Company Description
-Your opportunity for a brilliant career
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.
Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Job Description
-You will be responsible for coordinating the shaft hoisting of men and material, shaft inspections and operational maintenance activities. You will coordinate effective and safe transportation of personnel and material to the underground work sites via the Shaft barrel infrastructure.

Your role will:

• Ensure effective logistics operation and supervision of the shaft hoisting and decline activities.
• Conduct shaft inspections and operational maintenance of shaft and decline infrastructure.
• Pursue and drive a culture of zero harm and ensure all aspects of the work are completed in adherence to the De Beers’ Safety, Health, Security, Quality and Environmental standards and systems.
• Compile reports and keep statistics as may be required.
• Inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure effective activities in logistics and batch plant.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholder to minimize production delays.

QUALIFICATIONS-FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level qualification
• Blasting Certificate
• Onsetter ticket /certificate
• Foreman Certificate an advantage

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Computer literate MS Office Suite
• Completion of a Supervisory Development Programme – an advantage
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments, and a clear security clearance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-WHO WE ARE

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future.
Since 1888 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.

ROLE-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

• 5 years’ experience in the shaft operations environment
• 3- 5 years’ Shaft Foreman supervisory experience required

Your role will:

• Ensure effective logistics operation and supervision of the shaft hoisting and decline activities.
• Conduct shaft inspections and operational maintenance of shaft and decline infrastructure.
• Pursue and drive a culture of zero harm and ensure all aspects of the work are completed in adherence to the De Beers’ Safety, Health, Security, Quality and Environmental standards and systems.
• Compile reports and keep statistics as may be required.
• Inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure effective activities in logistics and batch plant.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholder to minimize production delays