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Mining Engineers - Projects/Planning


Building a world-class diamond group
Petra Diamonds Limited

Petra Diamonds is an important supplier of rough diamonds to the international market, with a major resource base of 3.09 million carats. Petra has interests in seven producing mines:

Six in South Africa (Cullinan, Koffiefontein, Kimberley Underground, Helam, Sedibeng and Star) and one in Tanzania (Williamson). We are looking for people who want to be part of a leading safety-focused, results-driven, global resource company. The following exciting positions are currently available:

Petra Diamonds SA
Petra Diamonds SA, 30km east of Pretoria, has 2 vacancies in the Group Projects/Planning Office based in Cullinan, for Project/Planning Mining Engineers.

Mining Engineers - Projects/Planning

Tasks and responsibilities: • Provide specialised discipline and project input into studies, planning and business cases • Ensure, where appropriate, legal compliance of projects within area of responsibility • Ensure and monitor, where appropriate, adherence to SHE initiatives and objectives • Ensure, where appropriate, adherence to the Mine’s environmental management programme and policies • Plan and execute tasks to ensure the attainment of set programme deadlines and performance objectives • Participate in project teams according to the organisational standards and PMBOK principles • Build relationships across the projects pipeline by sharing business information and knowledge • Manage stakeholders by coordinating the implementation of projects and service level agreements • Assist the Project Study Lead(s) in providing technical consulting, troubleshooting and assurance services.

Minimum requirements: • Recognised Mining Engineering degree or diploma • Good computer skills in MS Project and MS Office, basic CAD skills and Mines scheduling software skills (Mine 2-4D) • At least 5 years’ postgraduate experience in an underground mining environment, preferably in diamond mining • Knowledge of mining/mine planning software • Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA • Holder of a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competence would be advantageous • Previous project management exposure would be advantageous.

Other skills/competencies: • Planning experience • Preference will be given to applicants with practical mining experience up to Mine Overseer level • Trackless experience will be an advantage • Massive mining experience will be an advantage • Must be willing to travel to sites when required.

(Ref. PDSA017)

Applications for the Mining Engineers: E-mail: E2-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 659 1334

Petra Diamonds Limited is an equal opportunity employer and reserve the right to appoint. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. 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 candidate is subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.

Closing Date:  7 December 2012.

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