Senior Manager: Construction - Musina, Limpopo, South Africa - De Beers Group of Companies

De Beers Group of Companies
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Musina, Limpopo, South Africa

1 week ago

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**Company Description

  • You'll make it happen.**You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety. Come and join us working at Venetia, one of the world's greatest mines.


We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

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.


Job Description:


  • As the

Senior Manager:
Construction you will be accountable for the overall direction, co-ordination and execution of the VUP (Venetia Underground Project) Site, Development and Construction activities, in a manner that fosters a culture of zero harm and ensures consistency with the VUP project objectives and plans

The

Senior Manager:
Construction holds the legal appointment 4.1 for the Underground Project.

Key duties of the

Senior Manager:

Construction include:

  • Project responsibility for the S&SD as well as the HR delivery on the Site in conjunction with Operational team.
  • Overall Management and delivery of Surface and Underground Construction.
  • Give input and advice on construction issues pertaining to design, scheduling, cost saving measures, potential construction problems and procurement of material and equipment.
  • Advise and provide input into issues pertaining to design, scheduling, cost saving initiatives, potential construction problems and procurement of material and equipment.
  • Ensure all site construction activities comply with quality and legislative requirements.
  • Ensure proper maintenance practices and implemented and follow for fixed infrastructure on surface and underground.
  • Provide people leadership within the site team by managing workload, assigning tasks and reviewing/ recognising outputs of team members.
  • Provides assistance to the Manager
  • Operational Readiness and Transition, Manager
  • Mining and Manager
  • Technical Services in the setup of operations solutions, systems and procedures for life of mine.
  • Builds solid relationships with Public authorities and other stakeholders to enable effective management and cooperation. Specific focus will be on the Department of Minerals and Energy.
  • Driving a sound and positive relationship with internal stakeholders including the Union of Mine Workers as it pertains to the VUP operations.

Qualifications:


  • A qualification (Bachelors / Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
  • Qualification or certification in General Management and/ or Project Management advantageous.

Role-specific knowledge:


  • Knowledge and understanding of SA Mining laws, regulations, codes and guidelines
  • Knowledge of PMBOK methodology within the Construction Management Environment
  • Effective communication, conflict resolution, contingency planning and problem solving (rootcauseanalysis) skills
  • Specialist knowledge of Project Management concepts, including Cost Control/ Engineering, Project Integration, Project Commercial Management, Project Risk Management and Document & Data Management.

Safety:


  • Carries a section 4.1 Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996 legal appointment (General Management role).
  • Pursues and drives a culture of zero harm on site through a meticulous focus on health, safety, environmental and security strategies.
  • Ensures that all aspects of the site and work is completed in adherence to the Project Safety, Health and Environmental Plan and the De Beers Safety, Health and Environmental standards and systems.
  • Aligns all project SHE requirements and standards with the Venetia Mine strategy, thereby ensuring a single focused approach to on mine SHE management.
  • Development of Safety Management Improvement plan and alignment of site construction and development objectives.
  • Aligns employee and contractor Safety Strategies to that of De Beers Venetia Mine
  • Personal accountability for the VUP Emergency Response Readiness
**Additional Information

  • Who we are**:


Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds.

Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.


We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.


We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world.

We're constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it 'Building Forever' - it's fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.


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