Ore Processing Controller at De Beers Group

Job Description:
PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS:

• Responsible for the optimal manage the recovery of diamonds in accordance to Organisational and departmental requirements and procedures.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Manage sorting process of the product (Coarse and Fines) according to the Sorthouse Procedures and Diamond Training Company standards to ensure maximum recoveries.
• Manage compliance to Sorthouse Automated Diamond Accounting System (SADAS) procedures in sorting and packing process to ensure maximum accountability.
• Conduct regular physical inspections on glove boxes, sorting gloves, seals ensuring the achievement of the operating standards and security specifications.  
• Ensure good housekeeping of the Sorthouse according to Departmental requirements.
• Manage the diamond accounting processes from permrolling to diamond export on a weekly basis.
• Comply to Sorthouse and Security procedures, reporting any anomalies with respect to diamond handling.
• Comply to all Safety Health and Environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF Level 4 Qualification with Mathematics and Science.
• Diamond identification and sorting experience within a Shorthouse Environment essential.
• Relevant Diamond Identification training prerequisite.
• SADAS Training.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, adaptability, empathy, stress tolerance and assertiveness.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Adherence to standards, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function in a team.
• Highly energetic.
• Good communication skills.
• Safety conscious at all times with a Zero Harm attitude.
• Sound decision-making ability.
• Ability to effectively handle conflict, give and take constructive criticism.
• Influencing and alliance building skills.
• Multi-disciplinary mind-set (appreciate the impact of own practices on the practices of other disciplines)
• Capability to lead, train, coach and knowledge transfer to team members.
• Ability to manage production pressure.