Snr Eng Operative at De Beers Group

Job Description:

Join us at our Venetia Mine Operation as a Senior Engineering Operative where you will be responsible to:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures.
• Assist Artisan and other operatives in carrying out major engineering tasks.
• Report defects and communicate problems to the Foreman and / or Artisan.
• Apply recognized work and safety standards and ensure that tasks are completed to required quality standards.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of engineering workshops in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Perform all activities according to instructions, procedures and mining needs.
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.

Applicants sourced are for the following sections:

• Senior Engineering Operatives Fixed Plant (Surface & Underground)
• Senior Engineering Operatives Vehicle maintenance
• Senior Engineering Operative Shafts and Infrastructure
• Senior Engineering Operatives Water Handling
• Senior Engineering Operatives Ground Handling
• Senior Engineering Operatives Urgent Work
• Senior Engineering Operatives Drills & Bolters
• Senior Engineering Operatives Load & Haul
• Senior Engineering Operatives Support Equipment
• This role is in the Engineering Department and is at a Band 9 Level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman.

Qualifications:

You will need the following minimum requirements:

Plater/Welder (Boilermaker) X2

• Grade 12 with Maths or equivalent and
• N2 Engineering Science
• N2 Mathematics
• N2 Plating and Structural Steel Drawings
• N2 Platers theory

Diesel Mechanic X2

• Grade 12 with Maths or equivalent and
• N2 Engineering Science
• N2 Mathematics
• N2 Engineering Drawings
• N2 Diesel trade theory

Mechanician

• Grade 12 with Maths or equivalent and
• N2 Engineering Science
• N2 Mathematics
• N2 Industrial Electronics
• N2 Instrument Trade Theory

Electrician

• Grade 12 with Maths or equivalent and
• N2 Engineering Science
• N2 Industrial electronics
• N2 Electrical trade theory

Fitter X2

• Grade 12 with Maths or equivalent and
• N2 Engineering Science
• N2 Engineering drawings
• N2 Fitting & machine trade theory

Other requirements:

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and information relevant to the tasks and equipment being used.
• Ability to communicate information in English clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written.
• knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining.
• The incumbent will be required to work overtime and do callouts.
• 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 security clearance.
• Might be required to travel

In addition to above minimum criteria the incumbent will also meet the following requirements:

• Code EB/Code 08 driver’s license
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.
• Psychometric and Technical assessments. Successful completion of the pre-assessment does however not guarantee appointment.

Closing Date:

• 11 July, 2025