Company Description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. 

At 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 role of the De Beers Social Impact and SED team is to support strengthening the De Beers Group relationships with communities through building a brand with social purpose.  This includes maximising socio-economic impact in communities; managing social risk; implementing best practice social performance at operations; and working with relevant areas of the business to creatively engage our stakeholders on our social impact.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to support the development and implementation of the De Beers Group SED and Social Impact strategy and associated programmes for De Beers Group - Non Managed Entities.  Providing technical support to operational teams, to enable best practice implementation on SED and Social performance, and lead a higher profile engagement with all stakeholders, to create value for our host communities and to support building the De Beers Group brand with stakeholders.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop the SED and social impact strategy for De Beers Group Non Managed EntitiesPartner with the operations to develop the objectives, programmes, policies & procedures, and targetsDevelop and review Business cases and business plans for impact and value.Monitor and report on the SED & Social impact KPIs and programmesDevelop SED and social impact Risk log and monitor action programmes and plansDeliver the SED & Social impact programmes which should maximize impactProviding best practice and timely technical advisory expertise to BUs and operational teamsTracking, assessing and reporting on implementation, including through Life of Mine, closure planning, and illegal miningLeading external stakeholder engagement on social issues at a regional level, as well as building the De Beers Group brand as a leader in social impact through participation and organisation of key forums and events.Implement social impact incident reporting, investigation, and analysisImplement an effective assurance and operational self-assessment audit environmentDefine key emergency and crisis management response processes and ensure appropriate competency and testing of responseManage the Non Managed entities budgetProject manage the delivery of high impact programmes

QualificationsA Degree in Economics/ Social Science/ Business Management or relevant degreeStrong expertise in developmental finance/ economic development/ Enterprise development would be an added advantageStrong technical expertise, business acumen and experience in design and implementation of socio-economic development programmes in developing countries,Strong expertise in the delivery of social management programmesPractical experience of working at site levelDemonstrated experience of delivering complex programmes to budget and schedule and measurement of socio-economic development impact

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Experience working in complex stakeholder environmentsStrong foundational knowledge in one or more of these areas: economic analysis, socio-economic development, social management programmes, value chain development and enterprise developmentStrong experience of developing and implementing high impact Socio-economic development programesExperience of having managed and led operational teamsPractical experience of working at site levelExperience in the extractive sector (highly desirable). Experience of having worked in partnerships and engagement with governments, academia or civil society organisations at a regional or local level.

Additional Information

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.

Additional information

Who we are: 

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. 

Eligibility Criteria 

This role is open only to individuals who currently have right to work in the country stated and we will not be supporting any individuals who might need to relocate.

Closing date:  04 July 2024

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