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Job Description:

• This role reports into the Technical Service Unit
• The incumbent will be 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.

 Your role will include:

Manage Safety Risks

• 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.

Integrated Risk Management

• Applies tools and techniques to identify the key factors that contribute to risk and harm

Performance Reporting

• Gathers accurate performance data and promotes the value of effective reporting and data management systems.

Mine safety, security and environmental effectiveness

• Ensure legal compliance in terms of Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Minimum of National Diploma (NQF7) Safety Management or similar
• South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) Construction Health and Safety Manager registration.

Additional Courses (Advantageous)

• Contractor Management, Risk Assessments and Incident Investigation
• Scaffold Awareness / Scaffold Erector / Scaffold Inspector Training
• OHSAS 18001 Awareness
• ISO14001 - Environmental Management Training

Additional requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in contractor management and legal compliance auditing (safety)
• 2 years’ experience in managing contracting companies to ensure construction site compliance
• Exposure to multi discipline construction SHE management or similarly complex projects.

Closing Date:

• 04 September, 2025

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Job Description:

• The role holder will be responsible for creating a high-performance culture and leading the Underground TMM and Fixed Plant Engineering & Maintenance team to effectively deliver on the set production and respective business continuity targets through an integrated value chain.
• The role holds legal accountability with a 2.13.1 appointment in terms of the MHSA, responsible for the overall safe operation and maintenance of underground Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM), fixed plant equipment, and infrastructure.
• This includes underground infrastructure, vertical shaft infrastructure, and associated surface infrastructure at Venetia Mine. This position will be supported by Section Engineers under a 2.13.3.1 appointment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained within area of responsibility.
• Interpret organisational requirements for the section, to compile and develop a risk log with appropriate mitigation solutions that align with short, medium- and long-term Strategic Business Plan objectives.
• Implement policies and develop procedures to ensure adherence to SHE, Engineering and Operational standards.
• Allocate and manage the utilisation of financial resources and value add to optimise engineering availability and life cycle management of equipment.
• Management and co-ordination of team and resources to execute maintenance and operational plans.
• Stakeholder management: liaison with maintenance, operational & support function personnel to derive and execute fit for purpose engineering solutions according to sound risk management practices.
• Direct the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the section to ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate the development, management and enhancement of maintenance strategies and plans to ensure optimal uptime and reliability of equipment within area of responsibility. (i.e. Fixed plant: Blue, Pink and Red Areas)
• Development of appropriate engineering maintenance and project systems to support strategic plans.
• Management of project and construction activities within area of responsibility.
• Ensure equipment maintenance strategies are operationalised into effective work packages and tactics. 
• Ensure all work is planned, scheduled, executed and monitored and all legal appointment/ statutory requirements are executed.
• Implement critical Plant and Equipment strategies / tactics and ensure that these deliver to the defined availability, reliability and cost / operated hour within the lifecycle model and production plan.

Qualifications:

The successful incumbent must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent.
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines)
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive experience in underground Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM), vertical shaft infrastructure, and major underground infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to main pump stations, degritters, MV and LV electrical reticulation, ventilation fans, and ventilation and water doors.

REQUIRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Proven ability in asset management with a demonstrated history of turning around under-performing Plant
• Proven ability in capital project management
• Proven ability in minimising operational and business risk management
• Proven ability in engineering risk identification and hazard mitigation
• Planning, analysis, coordinating and prioritizing tasks.
• Relationship building and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to determine root causes of breakdown events and implement related remedial actions and systems
• Project Management.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

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

Closing Date:

• 08 September, 2025

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Job Description:

PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS:

