Job Description

Company Description
People. Process. Performance. You'll keep sight of it all.
Bold and optimistic. You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety.
Come and join us working at Venetia Mine, South Africa's most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.
Reporting directly to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will coordinate maintenance of the underground trackless mobile machinery (TMM) to ensure that equipment is safe, reliable, and available to meet production targets on-time and at optimum cost. You will also champion the safety, environmental and health drive for increased awareness and standards.
To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.
In return, we provide a world-class working environment with generous financial and personalised work-life benefits as well as developmental opportunities to bring out the best in you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving Maintenance KPI's of permanent employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure vehicle / equipment availability, reliability, and optimization.
• Roll out TMM maintenance strategy to minimise equipment downtime and ensure availability of equipment at the right time.
• Manage overall maintenance management performance.
• Financial / Budget Control in terms of Mining Maintenance activities.
• Managing of change process regarding any deviations to Maintenance activities and work scope.
• Manage the establishment of Engineering standards, specifications, and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure maximum operational availability.
• Implement CI initiatives by keeping abreast of developments and introducing change in work processes where appropriate (Cost reductions and cost avoidances).
• Ensure and Maintain Legal Compliance, Audits and Governance.

Qualifications

• B Eng/BSc/BTech/National Diploma discipline, National Certificate - NTC 6 Engineering (with relevant Trade Certification) in Mechanical or Electrical
• Completed Government Certificate of Competence, Mines and Works (GCC).
• Completed or in the process of completing a postgraduate qualification (Honours, Masters, MDP, etc.) would be advantageous

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Section Engineer (Legal Appointee) of which 3 years in a UG TMM environment, preferably in an operation that utilises caving and/or long hole drilling methods.
• Must have good cognitive and analytical abilities.
• Project management experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience in the in Underground Large Excavation TMM equipment and technology would be advantageous.
• Experience managing a large contractor mining operation will be advantageous.
• Operational readiness implementation experience will be advantageous.

Additional Information
Who we are:
Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.
We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.
We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We're constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it 'Building Forever' - it's fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.
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 only to individuals who currently have right to work in the country stated and we will not be supporting any individuals who might need to relocate.
Closing date - 30 August 2025