Snr Logistics Operator

**Company Description
- Your opportunity for a brilliant career**

We’re the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.

Our dedication to quality and high performance extends to our workforce, so we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment which fosters individuality, inclusivity and creativity. If you like the idea of challenging and stimulating work in a diverse team, we'd like to hear from you.

Venetia Mine is South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Venetia Underground Project (VUP) is a complexed underground mechanised development, shaft and mine construction project to deliver an operational Sub Level Cave mine operation. Experienced and effective management and control of the project works and mining operations through major contractors (EPC, Mining Contractor) and owner functions is essential for Safe, timely and effective delivery of the project.

**Job Description**:

- The Senior Logistic Operator is responsible for working with the Banksman and Onsetters to move men and material in and out of the cage during shaft operation, shaft examination and repairs, maintaining good housekeeping around the shaft and station areas and also adhere to any related instructions from the Banksman and Onsetters as well as the Logistics Foreman.

**Your responsibilities will include but not limited to**:

- Responsible to work with construction team when required to do so.
- Responsible during shaft operation in moving of men and material with Banksman and Onsetters.
- Ensure that they form part of safe examination, making the area safe as well as maintaining good house keeping
- Ensure that all material and equipment for shaft examination and repairs are readily available for safe use.
- Assist with the inspection of safety devices on the stations and Bank area
- Be readily available in the controlling of the shift and station and bank
- Work closely with Shaft Timberman with the cleaning of spillage and dewatering of shaft bottom
- Be able to monitor underground dewatering dams and settler dams at shaft area

**This role is in the Mining Department at a BU Level and reporting to the Logistic Foreman**

**Qualifications
- Education required**:

- Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematics or Maths literacy
- Competent B
- Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

**Experience & knowledge required**:

- Minimum of 1 year’s practical experience in an underground mining environment
- Sound knowledge and experience of:

- Shaft operations and repairs
- Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining

**Other requirements**:

- Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
- Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
- Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground. Medical assessment will include vertigo and claustrophobia amongst others. Able to tolerate physical exertion
- 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 security clearance

**Additional Information
- Who we are**

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future.

Since 1888 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.

Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

**How to apply**
- Preference will be given to Venetia employees who meet the criteria
- This position requires the incumbent to live in Musina / Blouberg and travel to Venetia Mine for work purposes

**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.

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