Active Vacancies at De Beers Group

Job Description:

The incumbent will be involved in all project functions and activities associated with cost engineering/control, project accounting, financial control, change management, planning, scheduling, estimating and reporting.   

Your role will:

• Maintains appropriate project cost management procedures in order to ensure sound project cost control. Communication of said policies and procedures to project team. Monitors the project team’s adherence to relevant policies and procedures. 
• Compile Project cost estimates and cost estimate structuring in alignment with project planning.   
• Assist to Establish, manage and maintain a project costing database. 
• Alignment of project cost management system Contruent (Ares Prism) to DBM ERP (SAP) 
• Monthly estimate forecasts, forex sensitivities, contingency & escalation calculations and the development of the overall basis of estimate 
• Coordinate & compile the quarterly forecast cycle.
• Manage and control budgets, commitments, expenditure, forecasts (FEC) vs. authorized budget. 
• Prepare monthly management cost reports and dashboards.   
• Alignment of the forecast with the project schedule and implement EV reporting. 
• Manage and control the financial change control activities relating to change orders, changes in scope, contingency and escalation applications in the cost management system. 
• Provide inputs into project capital scenarios to aid informed decisions and ensuring that there are flexible plans to meet the dynamic business environment. 

Qualifications:

• Relevant 3/4-year Degree
• Qualification CA, CIMA, Quantity Surveying, Financial, Engineering an advantage.
• 5 Years working experience, with a minimum of 3 years of project cost engineering and services experience within a mining, construction or similar industrial field. 
• Formal Cost Engineer accreditation will be advantageous
• Good knowledge and experience of IFRS, SAP (or similar ERP systems) and Project Cost Management Systems Contruent (Ares Prism).  
• Being highly skilled with the Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Word and/or other planning tools would be advantage. 

Closing Date:  01 July 2024

Additional information:

• Valid Code 08/EB Driver’s License.
• Advanced Computer skills

Role-specific knowledge:

• Strong analytical ability, with attention to detail and deadline driven.  
• Cross functional communication at all levels, including excellent written and verbal communication.  
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and in a team.  
• The ability to adapt to ever changing requirements and working well under pressure.  
• Customer focus, ensuring that their needs are a primary focus and developing sustainable relationships.  
• Information and data interpretation and reporting.  
• Data mining and interpretation skills.  
• Problem solving capabilities.  
• Organizational skills 

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Job Description:

The role is responsible for leading and supporting implementation and coordinating the Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental policies, management plans, standards and systems at all In-Ports sites. The role also ensures implementation, co-ordination and maintenance of Group Standards and is responsible for overseeing incident investigations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively identifies immediate environmental risks and opportunities in own area and applies knowledge to suggest solutions 
• Develop plans for auditing of Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental performance at In-Ports sites, emergency response and Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental related training 
• Creates and embeds solutions to positively impact safety, minimise future risk and encourage individual accountability 
• Co-ordinate and participate in Risk Assessments for the In-Ports operations. 
• Lead / Participate in relevant incident investigations.  
• Report on all incidents externally and internally. Track, monitor, investigate and analyse Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental statistics and other information to ensure risk areas are identified 
• Proactively addresses health risks in own area and promotes key health management activities.  
• Understands activities that encourage health and wellbeing within the company and communities 
• Applies tools and techniques to identify the key factors that contribute to risk and harm.  
• Empowers line management to contribute to risk management 
• Manage and supports the line on implementing Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies and standards and oversee the development and implementation of Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental improvement plans 

Applies project management techniques to effectively manage project activities 

• Gathers accurate performance data and promotes the value of effective reporting and data management systems. 
• Ensures effective monitoring of performance data within own area Challenges and escalates issues to ensure accurate data collection. 
• Applies data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement 
• Implement Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental reporting requirements. 
• Monitor and report on Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental performance to the In Port management team, S&SD Leads and the business unit 

Understands key operational processes and the impact of S/H/E practices on mining production 

• Ensure legal compliance in terms of Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Management is maintained. 
• Comply with OHSAS requirements as required for role. 
• Ensures adherence to the company's policies, procedures and programmes :

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma or similar in Safety/ Risk Management

Additional Courses (Preferred)

• Contractor Management, Risk Assessments and Incident Investigation
• OHSAS 45001 certificate 
• ISO14001 / Environmental Management Training 

Experience (Essential):  

• 5 years’ experience in Heavy Engineering or related fields 
• 2 years’ experience in contractor management and legal compliance auditing (safety) 

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Job Description:

The purpose of the role is to act as the interface between Venetia’s Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Impact team and the Supply Chain function in order to:

• Play a critical role in the sourcing and tendering process, representing Social Performance in cross function evaluation teams
• Evaluate scopes of work that will go out to market for social risks and impacts. Contributing these insights in the development of tender documentation
• Identify socially material contracts and social and human rights impacts and risks associated with contractors’ scopes of work.
• Ensure the tender and contracting process gives due consideration to social performance requirements by evaluating scopes of work that will go out to market for social risks and impacts. Contributing these insights in the development of tender documentation
• Evaluate contractors’ social management planning and implementation and provide support and training as required to prevent or minimize social and human rights impacts and risks and contribute to socio-economic development of communities in Venetia’s area of influence.
• Ensure that stakeholder engagement, grievance and incident management, and commitments related to contractor management is conducted in an integrated and holistic manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of social performance by contractors in order to ensure compliance by individual contractors and continuous improvement overall.
• Lead the Contractor Social Performance Steering Committees, engaging internal and contractor stakeholders to ensure that the committee drives the intended outcomes as outlined in the Anglo American Social Way 3

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 – 5 years’ experience in either Social Performance or Supply Chain
• Experience of implementing the Anglo American Social Way management system or similar framework is highly desirable
• Experience in managing projects/large programmes of work
• Experience in managing contractors
• Experience in systems implementation and change management
• Demonstrated success in multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Proven track record of dealing with external stakeholders
• Mining industry experience highly desirable

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Social Impact Assessment
• Contractual Management
• Human Rights Due Diligence
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Strong analytical and data processing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to engage both internal and external structures.
• Problem solving and innovative thinking to help find new solutions to deep systemic issues.
• Self-motivated and highly organised with ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage complexities at managerial level.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Work outside normal hours of work and travel may be required
• Driving License

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Job Description:

Direct and coordinate Technology Development for De Beers Group to ensure continuous improvement in operational efficiency through optimising current or implementing new technology according to client needs and organisational objectives.

Your role requires:

• Manage the Technology Development department and the provision of Technology Development services according to operational requirements, organisational objectives, and sound practices.
• In concert with the Technology Development Steering Committee, develop and maintain a relevant Technology Development project portfolio in line with business needs and financial and resource constraints.
• Keep abreast of new technology developments and methods which may enhance productivity or effectiveness of systems and processes.
• Actively pursue the development and growth of knowledge appropriate to business needs and in support of Technology Development activities and projects
• Manages and execute Technology Development projects aligned to portfolio by:
  • analysing project or business: needs, challenges, objectives, and opportunities
  • identifying and investigating technologies appropriate to the business.
  • identifying and investigating research opportunities which would impact the business.
  • evaluating and analysing existing systems and technology for enhancement
  • developing concepts, new technologies or processes through various means: e.g.  modelling, simulation, programming, design, prototyping and field testing.
  • ensure the effective transfer of enhancements, concepts and technology into the operations domain in collaboration with Technical and Operations departments.
  • innovation of new ideas and strategies for implementing business solutions
• Provide technical consulting services to other departments and operations in line with individual and departmental specialities and core capabilities.
• Direct, coordinate and integrate all technical aspects of activities in accordance with the Technology Development framework

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications and Experience

• Relevant B.Sc. degree or B Tech
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience of which 3 must be in management.
• Experience in execution and team leadership of technical research and development.
• Budget control experience

Additional requirements:

• Valid Code 08/EB Driver’s License.
• Computer skills

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Job Description:

Serves as the functional lead for metallurgy within the Upstream Technology business. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the presence of the right metallurgical capability and capacity to deliver the correct metallurgical standards, designs, assurances and services required for the organization to meet its commitments critical for the successful establishment of new mines or the extension of the lifespan of current mines.

