Superintendent Projects - Civils Structural & Mechanical

Company Description

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

• Lead and coordinate the Underground Stay in Business (SIB) civil, structural & mechanical engineering effort to meet DeBeers Group and Anglo-American standards, specifications and procedures throughout the Life of Mine (LOM).
• Maintain discipline alignment with Principal Engineer, Specialist Discipline Engineers and Section Engineering Managers.
• Support successful project delivery within cost and schedule baselines.
• Assure that all fabrication and construction quality standards are met.
• Enhance and maintain integration and teamwork between the various technical disciplines and appointed engineering consultants.
• Maintain and ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable SHE policies and procedures.
• Encourage a culture that focuses on safety.
• Ensure safety in design is achieved through support of appropriate technical risk management interventions.
• Ensure compliance with document control standards and procedures as well as quality of documentation, drawings and associated metadata.
• Lead and ensure engineering best practice, continuous improvement and fit for purpose engineering.
• Effectively manage appointed engineering consultants.
• Effectively manage relevant team members
• Enhance and maintain integration and teamwork between the various technical disciplines and appointed engineering consultants.
• Perform technical reviews to ensure safety, technical integrity and quality; Conduct technical evaluations as required.
• Ensure optimal use of project engineering and capital budgets (Capital Efficiency). Develop a project plan and budget aligned to the pre-production project plan.
• Develop and implement project designs from detail engineering to commissioning phase and handover
• Effectively apply engineering process methodology and enforce project standards
• Participate in implementation of appropriate quality management systems to ensure delivery of high-quality projects
• Initiates, designs and develops new processes/practices and procedures to enhance project outcome
• Recognised as a technical authority pertaining to discipline specific problems
• Proactively and independently identifies and solves problems – consults others about solutions to more complex or multidisciplinary technical issues

Qualifications

• University degree/National Diploma in Engineering (Civil & Structural/Mechanical) with a minimum of 6 years’ experience Project, construction, and operational experience in the mining industry
• N6 in the field of Civil or Mechanical with a Mechanical Trade Certificate plus 10 years’ experience in Project, construction, and operational experience in the mining industry.
• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Qualification in Project Management is advantageous.

Role-Specific Knowledge & Experience:

• Civil, mechanical and Structural Engineering applicable to project scope
• Document and Data management
• Quality Assurance during detail engineering, fabrication, construction and commissioning
• Project Scoping, planning, execution and Change Management
• Safety and Technical Risk Management
• Procurement processes
• Commissioning processes
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite

Additional Information

• Successfully obtained a Medical Fitness certificate for underground
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric and technical assessments and a 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.
• Preference will be given to Venetia employees who meet the criteria
• 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

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Values

Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

To Apply:

Submit applications on or before the closing date to:

Closing date: 17 October 2025

Should you not have heard from the HR Department four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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