Open Positions at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• Boilermaking (maintenance and new equipment) onboard and to improve safety and production equipment in accordance with mine and safety act, applicable manufacturing and company standards.

Your role will:

Financial Effectiveness

• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures

Maintenance Effectiveness

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements.
• Perform equipment inspections report all defects and breakdowns on  equipment and machinery to the chief Engineer and plan for repairs. 
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment.
• Manufactures trade specific items according to diagrams and drawings when setting up equipment.
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems

Installation

• Designs or modifies equipment within the change control procedure.
• Gathers and marks off material.
• Assembles and installs equipment.
• Performs fabrication and welding
• Able to work effectively at heights

Innovation

• Implements new knowledge / information by keeping abreast of developments.

Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness

• Adhere to and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Carrying out inspections and updating safety registers as required.
• Fills in safety observations and conducts risk assessments
• Reports all safety incidents and observations for capturing on Isometrix
• Offers technical support and advice to other departments

Effective stakeholder management

• Co-operate with colleagues to facilitate the achievement of company objectives
• Prepares adequately and participates actively and constructively in meetings.

Qualifications:

• Recognised Boilermaker Trade Test Qualification

Additional information:

Experience

• 2 years post apprenticeship or Learnership experience

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Job Description:

• Supervise drillers and co-ordinate all drilling activities to achieve efficiency and effectiveness of drilling through daily on-the-job monitoring. Ensure optimal production by monitoring weather, overburden volumes and drill times.   
• Monitors the progress of the ore extraction and adjusts the drilling parameters to suit seabed conditions by controlling all parameters including bit pressures, rotation speed, compressed air and compensation cushion flow. Maintains the drill equipment in line with the maintenance strategy.

Your role will:

Financial Effectiveness

• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures

Production Drilling

• Supervises drill floor personnel and activities
• Train Drillers and Trainee Drillers in the methods and techniques of achieving efficiency and effectiveness of drilling through daily on-the-job training.
• Always optimises drilling process to ensure maximum production

Maintenance

• Plan maintenance requirements and manage stock levels and spares for the drill floor
• Recognises the areas where improvement and systems’ developments are required and implements these.
• Provides objectives and trains Drillers and Trainee Drillers ensuring participation in all aspects of the planned maintenance system by recording and initiating work requests.

Team leadership

• Uses a skill matrix to develop Drillers and Trainee Drillers to the Senior Driller capabilities.
• Uses the trainee modules to develop trainee drillers to driller capabilities through on-the-job training and mentorship.

Innovation

• Implements new knowledge / information by keeping abreast of developments and introducing change in work processes where appropriate

People Management

• Manages and controls subordinates for optimum utilisation

Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness

• Adhere to and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives

Effective stakeholder management

• Co-operate with colleagues to facilitate the achievement of company objectives

Client Relationships

• Builds relationships across the De Beers Pipeline by sharing business information and knowledge

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or N3 with Maths and Science.
• In-house driller training.
• Artisan certificate.

Additional information:

Experience

• 5 years rotary drilling experience in an offshore mining environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred

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Job Description:

• The main purpose of this role is to develop the understanding and ability to sort and value rough diamonds based on the 4C’s principals developed by the De Beers Group to support the effective trade of rough diamonds.
• The role encompasses on the job training which means that you will be expected to sort and value rough diamond production while simultaneously growing this understanding and abilities.
• The objectives of the role are met by following precise codified processes and using bespoke sorting tools, techniques and technologies.  All objectives should be achieved against specific deadlines and in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Key Tasks

(SHE) -Safety, Health and Environment

• Ensure that all tasks are performed in a safe manner and according to organizational SHE standards
• Report all unsafe conditions/ behaviors to the SHE department

Security

• Adhere to all procedures designed to maintain security, integrity and confidentiality of the product and company intellectual property
• Escalate and report all security non-compliances to Senior Production Controller or Audit, depending on the anomaly’s nature

Production

• Ensure allocated production workload is completed to the agreed quality standards, following a Right-First-Time approach
• Operate bespoke sorting technology to the required standard safely
• Accurately capture all required data
• Carry out routine operations on computer systems
• Apply available systems effectively to carry out core tasks
• Fulfil applicable Automated Diamond Capture functions as required to ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure all activities are aligned and in accordance with applicable procedures

