Senior Scheduling Engineer

Company Description People. Process. Performance. You’ll keep sight of it all. Bold and optimistic. You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety. Come and join us working at Venetia, South Africa’s most valuable diamond mine. As we develop the mine underground, it is also one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. 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 This role represents an exciting opportunity to join an operational team, as Senior Scheduling Engineer in a large modern underground trackless diamond operation, currently in transition from an open pit, with a vibrant and positive working environment that fosters learning and career development.This role will suit a candidate that is looking to highlight themselves as a capable engineer and a good leader, as opportunities exist for career progression after good performance in role. Reporting to the Section Mine Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient execution of the weekly 7 – 21 day rolling schedule and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in the execution of mining activities. You must have a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards as well as strong planning, technical, operational, and interpersonal skills. You will also be required to actively engage with the operations team both Integrated Owner’s Team (IOT) and Murray & Roberts Cementation (MRC) to communicate mine plans and schedules to ensure that the production processes are optimised to continuously increase operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Include but no limited to:

• Demonstrate underground trackless mining technical and conceptual excellence in anticipating problems and guiding the team to deliver agreed departmental and business goals to ensure the value of the business is maintained or improved.
• Responsible for delivering the integrated weekly 7 – 21 day rolling schedule to enable the Venetia Underground Project to achieve and surpass expectations for planning, reporting, and execution.
• Co-ordinate all relevant contractors and work groups to produce quality draft Weekly 7-21 Rolling Schedules in accordance with appropriate timeframes.
• Optimise and incorporate all VUP draft 7-21 RS into a fully integrated VUP 7-21 Rolling Schedule that enables the achievement of 3-month rolling schedule.
• Mine Production monitoring and reporting on performance to plan and definition of actions for correction of variances to plan.
• Monitoring and reporting of the mining contractor compliance to plan & prompt instruction of corrective actions to return to plan. Chair weekly retrospective on previous weeks performance and action items with clear dates and responsibilities to recover lost opportunities or maintain gains achieved.
• Monitors Contractor compliance to plan and design and assists and guides the Underground Mining Superintendents (Mine Overseer’s) in defining and issuing clear instructions to the Mining Contractor to ensure corrective actions are promptly executed.
• Coordination and scheduling of underground construction, engineering to ensure that projects are planned and executed in such a manner as to not negatively impact production and development.
• Analysis of mining and automation data to identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement and productivity uplift including application of Short Interval Control.
• Input into the wet season management plan and associated infrastructure.
• Coordination and quality assurance of underground project work to ensure that projects are planned and executed in such a manner as to not negatively impact production and development.
• Working closely with interdepartmental personnel initiating, planning, and implementing strategies to maximise operational efficiency.

Qualifications Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or other relevant technical qualification.
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Role-specific Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Previous operational / technical experience within a modern underground trackless mining operation – at least 3 years in underground hard rock mining highly regarded.
• Experience in short/medium term planning in underground operations is desirable.
• Experience in an Operational Leadership role (Shift Boss, Miner) is not essential but would be highly regarded.
• Experience in driving best practices through your department and into the business.
• Track record in driving continuous improvement.
• Software experience with Micro Soft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is a requirement.
• Experience in mine planning design software such as Deswik, Vulcan and procurement enablers, SAP are highly desirable, but this will not be a barrier for a strong applicant.

Additional Information

• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground.
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such asqualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments, anda clear security clearance.

How to Apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
• For all internal applicants , you are required to complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. This form must be accompanied with a signature from your immediate Line Manager and Head of Department , failure to do so will render your application invalid.

Who We Are: Venetia Mine – South Africa De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 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. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners. 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. Background Checks By applying for this job, you provide consent that your personal details, including your fingerprints, can be used to conduct background screening where appropriate. For more information, please visit: Privacy Statement Anglo American/ De Beers Group collects and processes personal data in accordance with the relevant regulations. For more information, please visit: Inclusion and Diversity Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential. ClosingDate:07/01/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr