Vacancy Details

Senior Diamond Sorter 2024/09/16   Gauteng

Job Ref #: PDSA356
Industry: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related


Description:

Reference Nr:     PDSA356                                     Job Grade: C3

 

Role Description:  Reporting to the Manager: Sales and Marketing, the role will be responsible for diamond sorting for all the diamonds produced at the  Petra Diamonds operations. This is done at the Sales & Marketing diamond sorting facility (Sky Park).

                               

The position is based at the Sky Park Offices in Kempton Park, Gauteng       

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.                                                                                                                                                              
  • Adherence to security and HSEQ protocols.                                                                                                                  
  • Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.                                                                                                                                                      
  • Responsible for daily sorting of the diamond sales production.                                                                                          
  • Measure and verify the proportions of all given diamonds, with accuracy.                                                                       
  • Identify and report any machine sorting errors regarding the diamond production process.                                         
  • Observe, assess, and document clarity, colour, and other features of diamonds.                                                          
  • Ensure quality assurance of all the various diamond assortments within the prescribed tolerances.                          
  • Responsible for effectively working within a team to meet all prescribed deadlines.                                                      
  • Ensure that all Diamond Sorting reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.                                 
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the Diamond Sorting Function.                                                                                                                                                                               
  • Assist with the export in terms of finalising the diamond sales production for tender purposes. 
  • Effective Team Player and Effective Self Management.  

Requirements:

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in diamond sorting - essential.
  • Knowledge and experience of all sorting disciplines / methods – essential.
  • Valid driver's license. 

 

ADVANTAGEOUS REQUIREMENTS:

  • Computer Literate in MS Office Suite
  • Understanding of the diamond pipeline.

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Be able to work under pressure, portray high levels of integrity, assertiveness and attention to detail.
  • Be able to work in a team.
  • Attention to detail.                                                           
  • Good eyesight with three dimensional vision.            
  • Sit and sort for long periods of time.                            
  • Work under pressure.                                                                                                                                                         
  • Demonstrate good communication skills.                    
  • Knowledge of all sorting disciplines / methods

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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