Specialist Technical Scope Development (24 months Fixed Term Contract Kumba Iron Ore Supply Chain Kathu Associate

Specialist Technical Scope Development (24 months Fixed Term Contract)

We have an exciting opportunity for a
Specialist Technical Scope Development (24 months Fixed Term Contract). The purpose of this to role is to Develop, review, and optimise technical scopes of work (SoWs) to ensure strategic alignment, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and stakeholder clarity across engineering, maintenance, and operational contracts.

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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.

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

Job Description :

As our
Specialist Technical Scope Development (FTC
- Fixed Term Contract)your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Integrate SHE risk assessments into scope development to proactively identify and mitigate safety and environmental risks.
• Collaborate with SHE specialists to align technical scopes with operational safety protocols and sustainability objectives.
• Embed SHE controls and performance measures into contract scopes to support safe execution and environmental stewardship.
• Performance and Delivery
• Scope Development and Review
• Develop and critically review complex, multi-disciplinary scopes of work for engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Apply technical knowledge and systems thinking to ensure scopes are comprehensive, technically sound, and strategically aligned with operational requirements
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and procurement to validate scope feasibility and optimise delivery outcomes.
• Business Alignment
• Translate strategic business objectives into actionable scope frameworks that support operational excellence and long-term asset performance.
• Conduct impact assessments to align scope decisions with enterprise risk, sustainability goals, and lifecycle asset management principles.
• Facilitate business planning by integrating scope development into broader organisational strategies.
• Lead cost-benefit analyses and value engineering initiatives to optimise scope content and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Utilise benchmarking tools and industry intelligence to challenge assumptions and drive continuous cost improvements.
• Utilise financial models to assess scope alternatives and support strategic procurement decisions.
• Risk and Compliance
• Ensure scope documentation adheres to complex regulatory frameworks, including environmental, safety, and legal standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and scenario planning to identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks proactively.
• Champion governance and compliance by embedding controls and assurance mechanisms into scope development processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitate strategic engagement forums with internal and external stakeholders to co-create scope content and ensure alignment.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through structured communication plans and feedback loops.
• Determine scope boundaries and deliverables with suppliers and contractors to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Develop, update and refine scope templates, standards, and guidelines based on lessons learned and industry trends.
• Establish performance metrics and feedback mechanisms to evaluate scope effectiveness post-contract.
• Drive innovation in scope development through research, technology adoption, and process optimisation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, Quantity Surveying) or a related technical discipline atNQF7 level.
• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Supply Chain, Quantity Surveyingor Business Administration at NQF8 level
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