Strata Control Officer C5

Location:

Thabazimbi

• Undertake regular underground visits to monitor compliance to standards and to outline areas with possible strata control problems.
• Carry out appropriate rock engineering measurement and input relevant data into plans and layouts.
• Liaise with the Shift Supervisors to determine their individual needs according to operational plans or problems encountered and monitor underground conditions and reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.
• Provide guideline management in standards for section safety and performance and assist with the reviewing of mining layouts.
• Monitor legal conformance to procedures and standards in terms of rock engineering responsibilities and participate in the investigation of relevant rock engineering related incidents and accidents e.g. Codes of Practice during Pit and underground visits.
• Support and assist the Shaft Rock Engineer with monthly risk assessments and rock engineering information for reporting.
• Regular Rock Mass Ratings during underground visits to build up a database, monitor and report stability of underground workings and assist with testing rock properties.

This role is in the MRM Department at a C5 level reporting to the Shaft Rock Engineer.

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science is required.
• Certificate in Strata Control is required.

• 1 year experience in Strata Control within a Conventional Mining environment.
• Computer literate in MS Office.

• 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, these include 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.

Closing Date: 19 June 2026