Job Opportunities at De Beers Group

Job Description:

As a Learning Advisor Processing your responsibilities will include:

• The coordination and maintenance of the necessary support systems for the execution of training.
• Coordination of production, engineering, and services technical training through an accredited learning delivery system
• Coordinating the training needs analysis, planning, assessment, moderation and compilation of training reports.
• Liaise and engaged with the operational HOD’s on delivery priorities.
• Coordinating the implementation of the HRD Strategy in the plant operations.
• Coordinating the delivery of the A1 – D1 people development.
• Coordinating operational contractor training.
• Coordinating and evaluates the external training providers.
• The time frame of work is 1-5 years.
• Maintenance of the accredited Learning delivery system.
• Maintenance of the support system for the learning delivery system.
• Aligned Training Material (LFI).
• Training delivery as per needs analysis and training plans.
• Moderations and audits conducted in compliance with accredited learning delivery system.
• Strategic operational training plan.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Talent development at A1 – D1 level.
• Monthly and Annual Training Reports (WSP and ATR)
• Contractors training compliance
• Evaluated external training providers.

This role is in the Human Resources department at a 6 level reporting to the HRD/HR Manager Operations

Qualifications:

• Matric (Mathematics and Science – Advantageous)
• NQF Level 5 OD ETDP Higher certificate.
• NQF Level 2 Mineral Processing Qualification is advantageous.
• NQF 6 OD ETDP Diploma will be advantageous.
• Assessor and Moderator Certificate.
• Risk Management Certification Advantageous
• Relevant Management Programme will be advantageous.
• Shift Leader Development Programme (SLDP) or Shift Mineral Evaluation (SME)

Experience:

• 5 years Process experience, Including 1 year supervisory experience and 2 years HRD Experience
• Shift Leader experience. Advantageous:
• Projects experience.

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Job Description:

As a Learning Advisor Mining your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and implement the requirements of an accredited learning delivery system.
• Benchmark and ensure facilitation of appropriate learning methodology, models and the delivery thereof.
• Ensure compliance in terms of MQA requirements.
• Report progress against predetermined targets for skills development delivery.
• Ensure appropriate training budget control.
• The time frame of work is 1-5 years.
• Identification of skills development delivery priorities for open pit in consultation with the HRD Coordinator – Quality Assurance and the Operational HRD Manager.
• Ensures the moderation of Open Pit Mobile Equipment training and assessment in the constrained environment.
• Coordinate skills development capacity (infrastructure, curriculum, resources) for operational needs, for the entire learning delivery system in unconstrained and constrained (Open pit) mining environments in conjunction with the HRD Coordinator Quality Assurance and Operational HRD Manager.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholder relationships including service providers and internal clients.
• Coordinate and plan for the development & provision of Open Pit mining work practices, structures and services.
• Monthly and Annual Training Reports (WSP and ATR)

This role is in the Human Resources department at a 6 level reporting to the HRD/HR Manager Operations.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Mathematics and Science – Advantageous)
• Blasting Certificate/NQF 3 Rock Breaker Certificate - Open Pit Mining.
• NQF Level 5 OD ETDP Higher certificate.
• NQF 6 OD ETDP Diploma will be advantageous.
• Assessor and Moderator Certificate.
• Risk Management Certification Advantageous
• Management Development Programme.

Experience:

• 5 years Open Pit experience, Including 1 year supervisory experience and 2 years HRD Experience
• Shift Leader experience. Advantageous
• Projects experience.

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Job Description:

Ensure the Safe, Efficient, cost effective execution of the mine production plan and schedule to exceed mine ramp up to full production from the underground Sub Level Cave (SLC). Establish systems and processes for effective work planning, execution control and to ensure that performance standards meets requirements. Establish a high-performance operating culture. Challenge and support Mining Planning and Technical design processes in ensuring mine plans, technical functions and schedules, provide inputs to support safe and efficient mining operations. Guide equipment selection and monitor performance and maintenance effectiveness of the mining crews. Seek early opportunities to introduce supporting new technologies to improve execution of works.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Focus on compliance to standards and best practice in health, safety, environmental and supports a culture toward zero harm.
• Ensures production work is executed in adherence to Safety, Health and Environmental Plan and the De Beers / Anglo Safety, Health and Environmental standards and systems.
• Ensure agreed and approved schedules and mine plans are executed by the Integrated Owners Team (IOT) personnel (Tier 1 contractor supported by owners’ teams) to achieve a high compliance delivery to plan.
• Liaise and co-ordinate the IOT production teams between the contractor’s management teams and owner’s team to ensure effective engagement, planning and execution of work.
• Effective management of IOT performance, ensuring high operating performance standards, productive use of equipment and resources, and an uncompromising approach to Safety.
• Drives and supports a collaborative approach to continuous improvement in performance outcomes and productivity of the IOT team. Actively manages and contributes to P101 improvement initiatives in the underground mine to establish best practice mechanised mining performance.
• Co-ordinates meetings and management routines to ensure effective Short Interval control processes are applied to support a high performance and compliance, high reliability work culture within the mine contractor and owners mining team.
• Effective engagement and management of interfaces and relationship with IOT team underground Mining Technical support functions – Ventilation, Geotechnical, Mine Planning, Survey and operational Geology to support efficient mechanised mining performance.
• Monitor r risk and safety management performance, ensuring critical risks and hazards continuously identified and controlled. Compliance to risk management standards.
• Develop and maintain an integrated team approach between the IOT teams, other mining contractor, EPCM, suppliers, internal and external company stakeholders (Anglo and DB).
• Ensure all site mining activities meet requirements as defined by standards and requirements (per “Outputs”).
• Manages work priorities in support of the Snr Manager as required.
• Carries a statutory Appointment as required by Senior Mining Manager

