SORTER – Debswana Diamond Company

Title:  SorterClosing Date:  12 January 2022SorterLocation: Orapa, BWDescription: 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.Purpose of the RoleTo accurately sort diamonds from gangue or vice versa and perform other related sorthouse activities, in order to improve diamond recovery, while adhering to diamond control guidelines and standards.
Key Job ResponsibilitiesRecommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgetsSorts and scrapes diamonds from concentrate material and discards tailingsIdentifies and removes non-diamonds from diamonds at adequate sorting rates to achieve acceptable product quality standards for dispatchReconciles diamond production by weighing diamonds and recording before and after mass information in the Diamond Accounting System to check and confirm that they are within tolerances and reports to supervisorImports and exports dock locks and canisters as per procedureManually transports diamonds from one station to the other as per requirements e.g. sorthouse to vault, shipment station/sorthouse to CACStores and accounts for sample diamonds in the vault in accordance with procedureCompletes the consignment documentation for shipment of diamond samplesInspects the condition of gloves, dock lock canisters, glove boxes, feeders, valves, transfer belts, scales, e.t.c. to detect any faults or potential future faultsInstalls new or replaces equipment to ensure safe work practices and optimal installation, taking cognisance of operational, safety and security issues as directed by Sorthouse CoordinatorPurges bins, pipes, chutes to prevent contamination of material sourcesAdheres to diamond control policies and procedures in the sorthouse by rectifying and communicating to the Sorthouse Coordinator any risks in the sorthouseCleans and reports all spillage occurrencesMaintains seals and keys records in accordance with procedures and reports deviationsOther Job ResponsibilitiesAdheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibilityEducationO’ Levels or BGCSE or equivalentExperienceExperience would be an added advantage.Legal Certification/Professional RegistrationTechnical CompetenciesProduction EffectivenessSample Treatment EffectivenessMaintenance EffectivenessBehavioral CompetenciesSafety Health & EnvironmentProduct SecurityDebswana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that we only contact shortlisted candidates. CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE