Company Description

DBSSSA

De Beers Sight holder Sales South Africa (DBSSSA) sorts and values all of DBCM’s production. It is also responsible for local sales and works closely with its South African Sight holders, and industry at large, to drive beneficiation in South Africa.  DBSSSA also provides contract sorting activities to other diamond producers in South Africa.  DBSSSA aims to “Unlock the full value of SA diamonds by being ‘A cut above’ in all we do” which is aligned to the midstream strategy of being “the world’s most effective rough diamond distributor”.  The strategic intent is supported by a customer centric approach, operational excellence and driven by a high-performance culture to ensure an agile, responsive, flexible, productive and efficient organization.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Technical Services Manager is responsible for managing the diamond processing (cleaning) and related equipment as well as the Sky-park building. They provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement of engineering maintenance systems to optimize equipment and reducing potential financial risks. Critical to this role is to consistently meet increasingly stringent quality standards in contractor management that ensures outsourced work is effectively managed by adhering to safety standards and legal regulations. Strong people leadership to drive a sustainable culture of operational delivery excellence.

 

Key Tasks:

Diamond ProcessingManage the pre-production diamond process teams responsible for the: Delivery of cleaned and sized diamonds to relevant areas for further processing for DBCM and contract service clientsPerformance of all diamond analysis and on time reporting of findings and recommendationsEnsure safety is maintained in terms of hazardous chemical proceduresMake recommendations to management committee that includes cost benefit exercise for approval of capex expenditureCompile Scope of Work to procurement for a Request for ProposalProvide expert advice on appointment of suitable contractors and sign contracts awardedManage projects and contractors ensuring delivery to contractual terms and agreementPlanned MaintenanceOversee the compilation of the cyclical preventative maintenance schedulesManage the efficiency of preventative maintenance schedules by inspecting conformity to schedules.Manage engineering team responsible for building repairs, maintenance improvements and infrastructure projects to ensure reliability of utilities providedManage and co-ordinate the testing and commissioning of new and in-use technical equipmentManage EquipmentManage Technical team responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of the building access, surveillance and alarm systemManage Technical team responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of the Technology diamond sorting machines and calibration of balances (scales)Corporate GovernanceIdentify and manage the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance principles/requirementsManage departmentLead, direct, coach, motivate and develop the technical team to ensure provision of quality service and support that enable a delivery excellence cultureLead and manage staff to ensure workplace accountability.Lead meetings to plan and review daily plans, performance and targets.Ensure that development plans are in place and that the targets set are met.Develop the unit’s succession plan including coaching and mentorshipPrepare KPI’s, PDP’s and manage overall performance appraisals for the staff.Budgeting and Cost Benefit MeasuresAnalyse the department’s financial needs to develop a budget and ensure sufficient financial resources to meet business needsResponsible for, approve and monitor the utilisation of allocated funds to enable the attainment of departmental objectivesPrioritize and track utilisation of available funds to provide an effective service to the business and drive the implementation of the DBSSSA strategy

 

QualificationsEngineering Degree (Heavy Current) or Engineering Diploma (Heavy Current)Government Certificate of Competence to be certified as a Certified Engineer – Advantageous with Degree but required with DiplomaManagerial/leadership qualification (advantageous)

Experience:

Min 5 years in management and being part of a multidisciplinary management peer group5 years’ experience leading an engineering team technically and managerially5 years’ experience in managing engineering contracts and contractors including responsibility for budget control of projectsStrong background in safety and environmental management systems having had formal standards training

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills:

Broad engineering knowledge of engineering principles and managementLight and heavy current experienceKnowledge of Management SystemsKnowledge of OHSAProject management skillsThorough understanding of electronic principles.High level of analytical thinking and problem solving.Strong relationship and interpersonal skillsManagement and staff development experienceEffective communication skillsBudgeting knowledgeTeam Leadership and motivation skillsPC skills (MS Office applications) and specialist applications.Appreciation of the issues arising from the handling of sensitive personal data, including data protection and intellectual property.

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

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.

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.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equal opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

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