Team Effectiveness

• Supporting and actively participating as a team member within the department and other departments when required
• Proactively help across team functions as the need arises
• Actively contribute to a positive and engaged team environment
• Contribute as a team member to meet the agreed departmental deadlines for completion of all tasks to ensure overall pipeline deadlines are met
• Participate actively and constructively in meetings

Performance Management

• Establish own development needs in consultation with Senior Training Instructor to ensure that skill base is aligned with the current and future requirements of the role
• Make use of all available resources to continuously improve own technical abilities
• Seek assistance regarding any technical areas of development

Qualifications:

• Matric + Mathematics @50% pass mark and English and One other official language
• Previous Diamond Valuation/ Grading experience will be advantageous

Physical Requirements:

• Physically capable to perform the specified tasks
• Good eyesight / not colour blind
• Good hand – eye coordination, 3-dimensional visualization skills and manual dexterity is expected

Skills and Competencies:

• Good listening, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Unquestionable honesty and integrity with a willingness to work in a strictly controlled security environment
• Deadline driven, working as part of a team to meet deadlines
• Detail conscious and routine orientated
• Reliable and Accurate
• Reliable, flexible and enthusiastic towards work
• Effective timekeeping
• Computer literate (MS Excel and Word)

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Job Description:

• Maintain, repair, modify and install all non-specialist plant and site equipment in the facility as directed with the aim of ensuring availability of equipment for improving quality and productivity.
• This is to be achieved by maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards at all times. Assist with the design, construction, and commissioning of projects as and when required.

Key Tasks:

• Maintain and repair equipment on site and order spares as needed.
• Provide technical direction to employees/ users of equipment on requested treatment equipment.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and implement as approved.
• Monitor the functioning of treatment and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure maintenance is performed according to planned schedules and assists with breakdowns, repairs and maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure flow meters are sent for external calibrations & signs off job cards on completion.
• Ensure relevant work permits are completed & available, before carrying out work e.g. Hot Work, Lock out, Confined space etc.
• Ensure allocated equipment inspection registers are in place and that checklists are completed as per schedule i.e. workshop portable equipment, lifting equipment etc.
• Assist with stock control of material, equipment and spares in the workshop.
• Apply fault finding techniques, conduct root cause analysis (RCA) failure and complete regular plant inspections. Report any issue to Facility Technician and Management.
• Attain and maintain relevant licenses required to execute allocated duties i.e. Basic Rigging, Working at Heights, K53 (on site) etc
• Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area by applying good housekeeping principles.
• Will be required to operate mobile machinery i.e. Manitou, forklift and TLB.

Emergency Response Team (ERT) member

• Primary responder for fault finding and repairs for any emergencies (during work hours or after hours).
• Execute planned maintenance schedule on emergency response equipment.
• Must not be claustrophobic as the Artisan is required to work in ‘confined’ spaces, actively assist during bulk acid offloading and hazardous chemical maintenance/repair tasks in a Class B suit. Response to chemical emergencies will require working in a level A suit (including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus).
• Actively participate in the scheduled ERT meetings / drills / training / ERT equipment inspections / fitness sessions.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license

Trade Certificate in either of the following disciplines:

• Fitting & turning
• Boiler making
• Millwright

Role-specific knowledge:

• Proven track-record in Repair and Maintenance from processing plant environment and/or laboratory environment
• Working experience in plastic welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or mechanics would be advantageous
• Experience in working with ISO systems (ISO 9001, 17025, 45001 & 14001) would be advantageous
• Computer literate with MS Office Software.
• Knowledge operating mobile machinery would be advantageous.

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Job Description:

• As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible to implement and integrate underground safety, mining automation, telecommunication and operations management systems and to have oversight on the integrity of such systems.

Performance of the Automation Engineer will be evaluated against the following KRAs:

• Ensure that legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained.
• Interpret organizational requirements for the section, to compile and develop a risk log with appropriate mitigation solutions.
• Implement policies and develop procedures to ensure adherence to Engineering and Operational standards.
• Define, implement and apply Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes for all solutions implemented
• Allocate and manage the utilization of financial resources and value add to optimize engineering
• Availability and life cycle management of equipment.
• Manage and co-ordinate teams and resources to execute maintenance and operational plans.
• Direct the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the section.
• Ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate the development, management and enhancement of maintenance strategies and plans.
• Develop appropriate engineering maintenance and project systems to support the strategic plans.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or BTech degree in a discipline relevant to Mining Automation (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering)
• Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Minimum 7 years’ work experience in the engineering or mining industry of which 3 years must have been in a management capacity
• 5 years' practical experience at system management level of the installation and integration of underground TMM mining automation systems
• Project management experience
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC - Mines and Work (Electrical or Mechanical)) will be advantageous
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be advantageous

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Job Description:

• The purpose of this role is to deliver professional People operations support to key stakeholders and colleagues within the business and broader People Function.
• You will actively manage issues as they arise, take ownership of the employee life cycle for the relevant business areas and/or geographic location(s), and deliver efficient and effective people services to the business areas in your remit.
• You will play an active role in creating an energising and cohesive workplace environment, actively flagging opportunities to improve people processes and business outcomes.
• In this role, you will interface with relevant stakeholders and People teams to deliver people operations services support, across brands and sites within relevant business areas and/or geographic locations(s), to ensure De Beers Group operates within legal requirements but also in the spirit of the brand. You will have proven experience of building strong working relationships and provide services relating to people processes including People Administration, Transfers and Global Mobility, People Data Management & Reporting, Payroll processing and Time & Attendance tracking, Benefits Administration, HR Risk Management & Audit.

Key Tasks:

• Validate the team’s end-to-end information flow of new hires, changes, transfers or leavers in a timely and compliant manner, supporting the team to process monthly payroll preparation; this includes liaising with the wider People team to validate correct data input and improve the process where needed through constructive feedback
• Review and adapt admin systems and processes as appropriate, to meet changing circumstances and to ensure availability and accuracy of HR Management Information to meet business requirements
• Control System Access
• Support the team to maintain contract templates, ensuring latest versions are stored correctly for use 
• Support and process collation of all regular reports required by business area and/or location as required
• Support the annual pay review process with the business, Reward and wider People teams
• Support the senior People Team members with identifying and implementing projects and initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement in People processes and embed team spirit and close collaboration between customer facing colleagues and the wider People Operations teams, in conjunction with People Services Managers
• Contribute to data integrity and proper and correct use of people data and systems, maintaining data best practice
• Actively support relevant People process improvement projects
• Champion Team + behaviours and work with peers from across the business to deliver against measurable outcomes while helping to mitigate associated risks
• Interface with the wider People Operations team, proactively flag opportunities for ways to improve people services
• Support payroll and benefits processes as required
• Act as a first point of contact for benefit queries, liaising with suppliers as required
• Oversees the HR Mailbox ensuring that this is managed in line with our service level agreements and that
• queries are triaged out to the appropriate experts withing the team
• Monthly audits on onboarding and off-boarding. Data input and activity retrospect
• Works with the Administrators to maintain all personnel files, databases and records, in line with data protection requirements
• Working with the HR Operations team to ensure the upkeep of the HR intranet pages and literature made available to all employees
• Manage and administer the integrity of data in the ERP and Success Factors environments
• Ensure alignment of organizational structures in ERP and Success Factors
• Creates the business requirements documents (BRD) by interpreting organizational/client requirements, drafts the technical specification and presents to process owners for approval
• Responsible for the roll out and user acceptance testing for system upgrades that impact the ERP interfaces
• Manages and supports the architecture of the ERP interfaces together with the AMS team
• Ensure COE and pay practices comply with payroll / salary admin directives and accurately aligned to the system

Key Competencies:

• Compliance and Legal:
• People Partner and HR Support:
• Leadership Development:
• Employee Communication and Engagement

Qualifications:

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in HR Management or IT
• Experience as a generalist HR Advisor or Senior HR Assistant is advantageous
• Experiencing training, mentoring, or supervising a HR Administration team
• Proven experience with HR process improvements
• Experience managing HR mailbox and HR Administration processes across the employee lifecycle

Technical:

• A clear understanding and demonstrable experience of Success Factors, including the employee central, performance management, talent and compensation modules is desired. Must have experience of multiple HR systems
• Experience in SAP
• Previous experience in benefit administration and global mobility is desired
• Ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Proactive and analytical mindset
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools
• Advanced Excel skills
• Process mapping, or an ability to think logically and translate this into requirements would be advantageous

Soft:

• Customer Service focused with high accountability
• Excels in a customer facing role  
• Agile mindset, results orientated
• Strong Team spirit to support the wider People Services team
• Uses own initiative to continuously improve processes or working practices
• Able to anticipate and plan
• Ability to build strong, credible relationships
• Able to multitask, exercise sound judgement and prioritise conflicting demands for a range of customers
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all internal customers and external groups