrological and geotechnical software to produce maps and reports with proficiency.
• Assist with water task team functions to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensure that the contractor task objectives are achieved and report to the Specialist Hydrogeologist in charge.
• Attend relevant meetings as required and consult with key individuals involved in the project.
• Manage all fieldwork programmes effectively to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain a Red Permit to perform duties and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Ensure that the weekly and monthly water level and flow data are collected, captured, and reported accurately.
• Assist with the implementation of the water management plan to ensure the efficient use of water resources.
• Regularly check the groundwater monitoring system.
• Conduct and document VFLs for the contractors involved.
• Monitor the progress of dewatering activities and ensure they are on target.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Implement the dewatering strategy.
• Conduct hydrogeological drilling and testing programs.
• Collect, manage, and report hydrogeological data.
• Prioritise safety and conduct regular inspections.
• Meet the set targets for dewatering.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on dewatering.
• Compile monthly reports for the OPCO.
• Update the analytical model as required.
• Perform inspections and verify first-line checks (VFLs).
• Update the relevant safety files and SHE documentation.
• Ensure an appropriate level of slope stability and dewatering monitoring is undertaken.
• Oversee the integrity of data collected and determine the impact/effectiveness of mine designs based on stability monitoring.
• Maintain safety file and geohydrological procedures.
• Maintain legal appointments and ensure legal requirements.

This role is in Discovery & Geosciences (GEO) department on a Band 7 (C5) level reporting to the Specialist Hydrogeologist (Sishen & Kolomela).

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Hydrogeology
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Key value drivers within the discipline's value chain and interdependence of key levers.
•  Principles of how operational processes are classified according to the Operating Model, with a focus on Work Management.
• Quality Management principles and real-time problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Business acumen and commercial drivers of the discipline schedule.
• Basic financial metrics.
• Operational Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Additional information:

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.

COMMERCIAL ANALYST

Business Unit / Group Function:

South Africa - Kumba Iron Ore

Discipline: Supply Chain

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference Id: REF79493Z

Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Permanent Employee

Closing Date: 26 June, 2026

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Overview

Company Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for Commercial Analyst. The purpose of this role is to conduct contract administration (price file administration, contract variations), data collection and analysis (market intelligence, spending, performance) and initiative/project administration support.

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

Job Description:

As our Commercial Analyst your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Adhere to global commercial standards that will enable delivery in a safe and socially acceptable way and ensure that the organisation sources from responsible suppliers.
• Actively undertake research, broad scanning, benchmarking and best practice analysis to produce better results.
• Provide the necessary analytical support required for negotiations.
• Execute activities for relevant commercial activities so that they are aligned with the overall strategic plan
• May execute sourcing events such as low-risk/complexity T£ contracts.
• Execute relevant project procurement activities in a timely and visible manner.
• Provide relevant analytical planning support for business and corporate routine, tactical sourcing, contracting, and contractor management activities.
• Support the team with relevant analytical procurement, end-to-end sourcing, contracting activities, and contracts management.
• Execute timely and accurate sourcing and contracting and contractor management analytical activities.
• Regular, timely and accurate reporting of all portfolio activities.
• Drive a culture of community development and inclusive procurement.
• Adhere to Inclusive Procurement expectations, targets and initiatives.
• Provide analytical support to the global Inclusive Procurement programmes.
• Support a culture of Sustainable Value through ESG, TCO initiatives, innovation, working capital and cost reduction.
• Provide analytical support with implementing sustainable value creation strategies, initiatives and associated business cases that advance Anglo American's technical, community, sustainability, and financial ambitions.
• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Support the relevant business partner in tracking and updating supplier performance based on contractual KPIs.
• Identify digitisation opportunities with suppliers to develop compelling business cases and collaborate with stakeholders and the SC Centre of Excellence for potential implementation.
• Support the relevant Supply Chain Manager in analysing and updating supplier performance based on contractual KPIs.
• Escalate contractual risks & operational issues.
• Adopt new ways of working and systems usage within the team regarding suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Compile monthly reports on spend against relevant contracts in the portfolio.
• Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain Manager and Company Representative functions in implementing and operationalizing active contracts.

