Diamond Specialist

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time
**Company Description

  • Uncovering the greatest secrets**Bold and optimistic, you enjoy being part of a diverse team with an appetite for discovery.
Combining great people with great technology, we are a company with an innovative mindset. Come and join our team.


We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

Job Description:

  • The Diamond Studies Laboratory is a key enabler for the delivery of our ambition as it provides data required to assess target areas, new discoveries, deposits, and resource extensions.


The purpose of the Diamond Specialist is to deliver diamond information and data to enable De Beers Exploration and the Mines to make informed techno-economic decisions, and collaborate with other specialists to deliver on key innovation and diamond research projects.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Acquire diamond data and provide diamond insights to support Exploration decision making and provide recommendations.
  • Integrate diamond data with other datasets in collaboration with other specialists/stakeholders to assist in the evaluation of the economic potential of diamond deposits.
  • Compile, analyze and integrate existing diamond and related information from approved repositories, including historical documents, commercial and public domain sources, to reach conclusions and make recommendations to inform decision making.
  • Identify and undertake valueadding research projects (internal and external) and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Provide laboratory analysis and project documentation support to the

Technical Manager:
Diamond Studies Laboratory and Diamond Lead/Principal: Diamonds.

  • Demonstrate safety, health and environmental leadership aligned to the De Beers and Anglo American policies and standards.
  • Manage self to ensure continued growth and to create/use platforms whereby technical knowledge is exchanged within the wider De Beers Exploration environment promoting synergies between stakeholders.
  • Develop internal and external networks to assist and enhance the delivery of projects.
  • Qualifications
  • BSc Honors in Earth/Chemical Sciences.
  • MSc/PhD would be an added advantage.
  • Professional Registration (e.g., Pr Eng.; Pr. Sci. Nat).

Role-specific knowledge and experience:

  • Relevant diamond exploration experience within a specialist role (MSc study in diamond studies would be considered equivalent).
  • Working experience in a mineralogical laboratory environment.

Diamond knowledge:

  • Diamond characterization techniques: e.g., FTIR, SEM, breakage analysis, diamond surface features, isotopic studies.
  • Diamonds, kimberlites and mantle petrology
  • Diamond exploration techniques and stages of work.
  • Geological sampling techniques, kimberlite treatment processes and concentration methods.
  • KPCs and diamond legislation.
  • Applied geology and geostatistics.
**Additional Information

  • Who we are: De Beers Group**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.

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.


Inclusion & Diversity


We are committed to promoting an 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.

Closing date:20 March 2023

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