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Job Description:

• 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, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Take over/ hand over shift from off/on-going drill rig operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.
• Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, during and after operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.
• Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily drilling targets.
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area 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.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• MQA Competent B certificate for underground
• Long Hole Drill Rig Certificate
• An underground metalliferous blasting certificate /MQA Rock Breaking Certificate will be advantageous.

Additional requirements:

• Code B or higher Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange +)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground

Role-specific knowledge:

• Proven Minimum of 3 year’s practical experience of operating a long hole drill rig (Simba/ Solo) in an underground massive mining environment
• Previous experience in Sub-level caving/ Block caving will be a definite advantage.

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Underground long hole drilling knowledge and skills
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Competent to drill 100 to 150 meters per shift

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description:

The Miner - Ground Handling is responsible for controlling the relevant mining process by the optimal utilisation of people and equipment to achieve stipulated targets in accordance with the production plan.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform entry examination for all ground handling activities
• Coordinating and monitoring the relevant ground handling (conveyor belts, feeders, chutes, hoisting) activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• Planning daily activities in accordance with the production plan and allocating resources as required
• Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the relevant mining crew

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications:

Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Knowledge of Explosives Regulations (MHSA Chapter 4)
• Clearing of blocked box hole/ore passes
• Underground conveyor belts
• Underground ground crushers
• Vertical shafts loading station (lever station)

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work 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 and technical assessments and security clearance.

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description
The Miner - Secondary Breaking is responsible for ensuring that he/she drill, prepares, charge, high hang-ups and blast big rocks inside the draw-points.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assessing the status of all draw points being ready for production – ready for drilling and secondary blasting
• safe and efficient preparation and charging of oversize rocks and hung-up draw points with explosives
• Coordinates the secondary hang-up rigs activities
• Safe storage, handling, transportation of explosives within the SLC section
• Coordinating and monitoring the relevant mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• Planning activities in accordance with the mining plan and allocating resources as required
• Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the relevant mining crew

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.
Qualifications
Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Secondary breaking in SLC draw points
• Sub-level Caving/ Block Cave mining experience
• Knowledge of Explosives Regulations (MHSA Chapter 4)
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Massive Mining (SLC & Block Caving) experience (Advantageous)

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work 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 and technical assessments and security clearance

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description:

The Miner - Drilling and Blasting is responsible for controlling the relevant mining process by the optimal utilisation of people and equipment to achieve stipulated targets in accordance with the mining plan.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring the relevant Drilling and Blasting activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• The management of all SLC mining related Explosives
• Control and management of the CBS, Electronic Det Timing
• Bulk Emulsion Handling (storage, transportation, charging and blasting process)
• Control of all Long Hole Drilling Consumables, Drill rods, Shanks, Drill bits etc
• Dust control Management in drilling section
• Planning activities in accordance with the mining plan and allocating resources as required
• Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the relevant mining crew

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications:

Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling in long hole mining.

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Knowledge of Explosives Regulations (MHSA Chapter 4)
• Explosives Handling
• Experience in Emulsion Charging Rig operation
• Electronic Det Timing
• Central Blasting System (CBS)
• Up hole/long hole Charging
• Sub Level/Block caving

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work 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 and technical assessments and security clearance.

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description:

• 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.
• Implement safety, health, environmental and security programs to ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
• Prioritise and assign work to allocated resources to ensure delivery of the mining plan to the required standards within the correct timeframes.
• Gather and analyse relevant information arising from mining activities to compile reports according to departmental procedures and requirements.
• Accountable for managing the individual and team performance of the relevant drilling and Blasting mining crew on site.
• Order and monitor material levels to ensure sufficient availability according to operational needs.
• Communicate operational information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise delays in mining activities.
• Continuously analyse relevant mining activities to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise outputs.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders of various mining processes to ensure operational optimisation and efficiency.
• Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within approved parameters.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations according to organisational standards.
• Monitor adherence of service providers according to the scope of work as determined in service level agreements.

Qualifications:

Formal Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Underground Shift Boss certificate
• A Supervisory qualification would be advantageous
• CBS - Advantageous 

Additional requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience of which at least 2 years must have been Shift Boss in Longhole Drilling and Blasting Section
• Code B Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (orange)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• Computer Literacy
• 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

Role-specific knowledge:

• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Massive Mining Experience in Sub-level Caving, Sub Level Open stopping and Block Caving Operations
• Knowledge of Blasting systems
• Understanding and interpreting of Ring Design Plan

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description
Your responsibilities will include:

• 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, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Takeover/ handover shift from off/on-going bolter operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.
• Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, and during operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.
• Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily bolting and support targets.
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.

This role is in the Mining department at a BU level reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Competent B certificate

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 year’s practical experience of operating a roof bolter in a Trackless underground mining environment
• Sound knowledge and experience of:
• Underground mining practices and operations
• Underground drilling knowledge and skills
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• The incumbent will be required to work shifts

Additional Requirements

• Code B Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange +)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• 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
• An underground blasting ticket will be advantageous

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description:

The Miner - Remedial/Secondary Support is responsible for controlling rehabilitation damaged support elements within the SLC Section. Working closely with Geo-Tech department in identifying areas which requires secondary support

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Making safe and safe declaration of underground working places (waiting places, haulages, Drifts, blasting bays, ore passes & tip excavations)
• Inspect working areas where remedial/ secondary support is being conducted
• Allocating Bolter/ Drill rig operators work as per the requirement of remedial support
• The health and safety of the secondary/remedial personnel working in his/her supervision
• Coordinating and monitoring the support mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• Supervision of all cable bolting and grouting
• Supervision of shotcrete application
• Housekeeping where all support activities are taking place
• Planning activities in accordance with the mining plan and allocating resources as required
• Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the relevant mining crew

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications:

Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Understanding of secondary support installation
• Shotcrete application and long anchor installation
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Massive Mining, Sub Level Caving, Sub Level Open Stopping, development and Block caving experience

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work 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 and technical assessments and security clearance

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description
The Miner – Road and Construction is responsible for TMM roadway maintenance and construction of mining services such as refuge bays, waiting places, service pipes, bund walls, ventilation doors and ventilation walls.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Making safe and safe declaration of underground working places (waiting places, haulages, and where construction work is taking place
• Inspect working areas where roadway maintenance / construction is taking place
• Allocating construction and roadway maintenance crew with a daily planned task
• The health and safety of construction and roadway maintenance crew working in his/her supervision
• Coordinating and monitoring the maintenance activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• Housekeeping where all construction and roadway maintenance activities are taking place
• Planning activities in accordance with the mining plan and allocating resources as required
• Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the relevant mining crew

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications
Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Understanding of installation of water and compressed air pipe columns
• Understanding of ventilation and fan installation
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Massive Mining, Sub Level Caving, Sub Level Open Stoping, development and Block caving experience
• Basic Cutting Torch
• Trackless Mining experience (Advantageous)

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work 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 and technical assessments and security clearance

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description
Your responsibilities will include:

• 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, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Take-over/ hand over shift from off/on-going drill rig operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.
• Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, and during operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.
• Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily drilling targets.
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area 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
• Assist the Engineering personnel with breakdown maintenance as well as planned maintenance activities
• Accountable for own workspace and activities.

This role is in the Mining department at a BU level reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Competent B certificate

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 year’s practical experience of operating a double boom drill rig in a Trackless underground mining environment
• Sound knowledge and experience of:
• Underground mining practices and operations
• Underground drilling knowledge and skills
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• The incumbent will be required to work shifts

Additional Requirements

• Code C1 Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange +)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• 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

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develops business processes, roles, and responsibilities for the EAM systems
• Accountable for configuration of SAP PM technical master data and tactics to align with AOM and control weaknesses identified through internal and external audit processes
• Configures criticality matrixes for assets and ensures that equipment criticality ratings remain current and aligned with FLOC
• Configures FLOCs for assets and ensures that FLOC remains current within area of responsibility
• Configures RCM based tactics for all primary and secondary equipment in ORIEN and SAP-PM module
• Performs internal EAM systems monitoring to measure maintenance section’s compliance to work management standards and identifies non-compliant practices
• Ensures that maintenance tactics are correctly configured and followed by SAP-PM users.
• Ensures that scheduling of maintenance tactics is optimised in terms of resources and plant downtime
• Configures WEP system tactics checklists
• Ensures that all work is controlled by works orders and information loops are closed in WEP
• Liaises with Planned Maintenance Officers and Foremen to confirm that all technical manuals and documents are up to date for registered equipment
• Provides maintenance history master data sets for external auditors and defect elimination interventions
• Enforces change management control for SAP PM Technical Master data
• Purging of expired master data
• Changing of asset tactics
• Disposal of assets
• Registration of new assets
• Leads asset management digitalisation of work management Configures and tests digitalisation integration with SAP PM – CITEC, AMPLA, ORIEN, ASSETWISE, ASPENTECH, ANGLO OM PORTAL
• Ensures equipment technical information is captured and managed in a controlled electronic environment (SAP Technical Masterdata)
• Ensures criticality matrixes are developed and updated for process machinery in areas of responsibility
• Ensures that appropriate maintenance tactics are developed for all new equipment in ORIEN before commissioning
• Participate and capture primary equipment tactics in ORIEN, upload into SAP and create associated maintenance plans
• Create secondary equipment tactics in ORIEN, upload into SAP and create associated maintenance plans
• Provides super user expertise for EAM systems to users
• Actively manages the training program of planning personnel in WEP, Warranty Management
• Ensures critical spare parts lists are correctly configured and updated in SAP-PM
• Ensures that a material management strategy is correctly configured in SAP
• Actively supports the codification and bills of material initiatives
• Interrogates SAP technical maintenance data and produces monthly asset optimisation reports for senior management
• Interrogates SAP maintenance data and produces monthly OM KPI reports for departmental heads

This role is at a Band 7 Level reporting to the Superintendent Enterprise Asset Management

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4
• Trade Certificate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Artisan, OR
• N6 or S4 or B-Tech in Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years’ experience post qualification maintenance or asset management environment.

 Additional requirements:

• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Min of 3 years as a Planner or Asset Management Practitioner with SAP-PM and EAM systems experience at configuration level
•  Must be proficient in Rylson8/Orien system
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• 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

Role-specific knowledge:

• SAP PM module knowledge at configuration level
• WEP Super User proficiency
• SAP Analytics Cloud Super user proficiency
• Capable of performing SAP-EAM systems integration testing
• Advanced Computer literacy, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• PowerBI KPI dashboard development – Super user proficiency
• Anglo-American Asset Management Professional Development Program
• Anglo American ORM 3 Risk Management
• Warranty Management – Super User

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description

• Applications are invited from suitable qualified applicants who will be required to perform duties in the Ts Technical Training section as stipulated below.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Review the ISO related and other process to ensure relevancy and manage Policy and Procedures to meet SDF and ISO requirements. Performs best practice research of policies procedures, guidelines and legislation related to training and development to identify opportunities and gaps ensuring continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and integrate the interfacing of multiple databases (internal, external, regulatory etc.) to generate compliance reports (SLP/Mining Charter/BBBEE/Technical Measures).
• Plan and manage achievement of short and long term legal and social commitments.
• Analyse and manage training events and needs in line with in WSP and ATR processes and submissions. Promoting alignment of interventions to long term targets (Employment equity, Social labour plan, etc.)
• Develop processes to identify training needs and inform compilation and maintenance of the Training Matrix.
• Contract Management of specific training requirements in compliance with Commercial Service processes.
• Regular inspections/visits to Contracting Service Providers to ensure quality training and adherence to contract compliance.
• Serve as appointed SDF responsible for SETA engagement, MQA-accreditation, optimisation of mandatory and discretionary grants, I-Share Management, Facilitate the setting up and establishment of consultative forums with stakeholders. This includes:
• Management of Skills Development Committee
• SD Forum Meetings
• Prepare and represent at the Transformation Meetings
• Employee representative engagement
• Represent at Moderators and Assessors committees
• Management of non-technical training services in co-ordination with Organisational Effectiveness:
• Non-technical Training including study assistance.
• Young Professional Development.
• Study Assistance
• Bursars
• Indigenous Household Assistance
• Manage Community Training as per Social Labour Plan obligations.
• Manage and co-ordinate Community Skills Development initiatives in partnership with Corporate Affairs as part of Anglo Social Way and Building Forever interventions and projects.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Relevant Hons. Degree or B-Tech. (NQF 7 - Human Resources, Education Training and Development or Social Sciences)
• Registered SDF
• ISO Internal Auditor

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial capacity in Assurance and Governance or as a SDF or STO or HR Practitioner
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Working knowledge of the MHSA, Skills Development and BBBEE Act
• Working knowledge of the MQA, QCTO and SAQA
• For internal applicants, strictly complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. You are required to attain your immediate line manager and Head of Department signature on your application form.
• Preference will be given to HDSA candidates and consideration will be given to the company’s Employment Equity Policy and Labour Plan.

Closing Date: 8th, July 2022

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Job Description
The Blasting Assistant is responsible for assisting the holder of blasting certificate (Miner) in exercising control over the explosives to be used for blasting (Receive, secure storage, transport, issue and charging up).

