Principal: Technical Strategy & Engineering at De Beers Group

Job Description:

This role reports into the Head of De Beers Technology

• The purpose of the role is to undertake specialist strategic projects and activities to inform and advance the future value of the client operations; through leading a diamond Future Smart strategy through system design, simulation and implementation to achieve the required transformation of the De Beers Group Mines to horizon 3 technology.   In addition to provide specialist marine mining and recovery advice and ensure operational excellence within Upstream Technology.  

Your role will include:

Financial

• Ensure adherence to financial procedures, and accountability in procurement and financial dealings

Performance and Delivery

• Interpret the business strategy and challenges; undertake specialist strategic studies, projects and activities to develop options to inform and advance the future value of the client operations.
• Collaborate with the mining operations in the development of their technology pathways to form a viable technology pathway for the Group.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide specialist marine mining, upstream mining operations, recovery advice, and technology support. (in the spheres of research & development, innovation, engineering, projects, marine recovery operations, and new business).

Compliance

• Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering and marine specialist related matters to minimise possible engineering and operational risks.
• Adhere and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

Diamond Future Smart

• Lead the Diamond Future Smart workstream for the upstream parts of the Group.
• Provides advisory information w.r.t technical challenges required to achieve a Diamond Future Smart operation.
• Conceptualise solutions and execute initiatives to solve internal Technology solutions  to solve problems for our clients.

Stakeholders

• Major service providers relevant to the execution of internal Technology support process
• Establishing working relationships with suppliers, academic institutes, and consultants.
• De Beers Group Mining Operations Management Teams

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Honours Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Mining, Nautical Architecture or any equivalent
• Master’s in Engineering or MBA would be advantageous

Additional requirements:

• Proven track record and ability to successfully engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience at senior management level 5-7yrs
• Experience in innovation and technology development +10yrs

Role specific knowledge:

• Experience in simulation/CAE/CAD including expert use of MS Excel for simulation and modelling where appropriate.
• Experience in assimilating knowledge gained into appropriate formats and databases, and dissemination of technology through technical reports and presentations