Current Openings at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• Support in investigating crime and transgression of procedures
• Patrol and protect all personnel and assets within an assigned area of responsibility
• Complete applicable safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports for area
• Communicate problems to the Security Team Leader Operational Response Team
• Effective liaison with Protection Services specialists and SAP
• Perform CIA duties as required
• Identify potential conflict situations and minimize the implications
• Conduct VIP protection and escorts
• Effective administration of criminal investigations through to conviction
• Manage effective security systems to protect cash, bullion, explosives and valuable material
• Conduct Disruptive Operations
• Previous experience in the mining industry will be an added advantage
• This role is in the Protection Services department at a Band 7 level reporting to the Protection Services Superintendent Specialised Tactical.

Qualifications:

You must have:

• Grade 12
• Registered with PSIRA Grade B or higher.
• Business purpose qualification certificate in handgun, shotgun and self-loading rifle and/or Use of firearm in a military or law enforcement environment
• Apply Tactical Knowledge Qualification will be advantageous.
• Demonstrate Tactical Proficiency with a handgun, shotgun and self-loading rifle advantageous.
• Valid Code B driver’s license (any divers license of a higher code will be advantageous)
• Code B Armored Vehicle driving course advantageous.
• DH4 & 5 qualifications will be advantageous.
• NB: It is COMPULSORY to attach all the required certificates for your application to be considered.

Experience required: 

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in security or equivalent environment of which 1 year should be in a response and tactical environment.
• 2 years’ experience in supervisory position
• Previous experience in the mining industry will be an added advantage.
• Attach all relevant certificates.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Psychometric Assessment for firearms,
• Meet basic fitness requirements applicable to Operational Response Team,
• Basic knowledge of applicable business reports writing,
• Statement taking and report writing,
• Handling and protecting the crime scene,
• Presentation and handling of evidence in court/disciplinary hearing,
• Responding to violent crimes,
• Handling various emergency situations,
• Computer literacy,
• Good working relations,
• Good Communications Skills,
• Communications in English (spoken, written, and reading).

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Job Description:

To lead the interface between Supply Chain, operations and the communities through strong interface management, prioritization of business and asset requirements and driving Supply Chain Operational Excellence at a BU/asset level.

Your duties will include:

• Ensure personal and team compliance to the Anglo American SHE policy, procedures and standards and proactively provide continuous improvement feedback to the relevant teams
• Collaborate with Asset Leadership to ensure alignment to Supply Chain strategy and influence delivery of the asset strategy (5 year plan).
• Influence relevant Category sourcing strategies and plans, providing input to commercial and technical contractual requirements and adjudication of supplier bids.
• Ensure that Supplier Relationship Management is fully embedded within the operations to foster mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent
• Desirable: A postgraduate qualification (Honours/ Masters degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Experience

• Proven track record of extensive practical experience in relevant field
• Strong overall knowledge of Supply Chain Management in a global context (Sourcing, Purchasing, Category management, Physical SC etc)
• Supplier and Contractor Relationship Management

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Job Description:

Your role will include but not limited:

• Conducting routine on-the-face quality control of ground support installation processes and systems.
• Monitoring and collecting data for compliance to ground support installation standards and processes.
• Collecting instrumentation and ground movement data.
• Routine rockmass mapping of active working areas.
• This role is in the Technical Support Services department at a GBF8/CL level reporting to the Geotechnical Engineer

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Relevant NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Minerals Council/Chamber of Mines Strata Control Certificate (advantageous)
• Certificate of competency – Competent A or Miner’s certificate (advantageous)

Role Specific knowledge and experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Geosciences Quality Control Observer/Technician/Monitor or similar in an underground mine e.g., Geology Observer, Geotech Observer, Strata Control Assistant.
• Strong Knowledge and perform underground ground support quality control activities e.g., Pull testing, measuring of underground support for payment certificate purposes.
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter.
• Knowledge of typical ground support quality control processes e.g., concrete cube tests; bolt pull tests (advantageous).
• Basic geology knowledge and rockmass behaviour and associated ground support measures (advantageous).