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Blasting assistant may sign for receiving of explosives but the Blasting Certificate Holder must still sign the delivery slip during the day or at the end of the shift in MO office.
• The blasting assistant must ensure that explosives are delivered to the working place not more than 2 hours before charging up commences.
• Assist the miner in preparation of primers for secondary hang ups.
• Assist the miner with timing of blasting rounds.
• Assist the miner in preparation of Mud Blast.

This role is in the Mining Department at a BU Level and reporting to the Miner.

Qualifications
Education required:
Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification

• Competent B and Blasting Assistance Underground certificate
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role Orange
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook) (advantageous)

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 1 year’s practical experience in an underground mining environment
• Sound knowledge and experience of:

1. Underground blasting practices and operations
2. Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work 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 and technical assessments and security clearance.

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description

• 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.
• Implement safety, health, environmental and security programs to ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
• Prioritise and assign work to allocated resources to ensure delivery of the mining plan to the required standards within the correct timeframes.
• Gather and analyse relevant information arising from mining activities to compile reports according to departmental procedures and requirements.
• Accountable for managing the individual and team performance of the relevant mining crew on site.
• Order and monitor material levels to ensure sufficient availability according to operational needs.
• Communicate operational information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise delays in mining activities.
• Continuously analyse relevant mining activities to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise outputs.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders of various mining processes to ensure operational optimisation and efficiency.
• Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within approved parameters.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations according to organisational standards.
• Monitor adherence of service providers according to the scope of work as determined in service level agreements.

Qualifications
Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Underground Shift Boss certificate
• A Supervisory qualification would be advantageous
• Onsetters Certificates advantageous

Additional requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience of which at least 2 years must have been as a Shift Supervisor / Controller
• Code B Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role Orange
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• Computer Literacy

Role-specific knowledge:

• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Underground ground handling systems, boxfronts, chutes, crushers, conveyor belts, apron feeders
• Blasting below engineering infrastructure

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022

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Job Description
Your responsibilities will include:

• To perform technical C&I related engineering activities in the operation/ project/ division, providing an integrated and effective engineering service ensuring the achievement of departmental objectives and provision of technical guidance to other departments.
• Demonstrates safety leadership, sustainable development and Anglo American values.
• Performs engineering processes safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term and long-term production objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Assists in the development, mentoring and motivation of effective technical team members.
• Maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives for engineering processes.
• To provide a reliable, total C&I engineering service in support of all activities which contribute to the growth and profitability of De Beers.
• Participates with cohesiveness by ensuring technical co-ordination across the discipline/ sections
• Interprets the requirements of the C&I section, taking cognisance of the Best Practice directives/ criteria (C&I and Asset Management), develops appropriate systems to ensure achievement of targets
• Develops appropriate C&I engineering, maintenance and project systems to support the strategic plan and meet objectives and targets.
• Optimises performance of equipment by monitoring the effectiveness and making corrective recommendations.
• Effects the implementation of new C & I equipment and systems, taking cognisance of company specifications and standards.
• Performing detail design, device programming, configuration and calibration on equipment.
• Commissioning and installation of equipment (C&I, mechanical, electrical, communications).
• Performing repairs, installations and any work required to set up, align or otherwise prepare for operation, all electronic and instrumentation equipment/systems in area of responsibility.

Qualifications
Formal qualifications:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Light Current and 5 years relevant industrial experience. Registered or eligible to be registered as a Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa OR
• N6 in the field of Electrical / Electronic Engineering Light Current with an Instrumentation Mechanician Trade Certificate with 5 years relevant industrial experience Experience Required:

Additional requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in the C&I field.
• Must have been exposed and knowledgeable on relevant equipment and systems in the Fixed Plant environment. E.g. Bulk Aircoolers, Main Vent Fans, Conveyors, Pump stations)
• Must have in depth experience on field measurement and control equipment.
• Must have knowledge on networking and associated electronic devices.
• Must have experience on basic communications busses especially ProfiBus/ ProfiNet.
• Must be informed concerning PLC and SCADA systems in particular Siemens PLC’s and WinCC SCADA systems.

Role-specific knowledge:

• Proven ability in minimising Operational and Business Risk
• Proven ability in engineering risk identification and hazard mitigation
• Knowledge and application of C&I engineering practices
• Knowledge of relevant C&I equipment, systems and processes in area of responsibility
• Must demonstrate quality leadership capabilities through example
• Must demonstrate high level of networking between various disciplines
• Must demonstrate a working understanding and support of Group Policy’s
• Must demonstrate capability of fault finding and trouble shooting

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022