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Engineering Foreman

Building a world-class diamond group
Cullinan Diamond Mine

Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan, 30km east of Pretoria. The Mine is currently mining at a depth of 747 meters, using mechanised trackless block-cave mining.

Engineering Foreman

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who will effectively plan, lead and organise a high performance mining team in order to meet the business objectives.

Tasks and responsibilities: • Control, maintain and improve the Section’s safety to strive towards a target of zero harm • Manage the maintenance of trackless equipment in accordance with prescribed standards and work control methodologies with a focus on continuous business improvement in order to achieve operational excellence • Effective budgeting and cost control • Liaise with relevant maintenance planners and operations personnel to ensure optimum equipment availability and reliability • Work according to the mine’s Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done • Ensure adherence: * To the Mine Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and legal requirements * To Company policies and procedures * Personal and co-workers adherence to the Company’s safety, health and environmental objectives.

Minimum requirements: • Qualified artisan with Trade Certificate from a recognised/accredited institution • 5 years’ post-qualification experience within a trackless vehicle mining environment • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and the Windows system • Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) • Managerial and Supervisory experience at Foreman level • A minimum of 1 year’s planning

and organisational experience in a mining environment • A valid public driver’s licence Code EB (08).
Other skills/competencies: • Maintenance planning and control methodologies and the implementation thereof • Demonstrate the ability to assess work team requirements • Establish training needs and implement a programme for development • Pass Vienna Assessment - Level 2 (test will be done on Mine) • Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English • Strong leadership capability and ability to manage a team • Required to work overtime, perform standby duties and be available for call-outs should the need arise. 

(Ref. CUL042)

Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to appoint. Preference will be given to EE and internal applicants. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearances form part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidates are subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.