📍 Location: 144 Oxford Rd, Johannesburg, South Africa (also UK, Chile, Peru, Brazil)
⏰ Job Type: Full-Time
🏢 Company: Anglo American
💻 Work Model: Onsite / International Travel Required

About Anglo American

🌍 Global Mining Leader
Anglo American employs over 30,000 colleagues worldwide and operates across multiple continents. The Group Technical & Engineering & Maintenance teams drive innovation, asset performance, and technical excellence in mining operations.

💡 Why Join?

• Work globally across multiple countries and projects.

• Lead mechanical engineering initiatives with cutting-edge technology.

• Contribute to safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations.

Role Overview

🛠️ Purpose of Role:
Lead the Mechanical Engineering discipline as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical support, advanced analysis, and best-practice guidance across Anglo American operations.

Key Responsibilities

• ⚙️ Define and implement mechanical engineering best practices across mining equipment.
• 🏗️ Oversee heavy and mining equipment including crushers, screens, mills, thickeners, conveyors, HME, and related infrastructure.
• 💻 Perform advanced engineering analysis (FEA, DEM, dynamic simulations, digital engineering).
• 🔧 Conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis, and associated rectification for mechanical systems.
• 📄 Develop technical specifications and best practice principles for mechanical equipment.
• 🤝 Collaborate with Operational, Engineering & Maintenance, and Project teams for design, delivery, operation, and maintenance.
• 🌐 Engage with industry and OEMs to maintain high technical standards.
• 📈 Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies.
• 🛡️ Act as Functional Risk Authority and Technical Standard owner for Pressure Equipment and Lifting Operations.
• 🔍 Conduct safety, technical, operational, and maintenance reviews (Level 2).
• 🧰 Develop and manage asset strategies, condition monitoring, and integrity for critical mechanical systems.
• 👷 Mentor young mechanical engineers and promote technical growth.

Qualifications and Experience

🎓 Required:

• Bachelor’s or Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Professional Engineering Registration (ECSA, CREA, CIP, IENG, or CIC).

• Extensive practical experience in complex mechanical engineering environments.

🎓 Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree).

• Proven record in safety-focused mechanical design, operations, and maintenance.

💼 Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Heavy and mining equipment expertise.

• Advanced engineering analysis: FEA, DEM, dynamic simulations.

• Failure and root cause analysis for mechanical systems.

• Technical specification development and implementation.

• Experience in operational support, asset management, and project execution.

• Project management experience across small and large-scale engineering projects.

• Understanding of national and international standards and regulatory compliance.

Additional Information

🌱 Who We Are:
Anglo American is committed to sustainable mining, community care, and environmentally responsible operations. We aim to create safer, more efficient, and innovative solutions across all operations.

💡 What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for technical and leadership growth.

• Access to global projects and career development programs.

• Focus on safety, inclusion, and diversity.

🛡️ Safety Commitment:
Anglo American prioritizes employee safety with rigorous standards and continuous investment in new safety technologies.

🌎 Inclusion & Diversity:
We value and respect every colleague and provide equal opportunities to help everyone reach their full potential.

CV Tips 

• Highlight leadership in mechanical engineering design, analysis, and asset integrity.
• Include experience with heavy and mining equipment and advanced engineering simulations.
• Emphasize safety, risk management, and compliance with international standards.
• Demonstrate project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Include professional registrations and relevant postgraduate qualifications if applicable.