Open Positions at De Beers Group

• The Role of Senior Plant Metallurgist is to support the Metallurgical team through the Ore Processing engineer to deliver the required service to the Section Managers.

Key Result Areas:

• Assist in ensuring that legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, scheduled, executed and monitored in accordance with short and long-term Ore Processing objectives, technical standards and procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Identification of improvement opportunities, business case development, Scoping and execution of approved improvement projects.
• Analyse relevant processing data for the allocated portion of the plant and in own area of responsibility, reporting and investigating barriers to effective quality performance, causes of delays and deviations, and assist in ensuring mitigating plans are prepared and implemented.
• Stakeholder management: liaison with maintenance, operational & support function personnel to implement plant optimisation projects.
• Supports Production Teams to achieve the target for tonnes treated within their section of responsibility.
• Supports Production Teams to achieve target for carats recovered.
• Assist in Managing all plant governance requirements - technical, operational and quality standards audits; and ensures compliance within their section of responsibility.
• Assist to ensure a stable and sustainable plant performance within their section of responsibility.
• Updating of all relevant process documentation for the Treatment Plant.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 certificate or relevant NQF level 4 qualifications.
• BSc Engineering or B-Tech (Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy).

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in a processing plant.
• LIMN modelling or Diamond wizard knowledge/experience will be an advantage.
• Power Bi report building or use of Power Bi reports.
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License.
• Intimate knowledge of process flow in own area and general process flow of the plant.
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness Certificate) for the plant environment.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Psychometric Assessments.

Skills/ Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of mining operations with diamond processing plant experience.
• Analysing and interpreting of information.
• Process modelling & simulation.
• Report writing.
• Presentations and Networking.
• Teamwork.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritizing.
• Project management.
• Knowledge of SHHE policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values.
• Problem solving capability.

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• This role reports into the Inport Technical Support Lead.
• The incumbent will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the planning and scheduling of the Scopes of Work executed by the In-port Shutdown Team to ensure effective management of projects.

Your role will include:

Financial Effectiveness

• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures

Project Planning Effectiveness

• Create schedules according to Engineering and Projects Scopes of Works and the Work List Database
• Integrates the schedule to identify the critical path and identify time opportunity and discuss them with the relevant Engineering Officers
• Management of complex EPC and EPCM project schedules
• Facilitate meetings with Engineering Officers and Project Engineers prior to Projects to finalize schedule.
• Identify and communicate clashes in terms of work execution in the Project Plan
• Capture any new discovery work that is loaded in the Works List Database and update Project plan throughout the project lifecycle

Effective stakeholder management

• Maintain cause and effect records in liaison with strategic stakeholders
• Manage progress reporting against the schedule using earned value management techniques
• Recommends delivery and sequencing strategies to key stakeholders with the overall aim of de-risking the schedule

Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness

• Manage adherence to and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Client Relationships

• Build relationships across the De Beers Pipeline and with project stakeholders through continual interaction and service excellence.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or NQFL7 equivalent
• Qualification in Project Planning and Project Management – PMI-SP or PMI-PMP would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a planning and scheduling environment with at least 5 years’ experience in Marine Mining Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suit
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (EVM templates, Pivot tables)
• Advanced knowledge of Project Planning software – Primavera P6, MS Projects and Synchro Pro 4D
• Intermediate knowledge of producing schedules and animations utilizing Bentley Synchro Pro 4D

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Your role will include:

Property Management

• Co-ordinate and manage the property management process in respect of DBM Gardens. (Upstream Technology Head Office)

Maintenance

• Responsible directly for the maintenance of DBM Gardens and liaising with the landlord
• Manage DBM Gardens maintenance schedules and electrical inspections – in compliance with statutory and company requirements, internal safety requirements, product / manufacturer’s specification.

Facilities Management

• Manage the implementation of Service Level Agreements
• Manage contractors engaged to undertake facilities management in the DBM Gardens area

Administrative Management

Financial Management  

• Manage costs in accordance with budgets, forecasts and cash flow

Legal compliance and Contract management       

• Effective management of Contracts: Maintenance Contractor SLA, Leases, Sub-leases, Service Provider SLA’s,
• Ensure facility agreements and SLAs are in place

People Management

• Staff manage in terms of discipline, performance, and personal development plans.

Governance      

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and legislation.