• The Projects Superintendent role is responsible for the scope, plan and delivery of the operation stay-in-business (SIB) projects.
• This position will entail overseeing the planning and delivery of the project / scope of work assigned for the operations.
• The role will include evaluating and outsourcing of projects via EPCM/EPC/Turnkey project possibilities and other.
• Projects will be delivered sustainably on time, costs and to standard.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices
• Effective safety leadership and behaviour modelling for the project team, contractors and construction workforce
• The development of an integrated plan (for the scope of work) incorporating all stakeholders and technical functions and in line with Anglo American standards
• Set-up of required controls to ensure delivery against these standards and the objectives as defined in the project charter
• Provide input relating to project engineering scopes, time and cost assessments to the business
• Defining project needs statements and translate into appropriate requirements statements to support effective scope management in line with best practice principles
• Execute and optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of project engineering systems and processes.
• Perform and execute research type feasibility and project engineering activities
• Develop, implement and monitor standards and specifications for the execution of projects engineering
• Execute and provide guidance and assurance to project clerk of works to ensure technical and non-technical project integration controls
• Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information to ensure effective knowledge management according to organisational objectives
• Execute and facilitate the integration of project engineering design and execution
• Plans and controls the process of protecting and archiving data source including review and analysis of closing/closed Projects.
• Optimises business and third party/vendor performance through commercial focus and quality analysis
• Leads continuous improvement and change to improve service quality/delivery
• Develop and support project engineering discipline and standards
• Must be able to articulate and supply accurate monthly cashflows for short term and long term planning.
• Management of Cat 1 & 2 projects in line with project management principles and best practices, as well as financial control, design, quality, safety and scheduling. Integration of project delivery into the Mine's operational environment. Provide a technical input into Cat 3 & 4 projects running on the mine.
• Lead and coordinate the Stay in Business (SIB) engineering effort to meet DeBeers Group and Anglo-American standards, specifications and procedures throughout the Life of Mine (LOM).
• Maintain discipline alignment with Key Stakeholders, Principal Engineers, Specialist Discipline Engineers and Section Engineering Managers.
• Support successful project delivery within cost and schedule baselines.
• Assure that all fabrication and construction quality standards are met.
• Enhance and maintain integration and teamwork between the various technical disciplines and appointed engineering consultants
• Responsible for compiling and approval of cost estimates for projects (Working Cost and Capital) prior to submission for approval.

Responsible to supply monthly cashflow forecasts to the Programme Manager and Finance Team in line with the monthly SIB Calendar deliverables.

• Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure and change management.
• Assess the legal and pemitting requirements to be implemented within project responsibility area.
• Provide technical consulting services for the operation related to specialisation and project execution discipline, incliding Risk Reviews and Risk Mitigation Controls.
• Manage project team resources (project labour, client relationships and partners).
• Project, construction, and operational experience in the mining industry.
• Technical areas including Electrical, Control and Instrumentation, Metallurgy, Project Engineering.

Construction / Engineering project management

• Contractor Performance Management will be a key attribute to the success of the role.
• Mining Project Development, Execution, Commissioning and Handover.
• Leading and Coordinating E&I and Metallurgical Plant project detail engineering and development.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
• BTech/Degree Mechanical/ Electrical/ Process Engineering with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in Project, Construction, and operational experience in the mining industry
• Qualification in Project Management is advantageous
• Valid EB/Code 8 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:

• Experience in Project management processes from initiation, planning, execution and project close out. 
• Identify and manage risk imposed on project development and execution i.e. strategic thinking and planning
• Drives the delivery of technical solutions in projects and operations by demonstrating project management skills and active resource management, including effective control of budgets, deliverables, staff and contracts
• Recognizes, understands and manages engineering risks that impact on the overall business success and strategic objectives.    
• Skills and knowledge to integrate projects into engineering maintenance activities in a sub-process or several sub processes       
• Able to collaborate with relevant stakeholders regarding technical and non-technical issues in developing the scope of work and implementation plan.      
• Has a good understanding and appreciation of engineering theory, design and practice to be able to resolve engineering problems with guidance or to engage or co-ordinate others to do the necessary work.             
• Has the ability to meet deadlines and targets.
• Has excellent conflict management skills.
• Excellent people skills, including good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• SAP working knowledge is advantageous.
• Good knowledge and experience in using the MS suite of products
• Construction management experience is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in contract development and management essential
• Provides consistent outstanding behaviour in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety

Closing Date:

• 09 September, 2025

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Job Description:

• The Binning and Issuing administrator are responsible for the administration and practice of accurate storage and distribution of delivered goods within De Beers Technologies SA.
• The role of the Binning & Issuing administrator is responsible for direct physical interaction with Supply Chain colleagues and internal and external clients.

