Anglo American PLC Jobs in South Africa: Cost Engineer

Anglo American PLC is one of the world’s largest mining companies. Our success depends upon a constant supply of world class mineral deposits. They must represent resources capable of being economically extracted, and we obtain them either through our own exploration or by the acquisition of mineral deposits found by others.

Our unique portfolio of high-quality mining assets and natural resources includes platinum group metals and diamonds, with significant interests in copper, iron ore, metallurgical coal, nickel and thermal coal, as well as a divestment portfolio of other mining and industrial businesses.

We aim to create a working environment that attracts great people and enables them to reach their full potential.

Anglo American Plc recruits Cost Engineer

Job No.: 675014
Division: AAPLC Platinum (South Africa)
Site: Mogalakwena Platinum Mines
Department: Engineering & Projects
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Limpopo

Role Description:

To ensure compile and develop an estimate for a project which captures the totality of the scope of work.

Technical work responsibilities:
Create and maintain appropriate project control environment;
Ensure cost, schedule and resource planning, estimating, forecasting, control and change management is implemented on all projects.

Core work outputs:
Develop Cost Estimates for the project and monitor performance
To provide effective support towards the achievement of project cash flows
Good employee relations
Effective administration of necessary systems
Support the overall project
Report on Earned Value of project work executed

Required abilities:
Grade 12 (with Mathematics) with significant relevant experience or a qualification in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline
Qualification in Cost Engineering would be an advantage
6 years experience in the Project Management field in a heavy industrial and/or process controls environment
Participate in a multi-disciplinary project management environment

Physical Requirements:
Certificate of Fitness

Additional Information:
Anglo Platinum shall apply the Employment Equity principles as set out in Anglo Platinum’s Employment Equity Policy
If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Incomplete CV’s and/or applications will not be considered.

Closing date:
20 Aug 2010 11:55am South Africa Standard Time

To apply, click on the link below, click on ‘search and apply for a job online’

http://www.angloamerican.co.uk/aal/careers/vacancies/

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Division: AAPLC Platinum (South Africa)
Site: Mogalakwena Platinum Mines
Department: Engineering & Projects
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Limpopo