Executive Head of Technical & Strategy

We have an Executive level position for an Executive Head of Technical & Strategy who will effectively leverage expertise and innovative approaches to optimise and lead the technical and strategic functions while proactively navigating challenges to ensure that Kumba maintains its position as an industry leader.

 

Be part of the team.

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. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

 

As an Executive Head of Technical & Strategy, your responsibilities will include:

• Leveraging advanced industry knowledge and experience of best practices to establish a solid foundation of embedded safety in the mining discipline that is aligned with Anglo American and industry standards.
• Setting performance targets in line with business expectations and approving production and service strategies, such as OMS and EMS.
• Overseeing the operational value chain, identifying and managing threats and opportunities.
• Overseeing the Sustainable Mine Plan (SMP) for the operations.
• Integrating Anglo American’s approach to sustainability and social performance as relevant to the discipline, to improve sustainability performance over time.
• Developing and leading the strategy for Kumba.
• Identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
• Managing and overseeing interfaces between strategy and business development for potential opportunities.
• Providing expert recommendations for strategic initiatives and areas under consideration.
• Facilitating capital decisions.
• Supporting the overall management and corporate decision-making process to maximise short-, medium-, and long-term profitability and shareholder returns.
• Developing, reviewing, and reporting on the business development strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the heads of departments.
• Developing and executing technology strategies to optimise processes and drive value.
• Defining and implementing a cohesive strategy for the portfolio of disciplines, ensuring alignment with the Anglo American approach.
• Monitoring and reporting on the strategic value-add of Group Technical Services while informing relevant stakeholders of the service portfolio.
• Providing support for Group initiatives such as asset optimisation.
• Providing strategic direction and guiding overall internal technical services required by the business.
• Ensuring accountability to the CEO of Kumba Iron Ore for all concept studies and smoothly overseeing the transition of projects from concept to operations.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by providing support, advice, and oversight for operational excellence.
• Leading project teams by identifying, implementing, and providing technical advice, support, and reviews.
• Consulting with operations to understand essential specialist requirements and driving the annual demand planning process.
• Providing technical services and consulting expertise (governance, assurance, operations standards, guidance).
• Managing and ensuring appropriate stakeholder relationships supporting strategic initiatives within and outside Kumba Iron Ore.
• Establishing routines and information requirements for reporting performance to the Board, Exco, Bulks Exco, AA, and other shareholders.
• Establishing a purpose-led, high-performing culture of excellence that cultivates inclusivity and diversity and createing a highly skilled and experienced technical  team that enables mine and business performance.
• Takes a proactive approach to guarantee compatibility between external and internal requirements, establishing appropriate governance protocols, delegating accountabilities, conducting thorough investigations into incidents, and continually monitor rehabilitation activities within the specific discipline.

 

This role is in the Technical and Strategy (T&S) discipline at a Band 4 level (E4/E5 Grade) reporting to the Kumba Iron Ore CEO.

 

• Technical Degree
• A relevant postgraduate business qualification (CA, CFA, Technical, Actuarial or MBA)
• Valid SA Drivers licence

Technical Knowledge

• Mining industry and related legislation (Mining Charter, Mine Health & Safety Act, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act).
• Advanced knowledge of mining operations and experience in the successful strategic management of a sizeable sub-functional team.
• Advanced knowledge of business development and strategy management.

 

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.

 

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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner, 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.

 

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 equal opportunities 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.