Key Tasks:

• Identify, check, load, unload, bin and record material received timely and accurately.
• Issue, distribute and record material released timely and accurately.
• Consolidate work-in-progress material per manufacturing project.
• Control material accuracy to prevent losses.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure optimum material items are maintained.
• Control, use and ensure timely maintenance of forklift.
• Propose and implement best practice methods and processes to further enhance warehousing.
• Perform any other tasks that can legally and reasonably be expected, i.e. do goods receiving and expediting tasks at times
• Officer (Expediting and Receiving)
• Receives materials for storage or issue to internal clients
• Sale of Spares Assistant / Sale of Spares Specialist / Internal clients
• Provides goods to be distributed

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Matric and Certificate in Supply Chain.
• Warehousing experience
• Forklift operating certification (advantageous)

Role Specific Knowledge:

• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP an advantage)
• Basic commercial principles
• Basic logistics principles
• Basic technical / engineering component familiarity.

Skills required for the role:

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build internal and external customer relationships
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Co-operation, communication and collaboration skills that promote effective teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Excellent timekeeping
• Self-motivated, proactive, energetic and adaptive to continuously changing work priorities.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Closing Date:

• 10 September, 2025

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Job Description:

• The purpose of this role is to lead and strategically manage the commercial functions of the company (inclusive of the finance & supply chain functions), ensuring financial integrity, appropriate pricing, cross-border tax compliance, and operational efficiency across finance and supply chain divisions.
• The role is pivotal in supporting regional expansion, managing complex projects (e.g., mergers, SAP integrations), and fostering sustainable commercial relationships across Southern Africa. 
• The role is responsible for the fiduciary duties, ensuring the long-term viability of the business through sound financial management, optimal capital expenditure and good governance.
• The incumbent is required to partner with peers and stakeholders on all operational and strategic issues as they arise and provide strategic recommendations

Accountable for unit’s strategic commitments through leading the commercial services team to deliver requirements of the business, its clients and stakeholders:

• Strategic Leadership & EXCO Participation: Serve as a key member of the Executive Committee, contributing to strategic decision-making. Drive commercial strategy aligned with regional growth objectives, particularly in Namibia and emerging Southern African markets.
• Finance Management: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Ensure compliance with South African and cross-border taxation regulations. Manage employee rates and cost structures across jurisdictions.
• Lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Supply Chain Oversight: Optimize procurement and logistics operations across Southern Africa. Support the negotiation and management of sales agreements, supplier agreements and service contracts.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
• Project & Systems Management: Lead SAP integration and other enterprise system implementations. Manage commercial aspects of strategic projects including mergers and regional expansions. Ensure alignment of commercial systems with operational and financial goals.
• Cross-Border Taxation & Compliance: Develop and implement tax strategies for operations in Namibia and other Southern African countries. Liaise with legal and tax advisors to ensure compliance with international tax laws. Monitor changes in regional tax legislation and assess business impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders’ regional partners, government entities, and suppliers. Represent the company in commercial negotiations and strategic forums.
• Sound long-term financial planning, modelling, reporting in line with De Beers Group requirements
• Provide strategic & commercial input into to business opportunities, options and scenarios and business planning
• Oversee long-term budget planning, forecasting and cost management in alignment with De Beers Group and Clients strategic plans
• Monitoring the use of funds; engagement with De Beers Group Treasury or outside financiers (where applicable) and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions and capital funding thereof.
• Effectively manage the business’s EBIDTA, FCF, Dividends and funding requirements.
• Continual refinement of smarter information systems, optimising systems, trend analysis and benchmarking against agreed measures.
• Sound commercial policies and agreements with clients and service providers
• Development and management of the pricing strategy
• Preparation of financial statements for De Beers Marine Board ratification
• Local and international taxation management and compliance – Income tax, VAT, Customs & Excise etc.
• Identify and manage risk for business and eliminate risk exposure
• Management of Company Insurance Portfolio and legal matters
• Evaluate new capital and major projects from a financial/profitability framework and makes recommendations
• Evaluate the company’s business and services rendered in the country and outside and evaluate tax exposures, obtain opinions, address the risks and implement the required processes to comply with legislation.
• Manage the setting up of branches or regional companies for effective management of permanent establishments and offering services in the Clients counties of origin.
• Appropriate management of all company agreements
• Materials Management and inventory, equipment control and logistics.
• Governance and Internal controls and regulatory requirements, including sound audit processes
• Lead the Management of vendor strategy and ensure effective long-term agreements with key suppliers.
• Support operational effectiveness by ensuring that the right services and equipment are available to the business on time and at the most optimal cost within a governance framework focusing on mitigating commercial risk to the Company.
• Ensure effective execution of preferential procurement strategy of the company to meet regulatory requirements of the company

