Senior Foreman - Crusher Section

People. Process. Performance. You’ll keep sight of it all. 

Bold and optimistic. You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety.

Come and join us working at Venetia, 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.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

The Senior Foreman Crusher Supervises section activities for mining or processing equipment and infrastructure.

• Demonstrates safety leadership, sustainable development and DBCM values. 
• Supervises and coordinates engineering activities and resources safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term production objectives. 
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Manages and motivates team in area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives for engineering processes. 
• Inspect daily activities on the plant to ensure maintenance is carried out according to organisational standards.
• Monitor equipment availability to ensure attainment of production targets. 
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholder to minimise production delays.
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies and recommend and/or implement improvements and changes to maximize equipment utilisation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to the production process to ensure operational optimisation
• Plan activities in accordance to production, breakdowns and maintenance schedules and allocate and source resources as required. 
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability. 
• Communicate with clients and supervisors to provide information regarding maintenance activities performed and availability of equipment.
• Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage subordinates KRA’s and their development. 

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF equivalent qualification
• Relevant Trade Certificate with Red Seal
• Supervisory certificate (advantageous) 
• Asset Management/ Project Management Certificate (Advantageous)

Role-specific knowledge:

• Completed Supervisory Learnership
• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• 5 years post-qualification experience within a mining production environment
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine
• Maintenance planning and controls
• Upholding standards in the relevant section of the Operations
• Budgeting and cost control
• Proactive leadership with ability to build and maintain sound and healthy relationship within the team
• General maintenance of the plant
• Good computer literacy; proficiency in SAP will be advantageous

Safety:

• Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety

Background Checks

• Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals fitness.

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.

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.

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.

TO APPLY:

• Submit applications on or before the closing date: 

CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2026

Should you not have heard from the HR Department four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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