Job Openings at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• As the Cost & Financial Account, your role would be to execute the necessary financial activities in the department and ensure the application of sound accounting practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinating Strategic Business Planning budgeting process.
• Integrating labour analysis systems with that of the HR department.
• Supporting processes focusing on cost control influencing expenditure flow.
• Ensuring quantifiable and meaningful monthly off-mine reporting.
• Managing and reviewing of Debtors & Creditors, as well as Asset Systems.
• Ensuring costing and analysis of waste and diamond movement stock reconciliations on monthly for Forecast & Budget as well as the compilation of the financial month end report.
• Reviewing mine budgets to ensure that budget applications accurately reflect productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Ensuring compliance to IFRS guidelines and Group financial Policies and Procedures.
• Reviewing and ensure all TAX and VAT compliance.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12/Std 10/N3 or relevant NQF Level 4 qualification
• CA articles and/or qualification (Essential)
• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Preferred:

• Bachelor degree level, appropriate to the job and/or B Tech Financial Accounting

Experience

• 5 - 6 years’ and more working experience in a finance-related role
• 3 or more years extensive working knowledge of SAP
• Experience in applying and implementing best practice principles
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated systems
• Track record of relevant experience.
• Experience in Accounting environments is preferred

Additional requirements:

• Code B (08) Driver’s License
• Successfully obtained a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine
• 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:

Performance of the Systems Technician will be evaluated against the following KRAs:

• Promotion of the ‘Put Safety First’ company value through participation in Safety, Health & Environmental reviews, recommending appropriate actions where necessary, keeping abreast of SHE industry best practices and ensuring communication to stakeholders, peer groups and reporting staff.
• Implementation and maintenance of the following TMM Automation onboard systems and associated components:
• Proximity detection/collision avoidance;
• Fatigue management;
• Biometric access Control;
• Onboard machine control (CAN bus and controllers);
• Positioning and autonomous navigation;
• Machine telecommunication including wireless data, video and voice transmission;
• Data logging systems;
• Control systems for specialised TMM functions e.g. integrated bucket weighing, automated drilling and bolting; and
• Any other TMM onboard technologies supplied by the OEMs or 3rd party suppliers.
• TMM unit productivity, availability and down-time
• Solving complex technical problems on TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems that involve hardware, software and telecommunication issues.
• Maintenance of safety critical components of TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems and ensuring that these systems are functional at all times as required.
• Adherence to Safety, Health and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Adherence to legal requirements as set by the Departments of Health, Minerals Resources and the Radiation Directorate.
• Creating and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• The Systems Technician is expected to display good interpersonal skills as he/she will interact with colleagues across all departments and at all levels. This includes identification of the client’s technical needs, and implementation of customised solutions in response to defined problems

TYPICAL DUTIES

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Install, configure, repair, inspect and commission hardware, software and telecommunication system components of a diverse technical nature.
• Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance and service work.
• Upgrade TMM onboard systems with new hardware and software to keep it up to date.
• Plan preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and services on TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems.
• Report and document results after aforementioned actions have been completed.
• Guide colleagues in service methods and use of tools-of-the-trade.
• Share own subject matter expertise to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Pre-requisite

• Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Minimum 5 years (post-graduation) continuous work experience in the engineering or mining industry
• Computer literate and proven understanding and experience with ICT/IIT systems, industrial automation and associated technologies and terminology
• English proficiency
• Ability to work with hands/dexterity
• Your consideration for employment is subject to:
• SAPS Criminal Record verification
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License
• Qualifications verification
• Psychometric and technical assessments
• Obtaining a Medical Fitness Certificate (Red Ticket) to work in an underground mine – including heat tolerance and working-at-heights assessments
• Being physical fit and able to work in an underground mine
• Must be prepared to perform standby and call-out duties
• Must be prepared to work shifts

Academic qualifications

• One of the following qualifications at NQF/HEQSF Level 6:
• National N Diploma Engineering Studies (preference Electrical/Light Current)
• Trade Certificate of Competence in one of the following trades:
• Millwright (Electro-mechanical)
• Mechatronics Technician
• Instrument Mechanician
• Transportation Electrician (Auto Electrician)
• Telecommunication Technician
• National Diploma Engineering: Electrical (preference Light Current/Mechatronics/Telecommunications)
• National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering (Field 006 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology or Field 012 - Physical Planning and Construction)
• Practical experience in underground Mine Automation System maintenance and support at system technical level
• Knowledge, experience and training in PLCs, SCADA and process plant instrumentation/actuators i.e. measurement and control devices
• In-depth knowledge and experience of TMM/Earthmoving equipment onboard control- and communication systems e.g. CAN bus, machine health and data logging, proximity detection/collision avoidance, task- or fatigue management
• In-depth knowledge and experience of TMM onboard positioning and autonomous navigation systems
• Knowledge of auto electrical circuits, automotive sensors and actuators and power electronics
• In-depth knowledge of IIT, Industrial Ethernet and wireless voice and data communication networks
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent telecommunications network qualification