Team Lead – Port and Quality

We have an exciting opportunity for Team Lead – Port and Quality. The purpose of this role is to manage product quality at the Rail and Port interface to fulfill customer requirements and maximize value for the company through the effective loading and utilization of vessels.

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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 – 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 Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Team Lead – Port and Quality your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Port Planning, Quality and Value Optimisation

- Ensure optimal train offloading at the Port by considering the quality of products received from different mines.
- Plan product blends to maximise value and revenue for both the Marketing and Production Business Units.
- Manage stockpiles, product blending, and vessel loading to maximise revenue and prevent contractual penalties.
- Ensure stacking and reclaiming activities enable maximum terminal loading rates to maximise export volumes.
- Maintain accountability for Quality Certification Approvals.
- Continuously review processes to identify opportunities for value maximisation.

Market Intelligence and Advisory

- Collect and analyse port intelligence relating to competitors and shipments to provide advisory support to Marketing teams.

Planning, Scheduling and Reporting

- Prepare, update, and distribute:
- Port stacking and loading schedules.
- Lists of issues and faults.
- Provisional planning specifications.
- Two-week quality plans.
- Evaluate and review:
- Final rail plans.
- Vessel plans.
- Final load plans.
- Bed qualities.
- The following week’s Business Plan.

Leadership

- Effectively lead, manage, and support the personal and professional development of direct reports to ensure the achievement of agreed business targets.

Compliance

- Adhere to all Anglo American Group and Marketing policies, procedures, and standards of conduct relevant to the role.
- Comply with Anglo American Security and Operating Standards.

Stakeholder Management

- Manage high-performing collaboration between Transnet Port Terminals Operations, the Sampling Plant Operator, Stevedores, the Trucking Contractor, and the Kumba Quality Department to deliver optimal value for Kumba Iron Ore.
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with Transnet Port Terminals, Stevedores, the Sampling Plant, and the Trucking Company.

This role is in IOEC Operations - (IOEC) department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Manager IOEC Operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure the consistent application of all SHEQ standards, procedures, and requirements to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

Requirements

Grade 12/ N3 Technical; National Diploma (NQF 6) in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Metallurgy, Mining, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.; B-Degree (NQF7) in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Metallurgy, Mining, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field is preferred.; ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems training or certification is preferred.; SA Drivers Licence; 3–5 years' experience in quality control, logistics, shipping, port operations, mining, supply chain, or bulk commodities export environments.; Sound knowledge of contract management.; Demonstrated experience in bulk material handling, export shipping, rail-to port logistics coordination, stockpile management, product blending, vessel loading, and quality certification processes.; Sound knowledge of port terminal operations, quality assurance and sampling procedures, blending optimisation, export contracts, customer quality specifications, and SHEQ and risk management systems.; Experience in data analysis, operational planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.; Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SAP, Dispatch System (Modular), and SORD.; Working knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), environmental management, occupational health, and risk management standards.