General Engineering Supervisor (Red Area)

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 function in the De Beers Group producer counties of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners. www.debeersgroup.com.

Job Description

The position of General Engineering Supervisor assist the engineer with 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 the exceptional standards to support the business plan.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Supervises and assists with coordination of engineering activities safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term production objectives.
• Manages resources to deliver maintenance and operational targets.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Manages, controls and motivates team in area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives for engineering processes.
• Ensure adherence to the Mine Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure.
• Effectively communicate and manage required inputs and outputs between sections under his/her management and other sections within the production stream.
• Perform technical investigations into equipment failures and accident damages
• Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources.
• Perform 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: Recognised 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 specialised 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, organise and prioritise
• 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. 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: 01 July 2025