Section Manager Production Geology Ore Control Kolomela
Section Manager Production Geology Ore Control Kolomela
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Job Description
As Section Manager Production Geology & Ore Control you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Safety Health and Environment
- Manage a safe and healthy work environment where workers and contractor can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
- Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance.
- Active participation in VFLs Risk Assessments and closeout of Safety Actions.
- Performance and Delivery:
- Production Geology:
- Manage the delivery of predicted material classifications following KIO standards and within the designated timeframe.
- Add value to the prediction of blocks by providing insightful remarks on selective mining and geology.
- Ensure that the graphic representation of the predicted blocks meets set standards and is clear and legible.
- Conduct risk assessments on predicted blocks in compliance with established standards.
- Establish practical loading dimensions and orientations for predicted material demarcations on final blast blocks.
- Manage the accurate and timely material classification on final blast blocks based on grade and tonnage.
- Deliver the final material classifications in compliance with KIO standards and within the designated timeframe.
- Ensure that the graphic representation of the final blocks complies with the set standards and is legible and clear.
- Implement valuebased ore control parameters during the block demarcation to ensure practical loading dimensions and orientations.
- Advise Grade Control on the best value ore destinations derived from the Valuebased ore control demarcations.
- Make blast movement adjustments on block demarcations to ensure optimal mining practices and conditions
- Reconcile the resource and grade control nodes in geological reconciliation to ensure they align.
- Investigate and explain differences between resource and grade control nodes during geological reconciliation.
- Coordinate grade control infill drilling on the mine to ensure adequate coverage in the mines monthly and yearly plans.
- Complete drilling planning timeously and communicate it to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure an adequate budget and resources are allowed for drilling and measure drilling compliance according to the budget month plan and year plan to meet the required standard.
- Plan coordinate and execute various MRM projects to ensure optimum mining practices and conditions.
- Monitor project status and progress and recommend alternatives when obstacles arise.
- Adhere to project timelines and budgets and manage deviations accordingly.
- Investigate the viability of all newly suggested projects before registering them as a project.
- Ore Control:
- Ensure consultation with the shortterm planning Sishen plants logistics and marketing to optimise the ore reserve.
- Develop a feed strategy and plan to ensure delivery of onspecification iron ore products.
- Align marketing efforts with the delivery plan to meet market requirements.
- Integrate the production process to optimise efficiency and quality control.
- Manage budget and costs to ensure profitability and sustainability.
- People Management:
- Optimise human resources in a way that the section delivers maximum output.
- Ensure work ethics is of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their performance.
This role is in the Discovery & Geosciences (GEO) NC at a Band 6 level reporting to the Manager Geology.
Qualifications :
- Grade 12
- BGeology or BEng Mining or BEng Metallurgy or BEng Industrial (NQF7
- Registered member (full) of SACNASP/ECSA
- SA Drivers License Code B
Experience
- 68 years of relevant experience in production geology and ore control.
- Geoscientific understanding to guide mining/production activities for productivity and quality targets across multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge in managing finances labour and projects analysing critical performance data and implementing improvements.
- Proactive risk identification reporting management and testing/implementation of safety and health solutions to ensure a safe and secure mining environment
- Understand the implications of safety and health risks on Group objectives and risk levels engineering solutions embedding standards and promoting local ownership of risk management to mitigate such risks.
- Knowledge of safe operational practices and their importance in the mining industry.
Additional Information :
What we offer
When you join Anglo American you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll 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. Were a large successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.
Who we are
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of worldclass 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 of diamonds (through De Beers) copper platinum and other precious metals iron ore coal and nickel we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. 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 reimagining mining to improve peoples 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 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