Your role will:

• Be the functional lead for metallurgy in the Technology business within the matrix structure. 
• Responsible for ensuring the right metallurgical capability, capacity, and succession bench.  
• Key input into selection, development, and performance evaluation of the company's metallurgists 
• Ensure the organization's commitments to ore dressing studies are met, providing critical support and success factor for the establishment of new mines and the extension of current mining operations. 
• Conduct regular audits to understand plant performance, using the outcomes to identify work opportunities for the technology business and guide the future development of process technology. 
• Contribute to the vision of "plants of the future" by establishing capabilities for remote plant operations and performance measurement, understanding the current “now” technology baseline, and proposing steps for advancement towards the mines of the future. 
• Propose and participate in the development of a technology roadmap to realize the process plants of the future, ensuring that the organization stays at the forefront of technological advancements in metallurgy and ore processing. 
• Provides technical input, and support to operations, projects, and processes. 
• Focuses on delivering technical excellence through the delivery of projects. 

• Leads and develops the performance of the team in line with agreed performance management system and company values, in order to achieve objectives.   

Qualifications:

Formal Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant B.Sc. degree or B Tech 
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience of which 3 must be in management. 
• Sound knowledge and experience of Processing.
• The incumbent should have skill/experience in assimilating knowledge gained into appropriate formats and databases, and dissemination of technology through technical reports and presentations. 

Additional requirements:

• Valid Code 08/EB Driver’s License.
• Advanced Computer skills

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Job Description:

The purpose of the role is to manages the implementation, application and monitoring of SHE legislation and standards for the broader Venetia Mine, in accordance with the Group’s strategic objectives.

Your role will:

• Deliver strategies for a step-change in performance across the Safety, Health and Risk areas.
• Coordinate risk management in respect of all operations of the mine, provided that the relevant appointed persons, appointed in terms of the MHSA are responsible for the implementation of the risk management programme.
• Develop and manage integrated Safety, Health and Risk management systems to ensure achievement of objectives, by establishing and implementing approved short, medium- and long-term plans, aligned to the company’s strategic business goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Safety, Health and Risk management programme, including training and awareness.
• Identify strategic levers and opportunities to enhance the participation of management in achieving the company’s Safety and Health goals.
• Revise Safety and Health standards and required documentation on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance to current legislations.
• Ensure Plans are developed to fully optimize and sustain internal safety systems.
•  Keep abreast of developments within the industry and legal environment and determine the impact of changes and align with policy development and strategy amendments
• Ensure the required assessments, audits and inspections both internally and externally to enhance best practice
• Review and analyse available resources and resource efficiencies to ensure available capacity to support the operation.
• Design and implement programmes to enable Venetia to identify high risk exposures to property, legal liability and personal losses.
• Develop, manage and implement a risk management system, that includes new projects and advise and ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Risk Management factors and legislation. The system must ensure that risk mediators are implemented that comply with applicable insurance standards and current legislation.
• Provide guidance on Safety, Health and Risk related matters, including hazard/aspect identification, risk assessment/management and risk/impact control, with emphasis on the management of long-term risk.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Degree in Safety and Risk / Mining /Engineering (NQF 7) combined with practical experience.
• Registration with a South African professional institution would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 -10 years operational Safety, Health and Risk experience at a managerial level
• Experience working at a large mine with an extensive footprint preferably, underground, Surface and plant experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Understands Safety and Risk resources, risks and opportunities and applies this knowledge to pre-empt and manage issues and to create solutions
• Applies tools and techniques to identify the key factors that contribute to risk and harm. Empowers line management to contribute to risk management
• Work with diverse teams and sensitive to local social, political and cultural realities
• Well-developed relationship building with key stakeholders to achieve required outcomes
• Applies audit processes and activities to analyse data in order to identify and escalate risks

Background Checks

• Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

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Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our engineering team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality machine control software applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to the growth and success of the company.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience and grow within a supportive and innovative environment.

