Senior Plant Metallurgist

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.

Job Description

Provide assistance to the Ore Processing Engineer and the Section Manager in the provision of Metallurgical Quality Control & Assurance for various sections of the Venetia Mine Treatment Plant and providing Technical Support to the Production Teams. This includes assistance in initiating continuous improvement projects aimed at meeting production budgets and ensuring plant readiness for LOM treatment profile.

The Role of Senior Plant Metallurgist is to support the Metallurgical team through the Ore Processing engineer to deliver the required service to the Section Managers.

Key Result Areas:

• Assist in ensuring that legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, scheduled, executed and monitored in accordance with short and long-term Ore Processing objectives, technical standards and procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Identification of improvement opportunities, business case development, Scoping and execution of approved improvement projects.
• Analyse relevant processing data for the allocated portion of the plant and in own area of responsibility, reporting and investigating barriers to effective quality performance, causes of delays and deviations, and assist in ensuring mitigating plans are prepared and implemented.
• Stakeholder management: liaison with maintenance, operational & support function personnel to implement plant optimisation projects.
• Supports Production Teams to achieve the target for tonnes treated within their section of responsibility.
• Supports Production Teams to achieve target for carats recovered.
• Assist in Managing all plant governance requirements - technical, operational and quality standards audits; and ensures compliance within their section of responsibility.
• Assist to ensure a stable and sustainable plant performance within their section of responsibility.
• Updating of all relevant process documentation for the Treatment Plant.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or relevant NQF level 4 qualifications.
• BSc Engineering or B-Tech (Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy).

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in a processing plant.
• LIMN modelling or Diamond wizard knowledge/experience will be an advantage.
• Power Bi report building or use of Power Bi reports.
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License.
• Intimate knowledge of process flow in own area and general process flow of the plant.
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness Certificate) for the plant environment.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Psychometric Assessments.

Skills/ Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of mining operations with diamond processing plant experience.
• Analysing and interpreting of information.
• Process modelling & simulation.
• Report writing.
• Presentations and Networking.
• Teamwork.
• Planning, coordinating and prioritizing.
• Project management.
• Knowledge of SHHE policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values.
• Problem solving capability.

How to Apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
• Preference will be given to Venetia employees who meet the criteria.
• For all internal applicants, you are required to complete an internal application form and attach a 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.

Who We Are: De Beers Group

Venetia Mine – South Africa

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.

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.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

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Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Closing Date: 25 April 2025