Qualifications:

• Diploma with experience in Property management, Project Management and Commercial or NQFL6 equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing properties department with responsibility of managing high-end properties.
• Experience with contract deliverables and firsthand knowledge of assessing building work requirements for sites and proposals
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety acts
• Understanding of agreements is essential
• Stakeholder management with property owners

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Job Description:

This role reports into Security Services Department

• To ensure the effective management of risks through the application of a standardized risk management process and that the information derived from the risk management process is adequately reported and used as a basis for decision making and accountability at all relevant organisational levels. 
• To ensure compliance with the relevant risk management practices defined in the corporate governance guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining a security governance, -audit and -assurance framework for DE BEERS UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY, ensuring and coordinating the development and publication of security procedures, policies, best practice guidelines and an audit framework to enable accurate measuring and tracking of UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY Security performance.
• This role is the focal point to lead the continuous improvement of the state of security effectiveness at UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY 

Your role will include:

Safety & Health

• Undertaking risk assessments to identify hazards and mitigating measures to manage and reduce identified safety risks

Environment

• Fostering awareness, communicating and building a culture of shared accountability for the environment.

Security

• Protection of our people, product, assets and reputation.
• Ensure security incidents has no significant impact to In Port projects, People, Assets, Product, Information and Reputation.

Financial Effectiveness  

• Assist in compiling the Security budget by providing information based on risk, operational security and organizational requirements.
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.
• Manage and control the allocation of funds

Management    

• Manage and co-ordinate the performance and activities of the Senior Security Officer Corporate Office responsible for DBM Gardens Security effectiveness

Strategic Effectiveness  

• Interpret and develop audit and risk plans in accordance with UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY Objectives, Security plan, Group Security Strategy, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), while coordinating and implementing security operational plans to quantify and mitigate risks, ensuring an effective asset protection philosophy.

Effective Security Governance    

• Sustain security effectiveness through the development and implementation of the Security Maturity Model, Audit and Risk Plans, while supporting UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY by executing joint effectiveness reviews and auditing UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY mining/sample vessels.

Security Risk Management         

• Integrate Security Risk Management into the full UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGY business Value Chain and create the appropriate awareness and understanding of the risks accepted by the company.

Investigations   

• Ensure that information from the risk management process is reported and used for security investigations and determine findings and implement recommendations during and after these investigations to effectively manage risks.

Contract Management

• Managing security contracts end to end to maximize operational financial performance and ensure that the supplier complies with and meets the goals of the contract.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Security Risk Management, Security Management, Criminology or NFQ7 equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience working in a risk / maritime / mining / construction / security environment / Engineering environment
• Risk Management Certifications, e.g. but not limited to ISO 3100, SACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control® (CRISC®),  

 Or

• PMI Risk Management Professional® (PMI-RMP®), ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance® (CGRC®), BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management (PCIRM), ISO 31000 Foundation — Risk Management.

Or

• Risk Management - Anglo and De Beers Way
• Excellent Knowledge of the Kimberley Certification Scheme, Diamond Act 13 of 1999 (Namibia), Diamond Act, 56 of 1986 (RSA), Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, Company policies and procedures, Group Security Standards, Risk Management, process and data analytical systems and control environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of the security function gained through formal education and complemented with practical experience would be an advantage
• Active exposure to an industrial security technical environment, project and/or systems engineering process.
• Involvement with an investigation or post incident review following a major incident and been held accountable for implementation of recommendations
• Proven background on contract management and project management would be an advantage

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• The role includes project management responsibilities and requires technical and commercial assessments for work orders and capital projects. The incumbent will also be responsible for drafting scopes of work and ensuring continuous operational improvements.

Your role will include:

Overseeing Maintenance Planning & Execution

•  Own and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance schedule, ensuring optimal equipment availability.

Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation

• Conduct systematic failure analysis, utilizing diagnostic tools to identify faults, model failures, and implement corrective actions.

 System Modelling & Performance Analysis

• Develop digital twins and simulations to analyse mechanical, electrical, and software interactions for optimization of AUVs and survey equipment.

Conduct Technical Assessments

•  Evaluate work orders, failure reports, and equipment performance before approving maintenance interventions.

Commercial & Cost Assessment

• Assist in budgeting, cost evaluation, and assist procurement officers in supplier negotiations, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

Manage Workshop Operations

• Supervise day-to-day activities, ensuring efficient workflow, resource allocation, and adherence to safety protocols.

Integration & Calibration of Sensors & Payloads

• Oversee the installation, calibration, and testing of sonar, positioning systems, and environmental sensors to enhance survey accuracy and data quality.

AUV Life Extension programme

• Develop and oversee life extension plan of AUVs, structured equipment replacement plan for survey systems, ensuring optimal performance and extended operational life of all Geo Survey Systems.

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with vendors, engineers, and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery and maintenance execution.

 Ensure Compliance & Safety Standards

• Adhere to ISO 45001, and 14001 standards, SANS Standards ensuring safe and compliant operations in workshop and design and manufacturing of equipment.

