Business Unit / Group Function:
De Beers Group
Area:
Engineering
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Reference Id:
REF68237Y
Experience / Work Type:
Mid-Senior Level / Permanent Employee
Closing Date:
10 February, 2025
Overview
Company Description:
De Beers Upstream Technology
De Beers Upstream Technology has operations in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, and is part of the De Beers Group. We deliver technical services and technology systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the De Beers Diamond value chain from exploration to diamond recovery. Activities include marine geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, projects, engineering, technology development, and maintenance. We provide specialized diamond processing and recovery technology for the De Beers Group Exploration and Mining Operations. We are the industry leader in marine mining practices resulting in the most successful and advanced marine mining equipment and operations globally.
Job Description:
This role reports into the Head of De Beers Technology
The purpose of the role is to undertake specialist strategic projects and activities to inform and advance the future value of the client operations; through leading a diamond Future Smart strategy through system design, simulation, and implementation to achieve the required transformation of the De Beers Group Mines to Horizon 3 technology. In addition it provides specialist marine mining and recovery advice and ensures operational excellence within Upstream Technology.
Your role will include:
- Financial
- Ensure adherence to financial procedures and accountability in procurement and financial dealings
- Performance and Delivery
- Interpret the business strategy and challenges; undertake specialist strategic studies, projects, and activities to develop options to inform and advance the future value of the client operations.
- Collaborate with the mining operations in the development of their technology pathways to form a viable technology pathway for the Group.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to provide specialist marine mining, upstream mining operations, recovery advice, and technology support. (in the spheres of research & development, innovation, engineering, projects, marine recovery operations, and new business).
- Compliance
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation of engineering and marine specialist-related matters to minimize possible engineering and operational risks.
- Adhere and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security, and environmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Diamond Future Smart
- Lead the Diamond Future Smart workstream for the upstream parts of the Group.
- Provides advisory information regarding technical challenges required to achieve a Diamond Future Smart operation.
- Conceptualise solutions and execute initiatives to solve internal Technology solutions to solve problems for our clients.
- Stakeholders
- Major service providers relevant to the execution of the internal Technology support process
- Establishing working relationships with suppliers, academic institutes, and consultants.
- De Beers Group Mining Operations Management Teams
Qualifications:
Formal qualifications:
- Honours Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Mining, Nautical Architecture or any equivalent
- Master’s in Engineering or an MBA would be advantageous
Additional requirements:
- Proven track record and ability to successfully engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Experience at senior management level 5-7yrs
- Experience in innovation and technology development +10yrs
Role-specific knowledge:
- Experience in simulation/CAE/CAD including expert use of MS Excel for simulation and modeling where appropriate.
- Experience in assimilating knowledge gained into appropriate formats and databases, and dissemination of technology through technical reports and presentations
Closing Date: 10 February 2025
Additional information:
Who we are:
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.
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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.
Building Forever
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications