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

Advantageous:

• Advanced certificate in Rock Engineering and/or MSc in Rock Engineerin