Lead Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring critical components are available without excessive holding costs

Drive Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and implement process improvements, automation upgrades, and efficiency-enhancing initiatives to optimize performance.

Qualifications:

• Degree - BTech or BSc or BEng in Mechatronics Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a Geo Surveying environment of which 3 must be in management capacity
• Workshop management, asset care, and production environments.
• Maintenance management systems (SAP, or similar CMMS/ERP tools).
• Strong background in electrical, mechanical, and control system engineering.
• Experience in offshore and/or marine operations is preferred

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Your role will include:

• Supervise and monitor the short-term activities by the Product Technicians in the designated support discipline e.g., on-site support / repairs & testing / commissioning / inspections, etc.(supervisory authority over direct reports on required activities)
• Execute delivery of technology support activities, through own effort, both locally and at client operations. (advisory authority to Technology Field Support Manager)
• Conceptualize solutions and execute initiatives to solve internal Technology Support function management challenges pertinent to the technical support infrastructure and personnel (advisory authority to Technology Field Support Manager)
• Day to day coordination of support activities, delegating daily tasks.
• Constructive and innovative solutions to internal challenges presented; effective and timeous execution of initiatives as allocated; continual BI initiatives
• Issuing Repair Quotes, ensuring correct pricing, and that all recoverables are captured.
• Monitoring and progressing customer Purchase Orders.
• Ensuring Repair Orders are dispatched in the agreed lead time.
• Answering customer queries regarding availability and lead times.
• Maintaining accurate records of Repairs and Service transactions.
• Reporting monthly financial figures.
• Maintaining a sustainable and flexible supply network.
• Resolving supply or quality issues with vendors.
• Reserve and receive stock items on an as-needed basis for repair
• Book in personnel time, material costs, and execute on invoices.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Minimum qualification – National Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Scientific

Additional requirements:

• Operational support of C&I or electromechanical products
• Commercial customer service in a technical environment (5 yrs minimum)
• Experience using common ERP packages namely SAP advantageous
• Experience in dealing directly with customers.

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• Responsible for developing and maintaining life cycle and downtime data models to support the reliability and performance of mining assets.
• This role focuses on creating predictive maintenance strategies, analysing lifecycle costs, developing asset life plans and managing annual master operating schedule.
• The role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment, with a focus on cost control and service strategy management.

Data Analysis and Modelling:

• Maintain PowerBI data models for reliability analysis, focusing on predicting equipment performance and identifying potential failures.

Service Strategy and Scheduling:

• Maintain life cycle and defect elimination data and support the closure of any identified defects.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare detailed reports on equipment performance, service records, and outstanding defects elimination action for senior management and other stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of more efficient maintenance strategies.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to implement data-driven improvements and optimize equipment performance.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications

• NQF6 National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or Engineering.
• Anglo Planner qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in reliability engineering, data analysis, engineering, or maintenance planning.
• Working understanding of data analysis tools such as PowerBI, SAP PM, and Microsoft Office Suit
• Underground trackless mobile experience or Processing plant experience

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Your role will include:

• Implements and manages the Risk management plan according to organizational and operational (Repair) requirements.
• Adheres to company risk management policy - business ethics.
• Provides active participation in Safety Objectives and the promotion of a safe work culture.
• Sets and implements standard operating and control procedures for the department.
• Completes all manpower documentation (time sheets, overtime booking).
• Collaborates with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provides technical advisory services for safe operation and logistics of machinery in terms of the company policies.
• Supervision in workshop to ensure safe work and teams for optimal efficiency.
• Supervision of mining systems repairs to various equipment promoting a key understanding of the critical components, interfaces and the consequences of repair actions.
• Plans and manages materials for the repair work for the workshop as per Material Management Procedures and populate requirements on SAP.
• Strives for highest quality of work output whilst balancing the delivery schedule requirements.
• Ensures quality management system and QCP’s are in place for work executed and condition assessments reports submitted.
• Report on progress of project plan (planned versus actual) into weekly meetings.
• Executes equipment repair plans to achieve an optimal result (time, quality and cost), assist with job costs and time estimates.
• Assesses the requirements and resources to assist in compiling the emergency repair plan and prioritize accordingly.
• Commissions the equipment as per the scope of work.

Qualifications:

• NQFL 4 qualification (matric)
• MERSETA Trade Test Certificate (Fitting/Turning, Hydraulics & Boilermaking)
• N4 certification in relevant trade would be advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an artisan in engineering maintenance/ repair/installation service/support environment
• 3 years’ experience supervising industrial work
• Experience in a medium to heavy industrial working environment would be an advantage.
• Familiar with the concept of project planning and scheduling.