Job Description

Company DescriptionAt De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant.We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient, and agile - it's a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business - creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making - it is how we do business.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)

Preference will be given to EE candidatesClosing Date: 13 September 2024Additional InformationThe shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the following assessments:

• Integrity testing assessments (Polygraph testing, Personal Vetting)
• Security clearance
• Pre-employment medical
• Eye test (colour blindness and 3D perception)
• Pre-recruitment assessments as deemed necessary by the organisation

Applications must consist of:

• Certified Matric certificate
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of original other qualifications, academic transcripts, and applicant's ID

Who we are:De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.Our experts have searched the world for nature's 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.Our Values:Put Safety First - We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.Be Passionate - We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.Pull Together - Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.Build Trust- We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourishShow we Care - The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.Shape the Future - We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver

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