Your role will:

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications using National Instruments LabVIEW.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement software solutions for various diamond sorting products.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Integrate and troubleshoot hardware and software components on software systems.
• Assist in the documentation of software designs, specifications, and user manuals.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback to peers and ensure company design principles are met and quality is maintained.
• Monitors the project progress, regarding the software. Advises the project lead on risk strategy as the project progresses.
• Support the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Present technical outputs to internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide effective software engineering services to operations and business functions.
• Manage the change control procedures according to agreed standards and practices.
• Keep up to date with the advancing techniques and technologies in the software field and apply them to improve software development processes and products.
• Develop products that satisfy internal company standards and meet required safety standards.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications and Experience:

• BEng Electronic Engineering, BSc Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 0-5 years of experience in software development.

Additional requirements:

• Computer skills.
• Security and medical clearances.

Role-specific knowledge:

• Knowledge of software development best practices and methodologies.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW and familiarity with NI hardware such as cRIO and PXI is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and/or Python.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with multi-threaded real-time and PC application development is advantageous.
• Development using best practice object-oriented software design techniques throughout the software lifecycle.
• Exposure to communication protocols such as Modbus, RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP etc is advantageous.
• Computer systems networking knowledge is desirable.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN).
• Planning/organizing and coordinating skills.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with change management would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues effectively is required.

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Job Description:

The role of the Commissioning Manager is responsible for proactive identification of commercial product application opportunities utilising personal experience and well-developed client networks. The role conceptualises, implements and guides the commercial provision of multiple technology product commercial contracts for the complete De Beers IgniteTM product catalogue to global internal and external clients by the commissioning manager team. This role has specific but not exclusive emphasis on the identification and exploitation of new market segments for the product catalogue.

Key responsibilities:

• Successful delivery of commercial sales projects with excellent client feedback
• Comissioning of De Beers Technology products including client site commissioning
• Provide input to and execute the Applications and Support function’s commercial sales plan inclusive of the annual preparation and forecasting of the function’s budget and associated business plan.
• Conceptualises solutions and executes initiatives to solve client interface challenges.
• Support the Business Development Strategy by identifying client needs and areas of improvement
• Identification and analysis of new market segments for the current product catalogue
• Commercial agreements

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification is an engineering diploma/ degree

Role-specific experience:

• Significant experience in a dynamic, technical, client driven technical product sales environment with clear demonstration of broad client network
• 3-years machine commissioning experience
• Technology Product knowledge is advantageous

Skills and Knowledge:

• Multidisciplinary technical knowledge
• Basic finance and commercial principles
• Strong customer relationship management
• Capital project operational environment
• Product / service sales in a technical environment
• Supervisory / line management of technical personnel up to Band 6 level.
• Customer service in a technical environment

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Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to provide analysis, support, guidance, and advice to the De Beers Upstream Leadership Team in respect of overseeing and monitoring the delivery of the De Beers upstream strategy, key projects, investments and key JV and Management forum engagements, as well as analysis, advice, guidance, monitoring, oversight and assistance to major capital projects and SIB capital to ensure sound project performance and delivery.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• In conjunction with T&S Leadership, maintain clear asset pathways to value, key business objectives and track delivery of critical business outcomes.
• Drive integration of critical upstream projects aligned to the strategy and the associated funding across the planning cycle, ensuring all components are effectively integrated and aligned to critical business outcomes.
• Work in conjunction with the Principle Operating Model & Business Improvement to ensure the business plans are generated, updated and analysed and that key items raised are addressed in these plans and the relevant forums.
• Monitor and advise on major projects, ensuring the projects are on track in terms of time, cost and quality and will meet their business objectives.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support with reference to project and portfolio management across the group, guiding and coaching BU teams to ensure the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.
• Proactively identify systemic challenges related to project delivery across the broader De Beers Group and implement actions to resolve them.
• Lead and co-ordinate reviews for key projects that fall within the De Beers Investment Governance and Assurance framework and provide recommendations for decision-making through the assessment of commercial and technical outcomes and options.
• Coordinating with the Group Finance Capital & Investment team, manage and coordinate assurance and governance activities though the annual planner and tracking of key dates and milestones.
• Analyse trends and outcomes of the various capital plans linked to key projects as well as business plans, identifying concerns with discipline leads or business unit counterparts to provide recommendations for improvements.
• Review and analyse JV technical /BU forum materials and advise on key issues, decisions and outcomes.
• Drive people development within the discipline by identifying knowledge gaps, providing coaching, identifying potential employees, and planning succession for critical roles
• Responsible for developing and leading the Projects Community of Practice to share learnings and best practices across the De Beers Group.

