Job Description:

This role reports into the Head of De Beers Technology


The purpose of the role is to undertake specialist strategic projects and activities to inform and advance the future value of the client operations; through leading a diamond Future Smart strategy through system design, simulation and implementation to achieve the required transformation of the De Beers Group Mines to horizon 3 technology.   In addition to provide specialist marine mining and recovery advice and ensure operational excellence within Upstream Technology.  


Your role will include:

Financial


Ensure adherence to financial procedures, and accountability in procurement and financial dealings


Performance and Delivery


Interpret the business strategy and challenges; undertake specialist strategic studies, projects and activities to develop options to inform and advance the future value of the client operations.
Collaborate with the mining operations in the development of their technology pathways to form a viable technology pathway for the Group.
Collaborate with stakeholders to provide specialist marine mining, upstream mining operations, recovery advice, and technology support. (in the spheres of research & development, innovation, engineering, projects, marine recovery operations, and new business).


Compliance


Provide technical consulting services for the operation on engineering and marine specialist related matters to minimise possible engineering and operational risks.
Adhere and promote applicable legislation, company safety, security and environmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.


Diamond Future Smart


Lead the Diamond Future Smart workstream for the upstream parts of the Group.
Provides advisory information w.r.t technical challenges required to achieve a Diamond Future Smart operation.
Conceptualise solutions and execute initiatives to solve internal Technology solutions  to solve problems for our clients.


Stakeholders


Major service providers relevant to the execution of internal Technology support process
Establishing working relationships with suppliers, academic institutes, and consultants.
De Beers Group Mining Operations Management Teams


Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:


Honours Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Mining, Nautical Architecture or any equivalent
Master’s in Engineering or MBA would be advantageous


Additional requirements:


Proven track record and ability to successfully engage and influence senior stakeholders
Experience at senior management level 5-7yrs
Experience in innovation and technology development +10yrs


Role specific knowledge:


Experience in simulation/CAE/CAD including expert use of MS Excel for simulation and modelling where appropriate.
Experience in assimilating knowledge gained into appropriate formats and databases, and dissemination of technology through technical reports and presentations