• Job Description

  Req#: REF61752X

  Company Description

  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.
  
  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.

  Job Description

  4 x Positions available
  Purpose
  
  Safely operate and manoeuvre mobile cranes to lift, move, and position heavy loads within mining sites.
  The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
  Safety, Health and Environment
  
  • Adhere to all health and safety practices requirements and promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment
  
  • Active participation in safety initiatives, i.e. SLAM, HPH
  
  • Conduct the required safety interventions before undertaking any tasks
  
  • Ensure a clear working area, legibility and visibility of safety signs and attend to spillage material to prevent contamination and pollution; keep a record of actions taken.
  
  • Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
  Performance and Delivery
  Equipment and Load Handling:
  
  • Collaborate with the relevant team to coordinate lifting and positioning activities.
  
  • Adhere to strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on the crane to ensure it is in proper working condition.
  
  • Navigate the crane through the mining site, considering terrain, obstacles, and other site-specific conditions.
  
  • Coordinate with spotters and ground crews to ensure safe crane movements and maintain effective communication using hand signals, radio, or other means.
  
  • Operate mobile cranes to lift and move heavy materials, machinery, and equipment at mining sites.
  o Move cranes into position, considering load weight, capacity, and site conditions.
  o Lift, lower, and swing loads using the crane's hoisting mechanisms.
  o Rig loads properly to ensure stability and safety during lifting operations.

  Qualifications

  Qualifications

  • Grade 12/N3 Technical
  • Mobile Crane Licence
  • Code 14 Drivers License

  
  Technical Knowledge

  • • 2 -3 years’ relevant mobile crane experience
  • • Pre-shift inspection procedures
  • • Hand Signal and Radio procedures
  • • Mobile Crane procedures
  • • Acquainted with the section’s layout

  
  Technical Skills

  • • Identifies problems effectively
  • • Demonstrates keen observation skills
  • • Prioritises safety vigilantly
  • • Manages time efficiently
  • • Maintain a disciplined approach
  • Social Process Skills
  • • Sets and pursues goals effectively

  Additional Information

  Who we are
  We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
  
  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 the process.

• About the company

  Anglo American plc is a British multinational mining company with headquarters in London, England. It is the world's largest producer of platinum, with around 40% of world output, as well as being a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore, and metallurgical and thermal coal.

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