Company Description

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, 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 function in the De Beers Group producer counties of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners. www.debeersgroup.com.

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Technician – Protection, Utilities, Engineering Department.

Demonstrates safety leadership, sustainable development and DBCM values.Assist and advise on maintenance and repairs of electrical equipmentAssist, advise and manage maintenance on overhead line, transformers, medium voltage switchgear, cables, MV motors, power factor correction, protection & control systems.Management of Overhead Line Reticulation.Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.Manages and motivates team in area of responsibility.Establishes and maintains relationships with colleagues, contractors and other maintenance personnel.Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives for engineering processes.Carry out fault level, load flow and protection discrimination studies.Conduct and assess condition monitoring such as acoustic ultrasound and thermographic assessments.Conducting tests and trials of new equipment, evaluating results and submitting written reports.Testing and assessment of MV Equipment.Reading and assessing reports related to electrical equipment and interpreting results to formulate actionsPlanning, coordinating and project management for the design, fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning of medium voltage systems or equipment.Interpret and apply relevant internal, national and international standards for electrical equipment and management thereofParticipate in standardization of equipment, spares management and overall quality control of electrical equipment

QualificationsGrade 12/ Std 10/N3 or relevant NQF 4 equivalent qualifications.Electrical Trade Certificate with Red SealNational Diploma in Electrical Heavy Current will be advantageousEffective communication skills in English (written and verbal).5 years minimum mining maintenance experience in electrical distribution.Good computer literacy; proficiency in SAP will be advantageous

Knowledge and Experience in the following:

Sound knowledge in the construction, installation, maintenance, testing, repair and fault finding of the following MV (Medium Voltage) Equipment:Protection Systems.Electricity safety and switching practices.Transformers operation.Electric motors operation and control.Overhead lines and bundled conductors and related equipment.Indoor and outdoor switchgear SF6 and vacuum operation.XLPE cable installation, jointing, termination and testing.Planning and prioritizing tasks. Note: Experience with Microsoft Projects (or equivalent) will be advantageousExpertise in performing system modelling for the purpose of fault level, load flow and protection discrimination activities using the ETAP software tool is a prerequisite.Drawing and maintaining electrical SLDs (Single Line Diagrams) in AutoCAD (or equivalent) is requiredSound knowledge and comprehension of applicable regulations and standards are required, with particular reference to Mine Health and Safety Act provisionsExperience on the following equipment will be highly advantageous:Schneider MiCom protection relaysABB UnigearSATEC energy meteringSimocodeMODBUS, IEC18650 and other substation control protocolsAssertiveness and Decisiveness

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 will render your application invalid.

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: 09 March 2025