Clerk of Works at Petra Diamonds - Finsch Mine

About the position

Finsch Diamond Mine is located in the town of Lime Acres, which is situated 160km north-west of Kimberley and 109km south of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.

Job Reference Nr: FIN583

Job Grade: C3

Closing Date: 15 October 2023

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager: Projects, the role will supervise and control the construction work of employees, contractors, site agents/foremen undertaking such work under contract to the Mine.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Acts as a Company representative between Contractors.
• Assists the Project team to forecast labour, costs, materials and equipment.
• Provide technical advice to contractors.
• Responsible to draft scope of work.
• Plan and schedule allocated work taking into account customer requirements.
• Develop and submit ongoing action plans.
• Inspect contractor equipment ensuring compliance with mine and legal standards.
• Initiate orders for materials required in order to execute work.
• Checks that all ordered items conform to mine design specifications/scope of work and ensures items are clearly labelled and corrected stored for future installations. Ensures deviations are corrected.
• Responsible to perform site visits for potential contractors.
• Monitor and control contractor performance according to plans and contracts.
• Monitors and controls all mechanical/civil/electrical work pertaining to construction work done by contractors through daily inspections and instructs on fault finding and trouble shooting.
• Perform on-the-job audits comparing work in progress against contractual requirements.
• Inspects construction work daily, with respect to work standards and renders direction to contractors or others as required.
• Ensures that all persons under his/her control strictly adhere to all requirements of relevant legislation, Company policies and departmental procedures by holding monthly safety meetings and keeping records.
• Monitor contractor waste control and environmental aspects.
• Inspects construction work daily, with respect to housekeeping and safety, and renders direction to contractors or others as required.
• Take appropriate action on any unsafe acts and conditions and reports findings to supervisor.
• Perform final handover inspections of completed work.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system within the operation.
• Take cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Perform risk assessments (Activity based and Mini).
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12.
• N2 National Certificate.
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker or Fitter or Diesel Mechanic or Rigger or Electrician or Instrumentation Mechanician or Millwright).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in relevant trade (post qualification).
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Drivers' License

** Candidates holding a QCTO (Section 26D) Trade Test, where the learning route is not specified on the Certificate, must submit the following: Statement of results issued by an accredited MQA trade test centre as well as evidence of training conducted at a technical training centre (e.g. Portfolio of Evidence, Logbooks). Should these documents not be submitted, the application will not be considered. Candidates holding S28 Trade Test certificates from non-Mining Sector centres will not be considered.

ADVANTAGE:

• Underground experience including TMM

OTHER SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Resolve issues of non-compliance and poor performance by contractors.
• Demonstrating an understanding of project management tools.
• Have knowledge and skill in generating solutions for problems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Demonstrate quality control principles and practices.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Planning and Organising; Decision Making; Earning Trust; Communication; Continuous Improvement; Safety Focus; Customer Orientation; Valuing Differences; Initiating Action; Managing Relationships

Desired Skills:

• Supervision
• Contractor Work Management
• Scope of Work
• Underground

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years Precious & Semiprecious Stone Mining
• 5 to 10 years Admin Clerk

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate

About The Employer:

Finsch Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company's Employment Equity Policy and Plan and internal candidates. Pre-screening, profile testing, assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Kgatelopele (proof of residence may be requested).

Please attach your résumé, qualifications and ID when applying.

Incomplete documentation will not be considered.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Petra Diamonds reserves the right not to fill this position.

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

Please note that Petra Diamonds does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, you should report the incident immediately to your local SAPS .

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Company accommodation
• Pension Fund
• Medical Aid