Qualifications:

The successful incumbent must meet the following criteria:

• Degree in a Technical (Engineering or Finance or Geology), Commercial or related field.
• Post graduate Commercial, Business or Technical Degree or similar field would be advantageous but is not necessary.
• 8+ years experience in Project Management, leading project teams to deliver medium to large projects
• Comprehensive technical and/or management experience in the mining, engineering, construction or related non-renewable resource industries
• Demonstrated track record of identifying organizational value driver opportunities through applying sound business acumen and commercial judgement.
• Demonstrated experience with strategizing and delivering on engagements with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives, supporting data analysis and budget management.

REQUIRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to influence others and deliver results without positional authority
• Strong commercial understanding and business acumen
• Ability to understand the levers available to pull in order to maximise value across the mining value chain, from Exploration to Mine Closure.
• Time management: Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time.
• Excellent communicator with the abaility to communicate at all levels across the business including differing geographies and externally – able to give clarity and set direction.
• Work self-sufficiently with ability to manage high levels of ambiguity and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy within a fast-paced environment.
• Build strong, personal and effective working relationships in order to foster collaboration to achieve shared goals.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

• Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals.

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Job Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and executing electrical projects and engineering activities within the Projects Department, including electrical systems configuration, power generation and distribution, detailed design and evaluation, and project engineering activities. Ensuring compliance with legislative and safety requirements is essential. You will manage and coordinate electrical design and integration across multiple project disciplines, ensuring the delivery of project objectives within budget and time constraints.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• BSc / BEng or B Tech (Electrical)
• Postgraduate qualification in project management (advantageous)
• Pr. Eng registration (advantageous)

Required experience:

• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in marine and/or mining (or industrial plant) electrical power and distribution system design
• Project engineering experience on small, medium, and large multidisciplinary capital projects
• Experience in electrical power generation and distribution configuration
• Experience in fault level evaluation and power system simulation modeling (advantageous)
• Knowledge of heavy industry electrical standards and maritime Class rules regarding power systems and distribution
• Previous experience in the diamond metallurgical and/or diamond marine environment (advantageous)
• Sea-going as required during project planning and electrical systems commissioning.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Specification and scope of work preparation for procurement, fabrication and site installation.
• System Commissioning
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams
• Contractor management skills
• Technical skills relevant to electrical projects
• Practical understanding of offshore vessel, marine, and mining electrical installations
• Good knowledge of diesel power generation and distribution systems
• Good knowledge of project management practices (PMBOK)
• Simulation techniques and numerical analyses

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Job Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for all project functions and activities associated with safety, management, resourcing, engineering, planning, scheduling, procurement, risk management, reporting, construction, budget estimating and control during both study and execution phases in line with De Beers project procedures. There will be a requirement to manage and co-ordinate the activities of project team members and other service providing companies. The incumbent will be required to plan, manage and execute projects up to Category 4 within time, cost, resource and budget constraints, through all project phases in line with De Beers project procedures. 

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Recognised Degree / BTech in Engineering,
• Postgraduate qualification in project management (advantageous)

Required experience:

• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience with at least 8 years in project management of studies and execution of large multidisciplinary projects.
• Contract and contractor management experience
• Experience in marine and land-based mining related projects, including ship conversion, process plant and subsea mining would be an added advantage but not a prerequisite.
• EPCM/ EPC consultant experience would be advantageous
• Preparedness to work remotely and on site as and when necessary
• A good understanding of Systems Acquisition and PMBOK processes

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary project teams 
• Contractor management skills 
• Technical skills relevant to the projects  
• A good understanding of Systems Acquisition, AA IDM and PMBOK processes 
• Quality management 
• Project Control Management – Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control and Change Control 
• Stakeholder Management, including internal and external stakeholders 
• Development and implementation of Value Improvement Practices 
• Project Integration and Risk Management 

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Job Description:

As the Rigger, the incumbent will be responsible to carry out inspections, rigging and lifting heavy loads in support of maintenance work on mechanical equipment for the Mining System Workshop.  

