Shift Boss Waste Development

**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 Shift Boss: Waste Development is accountable for the coordination of all development mining activities as set out in the mining plan.

The incumbent is accountable for:

- Coordinating and monitoring development mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
- Planning of all development mining activities in accordance with mining and other schedules and allocating resources as required
- Coordinating shift hand over by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and available resources, and communicating these to team members of the development mining crew
- All duties as per Mine Health and Safety Act
- Performing identified administrative duties according to legal and procedural requirements
- This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 7 Level and reporting to the Mine Overseer.

**Qualifications
- Education required**:

- Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent qualification
- Underground Shift Boss certificate
- A Supervisory qualification would be advantageous

**Experience & knowledge required**:

- Minimum of 5 years underground trackless mining experience of which at least 2 years must have been as a Miner
- Knowledge and experience of Underground mining practices and related operations environment
- Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining

**Other requirements**:

- Code B Driver’s License
- Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
- Computer Literacy
- The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications’ verification, relevant psychometric assessments and a clear 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

**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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**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: 01 March 2024**

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