General Engineering Supervisor (Red Area)

De Beers Group; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group seeks a General Engineering Supervisor for Venetia Mine. This role supervises engineering activities, ensuring maintenance of mining equipment and compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will have a strong supervisory background and be skilled in risk management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in mining.
• Good understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment principles.
• Ability to implement continuous business improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises engineering activities to meet production objectives.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manages resources for maintenance and operational targets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer skills

Education

N4 certificate in Millwright, Boilermaker, Electrical, or Fitter

Recognized Diploma or Degree

Job description

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 functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for our people, shareholders, communities, and partners.

Description

The position of General Engineering Supervisor assists the engineer with the general supervision of section engineering activities for mining, processing equipment, and infrastructure in the Red Area Plant.

The Red Area Plant is an integral part of our diamond recovery, therefore it is important to ensure equipment is reliable and maintained to exceptional standards to support the business plan.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1. Supervises and assists with coordination of engineering activities safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet short-term production objectives.
2. Manages resources to deliver maintenance and operational targets.
3. Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety, and risk management standards and best practices.
4. Manages, controls, and motivates the team in the area of responsibility.
5. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
6. Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimization initiatives for engineering processes.
7. Ensures adherence to Mine Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and legal requirements.
8. Manages and controls the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to the approved budgeted expenditure.
9. Effectively communicates and manages required inputs and outputs between sections under his/her management and other sections within the production stream.
10. Performs technical investigations into equipment failures and accident damages.
11. Plans and coordinates major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timely allocation of resources.
12. Performs 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum N4 certificate - Millwright, Boilermaker, Electrical, Fitter, or relevant trade qualification.
• Preferred: Recognized Diploma or Degree in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory experience.

Role-specific knowledge

• Supervisory (Foreman) experience in the mining environment.
• 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.

Additional Information

Values:

• Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. 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, 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: 01 July.

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