Open Positions at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• The Occupational Hygiene Officer is involved in the planning of monitoring, the measurement of Health stressors (e.g. air monitoring) the evaluation and interpretation of exposures to ensure that Venetia Mine remains compliant with health and hygiene legislation.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Personal and area monitoring, measuring, and controlling of chemical and physical hazards (e.g. noise, thermal stress).
• Produce monthly feedback reports on work done for compliance
• Conduct surveys of workplaces with potential occupational health hazards in the form of chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, and biological hazards.
• Conduct SHE File audits to ensure compliance with the Occupational Hygiene requirements as per OHSAS 18001 & and mine procedures.
• Evaluate and quantify the levels of the different hazards present by making use of specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Compare findings of assessments and surveys with statutory exposure limits in order to determine if a potentially hazardous situation exists.
• Capturing actions on Safety Management System for deviations in the workplace that may lead to occupational health hazards as per survey recommendations.
• Knowledge sharing through training of the workforce in identifying and addressing health and hygiene hazards.
• Assist the Senior Occupational Hygiene Officer in conducting and performing occupational health risk assessments (under the guidance of the appointed occupational hygienist).
• Assist the Senior Occupational Hygiene Officer in planning, design, and implementation of occupational hygiene programs and control measures.
• Conduct investigations of overexposures (chemical and physical hazards) and recommend controls for risk mitigation.
• Calibrating and maintaining sampling equipment.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12 certificate or relevant national NQF level qualification.
• 3 Years’ Experience in the occupational hygiene environment.
• Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s License.
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) and pass Heat Tolerance Screening for Underground Fitness.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygienists [SAIOH] on assistant Level with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent.
• 5 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment.
• Familiarity with a Safety Management System

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of Occupational Hygiene policies, and procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values.
• Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to Occupational Hygiene practices with a deep understanding of the importance of workforce health.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act.
• Know all procedures and COPs related to Occupational Hygiene.
• Ability to think innovatively, broad technical knowledge of occupational hygiene, and interpretation of results.

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Job Description:

• This role reports into the People Services Department
• We deliver technical services and technology systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group diamond value chain from exploration to diamond recovery. Activities include marine geophysical survey, sampling, mining, projects, engineering, technology development and maintenance.
• This role is responsible for HR operations for the Technology business. This includes but is not limited to the execution and support for HR services, systems (e.g. Success Factors & RP4 SAP), administration, labour planning, Payroll administration and reporting.

Your role will include:

People Operations & Governance

• Resolve HR Services related issues according to customers’ needs adhering to organisational policies and procedures
• Ensure data integrity in the correct use of people data, systems whilst maintaining data best practice.
• Manage and administer the integrity of data in the ERP and Success Factors environments.

Systems & Processes

• Control system access for HR users, Manager's Desktop and Employee Self Service
• Provide training for Line Managers and other end users as a HR module super user Stakeholder engagements
• Manages and supports the architecture of the ERP interfaces together with the AMS/IM SAP team

Reporting

• Generate all monthly and ad-hoc reports for business (e.g Headcount, data analytics, transformation, absenteeism, overtime, employee movement etc.) and discuss areas of concern (e.g Sick Surveillance, Overtime) with the People Partner.
• Performing data integrity checks to ensure accuracy of data before making reports available.

Qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in HR Management or equivalent

Additional requirements:

• 3 years’ experience in Human Resources Administration that supports the activities of this role
• Strong systems knowledge (Success Factors, SAP, SharePoint) to support key systems activities
• A clear understanding and demonstrable experience of Success Factors, including the employee central, performance management, talent and compensation modules is desired.
• Previous experience in benefit administration and global mobility is desired
• Advanced skills in MS Excel spreadsheets, calculations, charts etc
• Strong HR Administration Management skills (reward, conditions of employment, basic SARS and payroll knowledge)

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Job Description:

Your role will include but not limited to:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion. 
• Perform Legal Inspections on all Winders and associated equipment as per MHSA requirements.
• Perform maintenance and repair of Koepe and double drum winders and other equipment in the section including, but not limited to: Compressors & Refrigeration plants. 
• Carry out scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and installation work as required to ensure optimum equipment availability and reliability.

This role is in the Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with mathematics and Science
• Trade Certificate:  Fitter or Fitting & Turning

Additional requirements:

• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• For all internal applicants, you are required to complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. This form must be accompanied with a signature from your immediate Line Manager and Head of Department, failure to do so will render your application invalid.