• Perform trade related assembly, maintenance, and repair of mechanical aspects of equipment and parts according to maintenance requirements, 
• Read, interpret, and assemble trade specific items according to design diagrams and drawings, 
• Agility to adapt to changing production schedules and priorities, 
• Propose design improvements and best practices in mechanical assembly methods and processes, for a more efficient manufacturing process, 
• Contribute towards improvements in assembly procedures and safe work procedures, 
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, 
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and legal requirements

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• MERSETA Trade Test Certificate (or equivalent) with appropriate apprenticeship in Rigging
• Experience in a heavy engineering environment would be advantageous,  
• Computer literate in the Microsoft suite of packages,  
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal), 

Additional requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License will be advantageous.

Role-specific knowledge:

• At least 5 years post apprenticeship experience; with at least 2 years preferably been in the marine or plant maintenance environment or in the medium to heavy industrial working environment.
• Heavy lifting operations; with at least 2 years’ experience.
• Good Communication skills at all levels
• Assertive and proactive
• Ability to adhere to standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to focus on tasks and work with teams.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

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Job Description:

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop the Group Social Impact and SED Strategy, Objectives, Standards and Targets
• Monitor and report on KPIs and programmes
• Develop the De Beers Group Social Impact and SED Risk log and monitor action programmes and plans
• Deliver the Group Social and SED programmes
• Develop and deliver the Managed Operations Social Impact and SED strategy and programmes
• Provide technical input and guidance into the development of Anglo American (AA) Standards, Guidelines, Training and Assurance tools. Policies, Guidelines, Programmes, Campaigns and Initiatives to ensure alignment with DB needs
• Guide the De Beers Bus/operations to develop BU/operations specific Social Impact and SED strategies and plans
• Develop, refine and oversee the execution of the Social and SED incident reporting, investigation, and analysis to shape and embed a culture of continuous collaborative sharing and learning from incidents.
• Lead the development and implementation of SED leadership capability development and talent management across the DB Group
• Create and embed an effective assurance and operational self-assessment audit environment
• Lead the development and maintenance of a Social and SED leadership community of practice ensuring the creation and maintenance of a central repository of critical material
• Define key emergency and crisis management response processes and ensure appropriate competency and testing of response
• Advise on the selection of expert delivery partners and consultants · Identify opportunities to partner with and/or secure co-funding from multi-laterals, civil society, grant-making bodies, universities and other relevant organisations to form partnerships that advance the Group’s social and SED goals
• Develop relationships with relevant parties in civil society, Government, academia and the private sector to advance and publicise De Beers Group’s Social and SED strategy

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Strong technical expertise, business acumen and experience in design and implementation of socio-economic
• development programmes in developing countries,
• Development of clear step change strategic programmes
• Strong expertise in the delivery of social management programmes
• Practical experience of working at site level in a range of developing or developed economies, in a company,
• consultancy or international development institution.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering complex programmes to budget and schedule and measurement of socio-
• economic development impact
• Ability to impact BUs where little or no formal authority exists

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Significant experience in commercial and international development landscape
• Experience working in complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong foundational knowledge in one or more of these areas: economic analysis, socio-economic development, social management programmes, value chain development and enterprise development
• Knowledge and experience of working in the relevant host country across private and public sectors

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong communication and influence skills
• Commercial acumen, problem solving and risk identification.
• Strong stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Proven ability to prepare. analyze and manage data
• Delivery focused

SOCIAL PROCESSING SKILLS

• Has the ability to simplify Group SED strategy and plans to ensure BU Leaders are able and willing to deliver on these whilst dealing with many competing priorities. Can lead a peer group without formal authority.

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Job Description:

To support, implement, facilitate, monitor and audit both compliance and effectiveness of the DBM safety management system requirements, corporate, legal and other requirement.

Your role will:

• Safety Management Effectiveness
• Have a clear understanding of safety risk management practices and requirements and ensures that the risk profile in his/her area(s) of responsibility is effectively managed on a continuous basis to a level as low as reasonably practicable.
• Provide advice to Supervisors and Middle Management to identify and resolve a wide range of Safety Management System and related interfacing issues.
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of solutions for new projects, unusual conditions and corrective measures to control risk and ensure legislative adherence.
• Assist in the coordination of the revision of the Safety Procedures and required documentation on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance to current Legislations.
• Assist with the effective implementation of all Safety interventions.
• Assist to investigate all Safety related incidents to identify root causes and recommend preventative action and/or measures.
• Ensures adherence to Safety Management Programme goals and objectives.

• Governance
• Assist in compiling reports and statistics to meet statutory requirements Liaise with external stakeholders with regards to permissions, exemptions and legal liability
• Conduct required audits and inspections and co-ordinate external audits to enhance best practice.
• Co-ordinate the implementation of the risk management system 
• Develop training modules and co-ordinate training in Safety / Risk Management
• Compile the annual Safety Improvement Plan ensuring plans are in place for Operations.

• Effective Knowledge Transfer
• Share information readily where appropriate.
• Prepares adequately and participates actively and constructively in meetings.

• Stakeholder Management and Client Relationships

• Co-operate with colleagues to facilitate the achievement of company SHE objectives.
• Develop a climate to facilitate teamwork and crossing of functional boundaries.
• Treats colleagues as partners and co-operates willingly to assist them in reaching their goals safely.

Closing Date: 24 June 2024

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Safety Management (or equivalent qualification)

Additional information:

• 1-2 years safety working experience in a mine or marine or similar environment.
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification will serve as an advantage.
• ISO45001 Auditors Certificate trainings
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Outlook and Excel as a basic requirement
• Fitness and lifestyle to travel to sea for short periods
• Ability and resources to travel to other worksites around Cape Town on a weekly basis.
• Drivers Licence and preferably own transport.
• Incident/accident investigation
• Ability to maintain high work standards, paying close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to plan and organise tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives.
• Presentation/facilitation/Training skills.
• Independent and proactive.
• Assertiveness and Knowledge of risk identification and management.

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Job Description:

The purpose of the role is to ensure the quality and specification of materials and services purchased are according to group standards and client requirements ensuring adherence to Supply Chain policies and procedures in order to achieve objectives and client needs.

• Conduct and/or arrange Quality Management Assessment of suppliers in terms of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000.
• Monitors and analyses the stripping & damage processes at supplier premises prior to approving quotes for any required repairs according to standards. 
• Manage MSDS register physically and via SAP
• Process stock applications for adding and deleting items as per group standard guidelines through the correct description and coding practices including coding of special purchases.
• Recommend to Material Management on classification of critical insurance and other spares. 
• Conduct inspections of materials on receipt to ensure adherence to statutory requirements such as Mine Health and Safety Act as well as approved specifications and the group’s own operating standards.
• Investigate and resolve quality complaints and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders according to organisational procedures. 
• Facilitate liaison between end users, suppliers and technical departments at the operation to ensure the resolution of problems/issues raised.
• Co-ordinate and ensure supplier assessments according to organisational policies and procedures
• Performs redundancy exercise and maintains operational OSR
• Maintains the Group Materials Test Registers, technical library of specifications and supplier catalogues.
• Provides site management at operations with technical information on materials to ensure the availability of pertinent and accurate information.
• Rationalise materials by advising site management on coding and standardisation matters.
• Analyses monthly and annual processing statistics, investigates trends and anomalies and reports findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Function as a member of a project and co-ordinate project activities or provide input in terms of projects resource allocation.
• Manage the disposal of company assets through activities such as auctions, direct sales and tenders

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications

• Grade12/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.
• Logistics/Purchasing or Relevant Degree/National Diploma
• Artisan Qualification
• Valid Driver's License

Role-specific knowledge:

• At least 3 Years of Supply Chain standards/purchasing experience within the Mining industry
• SAP Material Management previous experience preferred
• Projects experience will be a further added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Safety:

• Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety

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Job Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for the compilation and administration of contracts according to organizational, legal, and business requirements. Provide a cost-effective Procurement function focusing on the containment of costs, creation of value, management of commercial risk inherent to procurement processes and maintaining adherence to Policies and Procedures.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

• Preparation of enquiry documents, ensuring maximum safeguards and benefits to the company, based on information provided by the originator (e.g. technical, specifications, commercial factors
• Facilitation of tender site visits.
• Ensure scope clarification with the originator and the tenderers, including tender clarification and compliance to procurement procedures.
• Ensure commercial evaluation of tenders received with the objective of deriving sound commercial recommendations.
• Provide guidance to originator and relevant stakeholders on legal and contractual implications of tenders during contract life cycle. 
• Negotiate favorable conditions such as terms of payment, performance, escalation principles and deliverables prior to contract award.
• Preparation of final contract documentation reflective of commercial, legal and performance agreement between the contractor and company.
• Facilitate the signing of contracts and appointment of Contracts Managers.
• Interface with on Mine Group of Supply Chain Services.
• Manage supplier relationship through establishing and maintaining relationships with contracted suppliers for the operation.
• Ensure compliance with the company Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Corporate Governance Company Policies and Procedures and Legislation.
• Give due consideration to Preferential Procurement with regards to BEE, Local Procurement, Social.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12/ Std 10/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
• National Diploma in Logistics/Purchasing/ Commercial is Essential
• At least 5 Years of Supply Chain standards/purchasing experience within the Mining industry
• SAP Material Management previous experience essential
• Valid Drivers 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

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Negotiating and networking skills 
• Basic knowledge of Customs (importing of materials)
• Good inter-personal skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information
• Strong governance
• Customer & service orientation
• Detail orientation
• Commercial acumen
• Strong technical acumen
• Commodity knowledge
• Strong Supply Chain administration skills
• Demonstrable track record of achieving results (operational, projects, people)
• Problem solving ability – ability to think out of the box and ability to adapt to changes in working conditions
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• Successful track record of exercising judgement/effective decision making

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Job Description:

The incumbent will administer the correct utilization of the Supply Chain systems modules, i.e SAP MM and SD . To manage the safeguarding of the integrity of information passing between systems through proactive, preventative and corrective actions as deemed necessary by management and job requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures adherence to SHE & Security policies and procedures and objectives.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION (ADVISORY AND MONITORING AUTHORITY)

• Assists with the development of processes and the alignment of the systems, maintaining data integrity standards and related procedures to enable Supply Chain processes.
• Liaises with IM and the relevant Service Provider on the development of system enhancements to enable Supply Chain delivery against all initiatives
• Co-ordinates SAP and other related call management system, providing first and second line support to all customers (internal and external) ensuring alignment of systems, people and processes on the full Purchase to Pay process, i.e.  Answering “How To” questions
• Providing system / process training to all system users
• Analyses and interprets changes and / or enhancements that are required for the configuration of the various Supply Chain systems, ensuring alignment to process and comprehensive change management communication
• Conducting User Acceptance Testing for all required changes and / or enhancements to ensure processes are not negatively impacted
• Extracts weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual management statistical reports from various business platforms to facilitate the on-going analysis and management of supply chain information in support of the strategic, tactical and operational initiatives of Supply Chain to assist with decision making.

GOVERNANCE (MANAGERIAL AUTHORITY)

• Reviews processes regularly to ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensures system users are assigned the correct access to ensure adherence to Policy and Procedure.
• Implement monthly governance control report including signoff by finance section

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

• Builds relationships across the De Beers pipeline by sharing business information and knowledge.
• Supports and assist in the implementation of projects and service level agreements.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Participates in initiatives/ projects as and when required, taking cognisance of project principles, project scope, specifications, time and cost parameters, heath, safety and legal requirements by: Identifies projects / initiatives for short term solutions or modifications

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

Formal qualifications

• Grade12/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.
• Relevant IT/Supply Chain Degree/Diploma.
• Valid EC/Code 8 Drivers License

Role-specific knowledge:

• At least 3 years’ systems maintenance experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Supply Chain environment.
• At least 2 years’ working knowledge of SAP (SAP experience pre-requisite).
• Computer literacy with Advanced Excel skills.
• Operational experience in the mining industry will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use initiative.

Safety:

• Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety