Principal Integrated Planning

Company Description

We have an exciting position for a Principal Integrated Planning to coordinate the technical and functional planning activities that drive the integrated performance of the Kumba value chain, including the core production and service strategies required to deliver the plan.

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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.

Job Description

As Principal Integrated Planning you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health and Environment

• 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.
• Lead safety initiatives (e.g. VFLs) as required.
• Act as a role model and reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
• Provide an environment for on-site teams to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions.
• Collect and summarise specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to mitigate these.
  
  

Performance and Delivery

Business Expectations

• Understand and interpret business expectations for the Kumba businesses, coordinate an annual business planning process, and develop production and service strategies to deliver against those expectations.
• Test capability and develop scenarios through the Business Structure Performance (BSP) model to guide Kumba’s ability to achieve Business Expectations.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of the Kumba integrated plan (OMS) to achieve Business Expectations.
  
  

Operational Planning

• Integrate input from various disciplines, functions, and sites to draft a 5-year plan:
  
• Ensure mine-to-market focus across the entire value chain (from geological inputs to market demands to resource replenishment) to maximise ore value and create plans in liaison with stakeholders within and beyond site boundaries (e.g., business, Group, Marketing).
• o Drive integration of operational management and support services plans across Kumba to optimise process interfaces between disciplines, functions and sites and ensure strategy delivery.
  
• Consolidate discipline inputs for the Master Operating Schedule (OMS) in Kumba:
  
• Align with counterparts to create a comprehensive plan and input it into the Master Operating Schedule.
• Provide input into the 5-year rolling schedule in line with the Integrated Planning Process (IPP) and annual.
• Business Planning requirements cascaded from the LoAP.
• Establish communication channels and make information available to relevant disciplines outside their usual planning scope.
  
• Support adequate (physical) resource planning across disciplines and functions to execute the integrated Master Operating Schedule.
• Track all planning decisions by conducting structured, integrated planning meetings and capturing decisions made and resulting actions.
• Provide support to disciplines and functions in developing robust tactical mid- and short-term plans, schedules, and forecasts:
  
• Ensure consideration of safety and sustainability aspects in developing schedules and plans that allow for effective delivery against targets.
• Provide technical support (e.g., planning principles, tools, and software) to operational planning teams.
• Mentor, coach, and develop effective operational planning teams across disciplines.
  
• Proactively identify planning-specific challenges and opportunities that new technology could address.
• Define challenges, opportunities, and impact within and beyond planning activities.
• Actively seek expert input from Group subject matter experts who lead the solution design.
• Roll out technological solutions for planning activities on site, developed or signed off by the Group and business.
  
  

This role is in the Technical & Strategy (T&S) at a Band 5 level reporting to the Manager Business Integration.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant 4 Years Technical Degree (Mining, Engineering, Processing, Industrial Engineering, etc.) NQF8
• MBA (Advantegous)
• SA Drivers License
  
  

Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant planning experience, preferably in the mining industry.
• Advanced knowledge of the Anglo American Operating model (esp. Operational Planning process).
• Advanced knowledge of mining (preferably open-pit), processing or engineering industry.
• Advanced knowledge of key value drivers across the mining value chain and the interdependence therein.
• Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office, Projects, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of the mining industry and relevant legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of basic financial metrics, cost, value management and budgeting tools.
• Experience in identifying and implementing business improvement opportunities and projects at mines.
• Experience in applying project management fundamentals.
• Experience in strategy implementation and business planning.
• Good knowledge of new technologies and their impact on operational activities.
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

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, 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 – 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 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 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.