GES Shafts & Surface Infrastructure at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• As the General Engineering Supervisor, you need to oversee the maintenance and operations of equipment and systems according to sound engineering practices and equipment specifications and to assist the Engineer with design and general supervision of engineering activities in support of the maintenance process.

More of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensuring work is planned, scheduled, executed and monitored in accordance to the Engineering objectives
• Analysing data for all underground fixed plant and area of responsibility, reporting and investigating barriers to effective quality performance, causes of delays and deviations and ensuring mitigating plans are prepared and implemented
• Identifying and initiating system improvements
• Ensuring budgets are met and cost is controlled
• Stakeholder management, while supporting and implementing project optimisation
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives by keeping abreast of developments and introducing change in work processes where appropriate (Cost reductions and cost avoidances).
• Ensuring legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained
• This role is in the Engineering Department at Band 6 and reports to the Underground Fixed Plant Section Engineer: VUP

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical University Degree/ National Diploma/ NHD (T4/S4) or B-Tech with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience on the maintenance of equipment required for underground mining. or
• N3 Certificate, Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate with a minimum of 10 years’ experience on the maintenance of equipment required for underground mining; plus

Role-specific knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience as a Senior Foreman or GES or relevant
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience on Underground fixed plant (Winders and Shafts; BAC/Fridge Plant; Ventilation Fans; Ground and Water handling) related maintenance activities
• Technical Knowledge in maintenance and management of Gyratory Crushers, Stacker Reclaimer, Dewatering Multistage Pumps, Slurry Pumps, and Conveyor belts systems
• Contract management experience and working knowledge of repair and services contracts
• Previous Experience on engineering governance in SAP system.

Additional information

• Code B (08) Driver’s License
• Successfully obtained a Medical Fitness certificate for underground
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric and technical assessments and a clear security clearance

Closing date: 04 July 2025