This role is in Supply Chain (SC) department on a Band 7 (C5) level reporting to the Category Lead (Mining Commodities/Mining Services/Mining Equipment/Processing)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Higher National Qualification in Business Accounting/Finance/ or Economics on NQF5
• A National Diploma in Business Accounting/Finance or Economics (NQF6)
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Solid knowledge of contracts, administrative processes, and supporting systems (ERP, SAP, SAP Ariba, etc).
• General administrative capabilities, including minutes, record keeping, and digital contract execution processes.
• Contract amendments execution and digital implementation.
• Monitoring and reporting performance management of contractual KPIs.
• Vendor and Material Master data updates.
• Sourcing and contracting activities for tactical and routine contracts.

Additional information:

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.

NAVAL ARCHITECT

Business Unit / Group Function: De Beers Group

Discipline: Engineering

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Reference Id: REF78355E

Experience / Work Type: Associate / Permanent Employee

Closing Date: 25 June, 2026

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Overview

Company Description:

De Beers Upstream Technology

Upstream Technology, the technical arm of the De Beers Group offers advanced technical services to the upstream operations with the aim of partnering to add value across the value chain.  Formed in 2025 from the merger of De Beers Marine and the Ignite Division of De Beers Group, we design, develop, deliver, and support innovative technology and engineering solutions through a suite of technology products and turnkey services. We provide complete systems to clients as an integrated technology and engineering partner, driven by excellence, focusing on optimizing performance, enhancing efficiencies, and maximizing profitability

Job Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for all naval architecture matters pertaining to the design, construction, conversion, operation, repair and maintenance of marine mining and sampling vessels.

This role is in the Upstream Technology Department at a GBF6 level reporting to the Engineering Manager-Technical Services Unit

Your role will include but not limited to:

Financial Effectiveness

• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures
• Documents associated assumptions, issues, and risks and ensures these are mitigated to the fullest extent possible.
• Supports the development of approved cost estimates.
• Supporting the development of project budgets, timescales and specifications with clients

Naval Architecture

• Responsible for providing the following functions/services to the business:
• Naval architecture requirement specifications for general arrangements, basic (Class) and detail design (including structural and top side design).
• specifications and analyses of vessel motions, mooring and dynamic positioning (DP) capability requirements
• Vessel trim and stability analyses (including statutory requirements)
• Representing the client during vessel construction and/or conversion (ensuring warranty/quality), on naval architecture matters
• Development and assurance of powering and propulsion requirements and solutions.
• Provision and assurance of marine certificates and safety plans (Inclination experiments, hull fatigue inspections, safety plans, etc).
• Development and support of on-board stability and weight management activities.
• Liaison with and obtaining Class and Statutory approvals of the vessels as required.
• Structural evaluation of vessels including fatigue strength assessment for new vessels (conversion and new build), upgrade capital projects, shutdown maintenance and operational support.
• Vessel intact and damage stability calculations, assessment and assurance, including emergency response support for new vessels (conversion and new build), upgrade capital projects, shutdown maintenance and operational support.
• Requirement specification and analyses of vessel motions, mooring and DP capability.
• Development and support of on-board stability software for vessels.
• Liaison with and obtaining Class and Statutory approvals of the vessels as required.
• Ensures that work is delivered to schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Supporting the development of project budgets, timescales and specifications, including support of the development of approved cost estimates.
• Support and training of vessel crew related to load line issues, structural integrity, intact and damaged stability, importance of watertight integrity and weight management and any special considerations unique to marine mining operations

Qualifications:

• Degree or Master’s degree (M Sc Eng) in Naval Architecture

OR

• Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering plus 5 years post graduate engineering and a minimum 5 years experience in the Naval Architecture field ”
• Registered with the Engineering Council as a professional engineer (Pr Eng) required (Membership with a naval architecture or marine engineering related professional body is preferred).

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in naval architecture
• Thorough knowledge of Classification Society Rules and Requirements, e.g. Lloyd’s, ABS, DNV&GL and Maritime Conventions and Statutory Regulations eg. SOLAS, MARPOL, CAP 437, SAMSA, DMA.

Knowledge & Technical Skills      

• Strong IT (including related Naval Architecture software) skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical information and drawings

Additional information:

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

Closing Date: 25 June 2026