Senior Inport Planning Officer

Company Description

De Beers Technology

De Beers 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 survey, 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 Inport Technical Support Lead.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the planning and scheduling of the Scopes of Work executed by the In-port Shutdown Team to ensure effective management of projects.

Your role will include:

• Financial Effectiveness
  • Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures
• Project Planning Effectiveness
  • Create schedules according to Engineering and Projects Scopes of Works and the Work List Database
  • Integrates the schedule to identify the critical path and identify time opportunity and discuss them with the relevant Engineering Officers
  • Management of complex EPC and EPCM project schedules
  • Facilitate meetings with Engineering Officers and Project Engineers prior to Projects to finalize schedule.
  • Identify and communicate clashes in terms of work execution in the Project Plan
  • Capture any new discovery work that is loaded in the Works List Database and update Project plan throughout the project lifecycle
• Effective stakeholder management
  • Maintain cause and effect records in liaison with strategic stakeholders
  • Manage progress reporting against the schedule using earned value management techniques
  • Recommends delivery and sequencing strategies to key stakeholders with the overall aim of de-risking the schedule
• Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness
  • Manage adherence to and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Client Relationships
  • Build relationships across the De Beers Pipeline and with project stakeholders through continual interaction and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or NQFL7 equivalent
• Qualification in Project Planning and Project Management – PMI-SP or PMI-PMP would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a planning and scheduling environment with at least 5 years’ experience in Marine Mining Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suit
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (EVM templates, Pivot tables)
• Advanced knowledge of Project Planning software – Primavera P6, MS Projects and Synchro Pro 4D
• Intermediate knowledge of producing schedules and animations utilizing Bentley Synchro Pro 4D

Closing Date: 1 May 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