Ug Telecomms and Infra Supt

**Company Description
- De Beers Group - The world's leading diamond company**

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

As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

We’ll provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and - working together - you’ll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.

**Job Description**:

- Venetia Mine is planning to implement advanced mining automation systems to improve the safety and productivity of the underground operation.

As the **Underground Telecommunication and Infrastructure Superintendent **you will be responsible to implement and maintain underground telecommunication
- and other infrastructure required for safety-, operations management
- and automated mining systems, and to have oversight on the integrity of such systems.

Performance of the **Underground Telecommunication and Infrastructure Superintendent **will be evaluated against the following KRAs:

- Ensure that legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained.
- Interpret organizational requirements for the section, to compile and develop a risk log with appropriate mitigation solutions.
- Implement policies and develop procedures to ensure adherence to Engineering and Operational standards.
- Allocate and manage the utilization of financial resources and value add to optimize engineering
- Availability and life cycle management of equipment.
- Manage and co-ordinate teams and resources to execute maintenance and operational plans.
- Direct the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the section.
- Ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility.
- Coordinate the development, management and enhancement of maintenance strategies and plans.
- Develop appropriate engineering maintenance and project systems to support he strategic plans.
- Design and implementation of underground telecommunication and other infrastructure such as:

- Fibre optic network
- WLAN network
- Leaky feeder two-way radio system
- Emergency and other telephone communication
- Environmental monitoring and early warning
- Access Control for time and attendance and mine automation
- Location tracking of utility machines and personnel

**Qualifications**:

- Education & Experience
- Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ work experience in the engineering or mining industry of which 2 years must have been in a management capacity
- 3 years' practical experience at system management level of the installation and integration of underground TMM mining automation systems
- Project management experience
- Bachelor’s or BTech degree or National Diploma in a discipline relevant to Mining Automation (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering)
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be advantageous
- SAPS Criminal Record verification
- Qualifications verification
- Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License.
- Psychometric and technical assessments
- Obtaining a Medical Fitness Certificate (Red Ticket) to work in an underground mine - including heat tolerance and working-at-heights assessments.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Strong problem solving and good analytical abilities.
- Communication, teamwork, customer, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Being able to work under work pressure and adhere to tight timelines.
- Good organizational, planning, analysis and coordinating skills and ability to prioritise task assignments.
- Being flexible and able to adapt to changing work circumstances and operating conditions.
- Punctual, reliable and dependable.
- Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinker with ability to do own job planning and work without close supervision.
- Being assertive, decisive and willing to take initiative.
- Business awareness and understanding of business requirements, priorities and urgency.
- Commitment to remain abreast with developments in new technology and continuous professional development.
- Additional Information

**What we offer**

When you join De Beers, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company - and we are st