Vacant Jobs at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• As the Group People Technology Manager, you’ll lead the global people technology strategy, overseeing the implementation, integration, and optimisation of systems and tools across the employee lifecycle.
• You’ll play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, enhancing user experience, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the People Function.
• You’ll be the technical expert and strategic partner, ensuring our systems are fit-for-purpose, scalable, and aligned with business needs. From managing legacy systems to implementing AI-driven solutions, you’ll help us build a seamless, efficient, and future-ready people technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Delivery

• Lead the development and execution of a global people technology roadmap.
• Act as the technical expert across all HR systems, supporting escalations and representing technology needs in planning forums.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to assess needs and implement innovative solutions.

User Experience & Process Improvement

• Drive system integration and automation to improve employee experience and data flow.
• Lead enhancements and tooling initiatives to support global process execution.
• Champion the adoption of new platforms and technologies.

Data Governance & Compliance

• Establish governance standards and ensure compliance with data privacy and security protocols.
• Support training and change management initiatives across the People Function.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and advise leadership on opportunities for innovation.

Operational Systems Management

• Oversee bespoke and legacy systems in operational environments.
• Manage Time & Attendance systems and ensure integration with payroll.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure smooth system operations.

AI & Automation

• Lead the implementation of AI-driven HR solutions to enhance efficiency and experience.
• Identify and automate key HR processes, ensuring scalability and compliance.
• Monitor performance and recommend enhancements based on data insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in HR systems, with at least 3–5 years working directly with SuccessFactors.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a People (HR) function or similar role.
• Proven expertise in HR systems, data management, and digital transformation.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Forms and Copilot is highly desirable.
• Experience with SuccessFactors and Microsoft Office is desirable.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Agile mindset with a customer-focused approach.

Closing Date:

• 20 October, 2025

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Job Description:

• The role is responsible for creating a high-performance culture and leading the production team to effectively deliver on the set production and respective business continuity targets through an integrated value chain.
• The role holds the legal accountability with a 2.13.3.1 appointment in terms of the MHSA, responsible for the overall safe operation and maintenance of equipment including availability of HME, light vehicle, and pit dewatering services at Venetia Mine.

Key Result Areas

• Role incumbent will be appointed in terms of MHSA Reg 2.13.3.1 and has a strong focus on legal compliance
• Ensure adherence to the company's Safety, Health and Environmental management programmes and that objectives are implemented according to MHSA legislation and the Strategic Management Plan
• Direct and identify the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to mining standards, organisational standards and legislative requirements
• 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 for Caterpillar HME Fleet, light vehicle & support equipment fleet, and pit dewatering infrastructure
• Repair and Maintenance (R&M) contract management for Venetia Mine Caterpillar Fleet
• Management of the open pit dewatering infra-structure for safe operation and maintenance.
• Management of the mine surface fleet collision prevention system implementation and maintenance
• Implement maintenance strategies and tactics to deliver availability, reliability and cost performance to mine business plan

Qualifications:

Mnimum Requirements: (Education & Experience)

• Ndip (N6) or B-Tech or Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines)
• This role will carry a regulation 2.13.3.1 appointment
• 5 years’ experience in heavy mobile equipment maintenance management in the mining environment

Additional information:

Role specific knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act ·
• Knowledge of Engineering Standards according to SANS
• Proven ability in heavy mobile equipment maintenance management
• Proven ability in managing OEM managed MARC contracts for heavy mobile equipment
• Proven ability in operational and business risk management
• Proven ability in engineering risk identification and hazard mitigation ·
• Strategic management and planning vision of 2 - 5 years ·
• Planning, analysis, coordinating and prioritizing tasks.
• Relationship building and good communication skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills.

For internal applicants, strictly complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. You are required to attain your immediate line manager and Head of Department signature on your application form.

External applicants should submit a detailed CV together with proof of qualifications

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)

Closing Date:

• 17 October, 2025

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Job Description:

• Information Technology (IT) develops and optimizes the engine that powers De Beer’s digital and technology ecosystems, so our people can make life brilliant in the ways we work and operate.
• We are a team of highly specialized experts who consistently push the boundaries of digital, technology, and automation - innovating to drive a smarter, safer, and more sustainable enterprise.
• This is a tactical and operational role conducting and managing IT demand management, support, governance, analysis, project and vendor management services within the targeted domain.
• The role is a De Beers Group business expert with extensive knowledge of the Finance systems landscape inclusive of mobile workforce. They are aligned with IT and business objectives and operating model.

