The role:

• The Section Rock Engineer is accountable for the implementation and coordination of rock engineering interventions and processes as well as the application of systems and processes aligned to best practice, to optimise safe extraction through advice and support. The Section Rock Engineer provides assistance to the operational personnel with design layouts and support systems that meet operational requirements, ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation, standards and codes of practices.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure effective Rock Engineering service delivery and support to the Mining Operations, Mine Planning, Survey and Geology sections
• Ensure adherence to organisational best practice and legislative requirements
• Actively participate in creating a safe mining environment
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Ensure successful teamwork and supervision of Rock Engineering resources
• Continuous improvement of the Rock Engineering function
• Effectively monitor and control Rock Engineering activities
• Develop quality controls to ensure alignment of operational Rock Engineering interventions, systems and processes with standardization requirements as well as policies, procedures and operating standards
• Analyse and interpret Rock Engineering data and information to identify changes in the production environment, defects and safety risks
• Ensure effective service delivery and support to ensure a productive mining environment
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure problems are addressed proactively and aligned with Rock Engineering requirements
• Ensure that operating standards, policies and procedures are appropriate and clearly understood
• Ensure that all activities are performed in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act, and Minerals Act
• Provide coaching and advice to operational stakeholders related to strata control services and support aligned to best practices
• Provide input into the development of safety standards, processes, policies and procedures

Requirements:

• BSc Degree Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related science degree (NQF Level 7)
• Chamber of Mines Rock Mechanics Certificate: Coal
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Strata Control/Rock Engineering in the coal mining industry
• Registered as a Rock Engineer with SANIRE
• Understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act and Minerals and Energy Act
• Knowledge of Rock Engineering practices, principles, processes, best practices and new technologies
• Computer literacy (MS Office and relevant Rock Engineering Packages)
• Valid K53 driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness