6-month Fixed-term Contract
Young Graduate Work
Experience Project
Geotechnical Engineering
Petra Diamonds SA invites candidates who are interested in gaining workplace experience in the mining sector in the discipline of geotechnical engineering to apply for the Young Graduate Work Experience Project. The position will be based in Koffiefontein (Free State).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Follow a programme to gain workplace experience within specified areas and sections
• Execute project-based work related to geotechnical engineering
• Work in designated areas according to the Mine’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Work according to the applicable policies and procedures
• Submit progress reports to supervisors for assessment.
Minimum requirements:
• Grade 12
• Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology
• It will be to your advantage if you are from the labour sending area of the Mine (Letsemeng Municipality/Xhariep District Municipality/Free State Province).
Other skills/competencies:
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, as well as sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to show initiative and be self-motivated
• Report-writing skills.
Ref. PDSA075
Please note: Preference will be given to children of employees and candidates with the required qualifications who are residing in the local communities and who are citizens of South Africa.
Petra Diamonds is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan as well as the criteria above. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments and induction, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria.
Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies) and forward, together with your résumé, qualifications and ID by 4 January 2016. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered.
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Please note that Petra Diamonds does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, you should report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines: South Africa 0800 22 22 00 (toll free from an RSA landline) or international +27 (0) 12 305 2711.