Role specific experience / knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience on a mine as an artisan of which a minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Winder Fitter
•  Experience or exposure to single or double drum Winders
•  Experience or exposure to Koepe Winders would be advantageous
• A sound knowledge of hydraulic systems as these pertain to a heavy mechanical plant such as winders
• Experience on SIL (Safety Integrity Level) rated installations would be preferred
• Sound knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to field of work
• Skills to troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical systems and major equipment within area of responsibility
• Please note:  Will be expected of all successful candidates to undergo training regarding the winder system at the mine

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Job Description:

• Preparation of Civil / structural engineering technical aspects relating to underground SIB.
• Provide engineering construction support to Superintendent projects: civil / structural / mechanical.
• Implementation of relevant civil / structural project initiatives in accordance with the SIB master project plan over the life of mine.
• Implementation of civil / structural engineering efforts to meet DeBeers Group and Anglo-American standards, specifications, and procedures throughout the Life of Mine (LOM).
• Support successful project delivery within cost and schedule baselines.
• Maintain and ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Demonstrate corporate values, code of business & conduct.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable SHE policies and procedures.
• Adhere to legislative & corporate compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure
• Assist in compiling relevant costing for the purchase of relevant equipment (where required).
• Civil & structural engineering activities based on relevant construction requirements taking specific materials requirements into account.
• Understanding & knowledge of structural erections e.g., torque settings, back markings, drawing detail, survey alignment, civil / structural engineering drawings.
• Ensure compliance with document control standards and procedures as well as quality of documentation, drawings and associated metadata.
• Implementation of project designs
• Application of engineering process methodology and implementation of project standards
• Enforcing quality management
• Budget control with Package Manager
• Schedule implementation & progress reporting
• Method statements, Risk assessments & Contract management

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Civil & Structural with Minimum of 5 years’ experience (Civil / Structural Engineering & Construction) or in a similar environment
• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License

Role-specific knowledge & Experience:

• Experience with Mine shafts, & underground construction, preferred.
• Draughtsman experience
• Construction / Engineering project management
• MS Word, excel, powerpoint, computer aided design & drafting systems.
• Knowledge of drafting techniques
• Understanding engineering & construction theory & standards
• Communication & problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail. • Planning & organizing skills.
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts and work overtime as per the role requirements

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Job Description:

• The Mine Overseer is accountable for the planning, coordination and effective implementation of mining and all related activities to ensure the achievement of operational objectives arising out of the business and mining strategy.

KEY RESULTS AREAS:

• The Mine Overseer has the legal accountability with a 2.14.1 and a 2.13.12 appointment in terms of the MHSA section 26 of 1996.
• After safety, the main purpose of the role is to develop and execute the day to day shift plan utilising their knowledge of the mechanized development cycle to ensure the effective deployment of resources to achieve the shift plan.
• Interpret execution methodologies, and contribute towards development of those, for mining activities and construction related activities.
• Develop framework to conduct risk assessments on all the work to mitigate potential hazards and risks
• Contribute to a framework to derive safe working standards and procedures for all mining and construction related activities.
• Contribute to development of functional roles and responsibilities for all personnel for mining and related construction.
• Assume legal responsibilities for owner underground team during training.
• Quality control and quality assurance safe working procedures.
• Short term scheduling of mining and construction activities.
• Interpreting the mining designs and plans, annual mining plan requirements and mining results to develop a short-term mining plan.
• Setting priorities and the management and coordination of operational activities to train personnel for achievement of required mining targets safely.
• Reviewing and regulating the commitment of resources within the mining area to optimise the safety, efficiency of operations, and achievement of overall objectives and sustained profitability of the mining production areas.
• Transparent reporting on the performance of the production training mining crews and progress towards achievement of all targets to senior leadership.
• 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.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Review progressive mining output information and statistics, and investigate and action deviations to ensure attainment of the mining plan within the stipulated timeframes.
• Manage the investigation and development of mining resources to allow for continuous improvement in terms of efficiency and unit cost.
• Provide inputs and feedback on development of technical standards and systems to build effective operational support for achievement of development mining targets.
• Manage, lead, control and motivate team in area of responsibility.
• Ensure appropriate capability within the team to perform all tasks efficiently and effectively and oversee identified training and development activities of staff.
• Managerial authority:  Assign tasks to team members and review their performance within allocated areas.
• Monitoring authority: Observe and/or gain information about the work of specified employees, and those employees are held accountable to provide reasonable information and/or access.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competence for Scheduled Mines.
• Proven track record of excellent production performance.
• Mine Overseer 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 appointment.
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock, or equivalent.
• A Supervisory qualification would be advantageous.
• Code EB Driver’s License.
• Computer Literacy.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.  Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo Psychometric and other assessments.

Role-specific knowledge:

• At least ten years mining experience at metalliferous mines
• Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience, which MUST be in a mechanised mining development environment.
• Minimum of 3 years underground supervisory experience as a appointed Mine Overseer

In-depth knowledge and experience of:

• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practises.
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment.
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining.
• Understanding of the mechanised development cycle.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Drives personal accountability and accountability within the team.
• Instils a culture of disciplined execution.
• Ability to manage diversity and promote a high-performance culture.
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to change and deal with some degree of ambiguity.
• Good communication skills to be able to liaise with other departments and stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of mining discipline and machinery.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Planning, coordinating and prioritizing.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective decision making.
• Knowledge of Mining systems.
• Advanced understanding of the application and implementation of UG mining, safety and environmental legislation.
• Solid technical and operational knowledge in the business processes associated with underground sub-level cave or development mining operations and experience of operating such mines
• A methodical approach, good analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.