Company Description

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. www.debeersgroup.com.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide analysis, support, guidance, and advice to the De Beers Upstream Leadership Team in respect of overseeing and monitoring the delivery of the De Beers upstream strategy, key projects, investments and key JV and Management forum engagements, as well as analysis, advice, guidance, monitoring, oversight and assistance to major capital projects and SIB capital to ensure sound project performance and delivery.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

In conjunction with T&S Leadership, maintain clear asset pathways to value, key business objectives and track delivery of critical business outcomes.Drive integration of critical upstream projects aligned to the strategy and the associated funding across the planning cycle, ensuring all components are effectively integrated and aligned to critical business outcomes.Work in conjunction with the Principle Operating Model & Business Improvement to ensure the business plans are generated, updated and analysed and that key items raised are addressed in these plans and the relevant forums.Monitor and advise on major projects, ensuring the projects are on track in terms of time, cost and quality and will meet their business objectives.Provide subject matter expertise and support with reference to project and portfolio management across the group, guiding and coaching BU teams to ensure the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects.Proactively identify systemic challenges related to project delivery across the broader De Beers Group and implement actions to resolve them.Lead and co-ordinate reviews for key projects that fall within the De Beers Investment Governance and Assurance framework and provide recommendations for decision-making through the assessment of commercial and technical outcomes and options.Coordinating with the Group Finance Capital & Investment team, manage and coordinate assurance and governance activities though the annual planner and tracking of key dates and milestones.Analyse trends and outcomes of the various capital plans linked to key projects as well as business plans, identifying concerns with discipline leads or business unit counterparts to provide recommendations for improvements.Review and analyse JV technical /BU forum materials and advise on key issues, decisions and outcomes.Drive people development within the discipline by identifying knowledge gaps, providing coaching, identifying potential employees, and planning succession for critical rolesResponsible for developing and leading the Projects Community of Practice to share learnings and best practices across the De Beers Group.

Qualifications

The successful incumbent must meet the following criteria:

Degree in a Technical (Engineering or Finance or Geology), Commercial or related field.Post graduate Commercial, Business or Technical Degree or similar field would be advantageous but is not necessary.8+ years experience in Project Management, leading project teams to deliver medium to large projectsComprehensive technical and/or management experience in the mining, engineering, construction or related non-renewable resource industriesDemonstrated track record of identifying organizational value driver opportunities through applying sound business acumen and commercial judgement.Demonstrated experience with strategizing and delivering on engagements with multiple internal and external stakeholders.Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives, supporting data analysis and budget management.

REQUIRED SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

Ability to influence others and deliver results without positional authorityStrong commercial understanding and business acumenAbility to understand the levers available to pull in order to maximise value across the mining value chain, from Exploration to Mine Closure.Time management: Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time.Excellent communicator with the abaility to communicate at all levels across the business including differing geographies and externally – able to give clarity and set direction.Work self-sufficiently with ability to manage high levels of ambiguity and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy within a fast-paced environment.Build strong, personal and effective working relationships in order to foster collaboration to achieve shared goals.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals.

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.

Eligibility Criteria 

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

Closing date: 03 July 2024

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