Key Tasks

NB! This role requires an experienced SAP FI/CO expert with 10+ years' experience

• Work safely and be committed to being a safety leader
• Work closely with process owners and key users across the global business, to understand business requirements and drive the building of quality solutions
• Understand and translate business requirements for financial processes into functional and technical specifications for the SAP FI module.
• Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and recommend system-based solutions that enforce the use of standard system functionality
• Provide coaching, training and advise on best practice and future use of technology and business process to targeted clients
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Application team to ensure seamless integration of the SAP FI module with other SAP modules
• Apply deep domain expertise to perform functional analysis, requirements definition and solution configuration and testing, in conjunction with delivery teams
• Develop functional specifications and setting of configurations in partnership with third party development teams
• Act as the key specialist point of contact for service providers and clients in problem solving and investigations related to service and technology incidents and requests
• Ensure the knowledge underpinning application/service delivery is documented, managed and maintained
• Identifies risk root causes and quantify potential business impact. Implements solutions to reduce level of exposure
• Manage and optimize demand to support efficient and accurate internal dependencies and 3rd party workforce management
• Develop reports and dashboards to analyze data for decision-making
• Contribute to SAP projects, from implementation and rollout to support and upgrades.
• Ensure finance systems, within scope, compliance with regulations
• Adhere to and participate in governance forums and processes
• Keep up to date with technology trends and developments and suggest enhancements

Qualifications:

• Degree in Information Technology OR Finance
• SAP FI Certification is preferred
• S/4 HANA Financial Accounting certification is highly advantageous

Experience:

• 10+ years' experience as SAP FI/CO expert
• 5 years hands-on experience in SAP FI module in support of business processes
• 5 years’ experience working in a multinational, multi-cultural environment
• 5 years IT Service Delivery, vendor management, project management
• Business case formulation, design and delivery of global enterprise solutions
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Functional exposure to relevant applications and process

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• SAP Finance (overall solution) 
• SAP Application Management and Development Tools (capabilities) · Intelligent Automation / RPA Toolsets, Methods and Approaches · BI/ Reporting Tools (capabilities and overall architecture)
• Ability to work across organisational and functional boundaries, with good influencing skills, excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Overarching governance and quality management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• New technologies and their impact on operational activities
• Business improvement tools and techniques
• Proven skills in setting goals, planning, prioritizing and administering work
• Catalyst to delivering improvements and change
• Capacity to learn quickly, understand complex business processes, and spot development areas
• Strong thinking and problem-solving skills. A self-starter who takes the initiative and follows through
• Understands business strategies and can make the link to IM contribution
• Understands the IM Architecture and how their own work contributes to its achievement

Closing Date:

• 14 October, 2025

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Job Description:

• You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality machine control systems.
• This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to the growth and success of the company.

Key Tasks:

• Implement systems for the effective control and monitoring of Advanced Technology Automation products.
• Understanding of configuration management and experience with Windchill or eB software will be advantageous
• Implement and enhance control system standards for machine interoperability and external client connectivity.
• Ensure interfacing to client control systems is implemented effectively. Service authority to meet clients commissioning milestones and service level agreement requirements.
• Develop and review code.
• Perform sub-system level tests and record the results.
• Design, development and commissioning of Human Machine Interfaces and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Interfaces for Advanced Technology Automation products including the setting of standards.
• Investigate and propose ideal instrumentation solutions for the specific environment to be used in. Advisory role to the Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Discipline and the Research & Development function into instrumentation selection.
• Develop electrical systems as needed for Advanced Technology Automation products.
• Technical design documentation, report writing, deliver presentations and hold design reviews.
• Formulation of product data packs.
• Strict adherence to all internal HSE policies and procedures as well as all legal regulations/requirements.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Specializing in control and instrumentation

Role Specific Knowledge:

• 0-5 years’ experience in design, development, commissioning and interfacing of control and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with peer review and presentation of technical work.
• Experience with control system interfacing standards and best practices.
• Experience with instrumentation selection and configuration.

Knowledge and Skills required for the role:

• Executing actions under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Solving Problems, either from existing knowledge or by reading up and generating new knowledge
• Ability to get to grips with a new body of knowledge such that can make contributions in new areas
• Follow a structured process: Design tests, perform tests, analyse results, place results in context, propose next steps.
• System level understanding.
• Responsible for the C&I development of specific components or subsystems.
• Focusses on executing tasks and projects assigned by more senior engineers.
• Simulating, Designing, prototyping, testing, data pack completion.
• Responsible for the technical performance of a subsystem of a product.
• The primary focus is on individual technical contributions.
• Requirement to become an expert in the use of existing and new technology (e.g. fieldbus standards, sensors, instruments).
• Requirement to apply new domain-specific methods, e.g. machine learning, data science, image processing, signal processing.
• Knowledge of C&I bus systems (e.g. ASI, IO Link, Profibus, Profinet, OPC UA)
• Ability to learn about and apply new domain-specific methods, e.g. cloud computing, Internet of things, remote diagnostics, artificial intelligence.
• Knowledge of control system concepts, practices and procedures.
• Control systems programming and networking knowledge.
• Good software debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project development methodologies.
• Knowledge of instrumentation operation and their selection for differing operational environments.
• Knowledge of the applicable safety regulations to be applied to the design of safety systems.

Management

• Making and carrying out project plans for own work.
• Manage own time and delivery to meet project requirements.
• Supervision or oversight of work is required.

Financial

• Interacting with established suppliers for standard items
• Interacting with new suppliers to assess the applicability of new items or components
• Project budget control for small projects

Closing Date:

• 10 October, 2025