Job Description

Company Description
-Your opportunity for a brilliant career Were the worlds leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future. Our dedication to quality and high performance extends to our workforce, so we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment which fosters individuality, inclusivity and creativity. If you like the idea of challenging and stimulating work in a diverse team, we'd like to hear from you. Venetia Mine is South Africas most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is a complexed underground mechanised development, shaft and mine construction project to deliver an operational Sub Level Cave mine operation. Experienced and effective management and control of the project works and mining operations through major contractors (EPC, Mining Contractor) and owner functions is essential for Safe, timely and effective delivery of the project.


-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 contractors management teams and owners 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 Bachelors 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, LHDs, 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.

Safety:

• Ability to attain section 2.6.1 or 2.5.2.1 Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 legal appointment - preferred.
• Provides consistent & outstanding behaviour in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety in modern mechanized mines.

Ability to:

• Apply broad based technical mining engineering experience to contribute to underground mining technical and operational issues with owner and contractor teams, and through engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Practical and operational understanding/experience of underground mining technical disciplines (Geotechnical, Survey, Mine Planning, Ventilation - UG Mining technical services).
• Ability to influence and direct multi-disciplinary mining teams to highlight and address areas of potential improvement.
• Manages, monitors and drives project activities within a specific project or operation. Proactively escalate risks and propose mitigating actions
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of change concepts. Coach and develop managers to initiate, implement and drive change across a discipline/business unit. Act as a change agent and champion - developing tools and methodologies as well as initiating and leading change
• Apply process design and improvement methodologies to drive efficiencies and solves technical and process flow problems

Additional Information
-Who we are De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for natures most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Groups people, shareholders, communities and partners. Safety Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect. Background Checks By applying for this job, you provide consent that your personal details, including your fingerprints, can be used to conduct background screening where appropriate. For more information, please visit https://www.angloamerican.com/site-services/applicant-privacy-notice/applicant-privacy-notice-en Privacy Statement Anglo American/ De Beers Group collects and processes personal data in accordance with the relevant regulations. For more information, please visit: https://www.angloamerican.com/site-services/applicant-privacy-notice/applicant-privacy-notice-en Inclusion & Diversity We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. How to apply

• 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 would render your application invalid

• Submit applications on or before the

CLOSING DATE. 26 January 2024 https://www.debeersgroup.com/careers/current-vacancies