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GES Shafts & Surface Infrastructure

Employer
De Beers Group
Location
Musina, South Africa
Closing date
1 Aug 2025
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Job Description

As the General Engineering Supervisor, you need to oversee the maintenance and operations of equipment and systems according to sound engineering practices and equipment specifications and to assist the Engineer with design and general supervision of engineering activities in support of the maintenance process.

More of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Ensuring work is planned, scheduled, executed and monitored in accordance to the Engineering objectives
  • Analysing data for all underground fixed plant and area of responsibility, reporting and investigating barriers to effective quality performance, causes of delays and deviations and ensuring mitigating plans are prepared and implemented
  • Identifying and initiating system improvements
  • Ensuring budgets are met and cost is controlled
  • Stakeholder management, while supporting and implementing project optimisation
  • Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives by keeping abreast of developments and introducing change in work processes where appropriate (Cost reductions and cost avoidances).
  • Ensuring legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained

This role is in the Engineering Department at Band 6 and reports to the Underground Fixed Plant Section Engineer: VUP

Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Mechanical or Electrical University Degree/ National Diploma/ NHD (T4/S4) or B-Tech with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience on the maintenance of equipment required for underground mining. or
  • N3 Certificate, Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate with a minimum of 10 years' experience on the maintenance of equipment required for underground mining; plus

Role-specific knowledge:
  • Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience as a Senior Foreman or GES or relevant
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience on Underground fixed plant (Winders and Shafts; BAC/Fridge Plant; Ventilation Fans; Ground and Water handling) related maintenance activities
  • Technical Knowledge in maintenance and management of Gyratory Crushers, Stacker Reclaimer, Dewatering Multistage Pumps, Slurry Pumps, and Conveyor belts systems
  • Contract management experience and working knowledge of repair and services contracts
  • Previous Experience on engineering governance in SAP system.

Additional information
  • Code B (08) Driver's License
  • Successfully obtained a Medical Fitness certificate for underground
  • The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company's pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric and technical assessments and a clear security clearance

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals fitness.

Additional Information

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 individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate

Closing date: 04 July 2025

Company

De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company, with expertise in diamond exploration, mining, grading, marketing and retail. Together with our joint venture partners, we employ more than 20,000 people across the global diamond pipeline, with many of these people in our source countries of Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Through our own stores and our partner jeweler locations, our beautiful diamonds and jewellery designs bring joy and meaning to lovers of diamonds all around the world. 

We are passionate about our diamonds and where they come from. We believe it is our responsibility to help protect the natural world, and to ensure our diamonds give back to the communities where they are discovered, helping them to thrive. We are leaders in pioneering solutions to ensure our diamonds are responsibly and ethically sourced, and in doing so are driving positive change for the whole industry.

We call our commitment Building Forever; it is a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future for people and the planet.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7404 4444
Location
17 Charterhouse Street
London
England
EC1N 6RA
United Kingdom

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