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Job Description:

In this role you will:

• Investigate incidents caused by rock-related instability.
• Monitor compliance to mining to design, ground support standards and procedures.
• Provide input into local excavation layouts, based on the mine’s design protocols and standards.
• Conduct localised stability analyses (e.g. wedge block analyses) and issue appropriate recommendations to ensure excavation safety and stability.
• Attend and / or provide input into Monthly Pre- and / or Planning meetings.
• This role is in the Technical Support Services department at a GBF7 level reporting to the Geotechnical Engineer

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Std 10 / N3 /relevant National NQF4 level qualification.
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Mining Engineering or similarly aligned qualification.
• Minerals Council/Chamber of Mines Strata Control Certificate.
• Valid drivers’ license (EB)
• Certificate of competency – Underground Competent A or Miner’s certificate (advantageous).

Experience required:

• Minimum 4 years’ mining experience, 2 years of which should have been as a Strata Control Officer at an Underground Mine.
• Knowledge of geotechnical hazards and associated mitigations / controls pertaining to underground mining.
• Good knowledge of underground design of excavations and associated ground support systems.
• Knowledge of ground support quality control processes e.g., concrete cube tests; bolt pull tests.

Other requirements:

• Willingness and ability to work shifts (CONTOPS), do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime as per what the role requirements.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness for underground. Medical assessment will include vertigo and claustrophobia amongst others. Able to tolerate physical exertion.
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments, and a clear security clearance.

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Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to be the overarching subject matter expert and owner for Electrical and C&I Engineering within De Beers Group, driving the delivery of the Upstream Priority Areas as linked to the De Beers Group Strategy.

• Execute discipline specific projects in line with De Beers Upstream priority areas and identified operational requirements.
• Provide expert technical Support for both Managed Operations and Non-Managed Joint Venture Operations on the following:
• Roll-out, embedment and review of relevant standards, frameworks and best practices, managing compliance issues within the relevant managerial and governance frameworks.
• Provide SME input to Electrical and C&I service strategies, Work Management and A&I to improve reliability and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the fleet at an operational and organisational level.
• Review and development of project specifications and design criteria are reflective of minimum requirements and safe and cost-effective manner.
• Design and implementation of electrical and instrumentation systems that comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Support the sites through defect elimination investigations of highly complex critical /persistent equipment issues as well as risk studies & significant projects.
• Development of asset and aligned services strategies focusing on the 1-5yr window, aligned to the Life of Asset Plans of the operations within Operating Model principles.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and modernisation at operations aligned to the defined priority areas.
• Drive people development within the discipline by identifying knowledge gaps, providing coaching, identifying potential employees, and planning succession for critical roles.
• Assurance on behalf of De Beers Group regarding the following:
• Provide support on first-line assurance on relevant standards.
• Review inputs, activities and cost (Capital and Operational cost) for Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation service strategies as defined by operational teams as an input into the business planning cycle and projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Honours degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Relevant Degree.
• Professional Registration with ECSA
• A South African Department of Minerals issued Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical or Electrical) will be a distinct advantage (Preferred)

Technical Knowledge and Experience required:

• Minimum 8 year’s relevant experience.
• LoW III: Systems - Discerns trends to develop and improve existing systems. Requires the ability to use data to discern trends, identify the difference between special and systemic cause. Can include developing systems within a specialist area.
• Technical Knowledge and Compliance
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational complexities experienced as an engineer in a mining and processing operation.
• Good understanding of applicable national and international standards

Commercial:

• Knowledge of tender processes, contractor administration, and financial progress monitoring

Management:

• Experience in a management position, including the successful strategic management of a large sub-functional team.
• Knowledge of safety and risk management processes

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of key technical concepts relating to equipment and supplier capability
• Demonstrated maintenance and operational support experience mineral processing or heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in systems with voltages up to 132 kV
• Demonstrable balance between theoretical electrical engineering and practical electrical system maintenance, operations and management
• Experience in Electrical and C&I discipline project management experience in small and large projects with a good understanding of discipline interfaces
• Solve technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
• Plan, Lead, Organise and Control technical solution delivery using a matrix of internal and external providers and stakeholders.
• Manage, monitors and drives project activities.
• Proactively identifies, mitigates or escalate risks.
• Optimise performance levels of assets through actively monitoring their operation and creating solutions to encourage sustainable use inclusive conducting analysis, data mining and modelling
• Provides consistent outstanding behaviour in relation to safety practices with an understanding of the importance of safety.

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Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to be the overarching subject matter expert and owner for Plant Maintenance and Engineering within De Beers Group, driving the delivery of the Upstream Priority Areas as linked to the De Beers Group Strategy.

• Execute discipline specific projects in line with De Beers Upstream priority areas and identified operational requirements.
• Provide expert technical support with both Managed Operations and Non-Managed Joint Venture Operations on the following:
• Roll-out, embedment and review of relevant standards, frameworks and best practices, managing compliance issues within the relevant managerial and governance frameworks.
• Provide SME input to Plant equipment service strategies, Work Management and A&I to improve reliability and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the fleet at an operational and organisational level.
• Review and development of project specifications and design criteria are reflective of minimum requirements and safe and cost-effective manner.
• Guide the practice of Plant Maintenance, measurement and achievement of availability, OEE and associated targets as well as operating cost budget requirements for the business.
• Support the sites through defect elimination investigations of highly complex critical /persistent equipment issues as well as risk studies & significant projects
• Development of asset and aligned services strategies focusing on the 1-5yr window, aligned to the Life of Asset Plans of the operations within Operating Model principles.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and modernisation at operations aligned to the defined priority areas based on the monitoring and review of operational performance and reliability across De Beers Group.
• Drive people development within the discipline by identifying knowledge gaps, providing coaching, identifying potential employees, and planning succession for critical roles
• Assurance on behalf of De Beers Group regarding the following:
• Provide support on first-line assurance on relevant standards
• Review inputs, activities, schedule and cost (Capital and Operational cost) for Plant equipment service strategies as defined by operational teams as an input into the business planning cycle and projects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement : Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Relevant Degree
• Registered/Professional Engineer

Technical Knowledge and Experience required:

• 8 years minimum working experience
• Technical Knowledge and Compliance
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational complexities experienced as an engineer in a mining and processing operation.
• Good understanding of applicable national and international standards
• Sound working knowledge of relevant processing plant equipment (e.g. crushers, screens, mills)

Commercial:

• Knowledge of tender processes, contractor administration, and financial progress monitoring

Management:

• Experience in a management position, including the successful strategic management of a large sub-functional team.
• Knowledge of safety and risk management processes

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated maintenance and operational support experience.
• Solve technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
• Implements the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies.
• Optimise productivity and quality targets through utilising Engineering knowledge and cooperating with multi-disciplinary teams highlight areas of improvement.
• Manage, monitors and drives project activities within a specific project or Operation.
• Demonstrable balance between theoretical mechanical engineering and practical mechanical system maintenance, operations and management
• Proactively identifies, mitigates or escalate risks

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Job Description:

The Mine Overseer is accountable for the planning, coordination and effective implementation of mining and all related activities to ensure the achievement of operational objectives arising out of the business and mining strategy.

KEY RESULTS AREAS: 

