Principal: Technical and Mining Systems

Purpose of the Role:

To define develop and guide the implementation of an integrated technology strategy for mining operations across land and marine environments. This includes developing technology value pathways for each operation determining research and development priorities modelling complex systems end-to-end and ensuring technology initiatives deliver maximum economic and operational value.

This role reports into the Head of Technology

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy Development:

• Define long-term technology strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Develop technology roadmaps (pathways to value) covering the entire mining value chain guided by total systems thinking.
• Guide investment decisions in technology and innovation for Upstream Technology to ensure our differentiating value and right to offer technical services to the Group.

Systems Modelling & Analysis:

• Model total mining systems including macro and micro cycle times throughput logistics and constraints.
• Develop systems and select smart software to and evaluate macro and micro process interdependencies to determine optimal outcomes and identify the strategic levers to pull to deliver performance.

Value Optimisation:

• Quantify economic benefits of technology initiatives and build interactive models which enable different scenarios and opportunities to be evaluated.
• Identify opportunities to improve system productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop business cases and secure buy-in from senior leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the operations in developing their pathways to value against the baseline of Diamond Future Smart opportunities aligned to the mines development cycles.
• Collaborate with operations leadership teams R&D finance and commercial teams.
• Engage with external partners OEMs and technology vendors.

Technology Governance:

• Establish standards frameworks and KPIs for technology development and deployment.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies as required.

Qualifications :

Formal Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering
• MBA or other qualification in Business/Commercial disciplines (advantageous).

Additional Requirements:

• 1015 years in mining heavy industrial or marine operations including significant exposure to end-to-end systems and technology strategy.
• Advanced Systems Engineering knowledge.
• Proven experience modelling large-scale operational systems.
• Track record of linking technical initiatives to economic value creation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced systems engineering and process modelling.
• Deep understanding of mining operations or other large industrial businesses.
• Financial acumen to model value and risk.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies (automation digital decarbonisation total system control etc).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking and scenario planning.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary mindset with practical delivery focus.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Strong communication ability to create clarity for others on difficult concepts

Closing Date:  28 July 2025

Additional Information :

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for natures 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 equality of 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.

Background Checks

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time