Senior Rock Engineering Officer

Senior Rock Engineering Officer: D2 Will Manage an effective Rock engineering service that aims to maximize ore body exploitation with minimum levels of rock-related risk. Ensure the responsibility as competent person in terms of Regulation 14.1(8), of Mine Health and Safety Act (Act No. 29 of 1996).

• Mandatory Code of Practice to combat Rock fall and Rock Burst Accidents is essential
• Must have communication skills
• Must have service & budget management skills
• Must have problem solving management skills
• Must have presentation skills
• Must have numerical modelling skills
• Conflict and dispute management skills

• Responsible for providing a safe mine and support design.
• Timeously input into mine planning and operations process
• Manage duties as the head of department (Rock Eng. Dept. on the shaft)
• Fulfil the responsibilities discussed in the mandatory Code of Practice to combat Rock fall and Rock Burst Accidents
• Provide guidance to training personnel with regards to strata control related risk and hazards in the workplace
• Grade 12 with Maths & Science is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Mining Engineering/Geology/ Rock Engineering) or NQF Level 7 equivalent is essential
• Advanced Rock Engineering certificate is desirable
• MS office package is essential
• A minimum of two years working experience in a rock engineering department as an HOD at the shaft is essential
• Hard rock tabular mining experience is essential