Work Management Scheduler Kolomela

We have an exciting opportunity for Operations Work Management Scheduler. The purpose of this role is to optimise mining schedule efficiency and resource utilisation by analysing data, coordinating schedules, and implementing industry best practices.

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 Work Management Scheduler your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety. Health, and Environment

• Demonstrate behaviour aligned with health, safety, and environmental standards and the company’s values.
• Identify specific risks within the working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections, and observations and address issues to demonstrate safety leadership. 
• Report any deficiencies, unsafe workplaces, or unsafe acts observed.
• Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where employees can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

Data Analysis:

• Analyse large datasets related to mining operations, resource availability, equipment performance, and project timelines to draw meaningful insights.
• Diagnose issues and assess risks associated with the schedule's critical path(s).

Decision-Making:

• Decide between alternative methods to address specific scheduling challenges, considering factors such as equipment availability, workforce constraints, and safety protocols.
• Assess risks and develop alternative actions, including contingency, to provide required confidence levels.
• Direct when and where drills are moved, based on shovel priority and push back criticality.
• Integrate RC drilling requirements with production drilling and proactively highlight roles and opportunities.

Process/System Improvement:

• Identify areas of improvement in existing scheduling processes and systems based on data analysis, practical experience, and alignment with industry best practices.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve overall work management processes within the 1-3 month planning horizon.
• Develop and maintain schedules with a forward-looking mindset, considering the mining operation's long-term goals and objectives.
• Ensure alignment between schedule and cash flow/cost management, incorporating industry standards and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain alignment between SAP, Work Management (WM) and FMS systems.

Communication:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including section managers, engineers, and mining and maintenance teams, to communicate schedule changes, resource requirements, and milestones.
• Establish required interfacing (human and technical) to ensure alignment of all mining schedules with the Master schedule.

Adaptability:

• Adapt to changes in the scope, resource availability, or unexpected challenges to ensure the schedule stays on track.
• Early identification of variances and initiating formal change processes when applicable.

Technology Utilisation:

• Proficiently using advanced scheduling software and tools to create, update, and optimise project schedules.
• Incorporate principles from industry scheduling standards or guidelines into the scheduling process.

Monitoring and Control:

• Monitor mining schedule progress and identify issues or risks impacting the project schedule or budget.
• Support the Section Manager during progress meetings to drive performance and accurate reporting.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Compile monthly/weekly project reports and dashboards as required.
• Ensure transparent progress reporting, supported by QA of the data collection process, and practical, audience-focused communication of critical messages.
• Integrate and report on all the Work Management Scheduling KPIs.

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with the internal mining and maintenance teams to develop and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and issues.
• Provide guidance and support to teams in developing and maintaining a fully Integrated Mining Execution Schedule.

Compliance:

• Comply with the Anglo American requirements and best practice guidelines.                                                   

This role is in the Technical & Integrated Planning T&IP NC department on a band 6.10 (D1) reporting to the Section Manager Operational Planning (Kolomela).

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

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in the mining industry and 1 year in work management. 
• Proficiency in the Anglo American Operating Model, emphasising Work Management and the relevant KPIs.
• Project management.  
• Understanding of the mine planning and scheduling cycle.
• Basic financial metrics and budgeting tools.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

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.