Company Description

Venetia Mine is an asset in the De Beers Group portfolio with a strategic and commercial imperative to achieve the business objectives.  A key imperative for the organisation remains the safe, sustainable and efficient delivery of its major capital investment in transitioning its Venetia Mine from an open pit to a modern, technologically enabled underground operation.

Social Performance is essential for achieving our strategic business objectives while ensuring the De Beers Group avoids harm.

and creates an environment in which communities impacted by our operations can prosper sustainably To this end, Venetia Mine adopted the Anglo American Social Way Management system.

Venetia Mine is in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Currently, we are mining in an open-pit operation and preparations are already under way to convert to underground mining, which is expected to extend the life of the mine to 2046.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to control quality and safety, perform over inspections, control costs and report progress on tasks in the housing maintenance department.

It will be required of the successful incumbent to:

Providing advance notification with regards to Control and Maintenance aspects of the maintenance of contracts in TownContinuously monitor trends on maintenance and advise the Foremen accordingly to ensure continuous improvementAssign work and monitor the adherence by contractor according to the scope of work as determined in the contractPerform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availabilityPreparation of schedules for Maintenance of equipment according to technical specifications and organisational standardsCo-ordinating, where necessary, alterations to the schedules for Maintenance, to suit the operating and maintenance sectionsManage work orders (job cards) and requestsAssign work according to maintenance schedule and monitor the adherence by the contractor according to the scope of work as determined in the contractEnsuring compliance to the necessary specifications and regulations for maintenance tasksOverseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessaryHandling basic repairs and maintenance

Qualifications

Education & Experience

 Grade 12 Certificate/ N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualificationElectrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal would be an added advantage)Wireman’s licence will be advantageousExperience in the building or housing maintenance field would be advantageous3-5 years technical experience as an Artisan in a recognized relevant tradeContractor management will be advantageousAdvanced computer literacy is essentialKnowledge and experience of SAP would be advantageousCode 08 Drivers LicenseSuccessfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mineYour consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

Independent, proactive thinking and have the ability to do own job planning.Relationship building and good communication skills.Planning, analysis, coordinating and prioritizing tasks.Assertiveness and Decisiveness.Relationship building.Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multi-taskHave sound technical knowledge of housing related maintenance.Have sound verbal and written communication skills in English.Able to work with minimum supervision.

Additional Information

Who We Are: De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We’re constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it ‘Building Forever’ - it’s fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

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 flourish

Show 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.

Eligibility Criteria 

This role is open to all individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate

Closing date: 03 July 2024