De Beers Technical Coordinator
- Location
- Cape Town Western Cape South Africa
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About De Beers
Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.
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Role & Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to operational engineering teams to ensure the availability of critical spares and repairable equipment
- Coordinate and manage the end-to-end repair process for equipment and rotable assets across Debmarine, DBGS, Venetia Mine, and Namdeb operations
- Receive, verify, and process approved repair and procurement requisitions
- Identify suitable suppliers and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
- Perform technical and commercial evaluations of supplier quotations in collaboration with end users
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to deliver value and cost savings
- Track and expedite orders to ensure delivery against agreed timelines
- Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and pricing movements
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
- Provide technical guidance to stakeholders regarding equipment failures, repairs, and improvement opportunities
- Analyse technical drawings, equipment reports, and component failures to determine optimal repair solutions
- Coordinate third-party quality inspections and support site health and safety requirements
- Maintain accurate procurement, repair, and inventory records while ensuring strong governance and controls
Qualifications
- Qualified Artisan or equivalent technical qualification
- Relevant experience in a mining and/or marine environment
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years of technical experience within a mining and/or marine environment. Advantageous: 3 to 5 years of procurement experience in mining and/or marine sectors; experience managing equipment repairs, refurbishment processes, and technical procurement activities; knowledge of marine mining processes, material requirements, classification requirements, and statutory marine regulations.
Education
Qualified Artisan or equivalent technical qualification
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Culture
De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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