Opportunities at Debswana Diamond Company – Jwaneng Mine

Debswana Diamond Company – Jwaneng Mine would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

General Metallurgical Assistant
(12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
REF: JWNG000231

Job Summary
To carry out general plant operational maintenance in the section or sections, (including unblocking sump pumps, drain lines in the plant floors, changing cyclones, cleaning clarifi ed tank, jet sump using, overhead crane and sputnik, mobilift and sputnik and cleaning the large area of the plant using Bob cat/skid loader machine, efficiently and effectively while adhering to safety standards, policies and procedures.

Key Activities
Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets

Visually inspects the plant for spillage, reports on a daily basis and completes appropriate checklists and log sheets

Performs tasks manual in confi ned spaces and use machine operation in open or large area to carry out tasks such as spillage, cleaning, lashing, unblocking, digging, purging removing vegetation

Operates fixed waste disposal facilities and support equipment for cleaning, vegetation removal, etc., within the plant in accordance with set standards and guidelines:

Incinerator
Shredder
Vacuum suction (Vac Air) systems (including minor maintenance such as replacing filters
Performs machine checklist prior operating the machine.

Operates and controls the machine during the machine operation starting and shutting the machine as required by machine operating specifications

Acknowledging machine critical alarms and taking appropriate action. Clear spillage using Skid loader. Remove general waste from cages using tractor and waste trailer.

Performs maintenance activities in area of responsibility by;

Assist Maintainer Operators in carrying out maintenance activities (e.g. nozzles, changing cyclones, unblocking pipes) on categorized or prescribed equipment
Documents and reports machine/equipment defects and maintenance requirements to General Shift Foreman
Carrying out basic maintenance on categorized plant equipment (e.g. cyclone changes, screen mats, inspections/changes), dismantling and cleaning equipment
performing lifting operations as per procedures
Complies with diamond control guidelines, policies and procedures

Provides input on diamond control as necessary

Adheres to safety, health and environmental policies, procedures in area of responsibility

Requirements
Minimum Requirements

O’levels/BGCSE or equivalent
Two (2) years exposure in ore processing plants
General Plant Assistant Training (Theory Training / Phase training 1 and Specific Plant Appreciation)
Safety, Health and Environmental training
Driving license
Competencies

Drive & Energy
Innovative & Resourcefulness
Problem solving
Team Work
Self-Starter
Communications Skills
Closing date and application instructions
Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates:

Email: recruitmentJWN@debswana.bw

Please write reference code in the subject line on both the email and application letter.

Closing date: 03 December 2016

NB: Only short listed candidates will be responded to.