General Engineering Supervisor - Ore Processing Plant

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Venetia Diamond Mine; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Limpopo seeks a General Engineering Supervisor to oversee engineering activities at the Venetia Diamond Mine. The ideal candidate will have a recognized diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in a mining environment. Responsibilities include managing engineering projects, ensuring safety compliance, and building strong stakeholder relationships. This full-time role offers the chance to develop and optimize engineering processes in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory experience is required.
• Supervisory (Foreman) experience in the mining environment is essential.
• Thorough understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coordination of engineering activities for production objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage and motivate the engineering team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Risk assessment principles

Continuous Business Improvement

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication in English

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mining machinery knowledge

Job description

General Engineering Supervisor - Ore Processing Plant

• Full-time

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 .

The position of General Engineering Supervisor assist the engineer with general supervision of section engineering activities for mining, processing equipment and infrastructure in the plant.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Supervises and assists with coordination of engineering activities safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term production objectives.
• Manages resources to deliver maintenance and operational targets.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Manages, controls and motivates team in area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimization initiatives for engineering processes.
• Ensure adherence to the Mine Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure.
• Effectively communicate and manage required inputs and outputs between sections under his/her management and other sections within the production stream.
• Perform technical investigations into equipment failures and incidents.
• Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health & Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor.
• Condition monitoring, defect elimination, structural integrity maintenance management, life of asset planning and shutdown management.

• Preferred: Recognized Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory experience

Role-specific knowledge:

• Supervisory (Foreman) experience in the mining environment. GES experience will be advantageous.
• Thorough understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment principles and ability to implement effective controls to manage risks within the section.
• The ability to develop and implement processes that require a command of highly specialized technical and basic research skills across a broad discipline.
• Good understanding of Continuous Business Improvement principles and the ability to effectively implement them within several sections.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of mining disciplines and machinery.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.
• Good customer and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function individually and as part of a team.
• Teamwork and networking skills.
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Results driven and adaptability.

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 qualifying individuals, and we will support employees who might need to relocate.