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ROLE PROFILE
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Group function/ BU Anglo American Platinum Date Aug 2015
Department/ Operation Job band GBF 6/12 - 0913856
Finance – PRO - Corporate
Location Corporate, Johannesburg
Discipline/ Sub-
Fin - Project Office
discipline
CONTEXT
Structural changes to supply and demand dynamics of Platinum Group Metals necessitated a complete review of the Anglo
American Platinum (AAP) business and operating model. This resulted in a re-configuration of the asset portfolio (carve-out
of certain operations as a stand-alone business); implementation of an adjusted operating model for the retained company;
cost savings both on permanent staff level as well as efficiency requirements on non-personnel costs
While being forced to maintain cash flow stability in the short- and medium term, AAP also needs to ensure a sustainable
long-term future, especially with respect to the development and introduction of technology (e.g., mechanised mining)
The situation is further complicated by significant social and community requirements, given Amplats role as a major
employer and social contributor in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Accordingly, Amplats has launched (and continuous to launch) a broad set of enterprise projects to shape the company's
future in light of the new economic reality
The purpose of this role is to develop and manage the schedule for non-construction enterprise large and mega sized projects,
integrating the various individual work streams of Transition planning and scheduling, thereby considering a complex set of
factors (people, processes and systems) and the related required overarching necessities in terms of project management and
resourcing; to serve as subject expert in the field of scheduling and planning
Transition planning
Be accountable for a solid Transition planning, considering a broad Robust overall Transition plan – comprehensive
range of factors, interdependencies and trade-offs Master Schedule for all projects related to the
Transition plan
Design and ensure scheduling and implementation planning and
execution of Amplats Enterprise Transition work: Solid, holistic transformation project portfolio
Ensure appropriate overall scheduling for integrated transition scheduling
planning of approved projects in order to achieve the Amplats
strategic goals
Integrate a broad set of factors into the overall schedule, such as
strategic priorities, operational objectives dealing with people,
processes and systems
Ensure delivery implications are understood by Functions and
26/08/2015 This role profile acts as a guide to the role only and additional work outcomes may be required to be performed by the
incumbent
Operations and they appropriately addressed in the schedules
Drive alignment, milestones and interdependencies across all projects
in the portfolio Develop and maintain a fully integrated Project
Master Schedule for monitoring and controlling against tasks, Anglo American Platinum values are lived by
milestones and deliverables, including: the team.
o Preparing Basis of Schedule for each stage of the Project / Study scope is delivered on time at
project. each stage-gate.
o Providing / validating benchmarks of durations. Quality and accuracy of schedules.
o Coordinating with all relevant project team members Critical Path identification.
and project stakeholders to define schedule Schedule reporting / communication is
requirements (accuracy, sequencing and level of regular, transparent, verified and timely.
activity decomposition). Quality of analysis and resulting
o Resource loading where applicable. recommendations.
o Applying critical path and critical chain methods to the Project milestones met.
schedule.
Schedule break-down structure remains
o Assessing risks to the critical path(s) and developing
aligned (integrated) with the WBS and cost
treatment actions including contingency to provide
break-down structure.
required levels of confidence.
Responsible for drafting and implementing In
o Assessing opportunities to optimise either or both the
house standards and procedures aligning to
schedule and the estimate.
the Anglo Projects Way.
Ensure alignment between schedule and cash flow / cost
Mentoring and Coaching of Schedulers and
management plan
Planners in the Owners Team
Identify cross-dependencies between projects and propose
mitigation measures to project managers that ensure the individual Appropriate, yet cost and time efficient project
success of projects as well as the achievement of the broader management initiatives
Transformation goals
ROLE RELATIONSHIPS
Managerially Program Manager Finance
accountable to
Direct reports None
Key internal role All individual Project Leaders and Managers (PMO Schedulers) of the initiatives in scope for the
relationships Transition
Head of Departments resp. Line Managers of all Functions (as listed below) and Finance Business
Partners
In selected cases, direct interaction with the Executives of Functions:
Executive Head Processing
Executive Head Mining
Executive Head Technical
Executive Head SHE
Executive Head HR
Executive Head Corporate Affairs
Executive Head Commercial
Executive Head Projects
Executive Head JV’s
External relationships No direct external relationships expected
EXPERIENCE Essential:
At least 10 years professional experience at least three of which should be in a mining
environment
Proven experience in a leadership role, having successfully gained experience in formally and
informally managing teams
Project management experience
Deep mining sector experience
Desirable:
Gathered geographically diverse experience, working effectively with cross-functional teams
Involved in major change projects/organisational transformation
KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS Project Management and Execution (Level 3 technical indicators - Applies project
management techniques to manage large and complex projects and ensures changes are
embedded into business as usual process)
Financial Planning and Analysis (Level 1 technical indicators - Applies data analytical
techniques to provide transparency on financial performance of individual projects)
Financial Controlling (Level 1 technical indicators – Supports the development of project
reports and controls in accordance with AAP standards as well as monitors and mitigates
issues)
BEHAVIOURS
The People Development Way and Behavioural Framework
ORGANISATION CHART
Programme
Manager
Finance