Ventilation Engineer

Your Role as a Ventilation Graduate

Step into the future of mining with an exciting opportunity to apply your ventilation expertise across the Platinum value chain. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in key areas such as airflow analysis, underground climate control, and gas monitoring. You’ll work with advanced technologies and methods, including ventilation modelling, monitoring systems, and air quality control to ensure safe and efficient underground working conditions. Collaborating with industry experts, you’ll contribute to the optimisation of mine ventilation systems by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, improving energy efficiency, and maintaining optimal working environments. This immersive three-year programme includes rotations across multiple mining and processing sites, giving you exposure to both open-cast and underground environments, processing plants and a comprehensive understanding of mine ventilation in various mining conditions.

What’s in it for you?

Join a dynamic and inclusive graduate community, where you’ll engage in real-world projects and benefit from a structured development programme, personalised mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. If you’re passionate about leveraging mine ventilation expertise to drive innovation and promote safety and sustainability in mining operations, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the mining industry.

Requirements

To qualify for the Anglo American Platinum Graduate Programme, you must:

• Have completed Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering; OR Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering; OR Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mining Engineering
• Have completed your degree within the last 12 months or are due to graduate by December 2024.
• Have no more than 12 months post qualification completion, work experience.
• Be a team player with strong leadership potential.
• Demonstrate drive, ambition, and a passion for challenging work in our operations.
• Must be willing and able to work in remote areas, with relocation support provided where necessary

All applicants MUST include a full academic transcript with their application

The Selection Process:

We understand that applying for a graduate position is an important step in your career, and we want to ensure that the process is as smooth and transparent as possible. Here’s what you can expect:

Initial CV Review
Once we receive your application, our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your CV and academic transcript to ensure you meet the basic requirements for the role. We’ll be looking at your academic achievements, any relevant projects or internships, and most importantly, your potential to thrive in our dynamic environment. We understand that as a recent graduate, you may have limited work experience, but we value your fresh perspective, eagerness to learn, and passion for making an impact.

On-Demand Video Interview
If you pass the initial screening, you’ll be invited to complete a short video interview, where you’ll answer questions about your motivation, skills, and suitability for the role. You’ll also take part in a fun and interactive game-based assessment, designed to measure your cognitive abilities and fit for the position. These assessments allow us to get to know you better, beyond just your CV.

Assessments
If successful, you will be invited to complete a series of assessments. These assessments are designed to measure a range of abilities, including cognitive skills, behavioral tendencies, and personal attributes. The assessments allow us to gain a comprehensive understanding of your potential.

Interview (In-Person or Virtual)
Should you advance to the next stage, you will have an interview with our Hiring Team, either in-person or virtually, depending on your location. This is your chance to discuss your experiences, aspirations, and how you see yourself contributing to Anglo American Platinum’s mission. We will also explore your leadership potential and passion for working in our industry.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Additional information

Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

Closing Date: 27 September 2024