Location: Musina, South Africa
Company Description
De Beers, a subsidiary of Anglo-American plc, has been a major player in the diamond industry since 1888. De Beers, the world’s largest diamond firm, specializes in diamond exploration, mining, and marketing. De Beers is committed to not only mining diamonds but also leaving a lasting impact on the areas in which it operates, including operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia, and South Africa. If you’re seeking for a rewarding job in the mineral processing business, De Beers has something special in store for you.
Job Description
The De Beers Mineral Processing Learnership is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to begin your career in the mineral processing industry. As a learner, you will assist the Senior Plant Foreman or Supervisor in a variety of responsibilities targeted at ensuring the plant’s seamless functioning. Monitoring the process flow, maintaining safety compliance, and even evaluating plant samples will be among your tasks. Here are some of the important areas in which you will be involved:
- First and foremost, you must ensure a safe working environment by following all safety, health, and environmental regulations. In the mineral processing industry, safety is of the utmost importance.
- Plant Standards: You will assist in the maintenance of plant standards and parameters, noting any violations. This guarantees that the facility runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Downtime Reduction: Reduce downtime and operational interruptions by reporting any deviations from the norm as soon as possible.
- Shift Reporting: Communicate plant status to the appropriate Foreman or Supervisor during shift changes.
- Plant Inspection: Perform frequent physical inspections of the plant and equipment, reporting any deviations and corrective measures as needed.
- Sampling and Analysis: Collect, process, and analyze samples to evaluate process unit efficiency and offer improvement recommendations.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this learnership, you must have the following qualifications:
- A Grade 12 certificate or a related NQF Level 4 qualification in Mathematics.
Possession of a valid EC/Code 10 driver’s license. - A Level 2 National Certificate in Mineral Processing (Advantageous).
- A medical certificate stating that you are fit to work in a plant environment (Red or Blue area plant).
- For Red Area positions, be prepared to undergo polygraph testing.
- A clean SAPS criminal record and qualification verification are required.
Knowledge and Competencies
- Comply with all standards, policies, and procedures.
- Capable of working well in a group.
- Be able to communicate well in English.
- Exhibit a safety-conscious attitude.
- Are timely, have good time management skills, and show up on time.
- Has the ability to operate and repair equipment as needed.
- Use training and expertise to solve problems.
Additional Details
- Internal candidates must fill out an internal application form and provide a full CV.
- External applicants must send a comprehensive CV, evidence of qualifications, and proof of residency.
- HDSA candidates will be given preference in accordance with our Employment Equity Policy and Labour Plan.
- Candidates must be residents of the Blouberg or Musina Municipalities, and evidence of residency will be requested.
Reference Checks
Successful candidates will be subjected to background screening, which will include a criminal background check and qualification verification.
Closing Date
15 September 2023