SED Specialist Comm Dev Projects

The purpose of a SED Specialist Community Development Projects role is to support and manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects. This role ensures that projects are completed on time within budget and according to quality and safety standards.

The work of the role is to apply deep technical expertise to analyse data anticipate and diagnose problems and provide solutions aimed at the improvement of processes systems and work methods that meet internal and/or external customer requirements.

The role will primarily focus on the following key priorities:

• Oversee the planning and delivery of the project / scope of work assigned for the Community related projects in line with Venetia Mine Social and Labour plan (SLP)/ Socio Economic Development commitments.
• Determines project goals and priorities with management program manager and/or project sponsors.
• Assists in determining priorities among project activities.
• Assists in the effectively coordinating the activities of the team to meet project milestones.
• Assists in compiling a complete and accurate estimate of a project.
• Assists in managing the financial aspects of the project: budgeting estimate to actual variance capital project management etc.
• Provides inputs when analyzing the actual performance against the plan and adjust consistent with plan objectives.
• Provides inputs into the development of the Social Performance programme including the Social Performance Strategy and Management Plans.
• Setup of required controls to ensure delivery against these standards and the objectives as defined in the project charter.
• Effective leadership of crossfunctional teams in line with the AngloAmerican and De Beers values.
• Determines an effective approach to completing the work.
• Assists in preparing the project plan and obtain management approval.
• Creates a project charter with the team including the definition of completion criteria.
• Develop and implement the Corporate Social Investment Plan requirement of the Social Way including the Local Area Committee function the Mine Community Development projects included in the mines Social and Labour Plans and other social investment programmes in accordance with the Socioeconomic needs identified during the SEAT process.
• Manages relationships with project stakeholders (internal and external clients).
• Provides support in resolving issues related to client relations governmental relations project quality and project risk and project safety.

Qualifications :

• Recognised BTech Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• A project management qualification would be advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• 35 years of practical experience in project implementation.
• Understanding of infrastructure development (e.g. roads buildings water reticulation etc..
• Experience with construction processes design and planning.
• Familiarity with industry standards regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g. MS Project).
• Valid drivers license Code 08.

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to plan execute and monitor infrastructure projects.
• Strong budgeting and cost control skills.
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Coordination with stakeholders contractors and government agencies.
• Reporting and documentation skills.

Additional Information :

Who We Are: De Beers Group

Established in 1888 De Beers Group is the worlds leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration mining sorting valuing selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us.

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. Were constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it Building Forever its fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety health and wellbeing 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.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Closing date: 28 March 2025

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime