ROLE CONTEXT & PURPOSEThe Mining function within Technical & Sustainability enables safe, efficient and value-driven mining operations across De Beers Group by providing technical governance, assurance, standards development and specialist expertise.The purpose of this role is to serve as the Group subject matter expert for Underground Geotechnical Engineering, providing technical leadership, governance and assurance across operations, projects and growth initiatives. The role is accountable for the development of geotechnical strategy, management of geotechnical risk, establishment of technical standards, and delivery of assurance activities supporting safe, sustainable and optimised mining operations.TYPICAL TASKSGeotechnical Strategy & GovernanceDevelop and maintain Group geotechnical strategy.Define geotechnical standards, frameworks and leading practices.Drive implementation and embedment of geotechnical governance requirements.Support operational compliance with geotechnical standards.Technical Leadership & Subject Matter ExpertiseProvide specialist geotechnical support to operations and projects.Guide operations on management of geotechnical risk.Support mine design, excavation design and waste dump design reviews.Provide technical input to Life of Asset Planning activities.Evaluate geotechnical risks and opportunities across the portfolio.Assurance & Risk ManagementProvide second-line assurance activities.Coordinate third-line assurance reviews.Assess compliance against technical standards and requirements.Support project assurance and readiness reviews.Review operational geotechnical strategies and performance.Innovation & Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities for modernisation and improvement.Support development of technology roadmaps.Drive adoption of emerging geotechnical technologies.Promote innovation and technical excellence across operations.Operational & Project SupportSupport operations facing critical geotechnical risks.Provide specialist input to significant projects.Review project specifications and design criteria.Support business planning and operational improvement initiatives.Capability DevelopmentIdentify discipline capability gaps and development needs.Support succession planning for critical geotechnical roles.Provide coaching and mentoring across the discipline.Promote knowledge sharing and technical development.