Qualifications:

Education required:

• An Undergraduate qualification (Bachelors / Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant mining engineering discipline.
• Mine Managers Certificate of Competence

Experience & knowledge required:

• 1-2 years Section Manager experience in cave mining experience
• Previous experience as a Mine Overseer is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of SA Mining laws, regulations, codes and guidelines preferred.
• Leadership and practical experience in Underground mechanized Mining Management of modern, mechanized mines in both project development and steady state operation. Experience in med-large scale SLC, Caving, Block caving or Sub level Open Stopping mines preferred.
• Front line management experience in underground-mechanized massive mining equipment (Long Hole Drill Rig, raise boring Drills, LHD’s, Dump Trucks, Emulsion Charge Rigs – Long Hole, Secondary Hang-up Rig, Rock breaker) and underground construction machines (Grader, Compactor, Scissors lift and utilities) in medium-large scale operations.
• Leadership and practical experience in performance management of a major mechanized mining contractor – Safety, Performance, Cost, Technical.
• Knowledge of Project Management concepts, including Cost Control/ Engineering, Project Integration, Project Commercial Management, Project Risk Management and Document & Data Management.
• Knowledge and experience with business improvement processes
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, contingency planning and problem solving (root-cause-analysis) skills
• Ability to constructively challenge mine contractor performance and introduce modern practices and operating methodologies/standards.

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Job Description:

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Safety: Create a safety culture through productive and authorized operational systems/processes that allow all employees (including contracting partners) to provide their outputs in a risk-controlled environment  

Performance and Delivery  

• Prepare financial reporting on a monthly basis (AA plc reporting pack – Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) pack) and interim and year end AA plc reporting pack (HFM Stat notebook). 
• Assistance with statutory financial reporting of the AAP financial statements on a bi-annual basis 
  • Preparation and review of ad hoc month end tasks. 
  • Changing plans and schedules to minimize the effect of unexpected problems.
  • Standardise reporting and implement processes.
  • Assist in new information system design and implementation. 
  • Prepare AA plc monthly reporting pack (HFM) ensuring key issues are highlighted with focus on key changes and trend analysis. 
  •  Liaising with AA plc in resolving queries on the financial data set 
  • Throughout the year, analyse financial performance, research and resolve issues. This could include identifying the impact of operating anomalies, adverse financial trends, changes in policies and reporting requirements, and evaluating the impact on reported results. 
  • Liaise effectively with key business contacts and build up strong working relationships (e.g., Business Units operations, AA plc group reporting team and performance reporting team, as well as internal and external auditors). 
  • Management of the Platinum Chart of Accounts and interaction with financial and performance reporting systems and processes. 
  • Share and re-apply best practice in financial reporting, including developing efficiencies by way of identifying areas for improvement and using technology to improve the current reporting processes. 
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting of the AAP results to AA plc (HFM reporting pack) and externally (Listed Annual Financial Statements). 
  • Preparing technical accounting papers.
• People & Teams: Create a purpose-led, high-performing culture within the discipline that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, act as a role model and actively engage as a team member in all team processes.
• Compliance: Ensure discipline with external (legislative, regulatory, permitting) requirements, Anglo American standards, finance and accounting governance.
• This role is a Band 6 reporting to the Manager Technical Accounting

Qualifications:

You will need the following:

• Chartered accountant, CA (SA), or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification (Advantageous)
• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Experience

• This work involves analysis, reflection and the use of data over a longer period of time in order to anticipate problems. It requires knowledge of the overall system and focuses on the direct application and improvement of systems.
• 5-8 years’ post article experience.
• Expert knowledge in financial accounting and reporting. Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in SAP and HFM. 
• Proficient skills in applying practical application of financial solutions and initiatives to improve business performance.
• Mining experience (beneficial)