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (SA) with 10 years of post-article experience

Knowledge & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in commercial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.  Proven experience in senior management level, leading a team of professionals
• Proven experience in cross-border taxation, financial planning, and project management.
• Strong understanding of EPCM business models and regional dynamics in Southern Africa.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Solid experience in fulfilling its fiduciary duties
• Experience in managing additional support services such Supply Chain/Procurement
• Understand Company value drivers and embed in team to deliver streamlined solutions and improvement opportunities to move the business forward
• Understands and applies strategic understanding of best practice in finance and procurement.
• Knowledge of international corporate taxation
• Financial Modelling, business planning, modelling and reporting skills
• Risk Management

Closing Date:

• 12 September, 2025

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Job Description:

• The purpose of this role is to be the overarching subject matter expert and owner for Geotechnical Engineering within De Beers Group, driving the delivery of the Upstream Priority Areas as linked to the De Beers Group Strategy. 
• A key function of this role is to organise, prepare and deliver geotechnical assurance for the geotechnical discipline with relevant interaction with other mining disciplines.

Key Tasks:

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 ensure / enable the operations within De Beers Group Operations manage geotechnical risk effectively
• Development of geotechnical services strategies focusing on the 1-5yr window, aligned to the Life of Asset Plans of the operations within Operating Model principles and support the operating cost budget requirements. 
• Provide support and guidance in terms of designs and life of asset plans for operations, inclusive of waste dumps.
• Review and development of project specifications and design criteria are reflective of minimum requirements and safe and cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and modernization at operations aligned to the defined priority areas based on the monitoring of geotechnical key performance indicators, findings and trends.
• Support the sites on systemic issues related to critical and/or persistent risk and significant projects
• Support the development of technology roadmaps for the upstream operations.
• 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 second line and coordinate third line assurance on relevant standards
• Provide project assurance support, both reviewing projects and assistance with the preparation for external reviews.
• Review inputs, activities, schedule and cost (Capital and Operational cost) for geotechnical service strategies as defined by operational teams as an input into the business planning cycle and projects.

Qualifications:

• Formal qualification/s in Mining, Geology, or Rock Engineering
• Government ticket of competency - COMREC and/or COMAREC

Other Requirements:

• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally on a regular basis

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a senior people leadership role within a technical environment, including the coordination of knowledge sharing across a discipline, managing workload and reviewing the work of others to ensure consistency with task requirements.
• Experience in a management position, including the successful strategic management of a large sub-functional team 
• At least 10 years managerial and/or consulting experience at a senior level in Underground and Open Pit mining.
• Experience developing and managing geotechnical site investigations
• Experience in solving underground and open pit challenges

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• A demonstrated thought leader and widely regarded external expert in the field of Geotechnical / Rock Engineering, with a particular focus on Underground Hard Rock Environments.
• Knowledge of other legislation that determines the operational and safety requirements for Mining, Rehabilitation and Mine Closure
• Knowledge of tender processes, contract administration and financial progress monitoring
• Knowledge of safety and risk management processes

Closing Date:

• 16 September, 2025