Job
description
Debswana Diamond
Company 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.
Lead Engineer
– Mechanical (Re- Advertisement)
Ref: DCC 0000238
Tenable at
Debswana Corporate Centre (Gaborone)
Job Summary
Lead the establishment of corporate standards, specifications and designs in
Mechanical Engineering, implement those at the mines and in projects. The aim
is to deliver improved equipment performance (reliability, availability and
cost) throughout, in line with business aspirations and industry benchmarks.
Requirements
Minimum
Requirements
- Degree
in Mechanical Engineering - 10
years post qualification engineering experience in heavy engineering
including Engineer in Training (EIT) programme with 3 years in a
substantive mining industry - Proven
track record in leading change successfully from a corporate perspective - Experience
in and having the ability to initiate large or long-term changes in the
organization in response to anticipated future requirements. - Able to
lead others, particularly through new or modified approaches, practices
and processes in the organization.
Key
activities
Change
Leadership
- Creates
an environment that promotes and encourages change or innovation
throughout the organization - Aligns
multiple perspectives across business units to best meet the needs of
internal and external stakeholders to create synergy - Sets the
pace for the entire organization (e.g., drives the organization toward a
challenging vision) - Helping
others understand what the change means to them, and providing the ongoing
guidance and support that will maintain enthusiasm for, and commitment to,
the change process.
Financial
Effectiveness
- Analyses
the function’s financial needs and develops budget and ensures financial
resources are sufficient to meet business needs - Manages
and control allocated funds and operate within approved parameters
Operational
Effectiveness
- Translates
business aspirations into appropriate corporate standards, specifications
and designs regarding Mechanical Engineering - Leads
the development and manage Debswana corporate standards, specifications
and designs regarding Mechanical Engineering to improve equipment
performance across the operations - Leads
the development of capacity and capability of people in Mechanical
Engineering - Drives
collaboration and innovation throughout the Mechanical Engineering
discipline
Compliance
to Mechanical Engineering standards
- Update
and governs the implementation of standards and procedures
Subordinate
Effectiveness
- Set,
monitor and review performance of subordinates
Talent
Management
- Build
capability and capacity within Mechanical Engineering
Safety,
Health and Environment
- Provide
Visible Felt Leadership (VFLs) in safety, health, environment and
sustainable development
Legal,
Statutory Requirements and Compliance
- Ensure
that codes of practices, standard operating procedures, legal and
statutory requirements are adhered to in area of responsibility
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:
recruitmentHO@debswana.bw.
Please
indicate the position applied for by quoting the Job reference number on
subject line when sending the email.
Closing
Date: 19th August 2016.
NB: Only
short listed candidates will be responded to.