• The Mine Overseer has the legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHSA section 26 of 1996.
• After safety, the main purpose of the role is to develop and execute the day to day shift plan utilising their knowledge of the mechanized development cycle to ensure the effective deployment of resources to achieve the shift plan.
• Interpret execution methodologies, and contribute towards development of those, for mining activities and construction related activities.
• Develop framework to conduct risk assessments on all the work to mitigate potential hazards and risks
• Contribute to a framework to derive safe working standards and procedures for all mining and construction related activities.
• Contribute to development of functional roles and responsibilities for all personnel for mining and related construction.
• Assume legal responsibilities for owner underground team during training.
• Quality control and quality assurance safe working procedures.
• Short term scheduling of mining and construction activities.
• Interpreting the mining designs and plans, annual mining plan requirements and mining results to develop a short-term mining plan.
• Setting priorities and the management and coordination of operational activities to train personnel for achievement of required mining targets safely.
• Reviewing and regulating the commitment of resources within the mining area to optimise the safety, efficiency of operations, and achievement of overall objectives and sustained profitability of the mining production areas.
• Transparent reporting on the performance of the production training mining crews and progress towards achievement of all targets to senior leadership.
• Pursue and drive a culture of zero harm and ensure all aspects of the work are completed in adherence to the De Beers’ Safety, Health, Security and Environmental standards and systems.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Review progressive mining output information and statistics, and investigate and action deviations to ensure attainment of the mining plan within the stipulated time frames.
• Manage the investigation and development of mining resources to allow for continuous improvement in terms of efficiency and unit cost.
• Provide inputs and feedback on development of technical standards and systems to build effective operational support for achievement of development mining targets.
• Manage, lead, control and motivate team in area of responsibility.
• Ensure appropriate capability within the team to perform all tasks efficiently and effectively and oversee identified training and development activities of staff.
• Managerial authority:  Assign tasks to team members and review their performance within allocated areas.
• Monitoring authority: Observe and/or gain information about the work of specified employees, and those employees are held accountable to provide reasonable information and/or access.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competence for Scheduled Mines.
• Mine Manager's Certificate of Competence (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years Mine Overseer’s experience mechanized mining.
• Proven track record of excellent production performance.
• Mine Overseer 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 appointment.
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock, or equivalent.
• A Supervisory qualification would be advantageous.
• Code EB Driver’s License.
• Computer Literacy.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.  Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo Psychometric and other assessments.

Role-specific knowledge:

• At least ten years  mining experience at metalliferous mines
• Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience, which MUST be in a mechanised mining development environment.
• Minimum of 5 years underground supervisory experience as a appointed Mine Overseer
• In-depth knowledge and experience of:
• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practises.
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment.
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining.
• Understanding of the mechanised development cycle.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Drives personal accountability and accountability within the team.
• Instils a culture of disciplined execution.
• Ability to manage diversity and promote a high-performance culture.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to change and deal with some degree of ambiguity.
• Good communication skills to be able to liaise with other departments and stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of mining discipline and machinery.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Planning, coordinating and prioritizing.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective decision making.
• Knowledge of Mining systems.
• Advanced understanding of the application and implementation of UG mining, safety and environmental legislation.
• Solid technical and operational knowledge in the business processes associated with underground sub-level cave or development mining operations and experience of operating such mines.
• A methodical approach, good analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.

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Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to assist the Reconciliations supervisor in providing a timely, accurate and compliant intercompany and payroll reconciliations for Anglo American BU’s.

Key Tasks:

• Complete all process documents L5 for in scope Anglo American Bus
• Perform general ledger reconciliations in line with service level agreements
• Process routine journal transactions
• Assist with monthly reporting processes
• A detailed analysis on all open line items that become overdue is properly investigated, cleared or escalated to support a healthy balance sheet
• Open line items and exception reporting
• Ensure execution of controls, policies and procedures
• Escalation of non-routine transactions to the Reconciliations accountant Band 7’8
• Any other tasks as and when required

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety and environmental standards and with the Group’s values
• Set the health, safety and environmental expectations for your team and monitor behaviour so that it meets the required standards
• Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership

GSS-AS Team

• Be an effective team member by demonstrating a commitment to safety and positive working behaviours
• Contribute to the broader GSS-AS team in a positive and effective manner
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures and Anglo-American plc group policies
• Actively comply with the Code of Business Conduct in all dealings

Financial:

• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these, or raise them with your manager, as appropriate

Work Processes:

• Work within policies, processes and systems and advise your leader of any issues which impede your, or your team’s, performance

Qualifications:

• BCom Degree  or Tertiary Financial qualification at a recognised institution

Experience:

• 1 years financial reporting experience
• Financial accounting experience in the mining industry (desired)

Technical Skills

• Finance
• Tax
• IFRS
• SAP