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Professionals in Training Programme for unemployed youth at Anglo American

Anglo American invites unemployed graduates to apply for the internship programme for Professionals in Training to be based in Kathu, Northen Cape. Applications for this programme closes on the 29th of September 2023.


Professional in Training (PIT)

Business Unit / Group Function: Kumba Iron Ore Discipline: General Management Location: Kathu, South Africa Experience / Work Type: Entry Level / Graduate Trainee Closing Date: 29 September, 2023

Overview Company Description: Join us on the Anglo American Graduate Programme if you are ready to take the first step towards a successful career in the mining industry.  Finding and developing our future leaders is something we're passionate about. Join us as a PIT if you are ready to take the first step towards a successful career in the mining industry.   

Anglo American   Our ambition is to be the most valued mining company in the eyes of our shareholders, driven by the purpose to re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives. 

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.

Job Description: As a Professional in Training (PIT): within Anglo American. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring safety across our operations. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of key outputs, from demonstrating safety leadership and applying risk management principles to conducting risk assessments and hazard identification. You'll utilize cutting-edge systems and tools like Isometrix, Voxel, Critical Controls Bow-Tie, and Business Intelligence to report on safety performance and make informed decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates who want to have a smarter future within mining. Initially, you will be offered a three-year graduate programme with our Southern Africa Business Unit rotating to one or more of our sites where possible. You have the chance to make a difference in real projects and follow a structured learning development journey. If you are ready to make the most of everything you’ve learned so far, be challenged, work together with industry leaders, and be a part of a supportive and a vibrant Graduate community, then Anglo American is ready for you.

Qualifications: To qualify for the Professional In Training programme, you must: 

  • Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (NQF7 or 8)

  • Have completed your degree or are due to graduate by December 2023. 

  • Have no more than two years of relevant work experience. 

  • Be a team player with strong leadership potential. 

  • Demonstrate drive, ambition, and a passion for challenging work in our operations. 

  • Be available to work in remote areas of South Africa as our operations are in the Northern Cape and you will be located in Sishen or Kolomela mine.

  • This role requires a high level of mobility. You are encouraged to obtain a driver’s license.

Additional information: What to Expect.

  • The role is a fixed term contract for a maximum period of 36 months.

  • The role of a Professional in Training is to participate in and complete the formal Graduate Programme as outlined per discipline.

  • The first stage of the recruitment process is a review of your CV.

  • Should you meet the requirements for the role, you will be invited to complete an on-demand video interview and game based psychometric assessment to be completed by set deadline.

  • Successful candidates will be invited to our Assessment Centre Experience with all the potential candidates.


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PIT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER BEng/BSc (NQF 7 or 8) in Industrial Engineering. PIT: MECHANICAL ENGINEER BSc/BEng Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Mechanical Engineering PIT: METALLURGY BSc Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Metallurgical Engineering PIT: MINE SURVEYOR (GEOMATICS) BSc Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Mine Survey or Geomatics PIT: MINING ENGINEER BEng/BSc (NQF 7 or 8) Mining Engineering PIT: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE Bachelor’s degree (NQF7 or 8) in Occupational Hygiene. PIT: PROJECTS BEng/BSc (NQF 7 or 8) Quantity Surveying/Civil/Industrial/Construction/Mechanical Engineering. PIT: SAFETY Bachelor’s degree (NQF7 or 8) in Safety /Environmental management/ Occupational hygiene or Risk management qualification. PIT: CHEMIST BSc Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering. PIT: CIVIL ENGINEER BEng or BSc Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Civil Engineering PIT: CORPORATE AFFAIRS Bachelor’s degree (NQF7 or 8) in Social Sciences; Business Science; Corporate Communications; Linguistics or related degree PIT: DATA ANALYTICS BSc degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Information Technology, Software engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or any other relevant Engineering qualifications with a strong preference to Data Analytic PIT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER BSc/BEng (NQF 7 or 8) Electrical Engineering PIT: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER BSc (NQF7 or 8) Environmental Science; Environmental Engineering PIT: GEOLOGY BSc Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Geology, Geosciences or Applied Geology PIT: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER BSc Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Geology or Hydrogeology or Rock Engineering PIT: HUMAN RESOURCES Bachelors Degree (NQF 7 or 8) in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology



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