Vacancy Details

Specialist: Diamond Cleaning 2024/09/12   Gauteng

Job Ref #: PDSA358
Industry: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related


Description:

Role Description:  Reporting to the Manager: Sales and Marketing, the role is responsible for the diamond cleaning and administrative duties (i.e. maintaining importing to exporting data relating to specific intakes) with regard to all Petra Diamonds production at the Sales & Marketing diamond sorting facility. Responsible for adhering to all regulatory requirements regarding the handling, storing and dispersing of hazardous chemicals.

 

The position is based in Sky Park, Kempton Park area, Gauteng (close to OR Tambo airport). 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the administrative duties of diamond production imports from the operations to the Sales & Marketing diamond sorting facility.                                                                                                                                                                      
  • Responsible for all the administrative diamond handling duties (i.e. weighing of all diamonds pre- and post-acidization).
  • Responsible for adhering to all regulatory requirements regarding the handling, storing and dispersing of hazardous chemicals related to the diamond cleaning process of all Petra Diamonds production.                                                                    
  • Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the Diamond Acidization machine and equipment.                       
  • Ensure that all Sales & Marketing reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.                              
  • Responsible for capturing and maintaining data on the PDH system of the processing of all production imports and exports and provide relevant reports to Manager: Sales & Marketing.                                                                                                    
  • Responsible for generating all export documentation post the diamond cleaning process in line with DBSSSA processes.  
  • Arrange for the calibration and maintenance of all assigned laboratory instruments.                                                     
  • Ensure the adherence to all relevant security and HSEQ protocols.                                                                                 
  • Model behaviour that is consistent with the Petra Culture Code. Manage and report on non compliance issues.                   
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the Sales & Marketing and Security Functions.                                                                                                                                                      
  • Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues. 
  • Effective Team Player and Effective Self Management.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 / Standard 10
  • Minimum 5 years diamond cleaning processing experience essential including Diamond Handling.
  • Certified First Aid Level 2          
  • Computer Literacy in MS Office suite (Intermediate).          
  • Knowledge and experience of Diamond Programmes essential.
  • Knowledge and experience on handling hazardous chemicals.
  • Knowledge and experience regarding PPE           
  • Required to travel.                      
  • Valid driver's license. 

 

ADVANTAGEOUS REQUIREMENTS:

Understanding of the diamond pipeline.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Ensure that all diamond cleaning procedures are understood and adhered to.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using the applicable PDH system.                                                                    
  • Ensure that all diamond handling procedures are understood and adhered to.                                                       
  • Be able to work under pressure, portray high levels of integrity, attention to detail and assertiveness.                      
  • Know and understand all related company policies and procedures.                                                                         
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.            
  • Know and understand the workflow regarding diamond processing and relevant government processes.         
  • Work within a team, supporting peers and less experienced team members, to effectively deliver objectives.  
  • Establish and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relations.                                                                    
  • Experience in handling and dispersing of hazardous chemicals.
  • First Aid Level 2                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Planning and Organising; Decision Making; Earning Trust; Communication; Continuous Improvement; Safety Focus; Customer Orientation; Valuing Differences; Initiating Action; Managing Relationships   
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