Manager Project Services

Company DescriptionWe have an exciting position for a Manager Project Services to establish and manage the Project Controls functions, systems, and procedures to assure the definition of schedules, budgets, and forecast costs for effective project management. Project Controls duties include:

Planning, Scheduling, and Project Progress Measurement.
Capital Cost Estimating and Budgeting.
Cost Control and Cost Forecasting.
Management and Project Reporting.

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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 DescriptionAs Manager Project Services you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Act as "First Point of Contact" for Kumba Projects' Controls team and provide coordination with external and internal stakeholders.
Provide leadership and day-to-day technical direction to Project Controls Teams and Study/Project Managers, mainly focused on studies and projects.
Evaluate technical and resource requirements of Project Controls for the studies/projects.
Ensure implementation of AA Project Controls Standards and Guidelines.
Coordinate with HR and SCM/Project Commercial to source Project Controls personnel for Studies & Projects.
Assist in preparation of Investment Proposals for projects approval.
Management and alignment of the roles and responsibilities within the project controls team with key stakeholders to ensure effective project controls viz. cost management, schedule management, and document management.
Delivery of consolidated portfolio management information, ensuring that the Project Controls team produce monthly reports providing details on progress actuals, forecast, and explanation of variances for cost and schedule.
Review of all Project Controls information to ensure accuracy as well as identifying issues, concerns and suggest potential mitigations.
Develop and implement effective Project Controls to ensure that reporting standards are constantly achieved. This includes the compilation and audit of policies, processes, procedures, and standards for all Project Controls functions. Establishment of required tools and techniques to ensure ongoing data integrity (auditability) and alignment.
Oversee project baselining process for cost and schedules and ensure that all project systems are implemented according to company processes, standards, and procedures.
Manage the change management process; suggest and communicate corrective actions.
Review of project cost estimates as well as Procurement and Contract Management plans.
Oversee control and reporting of OPEX funds for all Kumba projects during the study phases. This includes interaction and negotiations with Operations and Head Office finance managers.
Overseeing the control and reporting of Operational Cost budgets. Management of the department's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control.
Effective leadership and management of a cross-functional team to deliver the project against objectives as defined in the project charter and in line with the Anglo American values.
Keeping abreast of developments in the various technical and project management fields to ensure continuous improvement, deriving efficiencies and cost savings.
Managing internal and external relations, including the interface with service providers, as well as other functions responsible for ensuring that business needs are met.
Encouraging and leading teams in accordance with Kumba values and strategic objectives.
Effective safety leadership and behaviour modelling for the Project Controls team. Promoting and supporting high levels of compliance towards Health, Safety, Environmental and Social Performance standards of Kumba.

This role is in Kumba Projects at a Band 5 level reporting to Principal Project Controls & Reviews.



Qualifications

Grade 12
An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.
SA Drivers Licence

Experience

8 to 10 years' experience in a similar role within the mining sector.
Recognized as a thought leader and external expert in applying integrated policies and practices across all Project Control disciplines, including Estimation, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control.
Track record of leading ideas generation; translating these into practical initiatives to be implemented and demonstration of successful execution and delivery in Project Controls (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control) practices.
Extensive knowledge of Project Controls Excellence (Estimating, Planning/Scheduling/Progressing, and Cost Control) over the complete project life cycle.
Significant local knowledge of the local/regional engineering and construction markets, companies, and methods of doing business.
Ability to understand detail, transactional workflows/issues and communicate solutions to senior management in a summarized manner.
Solve technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders. Implements the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies.
Optimises productivity and quality targets by utilising deep technical expertise and cooperating with multi-disciplinary teams to highlight and address areas of improvement.
Manages, monitors and drives controls deliverables within the project portfolio. Proactively escalates risks and proposes mitigating actions.
Successfully extend concepts, skills and developed practices in order to contribute to the improvement of project controls practices across Kumba projects.




Additional InformationWhat 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.

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