TMM Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for Operations TMM Officer. The purpose of this role is to ensure the safety, compliance, and operational efficiency of Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM).

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

As our TMM Officer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Environment, and Standards

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment, complying with statutory environmental requirements.
• Maintain all relevant technical documentation to support testing and inspection operations.
• Stay informed about procedural and technical developments, relevant legislation, and the company's COP for TMMs.
• Assist in developing new procedures related to TMMs.
• Support incident investigations.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents and related legal reviews.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance Delivery

Inspection and Compliance Management:

• Conduct thorough inspections of TMMs, structures, and materials in accordance with established standards, evaluate compliance, and issue certificates to support safe and efficient operations.
• Lead weekly AFRS compliance inspections, ensuring all equipment and vehicles meet safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform routine and detailed maintenance schedule compliance checks, identifying deviations and coordinating corrective actions.
• Inspect new TMMs on-site for AFRS authorisation, ensuring all permits and documentation are in place before deployment.
• Maintain and update the TMM register, ensuring accurate inspections, certifications, and compliance status records.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of vehicles, equipment, and components to verify functionality, safety, and readiness and proactively identify non-conformances.
• Inspect delivery vehicles carrying dangerous goods such as blasting products, pressurised gases, and liquid nitrogen to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare relevant access permits and regular reports related to inspection activities and compliance status.
• Conduct AFRS compliance inspections, including CAS, and ensure all documentation and permits are current and valid.
• Perform brake tests on TMMs as per specifications (e.g., Simret, SHEQ-TMM-PRO-136) to ensure safety standards are met.

Operational Oversight and Asset Management:

• Oversee the effective operation of testing areas, ensuring safety systems and programs comply with SHE and TMM COP standards; maintain cleanliness, calibration, and general maintenance of testing facilities and equipment.
• Manage activities related to asset integrity, including executing inspection strategies and coordinating maintenance activities to meet standards and operational requirements.
• Ensure work is executed according to the Operating Model standards and procedures.
• Keep all tools, equipment, and facilities in optimal condition, supporting operational excellence.
• Manage fleet operations, including the pool fleet. Ensure all vehicles have current Certificates of Fitness (COFs) and licenses, and oversee fleet-related activities on an ad hoc basis.
• Coordinate services for new fleet acquisitions and manage specific operational functions such as the Sishen Proxy operations and Auction Fleet.

Maintenance and Data Management:

• Execute daily data validation, reconciliation, and accurate reporting of work orders within prescribed timeframes.
• Monitor maintenance progress, analyse performance data, and generate reports to ensure operational targets are achieved with minimal downtime.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement plans, actively participating in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), defect elimination, and process optimisation.
• Adhere to Asset Management policies and system requirements, ensuring effective asset handling and optimisation.
• Utilise systems and tools to monitor expenditures, manage resources, and ensure cost-effective practices.

Tools, Facilities, and Workshop Oversight:

• Conduct workplace inspections and housekeeping to ensure maintenance is carried out as planned and to the required standards.
• Inspect additional structures and load TMMs to evaluate compliance with standards.
• Perform brake tests and load assessments on TMMs and related equipment as per safety specifications.
• Oversee the inspection and maintenance of tools, workshop facilities, and related infrastructure to ensure operational readiness.

Stakeholder Engagement and Legal Compliance:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external service providers to support operational and safety objectives.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide technical support, ensure compliance, and facilitate smooth operations.
• Support legal and safety-related activities, including developing and reviewing safety documentation and legal compliance reports.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility:

• Execute activities aligned with the Life of Asset Plan to improve sustainability performance.
• Support the delivery of the Sustainable Mining Plan, ensuring environmental and social requirements are met.
• Implement risk mitigation techniques related to environmental and social aspects, supporting the organisation’s sustainability commitments.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to performance review reports on a daily/weekly basis, ensuring data quality standards.
• Present area-related and organisational targets, supporting achievement through data-driven insights.
• Identify improvement opportunities, propose feasible solutions, and uphold performance standards to enhance operational effectiveness and safety.

This role is in the Engineering (ENG) department on a band 7.8 (C4) reporting to the Section Engineer Drills & Support & Contractor Equipment.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A qualification in a technical Artisan trade (Mechanical, Diesel Mechanic or Electrical), or a relevant qualification on NQF5.
• Relevant Vehicle Inspection Certificate
• Multi licenses on various TMMs (competent to operate mining equipment recommended) - advantageous
• SA Drivers Licence: Code B

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies and the responsibilities of an inspector, supported by 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience within the mining industry, familiar with operational and safety practices.
• In-depth knowledge of company procedures and practices relevant to operational standards.
• Sound understanding of the MHSA Act as it applies to TMM operations.
• Familiarity with mining induction programmes and company work instructions (WI) related to operational procedures.
• Strong grasp of SHE principles, environmental management practices, and related procedural standards.
• Expertise in risk management, hazard identification, and risk assessment techniques.
• Basic knowledge of emergency preparedness and response protocols.
• Working knowledge of the Code of Practice (COP) for the operation of Trackless Mobile Machinery.
• Understanding the mining environment, including geology, metallurgy, and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as AFRS, MHSA, OSHA, and Anglo American safety and operational standards.
• Awareness of asset management principles and strategies for asset optimisation.

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.