Section Rock Mechanic

Job Description

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Chief Rock Engineer.

• Provide technical assistance to the Planning & Mining section by applying rock engineering principles and assessments in a dynamic stress regime.
• Generate solutions by analyzing information from various sources and integrating it to make the best decisions to enable delivery on safe production.
• Undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to standards and to delineate areas with possible strata control problems.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisors and Mine Overseers to determine their individual needs according to their operational plans or problems encountered.
• Input relevant data into plans and layouts.
• Monitor underground conditions and report to the Chief / Shaft Rock Engineer.
• Guide standard management for section safety and performance.
• Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities, e.g. Codes of Practice, during pit and underground visits.
• Participate in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents.
• Support the Chief / Shaft Rock Engineer with rock engineering information to compile reports.
• Do regular RMR’s during pit and underground visits to build up a database.
• Assist the Chief / Shaft Rock Engineer with the monthly risk assessments.
• Help review mining layouts.
• Give training to the operations personnel in strata control factors.
• Monitor and report stability of pit and underground workings.
• Assist with the testing of rock properties.

• BSc (Hons) Geology, BSc Science and /or Mathematics, BSc Mining Engineering or NHD Mining Engineering.
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Rock Mechanics or working towards it (Theory completed).

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Rock Mechanic Engineering.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in Geotechnical Modelling.
• Underground experience.
• Computer literacy for role.
• Numerical modelling with advanced 3D modelling programs.
• Seismicity Analysis.
• Incident investigations (FOG).
• Data interpretation.
• Support designs.

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe operations.

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, including all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.